Beyond the Bolex

Filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey discovers a treasure trove of vintage cameras and documents belonging to her great-grandfather Jacques Bolsey. Among the items is an old Bolex camera from 1927, which sparks her journey to learn about Jacques' innovative attempt to bring motion picture technology to the masses. As she delves deeper into his story, Alyssa finds herself joined by fellow filmmakers Wim Wenders, Jonas Mekas, and Barbara Hammer, who also share their own connections to Jacques' legacy.