A variety of perspectives will be showcased next week as Martha’s Vineyard Film Society hosts its 10th annual Documentary Week from July 29 to Aug. 2.

From young people’s experiences in government and college admissions to how artists’ lives in Ukraine have changed after the Russian invasion, the five diverse documentaries will be followed by a discussion panel by producers and subjects of the films.

“Being an art house cinema, we try to get beyond the major commercial films that are being released and show films [that have] real storytelling ability and expose and enlighten us to various issues that are important,” said Richard Paradise, director of the MV Film Society.

There are many Island connections in the lineup of films.

Filmmaker and seasonal resident David Guggenheim’s production company produced Girls State, a film examining what democracy in this country could look like with young female leaders; David and Nina Fialkow produced Sugarcane, a film about the resilience of indigenous people in a governmental system designed to keep them silent; and Iya Labunka will moderate the panel for Porcelain War, a documentary showcasing how Ukranian artists have prevailed through the invasion by Russia.

Documentaries are its own unique form of media, according to Mr. Paradise.

“People are just naturally drawn to real life and stories that are real and deal with real people, real emotions, real situations,” he said. “Documentarians give you an opportunity to dive deeper into a subject.”

For a full schedule of films and tickets, visit mvfilmsociety.com.