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Waste Land 2010 An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit Top selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the worlds largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the hei

The Kids Menu (2016) THE KIDS MENU is a feature documentary from the team that brought you "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead." As filmmaker Joe Cross spent time traveling the world with his previous two films, he met thousands of people and one issue that came up again and again was what to do about the gr

Chasing Coral (2017) Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

Hell and Back Again (2011) What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home? Hell and Back Again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and intimacy no previous film about the conflict in Afghanistan has been able to achieve. It i

Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018) A documentary that explores the rise and fall of the late Roger Ailes, from his early media influence on the Nixon presidency to his controversial leadership at Fox News.

Featuring brand new interviews with producer Douglas Wick, screenwriter Wesley Strick, and special effects artist Rick Baker, THE BEAST INSIDE: CREATING »WOLF« examines the making of Mike Nichols’ WOLF (1994) in all its stages from original idea to final appearance.

Weiner (2016) Serving seven consecutive terms, Anthony Weiner, good friends with and political allies to the Clintons, was once a highly respected member of Congress from New York City, he seen as a man sticking up for the every day person. That all changed in June, 2011 when he was forced to resign

Chonda Pierce: Enough (2017) Stand-up comedian Chonda Pierce, known as the "Queen of Clean", continues to share her emotional journey and story in this sequel to her 2015 award winning documentary "Chonda Pierce: Laughing In The Dark".

From the prairie fires of Kansas, through the neon glow of a carnival, to a year long journey on making a dream come true, this documentary follows The Balderson Family on their pursuit to prove that anyone can make motion pictures

West No More (2020) Jenkins and Klass set out to learn about the 1860s in Colorado by experiencing it first hand. They set their sights on the impossible goal of hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail, and ...

The Projectionist (2019) The film director converses with the proprietor of a Cinema complex in Queens about the 1970s era of film making and exhibition in New York City, when things were edgier and sleazier than they are in today's cleaned up scene.

NoordKorea: Een dag uit het leven (2004) Documentary about North Korea

Ethnic Notions (1986) Ethnic Notions is Marlon Riggs' Emmy-winning documentary that takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing for the first time the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice. Through these images we can begin to understand the evolut

Manaslu Berg der Seelen 2018 The great successes and tragedies in the life and work of Hans Kammerlander, the renowned mountaineer

Radical Age 2019 60 year old Neal Unger tests his limits on a skateboard 70 year old Ann Perez de Tejada is the worlds oldest female MMA fighter Helen Lambin got her first tattoo at the age of 75 86 year old James Haake is the worlds oldest w

They Say It Cant Be Done 2019 Four fascinating stories of entrepreneurs making a huge positive impact on global problems, and obstacles they must overcome I highly recommend it

Hatton Garden: The Inside Story (2019) Ross Kemp examines the April 2015 heist when a group of criminals carried out what has been described as the biggest burglary in British history. With access to the secret surveillance footage that put the thieves behind bars.

Toryboy the Movie (2010) Grierson Award Nominated Documentary Feature. Against all the odds, film-maker and Labour voter John Walsh becomes a Conservative Candidate for a seat in a Labour heartland during the British 2010 General Election Campaign. What he uncovers is a place where intimidation and

Haunted Jamaica (2014) Why are there so many ghosts on the island of Jamaica? Why is the island so notoriously haunted by tales of voodoo and dark mystical lore? "Haunted Jamaica" seeks to answer these questions through the personal journey of a native filmmaker.

San Francisco 2.0 (2015) The invasion of the technology elite causes economic division and upheaval in the city of San Francisco.

TV Junkie (2006) Rick Kirkham was a successful TV reporter, and could have been a major U.S. television profile if it hadn't been for his massive drug and alcohol abuse. Kirkham filmed his life every day with a video camera from the age of 14 years. On the basis of his video material the story of hi

Strange Victory (1948) "Strange Victory" is about racial bias in post World War II America. Folowing "Native Land" in Leo Hurwitz' filmography, it uses some of the same techniques: dramatized scenes interspersed with scenes of compilation news reel footage, and scenes of evocative imagery. An epilog

Karen Dalton In My Own Time 2020 Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death Since most images of Karen have been lost or des

Street Fight (2005) This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.

The Songs We Sang (2015) There was a time - in the forgotten history of Singapore - where music was a revolution. Where disenchanted and displaced Chinese youths found their rallying cry through songwriting in the face of changes in language and education policies that forever impacted their lives.

The Girl Who Wore Freedom (2020) Discover stories of DDay from those who lived it.Powerful and deeply personal, THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM tells the stories of an America that lived its values, instilling pride in a country that's in danger of becoming a relic of the past.

Flooded Tombs of the Nile 2021 Archaeologists dive into a flooded pyramid near the Nile, to search for a kings burial that could reveal clues about the ancient kingdom of Kush

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Coach Walt Manigan mentors young boxers at his after school program in Washington, D C s Ward 8

London (1994) An inspiring tale through London by pictures narrated by Paul Scofield.

Harvesting the High Plains (2012) Colby, Kansas, 1933, America is beginning to recover from the Great Depression but while recovery is beginning, the Great Plains, from the panhandle of Texas to western Nebraska is battling an even greater foe and much less forgiving one; nature. Rising out of the d

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017) This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness-a

The Magnet City (2012) The film shows the lives of four foreign musicians from different backgrounds and musical genres that after visiting the City of Rio de Janeiro, ended up falling in love with the city, choosing it to live in and becoming typical cariocas.

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story (2020) An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.

An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland (2013) The amazing true story of one white Southern woman's courage to choose her convictions and join the Civil Rights Movement. By the time she was 19, Joan Trumpauer was shot at, attacked, and put on death row but that's just the begin

Monster Camp 2007 Welcome to Monster Camp, the true story about a world where people transform into creatures, heroes, and monsters to escape their daily lives In the vein of Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons and Dragons these enthusiasts have developed a complicated world to bring

The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing: The Mick Philpott Trial (2013) Mick Philpott, along his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley, was found guilty of the manslaughter of six of his children. This is a look at the man behind the headlines.

Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) Ricky Jay is a world-renowned magician, author, historian and actor (often a mischievous presence in the films of David Mamet and Paul Thomas Anderson) -- and a performer who regularly provokes astonishment from even the most jaded au

Life After People (2009 ) What would happen to planet earth if the human race were to suddenly disappear forever? Would ecosystems thrive? What remnants of our industrialized world would survive? What would crumble fastest? Life After People is a television series on which scientists, structural eng

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Everything The Real Thing Story (2019) Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York.

Drop by Drop (2015) A Wisconsin doctor's controversial allergy treatment is shunned by the medical community for over half a century. Is a cure for the growing allergy epidemic on the horizon or will red tape keep patients wheezing?

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious Georges Creators (2017) A documentary film exploring the extraordinary lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the authors of the beloved Curious George children's books.

Bestiaire (2012) Animals/People: Along the rhythm of the changing seasons they watch one another. Bestiary unfolds like a filmed picture book about mutual observation, about peculiar perception. A contemplation of a stable imbalance, and of lose, tranquil and indefinable elements.

Bending the Arc (2017) The epic story of the global health movement is seen through the intimate narrative of Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and other courageous doctors and patients who led the fight, against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, to bring medical care to the poorest people and mo

Godspeed, Los Polacos 2020 During the Cold War, Polands youth looked for any way to break away from the monotony of life under Communist rule In the City of Krakow, a group of university students formed a kayaking club as a tool to explore their local rivers and avoid participation in Communist para

Moving Stories 2018 When an acclaimed NYC dance company travels to conflict torn regions to work with at risk youth, instruction is only half the battle As they struggle to break through, they face their own challenges But while some students rebel, others respond, tapping wellsprings of creativity

Lang Lang Plays Disney 2023, An unrivalled musical and visual treat that showcases unique arrangements of Disney's most popular songs and gives insight into the life of world-renowned pianist Lang Lang. Through performance and documentary segments, the film opens an intimate window into his extra