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Based on Douglas' acceptance speech given at the 2014 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he shares personal anecdotes as the backstory for his most famous songs.

100 Years (2016) "100 Years" is the David vs. Goliath story of Elouise Cobell, a petite, Native American Warrior who filed the largest class action lawsuit ever filed against the United States Government and WON a $3.4 billion settlement for 300,000 Native Americans whose mineral-rich lands were mis

Inspired by the industry wide reset, the band reflect on their careers for the first time as they reconnect with their homeland and create their 9th and most DIY record to date in the most unusual of environments.

Valley Uprising (2014) In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of cli

Rising from the Tsunami 2019 In 2011, Japan was hit by a tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people This sensitive trip along several coastal communities reveals how traumatizing the disaster has been

Black Boys (2020) BLACK BOYS illuminates the spectrum of black male humanity in America. An intimate, inter-generational exploration, BLACK BOYS strives for insight to black identity and opportunity at the nexus of sports, education and criminal justice.

The Ambassador (2011) Using hidden cameras, filmmaker Mads Brugger exposes the ease with which he obtained a fake passport and smuggled blood diamonds out of the Central African Republic

Ivory Tower (2014) A documentary that questions the cost -- and value -- of higher education in the United States.

The Marfa Tapes 2022 Follows Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, where viewers can see the making of the 2021 album The Marfa Tapes, which was recently nominated for Best Country Album at the 64th annual Grammy Awards

The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring 2023, Rachel Lee, the so-called teenage mastermind behind a string of high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008 and 2009, shares what motivated her to rally her friends to break into celebrity homes in Hollywood to ransack and steal.

Bridget Everett takes Comedy Central by the balls in the world premiere of her one hour special, Bridget Everett Gynecological Wonder Her raucous, raunchy and hilarious show is as

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017) The remarkable story of how a group of inspired mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history the biggest musical show in America...and are getting ready to conquer the world.

The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 (2021) Finding 52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale in the World is a feature length documentary that will take audiences on a journey to find the forgotten "52 Hertz Whale." Calling out at 52 Hz, a frequency unrecognized by other whales, this myste

Alex Borstein Corsets Clown Suits 2023 Alex Borstein performs a music infused stand up special from The Wolford Theatre

If It Were Love (2020) They are fifteen young dancers of various origins and horizons. They are touring Crowd, Gisèle Vienne's dance piece on the 90's rave scene. Following them from theatre to theatre, If It ...

Quantum Communication (2009) We can create abundance in our lives by awakening the genius within each of us. This insightful film answers some crucial questions about transforming our lives: How is quantum communication connected to the Universal Laws of Attraction? How do we manifest our future sou

A stripper and her bodyguard become involved in a murder.

David Attenborough takes us into the remarkable lives of hummingbirds via stunning slow motion photography Everything about these tiny birds is superb and extreme They have the highest

Overcoming the booze and regaining control over his career, relations with the mob and political candidates, new marriages and extramarital affairs, Vegas, the Rat Pack - Sinatra "retires", never really leaving his timeless music behind

About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) 'About Face' explores beauty and aging through the stories of the original supermodels: women, now between fifty and eighty years old, whose images defined our sense of beauty over the last half-century. Shot in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' intimate portrai

Alex Reymundo: One Funny HickSpanic (2007) Shot Live from the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Alburqueque, New Mexico. Comes one of the Original Latin Kings of Comedy, Alex Reymundo. The half Hill-Billy, half Latino comedian.

Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015) Heralded as one of the most influential musicians in the modern era, Sam Bush pioneered a new genre of music, inspired some of today's most successful commercial acts, yet he remains the music world's best-kept secret.

AeroPress Movie (2018) AeroPress Movie is a documentary revealing the story of AeroPress - from its inventor's workshop in California to the stages of the AeroPress Championships around the world. It explores ...

Drone (2014) The documentary follows people on both sides of the drone technology. The unique access to drone victims in Waziristan is juxtaposed to drone pilots who struggle to come to terms with the new warfare. The film covers diverse and integral ground from the recruitment of young pilots at ga

I Am Nancy (2011) In the autobiographical I AM NANCY, the focus is squarely on Heather Langenkamp and her unique experience playing Wes Craven's legendary teen heroine Nancy Thompson. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Heather asks the burning question: "Why Freddymania, and not Nancymania?&q

The Epic of Everest (1924) The official record of Mallory and Irvine's 1924 expedition. When George Mallory and Sandy Irvine attempted to reach the summit of Everest in 1924 they came closer than any previous attempt. Inspired by the work of Herbert Ponting (The Great White Silence) Captain Noel fil

Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth returns to her hometown to investigate Oklahoma's most infamous murders. Keeper of the Ashes is the true story of three young Oklahoma girls, found murdered after their first night at sleep-away camp. The tragedy, as well as the manhunt and trial o

Hype! (1996) The world of grunge. This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the

Woodstock (2019) In August 1969, 500,000 people gathered at a farm in upstate New York. What happened there was far more than just a concert. Woodstock tells the story of a legendary event that defined a ...

Natural Hair the Movie (2018) A feature length documentary that explores the struggles of hair identity told by women of color.

AC/DC: Live at Donington (1992) Filmed coverage of legendary Australian band AC/DC's third headlining show at the

Moonshiners American Spirit 2022 Tim and Howard travel across the U S to rediscover legendary liquors

Pearl Jam Twenty (2011) A documentary on the band Pearl Jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the year 2011.

Survival of the Film Freaks (2018) "Survival of the Film Freaks is a documentary exploring the phenomenon of cult film in America and how it survives in the 21st Century. Through interviews and fan events, the documentary will trace decades of film fanaticism up to the present, where the 'digit

Visions of Italy, Southern Style (1998)

Mountain (2017) An Mountain (2017) An exploration of our obsessions with high places and how they have come to capture our imagination. Only three centuries ago, climbing a mountain would have been considered close to lunacy. The idea scarcely existed that wild landscapes might hold any sort of attr

Tokyo Idols (2017) Girl bands and their pop music permeate every moment of Japanese life. Following an aspiring pop singer and her fans, Tokyo Idols explores a cultural phenomenon driven by an obsession with young female sexuality, and the growing disconnect between men and women in hyper-modern soc

Sex, Lies and the College Cult 2022 Follow the shocking and unnerving story of Larry Ray and how he brainwashed students of Sarah Lawrence College into an abusive sex cult that upended their lives, and the lives of their families

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)Episode 1 (2010) Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010– ) In two mind-blowing hours, Hawking reveals the wonders of the cosmos to a new generation. Delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majest

The Biggest Little Farm (2018) Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

808 (2015) 808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical landscape forever... by accident. It's the story of a sound that has been embraced by the world's top produc

Welcome to Leith (2015) 'Welcome to Leith' is a feature documentary chronicling the attempted takeover of a small town in North Dakota by notorious white supremacist Craig Cobb. Filmed in the days leading up to Cobb's arrest for terrorizing the townspeople on an armed patrol and his subsequent relea

2040 (2019) Practical solutions to environmental concerns are addressed with the hope that the filmmaker's daughter, 21 years old in the year 2040, will face a hopeful future.

James May: Oh Cook! (2020 ) James May is not a chef. But that's the whole point: you don't need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub - all from the comfort of a home economist's kitchen - he'll knock up delicious recipes that you

Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016) Mysteries abound in the life of John McAfee. He made millions creating antivirus software, then reinvented himself as a yogi, a proponent of herbal medicine, and a serial entrepreneur. He was known for his charm and generosity. Then his life took anot

So, Which Band is Your Boyfriend in? (2018) A documentary which, through a series of interviews, looks at gender in the UK's DIY and underground music scenes.

The Perfect Physique (2015) In a world where strength is beauty what lies beneath the aesthetics, the top fitness cover models and IFBB Men's Physique Pro athletes dig deep to reveal their true desire, endless determination, fierce drive and their unwavering discipline to conquer adversity and becom

Rescue in the Philippines Refuge from the Holocaust 2013 The moral courage of an influential few in the Philippines saved the lives of 1,300 Jewish men, women, and children in Nazi Europe in the days leading to World War II