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CounterPunch (2017) The seasoned pro. The Olympic hopeful. The young up-and-comer. The ring is their home, and the titles are their dream. As boxing' popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.

The California Reich (1975) A documentary about the Nazi party in America.

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

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

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

Baltimore Rising (2017) In the wake of the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore was a city on the edge. Peaceful protests and destructive riots erupted in the immediate aftermath of Gray's death, while the city waited to hear the fate of the six police officers involved in the inc

The Weight of the Nation (2012 ) HBO spotlights one of the most serious threats to the health of Americans in this four-part documentary series on obesity. Three years in the making, "The Weight of the Nation" addresses both the facts and myths of obesity, showing how it affects the health

Alien Artifacts: The Lost World (2019) Explore the shocking existence of artifacts so technologically advanced they have mystified scientists for decades and defy comprehension. Prepare to have your mind blown with the most fascinating Alien Artifacts found on planet Earth.

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

Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toontown is a behind the scenes documentary hosted by Joanna Cassidy on the making of Who Framed Roger Rabbit It originally aired as a television special to

Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey (2011) The film traces Kevin Clash's rise from his modest beginnings in Baltimore to his current success as the man behind Elmo, one of the world's most recognizable and adored characters. Millions of children tune in daily to watch Elmo, yet when Kevin walks down th

Invaders from Mars The Martians Are Coming The Making of Invaders from Mars 2015 NA

We Are Not Ghouls 2022 US Air Force JAG Attorney Yvonne Bradley was assigned to defend a man held at Guantanamo Bay Believing Guantanamo held the worst of the worst, her world was turned upside down once she arrived in Cuba and began to untangle an unimaginable case

Precious Life (2010) With the help of a prominent Israeli journalist, Precious Life chronicles the struggle of an Israeli pediatrician and a Palestinian mother to get treatment for her baby, who suffers from an incurable genetic disease. Each must face their most profound biases as they inch towards

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.

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 ...

Dead of Winter 2019 True tales of murder featuring first person interviews with family and investigators Each episode shows the detectives work to track down a killer, all while battling the unforgiving elements

Why We Ride (2013) The passion of the riders and the soul of their machines.

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.

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

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

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

Scotlands Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle 2021 Adventurer Ben Fogle is on a very personal pilgrimage Travelling across Scotlands remotest islands, he discovers that their spiritual legacy still resonates today

Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001) Meet Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach. These women are compelled to push their limits in hostile environments. They are cavers who risk fatal danger for the thrill of discovery. Barton and Aulenbach are extreme athletes and extreme scientists - scientists who ga

X: The Unheard Music (1986) This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with band members; all nicely interspersed with footage of area DJs, record stores, old TV

Alternate Endings: Six new ways to die in America (2019) Exploring the changing attitudes, rituals and mechanics of death, including the ways it is recognized, and how the end of life is approached.

The Institute (2013) Feature-length documentary that examines a San Francisco-based Alternate Reality Game, where thousands of participants got more than they bargained for. Told from the players' perspectives, the film looks over the precipice at an emergent new art form where the real world and fi

V for Vendetta Unmasked 2006 A documentary about the background and making of for the movie V for Vendetta

Last Men in Aleppo (2017) After five years of war in Syria, Aleppo's remaining residents prepare themselves for a siege. Khalid, Subhi and Mahmoud, founding members of The White Helmets, have remained in the city to help their fellow citizens-and experience daily life, death, struggle and triumph in

The Millionaires Unit U S Naval Aviators in the First World War tells the dramatic, true story of a group of Yale college students who took the initiative to learn to fly in preparation for Americas entry into the Great War Narrated by Academy Award nominated actor Bruce Dern grandnephew of one of t

Venus and Serena (2012) Ever since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they've provoked strong reactions - from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They've been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport

Six-year-old Avery explains her unique relationship with her twin brother Xander, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Salinger (2013) An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.

VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary (2017) VHS Collecting, SOV filmmaking and all things VHS.

Capital in the TwentyFirst Century (2019) Adapting one of the most groundbreaking and powerful books of our time, Capital in the 21st Century is an eye-opening journey through wealth and power, that breaks the popular assumption ...

Big Wata (2018) In Western Africa, a group of determined young men strive to open and promote Sierra Leone's first surfing club despite village politics and the ongoing threat of Ebola.

Unchained: The Untold Story of Freestyle Motocross (2016) UNCHAINED, which won the Emmy Award for the Best Sports Documentary Film of the year, is the adrenaline-soaked, heart-wrenching story of the birth and boom of the most extreme sport on the planet: Freestyle Motocross (FMX). Directed, produced

Winter Walks 2020 Famous faces take gentle walks through the English wintertime countryside

The Human Factor 2019 With unprecedented access to the foremost American negotiators, THE HUMAN FACTOR is the behind the scenes story from the last 25 years, of how the United States came within reach of pulling off the impossible securing peace between Israel and its neighbors Today, the need to le

The Oyler House: Richard Neutras Desert Retreat (2012) In 1959, a working-class government employee in the tiny desert town of Lone Pine, California, asked world-famous modern architect Richard Neutra to design his modest family home. To his surprise, Neutra agreed. Thus began an unlikely friendship

Tabloid (2010) Tabloid stories centered on the activities of Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen with a self-reported IQ of 168, over her life are presented. Beyond her beauty pageant days, McKinney first hit the tabloid pages in Britain in what was largely coined "The Case of the Manacled Mormon"

Kurt & Courtney (1998) After rocker Kurt Cobain's death, ruled a suicide, a film crew arrives in Seattle to make a documentary. Director Nick Broomfield talks to lots of people: Cobain's aunt who provides home movies and recordings, the estranged father of Cobain's widow Courtney Love, an L.A. priva

After Parkland (2019) An intimate chronicle of families as they navigate their way through the unthinkable, reckoning with unexpected loss, journeying through grief, and searching for new meaning.

Deep Fried Gold: The Nashville Hot Chicken Movement (2020) A look at the booming business of Nashville hot chicken and its origins. Interviews include Zach Stafford, former Nashville mayor Bill Purcell, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack owner Andre Prince Jeffries, and author of The Hot Chicken Cookbook Ti

I am not a hero (2020) At the peak of the COVID pandemic, young friends Pablo and Robin spent night and day in the Erasmus University Hospital documenting the stories behind the numbers. They won't leave until the virus is under control.

Born in China (2016) Narrated by John Krasinski ("13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," NBC's "The Office," "Amazon's "Jack Ryan"), Disneynature's new True Life Adventure film "Born In China" takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following the stori

Predator Fail 2014 There is no greater predatory testing ground than the African Savannah Its greatest hunters Lion, crocodile, leopard, hyena, and cheetah hunt day in and day out, using their killer machinery to turn epic hunts into successful kills We score each predator on what it has to be succe

Revealing Ukraine 2019 For the last 5 years, Ukraine has made many headlines in the press and television news, but what has really changed in the life of Ukrainians Why is there a civil war still raging on the East Ukraine, in Donbas, even though it has been contained and de escalated How is it poss