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FTA (1972) A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near military bases in the US in the early 1970s. The group put on shows called "F.T.A.", which stood for "F**k the Army", and was aimed at convincing soldiers to voice their o

In the Name of Love (2003) Several young "Russian mail order brides" are followed over a three year period as they meet, date, and, in some cases, marry the American men who found them through some of the 80 to 100 "...

An American Tragedy 2018 Death row inmate Jeffrey Ferguson pulled into a Mobil gas station on a chilly night in February 1989 The attendant Kelli Hall was dipping the tanks, closing up for the night Mr Ferguson was her last customer She was never heard from again until her frozen body was discovered

Hooligan Sparrow (2016) State surveillance. Harassment. Imprisonment. Human rights activist Ye Haiyan, AKA Sparrow, knew she faced these risks when she went to Hainan Province to seek justice for six elementary school girls who were sexually abused by their principal. But the scale and intensity of

Born Strong (2017) The four strongest men on the planet compete for the crown. We meet each 400-pound giant in his home country, then on to The Arnold Strongman Classic. Starring Eddie Hall, Hafthor Bjornsson, Brian Shaw and Zydrunas Savickas.

Secrets of the Universe Great Scientists in Their Own Words (2014) Film telling the story of the greatest physicists of the 20th century and the discoveries they made, told in their own words. Men and women who transformed our understanding of the universe...

Susanne Bartsch: On Top (2017) A feature documentary exploring NYC culture through the influence of nightlife legend Susanne Bartsch.

David Cross: The Pride Is Back (1999) Comedian David Cross hits the stage with this stand-up special. The co-star of HBO's cult comedy series 'Mr. Show With Bob and David,' Cross promises to skewer anything and everything in this performance taped live at the Show Box Theater in Seattle.

Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig (2015) New York City. 1987. A new group of individuals arrives to fill the artistic power vacuum created by Andy Warhol's untimely death and the demise of his "Factory", in the form of The Club Kids. They would reign supreme over The City's ni

Churchills Secret Agents The New Recruits 2018 Fourteen modern day recruits see if they could have become unofficial spies and secret agents in occupied 1940s Europe Following real training exercises from the British Archives, these men and women learn combat, surveillance and survival skills and te

As I Want 2021 In 2013 a crowd of enraged women take to the streets after a string of severe sexual assaults occur in Tahrir Square on the second anniversary of the revolution in Cairo

Why We Fight (2005) He may have been the ultimate icon of 1950s conformity and postwar complacency, but Dwight D. Eisenhower was an iconoclast, visionary, and the Cassandra of the New World Order. Upon departing his presidency, Eisenhower issued a stern, cogent warning about the burgeoning "mil

The Rise of Jordan Peterson (2019) A documentary about the controversial Canadian university professor Jordan B. Peterson.

Quincy (2018) An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.

George Michael: Live in London (2009) Concert film of George Michael at Earls Court in London performing his farewell show after 25 years.

James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend (2013) the cast off the sopranos talk about james gandolfini as a friend and a actor

Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape (2016) Cassette inventor Lou Ottens digs through his past to figure out why the audiotape won't die. Rock veterans like Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, and Ian MacKaye join a legion of young bands releasing music on tape to push Lou along on his journey to remember.

When Banana Ruled (2017) In 19th century Central America, a few entrepreneurial cowboys built an empire that enslaved populations and corrupted governments for over 100 years. The United Fruit Company thrived on ...

Bolshoi Babylon 2015 A behind the scenes look at Moscows prestigious Bolshoi Theatre as its rocked by an acid attack scandal in 2013

THE 12TH VICTIM Sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.

Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case (2023) The real life case of Jolly Joseph, a lady suspected of planning the cyanide poisoning of six family members over more than ten years, including a two-year-old kid.

Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game Live (2013) Recorded live at London's Hackney Empire, join one of the nation's best-loved comedians performing to his home crowd in this hilarious brand new DVD packed full of guaranteed laughter.

The Director and The Jedi (2018) An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) With gasoline prices approaching $4/gallon, fossil fuel shortages, unrest in oil producing regions around the globe and mainstream consumer adoption and adoption of the hybrid electric car (more than 140,000 Prius' sold this year), this story couldn't be more rele

The Most Hated Man on the Internet 2022 Follow the story of the woman who stood up to Hunter Moore, the self proclaimed professional life ruiner, after photos of her naked daughter were posted online

Mean Man The Story of Chris Holmes 2021 The story of an iconic guitar player who has lived a life of extreme highs and lows After losing the publishing rights of his own songs and combatting dangerous addictions, the legendary

Untold The Girlfriend Who Didnt Exist 2022 From Notre Dame to the NFL, Manti Teos future in football showed promise until a secret online relationship sent his life and career spiraling

Tough Guys (2017) Ten years before the debut of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two karate promoters and their fighters, a rough group of barroom brawlers, bikers, teachers and steel workers, pioneered the first mixed-martial arts league in the nation.

Generation Startup (2016) Generation Startup takes us to the front lines of entrepreneurship in America, capturing the struggles and triumphs of six recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit. Shot over 17 months, it's an honest, in-the-trenches look at what

Invisible Essence: The Little Prince (2018) Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's transcendent story suggests an ethical philosophy about life and a universal code of respect for humanity. With every new generation that discovers the fable, the Little Prince's inspiring legacy is cemented.

Bobby Sands: 66 Days (2016) In the spring of 1981 Irish Republican Bobby Sands' 66-day hunger strike brought the attention of the world to his cause. Drawing on an Irish Republican tradition of martyrdom, Sands' emotive, non-violent protest to be classified as a political prisoner became a defining

Poop Talk (2017) A collection of comedies discussing scatological matters.

Rocky Mountain Express (2011) A history of the nation's first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam-train ride through the Canadian Rockies.

Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008) In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by exam

Silence After the Storm (2016) In midst of an existential threat to the indigenous Assyrians by ISIS, the filmmaker travels back to his ancestral homeland, Syria, on a journey of nostalgia and discovery.

Guide to the Flipside of British Cinema (2010) Cult film critic Kim Newman discusses the little known films of Richard Lester, Gary O'Hara and others in celebration of the BFI's Flipside releases.

Just Dont Think Ill Scream (2019) January 2016. The love story that brought me to this village in Alsace where I live ended six months ago. At 45, I am now alone, without a car, a job or any real prospects, surrounded by ...

Bert Stern: Original Madman (2011) "Bert Stern: Original Mad Man" is the definitive voyage into the life and work of one of America's most influential photographers. Photographing the world's most alluring women in fashion and Hollywood for the past 50 years -- Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and A

Scrum (2015) The lives of a self assured Canadian jock, a rookie Irish backpacker and a stoic Japanese outsider change when they vie for a position in the gay rugby world cup.

When Two Worlds Collide 2016 An indigenous environmental activist takes on the large businesses that are destroying the Amazon

How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and foll

Born to Play (2020) Born to Play highlights the athletes of the Boston Renegades women's tackle football team. With heart, hustle, and hope, the Renegades are on the path to redemption after losing in their championship game the previous year. These unpaid athletes put their bodies on the line while

Subjects of Desire 2021 Subjects of Desire is a timely feature documentary that examines the cultural shift in North American beauty standards towards embracing or as some feel appropriating Black aesthetics and features From societys new fixation on the booty, fuller lips, the dramatic rise of spra

The Grizzlie Truth 2022 This a documentary about one of the most important basketball teams from Canada, the Vancouver Grizzlies The film presents their story, many important moments and the great mystery behind their relocation to Memphis, which upset

Knots A Forced Marriage Story 2020 Knots A Forced Marriage Story explores the lives of three survivors of forced marriage in America Fraidy is an Ultra Orthodox Jewish teen in Brooklyn when shes coerced into marrying an abusive man In Michigan, young Christian Ninas father forces her to marry a man

Yellow Yellow Yellow: The Indycar Safety Team (2017) During Practice for the 2015 Indy 500 James Hinchcliffe (Dancing With the Stars, ABC) suffered a horrific crash that nearly cost him his life. This 1 hour television special tells the story...

After Selma (2019) Emmy-winning filmmaker, Loki Mulholland ("The Uncomfortable Truth"), civil rights veteran, Joanne Blackmon Bland, and New York Times bestselling author, Carol Anderson ("White Rage") dive ...

33 Beyond The Royal Art of Freemasonry 2017 The Royal Art of Freemasonry explores every degree of Freemasonry From the Blue Lodge and Grand Lodges of Master Masons, to the Knights Templar and 33rd degrees of the York and Scottish Rite bodies Told from the perspective of various Freemasons from aroun