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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

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

Traffic Stop (2017) Traffic Stop tells the story of Breaion King, a 26-year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas, who was stopped for a routine traffic violation that escalated into a dramatic arrest. Caught on police dashcams, King was pulled from her car by the arresting officer,

2018 the Ultimate Test 2021 Just before the 2018 CrossFit Games, a new direction was handed down from the leadership team, instigating an overhaul of the sport Big changes were on the horizon for 2019, and the focus now turned to making the 2018 Games the best yet

Three Sisters (2012) Three sisters live alone in a small village family house in the high mountains of the Yunan region. Their parents are nowhere to be seen. The three little girls send their days working in ...

Collodion: The Process of Preservation (2020) An environmental documentary film about our connection to the landscape and the conversations that surround it.

I Am a Girl 2013 In I AM A GIRL, we meet 14 year old Kimsey from Cambodia, forced to sell her virginity at 12 Aziza from Afghanistan, who will be shot if she goes to school Breani, a teen living in a ghetto of NYC and dreaming of stardom Katie from Australia, who is recovering from a suicide attempt

Cosmic Voyage (1996) Where do we fit in with the universe? This film seeks to explore our place among the ever-expanding universe.

Blue Planet (1990) On several Shuttle missions, Earth has been portrayed from places that nobody else could reach. We also get shown the different locations and the environmental problems mankind created there because of our wish to exploit our planet for our own benefit.

SlingShot (2014) SlingShot focuses on noted Segway inventor Dean Kamen and his work to solve the world's water crisis. An eccentric genius with a provocative world view, Kamen is an inspiration for future scientists. His inventions help people in need and ease suffering. SlingShot is about an indomi

Shadow Boxers (1999) Why do women fight? This riveting behind-the-scenes look into the world of the female combatant takes us from manicures to knockouts! It turns our attention to the woman who is widely considered pound for pound the most dangerous fighter of any time, undefeated boxing sensation

The Iceman Tapes: Conversations with a Killer (1992) Richard Kuklinski was a devoted husband, loving father--and ruthless killer of over 100 people. You'll meet him in this powerful documentary that features one of the most vivid and ...

Rainbow Bridge (1972) A documentary about various singers, musicians, artists, astrologers, etc., who attended a "New Age" gathering in Maui, Hawaii.

Momentum Shift (2019) When Ellen Latham lost her dream job, she thought she lost everything. She was a 54-year-old, single mom who didn't know how she would pay the bills. But, she shifted her perspective, dug ...

42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion (2008) Synapse Films presents another volume in their best-selling series of classic exploitation trailers. Another collection from the bygone days of New York City's classic 42nd Street theatres.

SLAY: The Axell Hodges Story (2017) This film gives viewers a glimpse into the "24/7 fun" world of Axell Hodges. Who is he? Why do fans love him? Why do sponsors need him? And most importantly - how did he get so skilled at riding his motocross bike?

The Future Of (2022), Based on how technology will affect the basic aspects of our lives in the future.

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

Researchers have been searching for proof of extraterrestrial life for years. Earl Anderson, the head of Investigations of MUFON Los Angeles, and his team search for proof of the existence of UAPs and life on beyond planet Earth. The proof is out there.

May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (2017) An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."

Memory of the Camps (2014) Cameramen from Britain's Army Film Unit capture footage of concentration camps in German in 1945.

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

System Error (2018) Melting glaciers, gullied seas, the financial markets are about to collapse. Spectacular images of how growth continues to be blinding. Outside you can hardly see anything because of the smog and the smoke screen.

Guns That Changed the Game 2021 As each new century unfolded, guns increasingly shaped the way battles were fought and borders were drawn The quest to create more innovative and lethal weapons became more and more contested These are the Guns the Changed the Game

This documentary follows filmmaker Michal Siewierski as he explores the impact that food choice has on peoples health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other species sharing ...

Solarmax (2000) Solarmax is a 40-minute giant-screen documentary that tells the story of humankind's struggle to understand the sun. The film will take audiences on an incredible voyage from pre-history to the leading edge of today's contemporary solar science.

The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (2009) In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. Besides playing the usual venues they challenged themselves and played in buses, cafés and for Indian tribal elders. Music video director Emmett Malloy followed the band and

The Case Against 8 (2014) After the California Supreme Court ruled in May 2008 that same-sex couples could marry, a proposition was put to voters to amend the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. After that proposition was passed a group decided to challenge the

Where Is Robert Fisher? (2011) Explore the disturbing story of one of America's most wanted fugitives, Robert Fisher. Following the brutal murder of his family, Fisher went missing in 2001 - years later, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Meeting Gorbachev (2018) The life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and final President of the Soviet Union in chronological order.

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

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

Mr Good Cop or Crook 2022 In this riveting docuseries, when Norways top cop is suspected of drug trafficking, investigators must ask Is he a good officer or a major criminal

Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! (2017) Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry - this time from behind the register - as he opens his own fast food restaurant.

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex (2013) Russell Brand takes on Icons, corporations, commercial exploitation, cult of personality, celebrity worship, sex, drugs and his own hypocrisy in a hilarious and scathing performance filmed live at London's Historic Hammersmith Apollo.

AC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1980) The movie features AC/DC live at the Pavillion De Paris on December 9, 1979, during the tour that would be singer Bon Scott's last. After almost ten minutes of glimpses at the backstage life, the real movie starts as the band is introduced playing live on stage. Altho

Epic Mysteries Bigfoot 2016 Does Bigfoot Exist? Join a team of experts as they look into the legend, science and history behind one of the world's biggest mysteries. Is there really an unknown species lurking in the nearby woods? Epic Mysteries: Bigfoot is a 30 minute tv-runtime cinematic documentar

Mr Calzaghe (2015) The story of the rise to glory of boxer Joe Calzaghe.

Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (2003) Alvin, a deep-sea mechanized probe, makes a voyage some 12,000 feet underwater to explore the Azores, a constantly-erupting volcanic rift between Europe and North America.

Terror in the Aisles (1984) Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen take us through some of Hollywood's most terrifying moments in horror history in this anthology, which features many of the finest science fiction, crime drama and horror films of the 1930s through 1980s. Included are Night of the Living D

In the Turn (2014) A documentary about a 10-year-old transgender girl who finds acceptance and empowerment in the company of a queer roller derby collective.

Sound City (2013) The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed people that have no place in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter Dave Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

The Hard Stop (2015) A documentary that reflects on the 2011 killing of Mark Duggan, a young, black, British man, at the hands of London's Metropolitan Police. Duggan was pulled over by police early one morning, and minutes later, was shot dead. This event sparked the now-infamous Tottenham riots an

Cruel and Unusual (2017) "Cruel and Unusual" is the story of three men who have spent longer in solitary confinement than any other prisoners in the US because of the murder of a prison guard in 1972 at Angola, the Louisiana state penitentiary. Robert King, Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfo

Breaking Habits (2018) A group of activists led by a self-proclaimed nun seek to legitimize their marijuana farm in Merced County, California.

Harmontown (2014) A documentary that follows Dan Harmon on tour for his podcast series after he was fired from Community in 2012.

Patria (2019) Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.

Ailey 2021 Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance An immersive portrait told in his own words and through the creation of a new commission inspired by his life, Ailey fully profiles this brilliant and enigmatic man who when confronted by a world that refused to embrace