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The Legend of Swee Pea (2015) That Lloyd "Swee' Pea" Daniels became an NBA player was no surprise- at age 16 he was named 'the next Magic Johnson" and possibly the best player that had ever lived. That his NBA debut happened at age 25, with bullets still lodged in his chest and a body ravaged by yea

Charles Darwin is taken aback when he receives a manuscript from a colleague, Alfred Wallace, which contains many of the same conclusions as he on evolution and the development of various species. Darwin's theory was developed over a great many years and in flashbacks, the manner in which it develop

Banking on Bitcoin (2016) Not since the invention of the Internet has there been such a disruptive technology as Bitcoin. Bitcoin's early pioneers sought to blur the lines of sovereignty and the financial status quo. After years of underground development Bitcoin grabbed the attention of a curious p

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns (2017) America is divided - but that's not stopping cocksure ideologue, Jordan Klepper, from solving America's most divisive issue: guns.

Backstage at Budz House (2012) Hosted by the outrageous Faizon Love, join today's hottest comedians, including Kevin Hart, Luenell, Scruncho, and Chris Spencer as they perform in front of a studio audience. Grab your best buds and spend your daze backstage at Budz House.

I Know What I Saw (2009) A documentary that compiles interviews of the most credible UFO witnesses around the world, and further details investigations conducted by analysts and government officials into UFO sightings.

Documentary about the legal system in Nazi Germany featuring archival footage from the Nazi era, rare photographs, and interviews with various leading voices in international law including writer Joshua Greene, a Canadian lawyer himself. Hitler's Courts provides a vivid, accessible account of the ro

Which Way Home (2009) "Which Way Home" is a feature documentary film that follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. We follow children like Olga and Freddy, nine-year old Hondurans, who are desperately trying to reach the

The Rachel Divide (2018) Rachel Dolezal becomes a social phenomenon when she passes herself off as an African American and becomes the head of her local N.A.A.C.P. chapter.

Tipping Point: the End of Oil (2011) In an oil-scarce world, we know there are sacrifices to be made in the pursuit of energy. What no one expected was that a tiny Native community living down the river from Canada's tar sands would reach out to the world for help, and be heard.

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Thats It, Thats All. (2008) Dedicated to everything snowboarding, Travis Rice and a dream team crew set out on a seek-and-destroy operation for the new zone, the new trick and the new perspective on the sport. New Zealand, Valdez, B.C., Munich, Tokyo, Jackson Hole and deeper...seen in a new light wi

Amy Winehouse The Price of Fame 2020 Amy Winehouse was one of the most iconic and versatile singer songwriters the industry had ever seen Her sound was new, refreshing, and recognizable, and helped her win countless awards But with the success came the fame In just over 7 years, Amy Winehouses healt

100 Years from Mississippi 2021 Mamie Lang Kirkland was seven years old when she fled Ellisville, Mississippi in 1915 with her mother and siblings as her father and his friend, John Hartfield, escaped an approaching lynch mob John Hartfield returned to Mississippi in 1919 and was killed in one of th

Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff (2001) Kevin James. The big, sweaty, funny man from the hit sitcom The King of Queens performs his talents on stage.

The Sentence (2018) Cindy Shank, mother of three, is serving a 15-year sentence in federal prison for her tangential involvement with a Michigan drug ring years earlier. This intimate portrait of mandatory ...

Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) Maverick indie filmmaker Al Adamson's real life was even crazier than one of the 30-plus sex 'n' schlock drive-in movies he made in the '60s and '70s.

Perdida 2009 After being told that her family had made some of the worst films in the history of Mexican cinema, Viviana spent many years ashamed of that legacy and distanced herself from everything that the Calderon family had ever done But a chance encounter sparked her interest and led to a 3 yea

Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) Through the glitter and the grunge, from The Monkees to Coldplay, Rodney Bingenheimer--a.k.a. Rodney on the ROQ--has reigned over the Los Angeles music scene for over two decades. A constantly evolving fixture as rock fan, journalist, promoter, club owner and radio D

The Demolition of TruthPsychologists Examine 9/11 (2016) Respected social scientists examine America's cognitive dissonance. Our inability to reconcile the observable facts and science of 9/11 with our governments lazy, sloppy explanations. Our ...

Speed & Angels (2008) Young Navy Officers, Jay and Meagan, have dreamt of becoming naval aviators flying the F-14 Tomcat since their childhoods. The film follows their two-and-a-half year journey as it takes them through dogfights in the Nevada desert, night landings on aircraft carriers in the

Inside Lehman Brothers (2018) Messy mortgages taken out by Lehman Brothers caused a real estate crisis in America ten years ago. This led to a global financial crisis. Ten years later, the French journalist Jennifer ...

Palace of Silents (2010) The Silent Movie Theater has been screening the films of the silent era for over 65 years. It was almost lost to us completely when its previous owner, Lawrence Austin, was murdered in the theater's lobby. This is a documentary film about the passionate and somewhat eccentri

Serial Swindlers 2018 Exposing the worlds most conniving, creative, and criminally adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds While their crimes and exploits are a ready made Hollywood script, their escapades have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction Ordinary criminal mind

Alien Endgame 2022 It follows former members of the U S military as they break their silence about the massive cover up of their terrifying UFO close encounters

American Umpire (2015) American Umpire facilitates a civil, nonpartisan, public debate about the future of American foreign policy. The film features interviews with three former secretaries of state, two American generals, a Nobel Laureate in Economics, a Pulitzer-Prize winning historian, and ten o

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2007) Interviews, archival footage and home movies are used to illustrate a social history of folk artist and activist Pete Seeger.

American Movie (1999) On the northwest side of Milwaukee, Mark Borchardt dreams the American dream: for him, it's making movies. Using relatives, local theater talent, slacker friends, his Mastercard, and $3,000 from his Uncle Bill, Mark strives over three years to finish "Covan," a short horror fil

Time to Choose (2015) Academy Award®-Winning documentary filmmaker Charles Ferguson (Inside Job, No End in Sight) turns his lens to address worldwide climate change challenges and solutions in his new film TIME TO CHOOSE. Featuring narration by award-winning actor Oscar Isaac, TIME TO CHOOSE leaves

Bluefin (2016) Endangered giant bluefin tuna have returned to Prince Edward Island, Canada in surprising abundance after a complete disappearance from overfishing. But something strange is going on. Normally wary tuna no longer fear humans.

Spelling the Dream (2020) "Breaking the Bee" explores the near two decade trend of Indian American students dominating the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Since 1999, 19 out of the 23 winners have been of South-Asian...

This Aint Normal (2016) A profile of the stories of gang involved youth and young adults in the high impact crime neighborhoods of inner city Boston, the street workers and social workers tasked with helping ...

The Mars Generation (2017) Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.

What Lies Upstream (2017) In this classic detective story, investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback travels to West Virginia to uncover the truth behind a massive chemical spill that left 300,000 people without drinking water for months. But when Hoback discovers an obscene collusion between chemical c

The Bleeding Edge (2018) A look at the unforeseen consequences of advanced technological devices used in the medical field.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) The life and times of Muhammad Ali, as shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show.

Quest of the Muscle Nerd (2019) Quest of the Muscle Nerd is a quirky and heartwarming documentary about one man's dream to host the first ever Bodybuilding/Cosplay competition and the two men who drag their bodies through hell to claim the crown.

Bluebird (2019) Discover the origin stories of megastars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift while following emerging singer-songwriters as they chase their dreams inside The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville's accidental landmark that has altered the course of music history.

That Gal... Who Was in That Thing: That Guy 2 (2015) Actresses talk about their personal lives and dealing with a balance between family responsibilities and being a professional actor.

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young (2014) In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary th

The Flat Earth (2017) The Flat Earth starring Jamie Foy Carlos Iqui Chase Webb Mike Pulizzi Cody Lockwood directed by Ty Evans produced by Ghost Digital Cinema.

Crimes Gone Viral 2020 I agree with the others who said this couldve been a good show if the editing werent so awful

Portraits from Ground Zero 2011 Ten years later, photographer Andrea Booher finds people that she photographed at the ruins of the World Trade Center after the Sept 11, 2001, attacks

3 Days 2 Nights 2019 Imagine the defining moment of your life Then imagine never talking about it with anyone This sets the stage for the documentary film 3 Days 2 Nights In 1974, Mark and Andy Godfrey went on a family ski vacation to Aspen, Colorado Tragically, the plane they were traveling on cras

Side by Side (2012) Investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Intervie

Arthur Miller: Writer (2017) Rebecca Miller's film is a portrait of her father, his times and insights, built around impromptu interviews shot over many years in the family home. This celebration of the great American playwright is quite different from what the public has ever seen. It is a close co

Hey Bartender (2013) Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goals to becoming a principal bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A young man leaves his white-collar job to buy the corner bar in his hometown years later he struggles to kee

Paul Williams Still Alive (2011) A documentary about legendary songwriter and 70's icon Paul Williams.