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An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder (2006) In this second Q&A with Kevin Smith he now enters the homes of some of his fans in Toronto and London.

The Giant Robber Crab (2019) Growing to enormous size and living upwards of 100 years, the robber crab faces unique challenges on Christmas Island.

The Boys in the Band: Something Personal (2020) Decades after his play first put gay life center stage, Mart Crowley joins the cast of the 2020 film to reflect on the story's enduring legacy.

Resistance at Tule Lake (2017) Resistance at Tule Lake tells the long-suppressed story of 12,000 Japanese Americans who dared to resist the U.S. government's program of mass incarceration during World War II. Branded as 'disloyals' and re-imprisoned at Tule Lake Segregation Center, they continued to

Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole (2008) The Epitome of Hyperbole includes the following routines: Adults Living with Parents; Newspaper; Reading is Hard; One Thing Led to Another; Long Sentences; Speed Reading; Point/Counter-Point; Title on Every Page; Wrote for "Planet of the Apes";

Kemper on Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (2018) Ed Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer, murdered and dismembered 10 people, including his own mother. Former FBI agent John Douglas takes us through his extensive interviews with Kemper,...

AlphaGo (2017) With more board configurations than there are atoms in the universe, the ancient Chinese game of 'Go' has long been considered a grand challenge for artificial intelligence. On March 9, 2016, the worlds of Go and artificial intelligence collided in South Korea for an extraordinary bes

Thundercloud (2015) tells the story of one of the world's most spectacular waves, Cloudbreak in Fiji. From it's ancient Fijian heritage through to the incredible swell that rocked the Volcom Fiji Pro in 2012 and everything in between.

The Last Laugh (2016) Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly ...

The Seasons in Quincy is the result of a five year project by Tilda Swinton, Colin MacCabe and Christopher Roth to produce a portrait of the intellectual and storyteller John Berger It was produced by the Derek Jarman Lab, an audio visual hub for graduate filmmaking based at Birkbeck, University of

Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007) From Japan to America, the LV sign dominates the fashion scene. And, one man alone designs the Louis Vuitton creations the exceptional Marc Jacobs. With unprecedented access to one of the world's hottest and busiest designers, Loïc Prigent offers an intimate

Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (1967) Portrait of the artist as a young man. In spring, 1965, Bob Dylan, 23, a pixyish troubador, spends three weeks in England. Pennebaker's camera follows him from airport to hall, from hotel room to public house, from conversation to concert. Joan Baez and Donovan, amon

Julian Assange: Revolution Now (2020) Some see a terrorist - some see a journalist. This is an unparalleled look at the journey of how one man and his mission to empower the world with information became the target of the most ...

M.C. Escher Journey to Infinity (2018) Feature documentary about the life and work of MC Escher.

Iraq in Fragments 2006 Iraq in Fragments illuminates post war Iraq in three acts, building a picture of a country pulled in different directions by religion and ethnicity Filmed in verite style with no scripted narration, the film explores the lives of ordinary Iraqis to illustrate and give backgrou

Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon (2017) The story of how one of American television's brightest and wealthiest stars finally came to face a criminal trial for sexual assault a decade after the accusations were first made.

The Walkers Among Us (2015) With The Walking Dead franchise at the peak of it's popularity, Documentarians Cris Macht and Ian Vacek explore and examine why humanity is obsessed with the "zombie apocalypse". Cris and Ian interview fans that have been there since the comic book debuted in 20

Born Without Limbs (2015) Australian born Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs, but that has not stopped him from leading a full life. Now, 32 and founder of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Life Without Limbs and a motivational speaker, he gives hope to those born with disabilities. Married wi

Sebastian Maniscalco: Arent You Embarrassed? (2014) Sebastian Maniscalco returns home to Chicago to perform in front of a live sold-out audience in this all-new comedy event. With his inimitable delivery, he burns modern-day society through the lens of his old-world Italian-American upbringing. No t

California High (2015) California has been arguing over whether or not marijuana should be legal for over 100 years. Now there's a new judge in this trial - you.

The Lost Sons 2021 When he was ten years old, Paul Fronczak stumbled upon news clippings hidden in his parents house that he was kidnapped from a Chicago hospital shortly after he was born by an unknown woman masquerading as a nurse, this story which his parents confirmed He would also learn that he

Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause (2003) Linguist, intellectual and activist, Noam Chomsky discusses and reflects on the state of world events including the War in Iraq, September 11th, the War on Terror, Media Manipulation and Control, Social Activism, Fear, and American Foreign Policy in both la

What Is Cinema? (2013) Amidst a constant stream of hundreds of film clips, dozens of filmmakers voice their opinions on the titular question while primarily looking beyond the Hollywood mainstream to independent, experimental, documentary and avant-garde films.

My Fathers Vietnam (2015) A personal documentary about a public subject, My Father's Vietnam personifies the connections made and unmade by the Vietnam War. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and 8mm footage of the era, My Father's Vietnam is the story of three soldiers, only one of whom return

We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest (2020) Children perform poetry and speeches inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Coronation (2020) A team directed by Activist and artist Ai Weiwei films inside the hospitals, homes, and quarantine sites of Wuhan, the first city hit in the global COVID-19 pandemic.

JFK: The Making of a President (2017) Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.

Herbie Hancock: Possibilities (2006) "Possibilities" is an intimate documentary about Herbie Hancock and his in-studio collaborations with a dozen formidable pop recording artists, collaborations that explore the unexpected, like jazz improvisations. The film is also about how Herbie's unique world

100 Missions Surviving Vietnam 2020 2020 8th Air Force Tactical Fighter Wing F 105s Fighter Bombers Satans Angels Wplf Pack Thailand Operation Rolling Thunder North Vietnam, Successful F 4 Fighters Versus North Vietnam Mig 21s 1967 Operation Bolo North Vietnam, North Vietnamese Surface to Air Missil

Notes on Blindness (2016) In the summer of 1983, just days before the birth of his first son, writer and theologian John Hull went blind. In order to make sense of the upheaval in his life, he began keeping a diary on audiocassette. Upon their publication in 1990, Oliver Sacks described the work as

Medicine of the Wolf (2015) After 40 years of protection, Grey wolves were recently de-listed federally from endangered species act and their fate was handed over to state legislatures. What ensued was a 'push to hunt' in wolf country across the United States. Filmmaker Julia Huffman travels to Minn

All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records (2015) Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of th

Snow Monkeys (2014) From PBS - In the frigid valleys of Japan's Shiga Highlands, a troop of snow monkeys make their way and raise their families in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows their place. Their leader is still new to the job and something of a solitary grouch. But one l

Macho Man The Randy Savage Story 2014 WWE fans, you have waited long enough His glistening wardrobe, often imitated cadence and grandiose style was outshined only by his virtuoso performances in the ring Macho Man, with his

The Black Power Mixtape 19671975 (2011) Footage shot by a group of Swedish journalists documenting the Black Power Movement in the United States is edited together by a contemporary Swedish filmmaker.

Two Gods 2020 The story of Hanif, a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in Newark who take two young men Naz and Furquan under his wing to teach them how to live better lives

At the Ready 2021 A group of seniors train to become police officers and Border Patrol agents at El Paso s Horizon High School, near the U S Mexico border

Hawking Can You Hear Me 2021 Sky Original documentary exploring the remarkable human story of Stephen Hawking, as family, friends and colleagues speak candidly for the first time about his life

I Called Him Morgan (2016) On a snowy night in February 1972, celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan was shot dead by his common-law wife Helen during a gig at a club in New York City. The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts those who knew the Mor

Watermark (2013) A documentary on how water shapes humanity.

The Living Desert (1953) A day in the life of creatures living in a desert in the southwestern US is shown. Toads, reptiles, wild pigs, insects, mice and birds are followed going about their daily routine and the struggle to find food and not become it themselves.

Western 2015 For generations, all that distinguished Eagle Pass, TX, from Piedras Negras, MX, was the Rio Grande But when darkness descends upon these harmonious border towns, a cowboy and lawman face a new reality that threatens their way of life

Finding Fela! (2014) A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.

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The Billionaires Tea Party (2011) After Barack Obama swept to power promising a new era of hope and change, the emergence of a citizens protest movement called the Tea Party threatened to derail his agenda. Was this uprising the epitome of grassroots democracy? Or was it an example of "astroturfing"

The Fabric of the Human Body 2022 Focuses on five hospitals in northern Paris neighborhoods It reveals that human flesh is an extraordinary landscape that exists only through the gaze and attention of others

Perfect in 76 2017 Documentary about the '76 Hoosiers and coach Bobby Knight, who led his Indiana team to a perfect 32-0 season and a national championship.

Greece: Secrets of the Past (2006) The magic of ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! From the Academy Award-nominated producers of Everest, comes a dynamic tale of science, archeological adventure and discovery.