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The Rise of Eve (2018) For all the shame we hide For all the blame assigned It's time we have our say On how we are defined

Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny (2010) Walking With Destiny highlights Churchill's years in the political wilderness, his early opposition to Adolf Hitler and Nazism, and his support for Jews under threat by the Nazi regime. As historian John Lukacs explains, Churchill may not have won the W

Out on a Limb (1987) Shirley MacLaine plays herself in this TV mini-series based on her autobiographical best-seller which delves into her new age beliefs and its effects on her personal and public lives. John Heard portrays a composite role of her many spiritual and personal advisors.

Political activist Jimmy Gralton is deported from Ireland during the country's 'Red Scare' of the 1930s.

The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) Bush ranger Ben Hall is drawn back into crime by the reappearance of his old friend. The duo takes on a new recruit and soon begins a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After killing two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in the colony wh

The story of the 1973 hockey season when aging legend Gordie Howe returned to the ice at the age of 44.

Make Us Dream (2018) Documentary about the mercurial football career of Steven Gerrard, one of Liverpool FCs finest ever players.

Moulin Rouge (1952) Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec frequently visits the Moulin Rouge, where he drinks cognac and draws sketches of the dancers and singers. Though the son of a French count, Henri's legs were badly deformed by a childhood fall, and his personal life is often unhappy as a result. While he

Stan & Ollie (2018) Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

There Be Dragons (2011) A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War un

Le mystère Picasso (1956) Using a specially designed transparent 'canvas' to provide an unobstructed view, Picasso creates as the camera rolls. He begins with simple works that take shape after only a single brush stroke. He then progresses to more complex paintings, in which he repeatedly adds and

Stan Lee 2023 100 years of dreaming 100 years of creating 100 years of Stan Lee

Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of a wellknown musical family, overcomes many obstacles to pursue her musical career and move to the United States.

The life and work of the mash-up pioneer and his influence on electronic music.

Still Got Joy (2020) Based on the book 'Dying To Live' this film is the inspiring true story of Dr. Shonda Reynolds . A native of Pulaski, Tennessee she overcame addiction after entering drug rehab, where she ...

Boca (2010) Adapted from his autobiography, the film recounts the story of Hiroito, The King of Boca do Lixo (a region in downtown São Paulo of the fifties where various nightclubs, strip joints, prostitution, bars, and drugs can be found). Hiroito was a well born bohemian and at the age of 21 was

Ludwig II (2012) A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive

The Song of Bernadette (1943) In 1858 France, Bernadette, an adolescent peasant girl, has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the city dump. She never claims it to be anything other than this, but the townspeople all assume it to be the virgin Mary. The pompous government officials think she

Drawing Dead: The Highs & Lows of Online Poker (2013) Michael Korpi Jr. had it all. Straight A's, star athlete, talented musician, but his weakness for online poker derailed his life. Now he's walking across the country with his two dogs Blackjack and Buddy, in an effort to raise awareness for p

The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams (2005) Based on a true story: This is a journey through the psyche of a Southern captain in the waning days of the American Civil War. In an emotionally charged performance, Julian Adams portrays his great-great grandfather Robert Adams, a strong wille

A look at the life and work of American filmmaker Robert Altman.

Rustin 2023 Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington

Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) In the 1950s, Tab Hunter is number one at the box office and number one on the music charts. He is Hollywood's most sought-after star and America's boy next door. Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds and Sophia Loren are just a few of the actresses he is romantically linked t

Trump Unauthorized (2005) A look at the life of real estate king/media mogul/reality TV star, Donald Trump.

The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music (2015) Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of a well-known musical family, overcomes many obstacles to pursue her musical career and move to the United States.

The Idolmaker (1980) Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

Janie Jones (2010) A young girl who has been abandoned by her former-groupie mother informs a fading rock star that she is his daughter.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.

The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) After background about the childhood and youth of John Lennon (1940-1980) and the birth of Vietnam-War protests, the film plunges into Lennon's quest for world peace: compositions such as

Dennis and Lois (2019) DENNIS AND LOIS is a documentary about two quirky New York City characters who came together over their fervent fan-hood of fringe bands in the '70s, fell in love, and embarked on a ...

Its All Gone Pete Tong (2004) Its All Gone Pete Tong is a comedy following the tragic life of legendary Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from one of the best DJ's alive, through subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the sc

The Polka King (2017) Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.

Shackleton 2002 The true story of Shackletons 1914 Endurance expedition to the South Pole, and his epic struggle to lead his twenty eight man crew to safety after his ship was crushed in the pack ice

Caravaggio The Soul and the Blood 2018 An exciting and unsettling cinematic journey through the life, work and torments of Caravaggio Light and shadow, contrasts and contradictions, genius and intemperance distinguish his existence and his art A narrative and visual excursus, filmed in Milan, Floren

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.

Gentleman Jim (1942) Because boxing is a considered an illegal and disreputable enterprise in 1880's San Francisco, wealthy and influential members of the prestigious Olympic Club vow to make the sport a "gentlemanly" one. They sponsor a brash, extroverted young bank clerk named Jim Corbet

Te Ata (2016) Te Ata (TAY' AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all time. Born in Indian Territory, and raised on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw tribe, Te Ata

Deions Double Play 2019 The story of how Deion Sanders played an NFL game for the Atlanta Falcons in between two MLB games for the Atlanta Braves in a twenty four hour window

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) The sufferings of a martyr, Jeanne D'Arc (1412-1431). Jeanne appears in court where Cauchon questions her and d'Estivet spits on her. She predicts her rescue, is taken to her cell, and judges forge evidence against her. In her cell, priests interrogate her and judge

The El Duce Tapes (2017) Between appearing in supporting roles in General Hospital and local TV commercials, Ryan Sexton spent the early 90s documenting the life and art of El Duce, lead singer of the notorious ...

Finding Graceland (1998) The King of Rock-n-Roll lives! On his way across New Mexico, Byron Gruman picks up a hitch-hiking impersonator who says he's Elvis Presley really. Skeptical and trying to shake the memory of his wife's death, Byron just wants to drop Elvis off at his Memphis destination. Ins

Requiem for the American Dream (2015) REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM is the definitive discourse with Noam Chomsky, on the defining characteristic of our time - the deliberate concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a select few. Through interviews filmed over four years, Chomsky unpacks t

The Playlist 2022 At the height of piracy, established heavy hitters were fighting against where the turbulent music industry was heading The series centers around young Swedish tech entrepreneur, Daniel Ek, and his partner Martin Lorentzon, who revolutionized a whole industry by offering free and l

Gleason (2002) The story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy night spots. Along the way, he steals gags from

Caesar (2002) Epic look at Julius Caesar, Rome's last dictator, whose death also signaled the end of the Roman Republic. Chronicles his campaigns in Gaul and Egypt, his rivalry with General Pompey, and his eventual assassination at the hands of Brutus and Cassius.

Barry Crimmins is pissed. His hellfire brand of comedy has rained verbal lightning bolts on American audiences and politicians for decades, yet you've probably never heard of him. But once ...

Babe Ruth (1998) He was perhaps the greatest ballplayer who ever lived. A larger-than-life hero on the field, Babe Ruth's exploits off the field were just as legendary. Don't miss this compilation of rarely seen footage, home movies and revealing interviews that uncover stories not even the most dev

Chappaquiddick (2017) Depicting Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.