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Gaming In Color (2015) Diverse queer themes in game story lines and characters are an anomaly in the mainstream video game industry, and LGBTQ gamers have a higher chance of being mistreated in social games. Gaming In Color explores how the community culture is shifting and the industry is diversify

Diary for My Children 1984 From one of the foremost woman directors comes a personal story of how history and the individual impact each other A young woman Juli returns to her homeland only to find the horrors she escaped have infected it also

The King of Laughter 2021 The biography of Neapolitan comic theater legend Eduardo Scarpetta

Sidney 2022 Follow the real life story of Sidney Poitier, the Oscar winner of 1964

Ethel (2012) ETHEL is a 95 minute feature-length documentary about the life of Ethel Kennedy. Scheduled for broadcast on HBO in 2012, the film was produced and directed by Mrs. Kennedy's Emmy Award-winning daughter, Rory Kennedy. An intimate family portrait, ETHEL includes a lengthy interview with M

The Leadership (2020) Australian CEO Fabian Dattner leads an international group of 76 female scientists on an Antarctic voyage designed to transform them "into the sort of leaders they want to be."

The Silent Enemy 1958 In the Mediterranean in 1941 the Italians start using underwater chariots to mine the undersides of allied ships Explosives expert Lionel Crabbe arrives in Gibraltar to organise defenses, but finds only two British divers available to help him Even more worrying, it seems likel

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling 2007 Documentary about the rise and fall of World Class Championship Wrestling, the Von Erichs, as a family and individually Interviews with Kevin Von Erich, Gary Hart, Skandor Akbar, Bill

Forest for the Trees 2021 Award winning war photographer Rita Leistner goes back to her roots as a tree planter in the wilderness of British Columbia, offering an inside take on the grueling, sometimes fun and always life changing experience of restoring Canadas forests Leistner, who has photographe

Signed Lino Brocka 1987 Signed Lino Brocka is an intimate conversation with the Filipino film director who brought passion, creativity and recognition to Philippine cinema This feature, which won the 1988 Peace Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, captures how Brockas passionate and

Warren Jeffs Prophet of Evil 2018 Warren Jeffs Prophet of Evil pulls back the curtain on the now imprisoned religious prophet to an estimated 15,000 followers of the FLDS Church who, before going to jail for two felony counts of child sexual assault in 2011, is

Khodorkovsky (2011) Khodorkovsky, the richest Russian, challenges President Putin. A fight of the titans begins. Putin warns him. But Khodorkovsky comes back to Russia knowing that he will be imprisoned, once he returns. When I heard about it, I asked myself: why didn't he stay in exile with a coupl

In Search of Fellini (2017) A shy small-town Ohio girl who loves movies but dislikes reality, discovers the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Shut Up and Play the Piano (2018) Chilly Gonzales is a Grammy-winning composer, virtuoso pianist and entertainer. Criss-crossing between rap, electro and solo piano music, he became the outrageous pop performer who invited himself to the ivory tower of classical music. The eccentric artist inspires

Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World (2016) Combining footage from interviews with the late great David Bowie and contributions from those who knew him personally, this documentary celebrates the illustrious life of one of the greatest artists to ever grace the stage.

Bank of Dave 2023 Based on the true life experiences of Dave Fishwick Bank of Dave tells the story of how a working class Burnley man and self made millionaire fought to set up a community bank

Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America (2016) When Moises Serrano was just a baby, his parents risked everything to flee Mexico and make the perilous journey across the desert in search of the American dream. After 23 years growing up in the rural south as an undocumented gay man, Serran

Mangoré (2015) A film about real life musician Augustin Barrios Mangore, an influential and important composer and classical guitarist from Paraguay.

Measuring the World 2012 Die Vermessung der Welt follows two brilliant and eccentric scientists, Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss, on their life paths in early 19th century Germany

Anna and the King of Siam 1946 In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens Irene Dunne accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate King Mongkut Sir Rex Harrison respects Anna for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers In due

Chris the Swiss (2018) Christian "Chris" Würtenberg was a young Swiss reporter/journalist attracted by war activities. So he had joined an army training in Namibia before taking an interest in the Balkan war, joining the PIV, a paramilitary group of activists which was in the end integrat

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2018) Pauline Kael was likely the most powerful, and divisive, movie critic of the 20th century. Her love of movies was revealed in her ruthless pursuit of what made a movie or an actor's performance work, or not, and why -- which made her both admired and des

Bobbi Jo Under the Influence 2021 An honest testimony of addiction, and one womans discovery that the only way to save herself, is to save others

Romeo Is Bleeding (2015) A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, CA. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adapta

A Dog Named Gucci (2015) A DOG NAMED GUCCI tells the story of a 10-week old puppy named Gucci who was hung by his neck, doused with lighter fluid, and set afire. Doug James, standing on his porch nearby, heard the puppy's cries and ran to help. He scared away the thugs and at the request of Gucci's

The HipHop Fellow (2014) The Hip-Hop Fellow follows Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder's tenure at Harvard University as he teaches 'The Standards of Hip-Hop' course, conducts research for his thesis and ...

Los Traficantes (2012) While serving a 33 year sentence inside La Mesa Federal Prison, the most corrupt in all of Mexico, former drug cartel chief Esteban Mendoza finds redemption while helping others overcome drug addiction.

The Crash Reel (2013) Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between half-pipe legends Shaun White and Kevin Pearce, childhood friends who become number one and two in the world leading up to the Vancouver Winter Olympics, pushing one another to ever more dangerous tricks, until Kevin

My Ain Folk (1973) Jamie and Tommy are separated by the death of their grandmother; Jamie with another relative and Tommy to a welfare home. Now Jamie is all alone and his life is not at all happy taken over by silence, rejection and violence.

Murder of Couriers (2012) Murder of Couriers documents the lives of a group of bike messengers in Vancouver over a nearly three-year span. This feature length film was made by couriers, about couriers, for a wide general audience. The film offers the chance to experience a lifestyle that not many ge

Howard (2018) The story of songwriter Howard Ashman who penned the lyrics for Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast before he died of AIDS at the height of the AIDS crisis in 1991.

Diana 2021 The dazzling and devastating life of Princess Diana takes center stage in this original musical, filmed in advance of its official Broadway opening

Paul Kelly Stories of Me (2012) An intimate portrait of Paul Kelly, Australia's foremost singer-songwriter. In a career spanning more than thirty years he has documented the history of our country, described its landscapes and cities, and captured the lives and loves of its citizens. Kelly has writ

The Day the Music DiedAmerican Pie 2022 50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song American Pie, one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century

Mel Brooks Live at the Geffen (2015) Comedy legend Mel Brooks discusses his childhood, military experience, and stand-up, TV and film career, and sings the theme songs from his iconic comedies.

Newtons Grace (2017) Sold into slavery, delivered from a terrible storm at sea, a troubled young man finds amazing grace in the darkest moments and becomes driving force behind the move to abolish the slave trade.

Jaco (2015) 'JACO' tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who changed the course of modern music. Never-before-seen archive unveils the story of Jaco's life, his music, his demise, and the lasting victory of artistic genius. Directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Mar

Julius Caesar Revealed (2018) Classicist Mary Beard asks what do we really know about Julius Caesar? She looks at how he became the autocratic ruler of Rome, the tactics of his military campaigns, his use of PR and at the reasons behind his assassination.

Aterro (2011) Landfill is a documentary that emerged from the perception of a paradox in relation to litter. While most people want to get rid of it, I met some ladies, pioneers of recycling, that they miss the trash from others in side of the house. From the time where I met up making the film, man

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2010) A documentary and testimonial to producer Arif Mardin's life. It encompasses interviews with many of the stars that he helped create as well as photographs, home footage and a story that built the hits that are now known as international classi

Brand: A Second Coming (2015) Follows comedian/author/activist Russell Brand as he dives headlong into drugs, sex & fame in an attempt to find happiness, only to realize that our culture feeds us bad ideas & empty idols. Through his stand up, Brand explores his own true icons - Gandhi, Che Guevara,

Chasing Evel: The Robbie Knievel Story (2017) Robbie Knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his father's legacy by jumping once again.

House of Flying Arrows (2016) Professional dart throwers compete in the world championship tournament.

Broad Peak 2022 Maciej Berbeka makes the first winter ascent of Broad Peak in 1988, escaping death by inches Andrzej Zawada, the expedition leader, announces a great success Once they return to Poland, it turns out Maciej reached only the Rocky Summit, which is twenty three metros lower than the act

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio (2010) In rural Alabama, architecture students cross the threshold of poverty to build communities, not just structures, and leave snakebit to make a better world.

Harry & Snowman (2015) Dutch immigrant, Harry deLeyer, journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck bound for the glue factory. Harry paid eighty dollars for the horse and named

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017) A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.

The Making of the Mahatma (1996) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was invited to South Africa in 1893 to settle a case for a wealthy Indian settled there. He expected to return in a few months but instead got involved in the freedom movement and eventually stayed for 21 years.