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Psychedelia 2021 Psychedelia is an hour long documentary film about psychedelic drugs and their ability to induce mystical, or religious experiences The film explores this relationship by chronicling their use in controlled research studies prior to the cultural upheaval of the 1960s, at a time when

Chicken People (2016) Chicken People is a funny and uplifting look at the world of show chickens and the people who love them. Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follows three top competitors over the course of a yea

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets (2014) PULP find fame on the world stage in the 1990's with anthems including 'Common People' and 'Disco 2000'. 25 years (and 10 million album sales) later, they return to Sheffield for their last UK concert. Giving a career best performance exclusive

Fagbug Nation (2014) What it's like to drive the once vandalized now famous, 'Fagbug' to all 50 states in the USA.

ChiTown (2018) Basketballer Keifer Sykes is Marshall High' star point guard, Chi-Town follows his ambitions to make it in the NBA while loss, injury, and violence back home in Chicago punctuate his journey.

Dales for Sale 2022 Observational documentary series following estate agent Marcus Alderson and his sales team as they try to find their clients dream homes in the Yorkshire Dales

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

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

Pride in Battle (2010) A documentary which follows two lion brothers as they become rules of a pride in Botswana after a battle for dominance.

Some fantastic talents working on this film definitely worth checking out It features one segment for a National Park in each province or territory, each by a different director and musical team accompanying, usually composing and recording live on location Scott Smiths BC segment is outstanding, pr

Crazywater (2013) A revealing exploration of substance abuse among First Nations people in Canada.

Antes de que nos olviden (2014) In 2006 Mexico declared war on drug trafficking and since then, violence spread like wildfire throughout the country. Until today more than 120,000 people have died violently and thousands were forced into exile, kidnapped or disappeared.

Alexandria The Greatest City 2010 Bettany Hughes goes to Alexandria, Egypt, too look at one of the great cities of history Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the intellectual and culture hubs of the world It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the immense Li

Zen for Nothing 2016 ZEN FOR NOTHING tells of the experiences of Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland, as a Zen novice in Antaiji in Autumn, Winter and Spring

KILLING ED is an expos� about the corruption, politics and antidemocratic efforts to privatize U.S. public schools. The documentary investigates the worst case scenario: a rapidly ...

A documentary following Iliza Shlesinger behind the scenes as she prepares for her fourth special Elder Millennial

Kid Icarus (2008) A young man lives in a trailer park on the outskirts of Los Angeles, he goes to community college, has no real friends, no girlfriend, and works part time at The Home Depot. With an obsession for Steven Spielberg and enrolled in a film production class, he is sure all his misery ca

Under Our Skin 2: Emergence (2014) In this dramatic follow-up to UNDER OUR SKIN, EMERGENCE takes the viewer on a journey from horror to hope. We witness the emerging epidemic of Lyme disease as infection and education spread globally. We watch as the truth emerges about the disease's persistence and

Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro (2016) A musical portrait of the seven siblings of the Kanneh-Mason family, one of whom (Sheku) made an impression two years after this film was made, by performing on the cello at a British royal marriage.

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."

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Heroes of the Sky The Mighty Eighth Air Force 2020 The Mighty Eighth Air Force tilted the balance for the Allies during World War II This is the story of how they did it, using rare archival footage and dramatic eye witness accounts of the airmen and the commanders themselves

The Education of Mohammad Hussein (2013) "The Education Of Mohammad Hussein" is an intimate look at how the largest Muslim community in the U.S. responds to the provocations of an antiIslamic preacher. Through the eyes of children, the film examines what it is like to come of age as a Musl

A Diary for Timothy (1945) This brief documentary-style film presents the status of Great Britain near the end of the Second World War by means of a visual diary for a baby boy born in September, 1944. Narration explains to "Timothy" what his family, his neighbors, and his fellow citizens

The Big Secret (2016) The Big Secret is the latest work by five-time Emmy Award-winning producer Alex Voss with the assistance of multi award winning film maker and integrative physician, Susan Downs. What ...

This is the story of Elly and Henry a portrait of a pioneering inventor and the woman who made everything possible throughout their 66 years together

Americas Greatest Animals takes us across North America on a revelatory mission which of the continents landmark creatures deserve to make the list

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

Two very different artists share an uncommon bond through dance in this warm, fascinating account of the unlikely collaboration between 64 year old Indian Kathak master Pandit Chitresh Das

Vision Portraits (2019) An in-depth exploration of the creative paths of blind and visually impaired artists including a photographer, dancer, writer and filmmaker..

Omaha Beach, Honor and Sacrifice 2014 On D Day, June 6, 1944, a roughly 7,000 yard stretch of beach in Normandy, France, called Omaha proved to be the Allies biggest obstacle to the success of Operation Overlord The assignment to take Omaha Beach, establish a beachhead, and move inland into France w

John Mulaney: Baby J 2023, A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

Reversing Roe (2018) A deep historical look at one of the most controversial issues of our time, highlighting the abortion debate from various points along the ideological spectrum in a winding story of abortion in America.

Two Years at Sea (2011) After working at sea, a man realizes his dream of moving to the middle of the forest.

To Stay Alive: A Method (2016) Michel Houellebecq and Iggy Pop first met in 2009 after having admired each other's works for a long time. Houellebecq been a big fan of The Stooges since he was a teenager and Pop ended up recording two albums in French as a consequence of his encounter with Houellebe

Faces of November (1964) The sights and sounds from the funeral of President John F. Kennedy in November, 1963.

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.

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

Swim the Channel 2016 In 1875, Captain Matthew Webb with little more than some brandy, beer and beef tea to keep him going became the first man to successfully swim from England to France Since then more people have conquered Everest than successfully swum across the Channel To this day, it remains

Tales of the Uncanny 2020 The supplemental feature documentary wizard and head of Severin Films David Gregory Blood amp Flesh The Reel Life amp Ghastly Death of Al Adamson, Lost Soul The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanleys Island of Dr Moreau has spent part of his time in the midst of a global pandem

The Guys Next Door (2016) An intimate portrait of a real Modern Family: Meet Erik and Sandro, a gay couple with daughters birthed by their friend Rachel who's married with three teenagers of her own.

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

Do You Trust This Computer? (2018) Artificial Intelligence: Monster or Shangri-La?

Director Spike Lees passionate adaptation of the thrilling Broadway musical about a young bohemian who experiences sex, drugs and rock and roll on his journey to selfhood

The Latin Explosion: A New America (2015) Explores the impact of Latino music on United States culture. The documentary traces the roots of Hispanic contributions to American music starting from Pérez Prado, Xavier Cugat, the Afro-Cubans and Tito Puente. It places particular importance on the contr

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

Kick Out Your Boss (2014) The film takes part in the current debate about work, economy and the crisis, showing on the basis of three examples in Serbia, Brazil and Austria how to do it different.

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