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Chernobyl The Lost Tapes 2022 The story of Chernobyl told through a newly discovered hoard of dramatic footage filmed at the nuclear plant during the disaster and newly recorded, deeply personal interviews of those who were there, directed by Emmy Award winner and Russian speaker James Jones This gr

Knight Without Armor (1937) Because he can pass as a Russian, A.J. Fothergill is recruited to spy on the revolutionary movement in Russia in 1913. He becomes imprisoned in Siberia, as a revolutionary, until the 1917 uprisings. Amid the turmoil of the civil war between the red and white armies, he tr

Reel Britannia 2022 Comedian Nick Helm explores the dramatic history of British cinema Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s

Cant Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police (2012) Based on the acclaimed memoir One Train Later by rock guitarist Andy Summers, Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police follows Summers' journey from his early days in the psychedelic '60s music scene, when he played with The Animals, to chance e

This Sceptred Isle 2022 Follows the events surrounding Johnson and his government in the face of the first wave of the global pandemic

In My Blood It Runs 2019 An intimate and compassionate observational documentary from the perspective of a 10 year old Aboriginal boy in Alice Springs, Australia, struggling to balance his traditional ArrernteGarrwa upbringing with a state education

Desert Riders (2011) Camel racing is a popular sport in the Middle East. In past years, thousands of young boys have been trafficked from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritania and other countries to work as jockeys ...

One Man and His Shoes (2020) 'One Man and His Shoes' tells the story of the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers showing their social, cultural and racial significance and how ground-breaking marketing strategies created a multi-billion-dollar business.

Dave Allen at Peace 2018 Filmed in homage to his original TV series, this factual drama follows Dave Allen from childhood to becoming one of the Irelands comedy greats, with just a whiskey, a cigarette and

Panihida 2012 In a small village in the Republic of Moldavia, an old woman dies, leaving her son Petru and her granddaughter Anisoara behind According to their tradition, the whole village mourns and bids farewell After the death watch during a stormy night they make their way to the cemetary The ol

Shchedryk 2022 Immortalised as one of the most scintillating and uplifting Christmas songs, Carol of the Bells adapted from a popular and loved Ukrainian folk melody, came to represent the spirit of brotherhood and unity all over the world The peaceful and neighbourly existence of three families, Po

Churchills Secret (2016) In June 1953, two years after he was re-elected as Prime Minister Winston Churchill collapses following a dinner party at Downing Street. Diagnosed by his doctor Lord Moran as having a stroke there are fears that he may not survive and he is taken to his country home Chartwe

The Coming War on China (2016) The Coming War on China is John Pilger's 60th film for ITV. Pilger reveals what the news doesn't - that the United States and the world's second economic power, China (both nuclear armed) are on the road to war. Pilger's film is a warning and an inspiring story of resi

The Toughest (2016) In 1970, following almost two decades of losing football seasons, the town of Blytheville, Arkansas decided to hire a new coach. But the Athletic Director warned 'You may not be tough ...

How small, idealistic, Finnish company, Nokia, became the global leader in cell phone technology only to become drunk with success, lose its visionary style of leadership and completely fail to predict the rise of its death knell, iPhone

Young Mr Lincoln 1939 Ten years in the life of Abraham Lincoln, before he became known to his nation and the world He moves from a Kentucky cabin to Springfield, Illinois, to begin his law practice He defends two men accused of murder in a political brawl, suffers the death of his girlfriend Ann, co

Reveals the innermost turmoil people suffer during relationship upheavals, but which turmoil are rarely seen by others. What happens in the victim's mind and private world, uncovering their unseen hurt and their consequent decisions and actions.

The Lady with a Lamp (1951) Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale (Anna Neagle), the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. Traveling to Turkey during the Crimean War, F

The God Who Speaks 2018 There is a war raging around us in society, in our churches, and in our homes It is not a battle over marriage, race, or the sexual revolution Rather, it is a battle for the truth Is God real Does He speak, and if so, how would we know While many churches are faithfully procl

Nail Bomber Manhunt 2021 This documentary tells the story of the 1999 London bombings that targeted minority communities, and the race to find the far right extremist behind them

Brave New Jersey (2016) A comedy about a small New Jersey town on the night of Orson Welles' legendary 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, which led millions of listeners to believe the U.S. was being invaded by Martians.

Death by China (2012) In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry on this free trade agreement, China began flooding U.S. markets with illegally subsidized exports while the big multinational com

An Ordinary Execution (2010) Moscow, 1952. Anna is a doctor, Vassilli serves in a local administration. Life is grim but they find solace in unconditional love. One day Anna is taken to the Kremlin where she has to cure Stanlin himself. She needs to keep the secret at all costs and as her relationsh

1964 (2014) From PBS - 1964 was the year the Beatles came to America, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, and three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi. It was the year when Berkeley students rose up in protest, African Americans fought back against injustice in Harlem, and Barry Goldwat

Rabin, the Last Day (2015) Itzhak Rabin's murder ended all efforts of peace, and with him the whole left wing of Israel died. The movie shows the last of his days as prime minister, and what led to his murder.

Coming Through the Rye (2015) Coming Through the Rye, set in 1969, is a touching coming of age story of sensitive, 16 yr. old Jamie Schwartz, who is not the most popular kid at his all boys' boarding school. Disconnected from students and teachers, he believes he is destined to play Holden Caulfield

Father Rupert Mayer (2014) Father Rupert Mayer (Oliver Gruber) served in World War I and was awarded the Iron Cross dedicating his life to the Eastern Front, where his leg was taken from him during battle. Father Mayer spent many years during World War II preaching sermons against the powers to be,

The Stuarts 2014 This three part series argues that the Stuarts, more than any other, were Britains defining royal family We tend to take todays modern United Kingdom for granted, but there was nothing inevitable about its creation During the 17th century, the Stuarts grappled with the chaos of thre

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis, the personal and political fuse in The Edge of Democracy to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. Combining unprecedented access to Presidents Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff with accounts of her own family's complex

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby 2005 Bobby, a brave Skye Terrier, becomes local legend when it refuses to leave his masters grave after he dies The townsfolk feed the dog until local authorities ban strays The kids decide to help Bobby defy the law Based on true events

Eva Hesse 2016 A superstar in the art world, but little known outside, why does Eva Hesse continue to excite passions This brilliant, gifted and visionary woman of 1960s NY survives personal chaos while creating work that changes the profile of art history Along with creating a significant and deepl

Hillarys America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (2016) Documentarian Dinesh D'Souza analyzes the history of the Democratic Party and what he thinks are Hillary Clinton's true motivations.

Raymond Lewis L A Legend 2022 Tells the hard to believe story of the mythical basketball legend from Watts California who was blackballed from the NBA in the early 70s following an ugly contract dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers

Best of Enemies: Buckley vs. Vidal (2015) 'Best of Enemies' is a documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day

Matthews (2017) MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, Sir Stanley Matthews.

Beyond America 2008 Under an Eastern European totalitarian regime, a prominent dissident writer survives repression by resuming a submissive sexual relationship with her former lover After their split up years ago, he had joined the Secret Police in order just to take her back and provide the protec

Muscle Shoals 2013 Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of Americas most creative and defiant music Under the spiritual influence of the Singing River as Native Americans called it, the music of Muscle Shoals changed the world and sol

In 1845, the British send John Franklin with two ships and three years supply on a well equipped expedition to find the Northwest Passage in the Artic but the group disappears Franklins wife eventually convinces the Admiralty to offer a 20,000 reward She even pursues spirits and psychics In 1854, Jo

Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America (2016) Daryl Davis is an accomplished musician who was played all over the world. He also has an unusual hobby, particularly for a middle aged black man. When not displaying his musical chops, Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klu

Beyond The Spectrum (2017) What has Nasa been hiding from us beyond the visual spectrum?

The Great Darkened Days (2018) While a world war rages, Philippe, a draft-dodger from Quebec, takes refuge in the American West, surviving by competing in Charlie Chaplin impersonation contests. As Philippe makes his ...

The Legend of Lizzie Borden 1975 Elizabeth Montgomery stars as Lizzie Borden, a 19th century Massachusetts woman, who is put on trial for the brutal slaughter of her father and step mother in the family mansion She is accused of hacking up her parents with an ax after carefully removing her clothes

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later (2020) Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later is told entirely from the first-person perspective of leaders, physicists, soldiers and survivors.

Faithful 2020 Algiers, 1956 Fernand Iveton is arrested in his factory, accused of having planted a bomb His wife Helene is now married to a traitor, but she refuses to abandon Fernand to his fate

Amazing biography and introspective on the boy, the man, the husband, the father, the entrepreneur and the businessman as well as the inventor and his genius.

Victoria the Great 1937 The story opens on the morning of 20 June 1837, when the Lord Chamberlain and Archbishop of Canterbury arrive to inform young Princess Victoria that her uncle, William IV, is dead, and that she is now queen The new queens mother and her adviser, Baron Stockmar, have been used

American Beatboxer (2013) On July 31, 2010in Brooklyn, New York, the first ever American Beatbox Championship took place. Contestants of all races, from the north, south, east and west coast of the United States competed. Now it's down to the final eight! This film documents one of the most neglecte

Though I like costume period movies with lavish sets and all the extravaganza, I often wondered if the stories in those movies could be told in another way, if they could be told in a minimalist style, using shoestring budget, if the visual element of those movies really has to be breathtakingly bea