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God Loves Caviar 2012 God Loves Caviar is the compelling story of IOANNIS VARVAKIS, and his journey from humble Greek pirate to international caviar millionaire, with the ear of Catherine the Great of Russia His wealth and power, however, do not give him contentment, and his boundless ambition only

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The Magic Box 1951 Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise Greene Robert Donat was once very different As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to include his first wifes so that it sounded more impressive for the photographic portrait work at which he was so good Bu

Orange Sunshine (2016) Orange Sunshine is the never-before-told story of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love - a spiritual group of surfers and hippies in California, which became the largest suppliers of LSD during the 60's and 70's. This feature-length doc follows their rise to star-status in Psychede

God Is My CoPilot (1945) Robert L. Scott has dreamed his whole life of being a fighter pilot, but when war comes he finds himself flying transport planes over The Hump into China. In China, he persuades General Chennault to let him fly with the famed Flying Tigers, the heroic band of airmen who'd be

Tokugawa Ieyasu (1965) In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.

A Man Called Peter 1955 Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a calling from God to be a minister He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations

Penton: The John Penton Story (2014) Full-length documentary about John Penton. An American icon and motorcycle trailblazer who along with his family and a band of loyal followers, changed off-road motorcycling forever. This is an American story about family, competition, ingenuity and business that

Brutal Glory (1989) The making and breaking of Norman Selby, more recognizable as boxer Kid McCoy.

After Tiller (2013) After the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas in 2009, there are a limited number of doctors left in the country who provide third-trimester abortions for women. AFTER TILLER moves between the rapidly unfolding stories of these doctors, all of whom were close colleagues

Bobby (2016) A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it... Bo66y is a powerful, dramatic and deeply personal portrait of a genuine footballing icon. Moore fought many battles besides those witnessed by

American Dharma (2018) A portrait of controversial political strategist and former Donald Trump advisor, Steve Bannon.

21 Years: Richard Linklater (2014) It's been said that the first 21 years defines the career of an artist. Few directors have single-handedly shaken up the film establishment like the godfather of indie, Richard Linklater. From the groundbreaking SLACKER to his innovative BOYHOOD, Linklater has just

Matters of Life & Dating (2007) A dramatic and lighter look at breast cancer told from a single woman's point of view. It's the true story of Linda Dackman (Ricki Lake), following her as she tries to re-enter the dizzying dating world post-mastectomy. Dackman's adventures in dating and her intim

Tiny Tim King for a Day 2020 The story about the outcast, Herbert Khaurys rise to stardom as Tiny Tim Either considered a freak or a genius Tiny Tim left no one unaffected

Right Footed (2015) Jessica Cox was born without arms as a result of a birth defect, but managed to overcome many physical and emotional challenges to become fully independent. She learned to type with her toes, drive a car with her feet, and amazingly -- fly an airplane with her feet. Right Footed

Ignatius of Loyola 2016 If you could hear the voice of God, would you want to keep it secret A historical drama based on the memoirs of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order This is the story of a soldier, a man of vice and violence who, in his attempt to turn to the light, was forced t

Piero Vivarelli, Life As a BMovie (2019) The unbridled life and kaleidoscopic filmography of Piero Vivarelli, who made ltalian B-movies of all genres, wrote hit rock songs and penned the screenplay for Sergio Corbucci's Western '...

Milius (2013) A look at the life of filmmaker John Milius.

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010) A documentary depicting the life and films of Spain's 'King of Horror' Paul Naschy, aka Jacinto Molina, actor, writer, producer, and director.

The Broken Tower (2011) A look at the dreams, unapologetic love of men , manic highs and depressive, death-haunted lows of early 20th century rebellious, self-destructive visionary poet Hart Crane from his early years as the son of a wealthy Cleveland businessman through his sojourns in New York, Cu

Jacquot de Nantes 1991 Jacquot Demy is a little boy at the end of the thirties His father owns a garage and his mother is a hairdresser The whole family lives happily and likes to sing and to go to the movies Jacquot is fascinated by every kind of show theatre, cinema, puppets He buys a camera to sh

The 20th Century (2019) Renowned for his mesmerizing, gonzo biographical shorts Mynarski Death Plummet and The Tesla World Light, Matthew Rankin doubles down on his signature blend of historical and aesthetic ...

Fathers Kingdom (2017) This is the story of Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement

My Best Fiend 1999 In the 1950s, an adolescent Werner Herzog was transfixed by a film performance of the young Klaus Kinski Years later, they would share an apartment where, in an unabated, forty eight hour fit of rage, Kinski completely destroyed the bathroom From this chaos, a violent, love hate,

The Woodmans 2010 The story of a family that suffers a tragedy, but perseveres and finds redemption through each other and their work making art

Out of Nothing 2014 From the Pacific Northwest to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, this is the inspiring true story of four tenacious men who risk everything to conquer the world records of motorcycle land speed racing Their extraordinary journey will remind you how perseverance against all odds c

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to talk or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort f

Green Guild (2011) A Documentary of the everyday life of a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, CA.

Back to Berlin (2018) Back to Berlin is the first biker flick-meets-holocaust feature documentary. Eleven motor bikers have a mission to take the Maccabiah torch from Israel to the site of the infamous 1936 ...

Spirit of the Game (2016) In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian basketball team compete in their first ever Olympics, and in doing so, unite a nation still coming to grips after the war.

Lady Day at Emersons Bar & Grill (2016) It's 1959 in a seedy bar in Philadelphia, and Billie Holiday is giving one of her last performances interlaced with salty, often humorous, reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music 4 months before her death.

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles looks at the remarkable genius of Orson Welles on the eve of his centenary - the enigma of his career as a Hollywood star, a Hollywood director (for some a Hollywood failure), and a

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

The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl (1993) This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the rise of her career from a dancer, to a movie actor to the most important film director

Callas Forever 2002 In 1977, Maria Callas Fanny Ardant, the most famous diva in the world, lives confined in her Paris apartment Larry Kelly Jeremy Irons, a producer friend, offers her to sing Carmen in a televised concert Unfortunately, Marias voice, tired and worn by years and strain, is not what

The Baron of Arizona (1950) The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that makes a foundling girl the Baroness of Arizona. Reavis marries the girl and presses his claim to the entire Arizon

Last Call (2020) The last days of the poet Dylan Thomas as he dreams and drinks.

National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (2018) Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat's popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of Rome.

When the Sky Falls 2000 Irish crime investigating reporter Sinead Hamilton invades the Irish underworld and attempts to expose the illegitimate activities that she has found Hampered by the system, a police consort is ineffectual at aiding her despite trying to step outside of the normal bounds Her

The Maestro (2018) After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Time Indefinite (1993) Forty year old documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee has a penchant for filming everything around him. Following the announcement of his impending marriage to his film-making partner Marilyn Levine - marriage something that he and his family never thought would happen for him - M

All of Me (2014) An intimate insight into the Patronas, a group of Mexican women who, every day since 1995, make food and toss it -still warm- to the migrants who travel atop the freight train The Beast as it makes it way to the U.S. This documentary is a personal diary that draws a border between t

Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.

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.

Motown Mafia: The Story of Eddie Jackson and Courtney Brown (2011) Eddie 'The Fat Man' Jackson and Courtney 'The Field Marshal' Brown were labeled 'Kingpins' in an era where their names reigned supreme in Detroit. Accumulating more than a million dollars a month in heroin sales, these childhood frie

Eric Bischoff Sports Entertainments Most Controversial Figure 2016 Arguably the most controversial figure to ever step foot in the industry, Eric Bischoff is responsible for some of the most revolutionary moments in sports entertainment history From

Sealab (2019) The U.S. Navy's SEALAB, a pressurized underwater habitat complete with science labs and living quarters for divers, helps advance deep sea diving and rescue.