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Blood Line: The Life and Times of Brian Deegan (2018) In this adrenaline-soaked documentary, we follow the legendary life and career of motocross superstar, Brian Deegan, one of the most admired action sports athletes in history, as he ...

Beethovens Hair (2005) Beethoven's Hair traces the unlikely journey of a lock of hair cut from Beethoven's corpse and unravels the mystery of his tortured life and death. The film begins in modern times, when a pair of Beethoven enthusiasts purchase the hair at a Sotheby's auction. The story then lo

Sky Blossom (2020) SKY BLOSSOM is a raw, uplifting window into 24.5 million children and millennials stepping forward as frontline heroes. Caring for family with tough medical conditions, they stay at home doing things often seen only in hospitals. They are cheerleaders, work part time, and go to co

Exporting Raymond (2010) Follow Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' in this incredibly funny true story of the attempt to translate 'Raymond' into a Russian sitcom. A hilarious, warm and intimate journey of one man, considered an expert in his country, who travels

Wasted The Story of Food Waste 2017 The issue of food waste is presented in light of the statistics forty percent of food produced for human consumption in the US goes to waste over ninety percent of this amount will end up in the landfill, where the waste produces methane gas a greenhouse gas in an

David Me 2014 A documentary about two unlikely friends a convicted murderer and a young, Canadian filmmaker David McCallum is 29 years into a life sentence Despite a mountain of evidence that should exonerate David, or at least grant him a new trial, filmmaker Ray Klonsky and a pro bono team are sty

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How to Change the World (2015) In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and

Mosley (2020) Chronicling the life and times of former FIA president Max Mosley, who reigned at the head of F1's governing body from 1993 to 2005, the project takes a no-holds-barred approach to the story of his career.

Fittest in Dubai (2019) The Dubai CrossFit® Championship was a four-day CrossFit Sanctioned competition that took place in Dubai. Produced by Dubai Film LLC, and with the goal of bringing together the top individual athletes from around the world to compete in the spirit of fitness, "Fittest i

Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers 2014 A recounting of the 2013 terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon and its subsequent investigation and manhunt

Trauma to Triumph Women Entrepreneurs 2020 Trauma to Triumph Women Entrepreneurs details the traumatic experiences of Cathy Hughes Racism and Teen Pregnancy, Dana Donofree Breast Cancer Survivor and Maria Trusa Sexual Assault Victim, to show how they used the power of entrepreneurship to overcome th

Our People Will Be Healed (2017) A look at the efforts involved with decolonizing Manitoba's First Nation communities.

The Grounded (2013) The Grounded movie tells the true tale of an Alaskan wildlife filmmaker's persistent curiosity and quest to test the claims of what appears to be an outrageously simple and "too good to be ...

Superstorm New York What Really Happened 2012 Epic flooding, millions without power, numerous fatalities, gridlock and heartbreak go inside the megastorm to learn why it happened and how one could hit again Superstorm New York What

Finding Farideh 2018 Finding Farideh is about an Iranian girl named Farideh, who has been adopted by a Dutch couple 40 years ago, and now overcomes her fears and travels to her motherland Iran for the first time to meet three families who claim to be her real family and have a DNA test with them, an

Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words (2016) Bruce Springsteen, widely hailed as one of the all-time greats, looks back and muses upon his life as a successful musician. His reflection is coupled with snippets of live performance, all...

The Revolutionary (2012) During China's Cultural Revolution, Sidney Rittenberg, an American citizen, became the most important foreigner in China since Marco Polo. Arriving as a GI interpreter at the end of World War II, he was the only American citizen to become a member of the Chinese Communist Pa

In Search of Balance (2016) At a genetic level, humans are literally connected to the rest of the natural world through our DNA. But today's highly processed foods, pesticide based monoculture farming methods, increasing urbanization, obsession with technology and destruction of the natural environm

Punking Out (1978) Documents the beginning of the punk rock movement in New York City at CBGB's, a punk night club, and the lifestyle that revolves around this scene. Presents a sometimes shocking look at the attitudes and motivations behind the movement through interviews with outspoken club-goers

The Politics of Hate (2017) A far-reaching investigation into the rise of the far-right in Europe and America.

OG: The Harry Jumonji Story (2017) The life story of legendary downtown NYC skateboarder Harry Jumonji.

The Ground We Won (2015) With great bawdiness and camaraderie, an eclectic rugby team of farmers strive to redeem themselves from a long run of bitter loses. A cinema verite study of contemporary manhood as observed through the rites and rituals of a rural New Zealand rugby club.

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014) Think you know everything there is to know about Sesame Street? You don't. You might know that Frank Oz turned down an offer to play Big Bird, but you probably don't know that until a last minute change of heart by NASA, Big Bird was supposed to go to s

Enemies of the People 2009 The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people in the late 1970s Yet the Killing Fields of Cambodia remain unexplained Until now Enter Thet Sambath, an unassuming, yet cunning, investigative journalist who spends a decade of his life gaining the trust of the men and

This is Gwar 2021 The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metalart collectivemonster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years

Bipolar Rock N Roller (2018) An unflinching account of boxing and combat sports announcer Mauro Ranallo's struggle with bipolar disorder.

Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle (2017) Spanish actor Gustavo Salmerón steps behind the camera to capture the winsome eccentricities of his extraordinary mother Julita, who had three dreams: having lots of kids, owning a monkey, and living in a castle.

An Impossible Project (2020) Humans are analogue. We're literally sick of the digital world engulfing us. People are yearning for real things and authenticity. IMPOSSIBLE is sensuous and inspiring film about the revenge of analog. And the eccentric, crazy Austrian scientist, who saved the world's la

Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements (2019) Moonlight Sonata is a deeply personal memoir about a deaf boy growing up, his deaf grandfather growing old, and Beethoven the year he was blindsided by deafness and wrote his iconic sonata. Their lives weave a story about what we discover when we

Knock Down the House (2019) A look at the people involved with various political campaigns during the 2018 U.S. congressional election.

Can We Take a Joke? (2015) In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to-and public censure of-their offender has never been more powerful. Today we'r

Prayers to the Gods of Guerrilla Filmmaking (2014) Six strangers meet in Hong Kong for a three week no-budget film shoot, full of enthusiasm for the project. But as time wears on cracks begin to show as tight schedules, cramped conditions, location problems, personality clashes and the stress of sho

Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired (2017) The story of former president of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oscar Sanchez Arias.

American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel (2019) A group of deeply faithful Christians in Oklahoma are challenging firmly rooted fundamentalist Christian doctrine. Labeled as "heretics" for their beliefs and seemingly defiant interpretations of the Gospels, they are open minded to the

Untold Malice at the Palace 2021 A brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004 Nearly 17 years later, we re examine that night and all the consequences that came from it

Final Straw Food, Earth, Happiness 2015 A contemporary re telling of age old ideas about food, ecological connectedness, and personal happiness Viewers join a warm cast of natural farmers, chefs, and teachers takes audiences on a journey through Japan, Korea, and the United States, where majestic la

Blood, Sweat Cheer 2023 Following the disabled and non disabled athletes of the Welsh national cheer squad as they represent their country in a showdown against Team USA at the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida

Alexs War 2022 Who is Alex Jones Looking past caricature to a human character study, Alexs War uses unprecedented access to examine the rollercoaster career of Americas most infamous, charismatic and divisive public figure

My Life in China (2014) In America, everyone has a family story of immigration. Every family, at some point, has had somebody leave their native country behind to search for a better life. How did they hold onto their identity? How did they adapt to their new life? Every family has a special story.

A Leaf of Faith (2018) This documentary explores Kratom, a botanical supplement that has been proposed as an alternative to today's opioid painkillers.

Above Ground Level: Dubfire (2017) As one-half of the Grammy award-winning duo "Deep Dish", Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But...

Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West (2012) As the most dammed, dibbed, and diverted river in the world struggles to support thirty million people and the peace-keeping agreement known as the Colorado River Pact reaches its limits, ...

Pro snowboarders Bryan Iguchi, Jeremy Jones and Travis Rice have shaped their careers around exploring the frontiers of the sport Follow them into the largest wilderness of the lower 48 in the latest Teton Gravity Research snowboard film

Lemebel (2019) Writer, Visual Artist and pioneer of the Queer movement in Latin America, Pedro Lemebel shook up conservative Chilean society during Pinochet's dictatorship in the 1980s. Body, blood and fire were protagonists in his work that he attempted to perpetuate in the last eight years of his

Her Name Is Chef (2021) 'Her Name Is Chef' is a documentary film by Pete Ferriero that spotlights six bad-ass, inspiring, sheroes of the kitchen. Each share their triumphs in cutting through the clichés of the restaurant industry, and explore how they broke down the doors to 'earn' the title of Che

Darryl Jones In the Blood 2022 Follows the evolution of Jones, who grew up on the South Side of Chicago and was introduced right away to music and the politics of race

Englands Reformation: Three Books That Changed a Nation (2017) It is 500 years since the Reformation, when England broke away from the authority of the Catholic Church. This is the story of three books at the heart of the schism. Presented by Dr Janina Ramirez.