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A film that successfully argued that a man was wrongly convicted for murder by a corrupt justice system in Dallas County, Texas.

Holy Hell (2016) An inside look at a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.

Love Between the Covers (2015) Love Between the Covers is a feature-length documentary film about the little-known, surprisingly powerful community of women who read and write romance novels. Romance fiction is a female-powered engine of commerce, a multibillion-dollar business, and a tech-savvy glo

Stop Making Sense (1984) David Byrne walks onto the stage and does a solo "Psycho Killer." Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz join him for two more songs. The crew is busy, still setting up. Then, three more musicians and two back-up singers join the band. Everybody sings, play

Benjamin Franklin 2022 Exploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution Benjamin Franklin

Teaserama (1955) This is a compilation of several 1950s burlesque acts, so there's no real plot to summarize. There are some strippers, some stand-up comics of the take-my-wife-please variety and cult favorite Betty Page who introduces the acts and frames the film by strutting her stuff.

Startup The Real Story 2021 Over the years Malaysia has invested millions into promoting tech startup, in an attempt to replicate Silicon Valley in the West This documentary looks at a 10year journey of e Sentral, an e book tech company that began as a startup, and its journey going through the diff

The truelife story of a Harlems notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire druglord, MR. UNTOUCHABLE takes its audience deep inside the heroin industry of the 1970s. The most powerful black drug kingpin in New York City history, Barnes came from humble beginnings to make himself and hi

Explores the careers and lives of some of the most influential people in skateboarding and in the culture at large

The World According to Jeff Goldblum 2019 Documentary series in which Goldblum pulls back the curtain on a seemingly familiar object to reveal a world of astonishing connections, fascinating science, and a whole lot of big ideas

Tashi and the Monk (2014) A man creates a remarkable community for abandoned children, with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood.

Dreamland: Area 51 (1996) What is going on out in the nevada desert ? the incredible story of bob lazar, the man who claims to have worked on a covert govt ufo project at area 51

Medal of Honor (2008) The story of the Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. award for valor in combat - is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring.

Jack McGann: From Cage to Ring (2018) This documentary focuses on the transition required to switch fight codes with exclusive access to MMA star Jack McGann in the lead up to his boxing debut. Presented by Stephen Graham.

$ellebrity (2012) Celebrity photographer Kevin Mazur gives an all access pass to life behind the velvet rope and in front of the camera.

I Am Your Father (2015) David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader at the first Star Wars Trilogy, never revealed his face during the films. He could have done it only once at "Return of the Jedi", but something happened. Another actor did that sequence and that fact marked David Prows

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The members of Led Zeppelin are called back from vacation by manager Peter Grant to play Madison Square Garden. The film is enhanced by each of the band member's personal fantasies (hallucinations?), such as the opening scene (which is awfully confusing the first time around) in which Peter Grant, d

Escape from Kabul 2022 Features never before seen archival footage of the historic confrontation at Kabul airport, from the U S withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan through the subsequent evacuation of Afghan citizens after the Taliban seized the

Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston (2019) Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.

This Changes Everything (2018) An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the Industry.

Shark Attack Files (2021 ) Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals.

The Doors: When Youre Strange (2009) A chronological look at The Doors, focusing on lead singer, Jim Morrison (1943-1971), from the formation of the band in 1965, it's first gigs, and first album, to Morrison's death, after years of alcohol and drug use. Along the journey, we see archival footage of

Waiting for August (2014) Georgiana is turning fifteen this winter. She lives with her six siblings in a social housing condo on the outskirts of Bacau (Romania). Their mother Liliana, an economic migrant in Torino, will not be back till the summer. During mother's absence, Georgiana is catapulted t

Swiped: Hooking Up in the Digital Age (2018) Author Nancy Jo Sales investigates the online dating industry's impact on gender issues, examining how it has changed the way people date, mate and think about the apps on their phones, and...

The Phantom (2021) Carlos DeLuna was arrested in 1993 aged 21 for the murder of Wanda Lopez, and protested his innocence until his execution, declaring that it was another Carlos who committed the crime.

Let the Lion Roar (2014) Uncover one of the greatest and darkest deceptions of our time - the conspiracy to cover up the Church's true identity.

Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018) A film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people ...

A Bigger Splash (1973) When David Hockney's beautiful lover, Peter Schlesinger, breaks up with him, it leaves David a complete emotional wreck. An artist, he suddenly finds himself unable to create anything, and is awash in depression and loneliness. After a time, David is able to find inspiration i

BS High 2023 An investigation that occurred, when the Bishop Sycamore Centurions, a presumed high school football team from Columbus, Ohio, took on perennial prep powerhouse Img Academy

TFW NO GF (2020) Born from the internet, the phrase "TFW NO GF" was originally used online to describe a lack of romantic companionship. Since then, it has evolved to symbolize a greater state of existence defined by isolation, rejection and alienation. The meme's protagonist, "WOJAK,

Vatican Girl The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi 2022 A 15 year old girl living in Vatican City, disappeared under mysterious circumstances that are believed to have involved the Vatican

Murder in Big Horn 2023 The deaths of a group of Native American women in rural Montana are the focus as Native families, journalists, and local law enforcement reveal a violent crisis set in motion almost 200 years ago

Adrienne 2021 As the muse of Hal Hartleys indie classics and as writerdirector of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament

Party Island Summer in Zante 2022 A 6 part documentary following a group of young Brits as they embark upon their first week of fun in the sun since the COVID 19 pandemic began and the locals longing for the return of British holidaymakers

George Carlins American Dream 2022 Interviews with George Carlins family and friends, material from his stand up specials and footage from his personal archive

The 24 Hour War (2016) In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war on the battlefield of Le Mans and tested the limits of international racing. This epic battle saw drive's lose their lives, family dynasties nearly collapse and the development the Ford GT40 race car.

From the makers of The Invisible War (2012) comes a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional coverups and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. Weaving together verité footage and firstperson testimonies, the film follows the lives

Decanted. (2016) "What does it take to make it in Napa Valley?" This feature length documentary follows the development of a brand new winery, Italics Winegrowers, seen through the eyes of elite Napa Valley winemakers in this small but highly revered wine region.

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall (2011) Selling over 200 million records worldwide, Pink Floyd has produced some of the most celebrated music in Rock history. Roger Waters, Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason were at the frontier of the progressive rock movement; wielding a unique a

Galapagos 3D (2013) Filmed in one of the most extreme and hard-to-reach locations in the world, 'Galapagos' explores the unique environments and species of the Galapagos. It will take viewers on a voyage to understand the stunning archipelago which changed the way we see the world and has long-remai

Gascoigne (2015) A feature-length theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the most naturally gifted footballers of all time, delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs.

The Other Side 2015 In an invisible territory at the margins of society lives a wounded community who face the threat of being forgotten by political institutions and having their rights as citizens trampled Disarmed veterans, taciturn adolescents, drug addicts trying to escape addiction through lov

You Aint Got These 2020 A show about sneaker culture, fitting in and belonging to something bigger than yourself

A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.

Dive to Bermuda Triangle (2004) There is a mystery there and the answer lies somewhere between Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Miami. Hundreds of boats and planes have disappeared in the ocean with little or no trace at all. Most of these cases can be explained quite easily by human error or bad weather. B

Leonardo da Vinci The Universal Man 2019 French art documentary about Leonardo da Vinci on the occasion of his 500th birthday, 2 May 2019 How is it possible that one and the same man was able to both paint the Mona Lisa, invent the ball bearing and be the first to giv

A Secret Love 2020 Falling in love in 1947, two women Pat Henschel and pro baseball player Terry Donahue begin a 65 year journey of love and overcoming prejudice