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A fourteen year old boys life in the mountains is about to end as he is soon to enroll in catering school The institution he attends is renowned for its strict rules the lessons on cooking, dining etiquette, and religion make each student daily confront their weaknesses, insecurities and skills

iHuman (2019) The documentary follows the booming artificial intelligence industry, what opportunities and challenges it brings and its impact on the global community.

A documentary about the life of Tom Savini The film covers his early days in Pittsburgh, and his rise to stardom as Hollywoods most sought after special effects wizard

Apes Together Strong 2023 Retail investors and twin brothers Finley and Quinn Mulligan give an insider look at the GameStop short squeeze and the Apes fighting for transparency and accountability in our corrupt capital markets

Take Your Pills (2018) Every era gets the drug it deserves. In America today, where competition is ceaseless from school to the workforce and everyone wants a performance edge, Adderall and other prescription stimulants are the defining drugs of this generation.

Transcendent Man (2009) TRANSCENDENT MAN chronicles the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, an inventor and futurist that presents his bold vision of the Singularity, a point in the near future when technology will be changing so rapidly, that we will have to enhance ourselves with artificial intelligen

Paradise Lost 3 Purgatory 2011 In 1993, a horrific triple child murder was discovered in West Memphis, Arkansas, but the reaction to it precipitated a horror of its own This film follows up on the story of the three boys, called the West Memphis Three, who were convicted for this crime with question

Between Sisters (2015) Before life runs out, Ornella decides to confront her aging sister Teresa with a painful untold story that might change their close forever.

BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL In the early 1980s He Man arrived on the scene and hit the world with a punch as powerful as the character himself Designed in the wake of Conan the barbarian and under the shadow of Star Wars, He Mans surprising popularity spawned a multi billion dollar empire that include

My Fathers Brothers 2019 June 29, 1966 A platoon of soldiers stumbles upon a large enemy force in the jungle Outnumbered 10 to 1, they face the darkest hours of their lives The filmmaker interviews his father and other survivors about that fateful day

A documentary about writer and director, Brian De Palma.

Purple Sea (2020) Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the sea in their life-jackets, waiting to be res

Doctors of the Dark Side (2011) Doctors of the Dark Side is the first feature length documentary about the pivotal role of physicians and psychologists in detainee torture. The stories of four detainees and the doctors involved in their abuse demonstrate how US Army and CIA doctors implemented the E

I Am Thor (2015) Jon Mikl Thor was a bodybuilding, steel bending, brick smashing rock star in the 70's and 80's whose theatrical band THOR hit the scene alongside Metallica and Kiss, but never achieved the gold record status of its contemporaries. After a brief but memorable film career saw him star

Mondo Freudo (1966) A "hidden camera" takes the viewer on a worldwide tour of sexual practices and rituals, including Tijuana strippers, Asian sex shows, British prostitutes, New York devil worshipers and a Mexican slave market.

From Spikes to Spindles 1976 This portrait of New Yorks Chinatown captures the early days of an emerging consciousness in the community

Farmageddon (2011) Farmageddon is the story of a mom whose son healed from all allergies and asthma after consuming raw milk, and real food from farms. It depicts people all over the country who formed food co-ops and private clubs to get these foods, and how they were raided by state and local gove

Steve Jobs: One Last Thing (2011) Through interviews with colleagues and others who knew the creative genius whose innovations transformed the lives of millions, ONE LAST THING provides an inside look at the man and the major influences that helped shape his life and career.

The Worm Hunters (2011) An epic adventure into an underground science and an unstoppable passion. Earthworm scientists concoct a plan to find and name their ultimate discovery...the world's first Super Worm. ...

The Truffle Hunters (2020) Deep in the forests of Northern Italy resides the prized white Alba truffle. Desired by the wealthiest patrons in the world, it remains a pungent but rarified mystery. It cannot be cultivated or found, even by the most resourceful of modern excavators. The only souls on Ea

The Wanted 18 (2014) A small Palestinian village bought 18 cows and stopped buying Israeli milk.

Extreme Africa (20152016) Take an exhilarating trek through a range of African landscapes where survival is by no means guaranteed. ItâEURôs an intriguing look at the resilience of life in the face of harsh and overwhelming odds.

The Battle of Russia (1943) In this installment of the "Why We Fight" propaganda series, we learn about the events on the Russian front of World War II. We learn about Russia's heroic resistance to invasion in the past and how those qualities were called upon in the current war. We also le

Masterpiece: Frank Millers The Dark Knight Returns (2013) Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns- Documentary -78 minutes This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of Batman: the Dark K

Slavery by Another Name (2012) A documentary that recounts the many ways in which American slavery persisted as a practice many decades after its supposed abolition.

Wide of the Mark (2021) Usually, a motorcycle adventure starts on the ride, but for these six Aussie riders it started in the garage. Tasked with transforming their road bikes into the ultimate off-road machine. The only guide - a rough road map of the most testing terrain Tasmania had to offer. Wid

Rock Hudson All That Heaven Allowed 2023 The biography of renowned actor Rock Hudson is examined in this relevant investigation of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity, from his public ladies man character to his private life as a gay man

Neanderthals Meet Your Ancestors 2018 Archaeologist Ella Al Shamahi and actor Andy Serkis bring the prehistoric hominids back to life through animation, uncovering some surprising similarities to modern humans

Secrets of the Mona Lisa 2015 Behind the enigmatic smile, the Mona Lisa remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation

Tears of Gaza (2010) In a rough style, by way of unique footage, the brutal consequences of modern wars are exposed. The film also depicts the ability of women and children to handle their everyday life after a dramatic war experience. Many of them live in tents or in ruins without walls or roofs. T

Freeway: Crack in the System (2015) FREEWAY: CRACK IN THE SYSTEM tells the story of broken dreams, drug dealers, dirty cops, and government complicity-more compelling than fiction, it's the real story behind America's longest war. This documentary by award-winning filmmaker Marc Levin (SLAM, Mr. Unt

The Principle (2014) "The Principle" brings to light astonishing new scientific observations challenging the Copernican Principle; the foundational assumption underlying the modern scientific world view. The idea that the Earth occupies no special or favored position in the cosmos has laun

Last Days in Vietnam (2014) During the chaotic final weeks of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Army closes in on Saigon as the panicked South Vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. On the ground, American soldiers and diplomats confront the same moral quandary: whether to obey White H

Follow This (2018) BuzzFeed has grown into one of the internet's most popular websites for news, rumors and quizzes about topics including pop culture, politics, technology and online trends. "Follow This" is a short-form docuseries -- the episodes usually run between 15 and 20 minutes --

George Lopez: Its Not Me, Its You (2012) Comedy superstar George Lopez performs live in front of a packed house at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. in this stand-up special.

Living in the Age of Airplanes (2015) Living in the Age of Airplanes is a story about how the airplane has changed the world. Filmed in 18 countries across all 7 continents, it renews our appreciation for one of the most extraordinary and awe-inspiring aspects of the modern world.

Chimpanzee (2012) Oscar, a baby chimpanzee is enjoying his life with his mother in the jungles along the Ivory Coast. Without warning, young Oscar is tragically orphaned during an attack from a rival group of chimpanzees. Afterwards, he attempts to survive on his own, and to be accepted by the other

Nick DiPaolo: Raw Nerve (2011) Scathingly satirical comedian Nick DiPaolo brings his razor wit, trademark sarcasm and strong political views to this socially relevant, typically reckless standup performance.

The Gatekeepers (2012) A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.

The Devil We Know (2018) A group of citizens in West Virginia challenges a powerful corporation to more environmentally responsible.

Alone in the Wilderness Part II (2011) Dick Proenneke's simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote Alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to "Alone in the Wilderness". Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm wind-up Bolex camera, captur

David Attenboroughs Global Adventures 2021 David Attenborough explores the rise of life on our planet, from the explosion of first life on seabeds hundreds of millions of years ago to life today

West of Memphis (2012) West of Memphis is an examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas. The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inn

The Queen of Versailles (2012) In 2008, the Siegel family was top of the heap with the wealthy and politically influential David Siegel running the successful Westgate Resorts time-share business. To enjoy their good life, he and his engineer turned beauty queen trophy wife, Jackie, were building th

Santiago, Italia (2018) After the coup d'État of the Democratic government of Allende, the embassy of Italy in Santiago played a major role in helping the opposers of the regime, and extradited many of them Italy....

"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records

Momo: The Missouri Monster (2019) The hair-covered, three-toed monstrosity was said to have prowled the forests of "Star Hill" near Louisiana, Missouri during the summer of 1972 where it was seen by terrified citizens for weeks.

Tupac: Aftermath (2009) This documentary film is a delicate sequel to Tupac: Conspiracy, which takes the audience to the days following the death of the rap artist. The fire, intensity and passion of this artist still burns brightly in those who were inspired by him, and that is perfectly reflected