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The Long Island Railroad Massacre: 20 Years Later (2013) On December 7, 1993, twenty-five people were shot on a commuter train headed from New York City to Long Island. Six people were killed, nineteen people were injured, many more were affected and continue to be to this day. This is their story.

Mediastan (2013) The bleak, mountainous terrain and quiet, lonely roads set the tone for this compelling venture into the heart of 'the Stans'. The first stop is Asia Plus, a newspaper in Tajikistan. "If we were to talk too freely about our taboos, what kind of taboo would that be?" asks the Editor-

Caravaggio The Soul and the Blood 2018 An exciting and unsettling cinematic journey through the life, work and torments of Caravaggio Light and shadow, contrasts and contradictions, genius and intemperance distinguish his existence and his art A narrative and visual excursus, filmed in Milan, Floren

McQueen (2018) The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.

Brothers in War 2014 Through gripping first person accounts and digitally remastered archival footage, including the soldiers own home movies and personal audio tapes, Brothers in War recounts the harrowing combat experiences of the men of Charlie Company one of the last American combat infantry com

In todays media, the status quo can flip so abruptly that news outlets are forced to reshape themselves. On January 1, 2014 as recreational marijuana explodes off the shelves of Colorado dispensaries, The Denver Post is telling the story. The Cannabist is the first pot section of a major newspaper a

Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.

Programming the Nation? (2011) According to many authorities, since the late 1950's subliminal content has been tested and delivered through all forms of media, at an increasingly alarming rate. "PROGRAMMING THE NATION?" examines the purported uses, influences and potential subconscious side-effects

You Dont Nomi (2019) Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls (1995) was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. You Don't Nomi traces the film's redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.

Alone Across the Arctic (2019) Explorer Adam Shoalts embarks on an estimated 4000 km journey across the Canadian Arctic by canoe and on foot, alone.

Dear Audrey 2021 Acclaimed activist filmmaker Martin Duckworth has devoted his life to peace and justice But now hes put down his camera to fight for the most important cause hes ever faced caring for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimers Martin tirelessly embraces each n

The announcement of filmmaker Joe Wilson's wedding to another man ignites a firestorm of controversy in his small hometown and a plea for help from the mother of a gay teen being tormented at school.

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) Singer Roy Orbison performs with such musicians as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits, among others, in a 1940s-type nightclub setting.

Trainer! (2013) Sports documentary that shows the life of three young German soccer managers during a professional season.

Elsa la rose (1966) The story of a poet's (Louis Aragon) love for his wife, the writer Elsa Triolet.

A barefoot contessa, a screwed-up princess, an exquisite drunk, a bawdy aristocrat, a nightmare for puritanical America and the moguls of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ava Gardner never stopped loving those she loved. She turned women green and made men sweat. And rejected with all her force the bulwark of n

Stephen Fry: Out There (2013) Actor Stephen Fry has for two years seeking up some of the most homophobic persons in the world who spend most of their time fighting gays, and challenges their view upon their extreme homophobia.

Horsepower 2022 Follows top UK trainer Andrew Balding and his stables at Kingsclere Offering a behind the scenes look into the yards fortunes and misfortunes as they search for the next equine superstar Preparing runners for owners such as T

A Good Day to Die, Hoka Hey (2016) The story of Jason P. Howe, a conflict photojournalist. This documentary film is about the realities of working in an exciting yet perilous job. A journey of self discovery of a man whose passion for photography led him on dangerous adventures to some of the most h

Chavela (2017) Through its lyrical structure, Chavela will take viewers on an evocative, thought-provoking journey through the iconoclastic life of game-changing artist Chavela Vargas. Centered around never before-seen interview footage of Chavela shot 20 years before her death in 2012, and guided b

SLAY: The Axell Hodges Story (2017) This film gives viewers a glimpse into the "24/7 fun" world of Axell Hodges. Who is he? Why do fans love him? Why do sponsors need him? And most importantly - how did he get so skilled at riding his motocross bike?

Through the Night (2020) Exploring the personal cost of our modern economy through the stories of two working mothers and a child care provider - whose lives intersect at a 24-hour daycare center.

Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case (2023) The real life case of Jolly Joseph, a lady suspected of planning the cyanide poisoning of six family members over more than ten years, including a two-year-old kid.

Burden of Dreams (1982) A documentary on the chaotic production of Werner Herzog's epic Fitzcarraldo (1982), showing how the film managed to get made despite problems that would have floored a less obsessively driven director. Not only does he have major casting problems, losing both Jason Robards (

The Rise Fall of ECW 2004 A documentary on the rise and fall of cult wrestling federation ECW

Paul Hollywood City Bakes 2016 2017 Renowned baker and star of the Great British Bake Off travels to cities around the globe in search of amazing bakes

The Grizzlie Truth 2022 This a documentary about one of the most important basketball teams from Canada, the Vancouver Grizzlies The film presents their story, many important moments and the great mystery behind their relocation to Memphis, which upset

Excited to share with you a documentary piece that was filmed about my 15-month journey to get my career back. It's a strange feeling having a crew follow you around-it's almost like your shadow. I opened up a lot on camera which is pretty scary.

Gates of Heaven (1978) The men who run a pet cemetery, and the men and women who bury their pets, become the subject of this documentary. We first meet Floyd McClure, a paraplegic with a dream to create a pet cemetery. One inspiration is the death of his collie years before; and the other is the loc

Spirits in the Forest (2019) A look at Depeche Mode's final moments of their 2017 Global Spirit Tour, featuring intimate stories from select fans.

The Tigers of Scotland (2017) The Tigers of Scotland is a feature length documentary by Wild Films Ltd and narrated by Iain Glen. It focuses on the fragile existence of the Scottish Wildcats, their status and what ...

Calling Hedy Lamarr (2004) A Face, a Tag Line, an Invention. Two facets that don't seem to belong to the same woman. A Hollywood star as an ingenious inventor piques our curiosity. The director Georg Misch is interested in how truth and myth intertwine. He listens to stories about her told by people

Lakota Nation vs United States 2022 A chronicle about how the Lakota Indians fight to reclaim control of the Black Hills Will investigate how the sacred land was stolen in violation of treaty agreements and feature interviews with Indigenous citizens

In 2009, National Geographic TV aired a special 96-minute documentary, The Kingdom of the Blue Whale, featuring the Marine Mammal Institute's Whale Telemetry Group. Narrated by Tom Selleck, it followed MMI's scientific expedition to the Costa Rica Dome in search of breeding and calving areas for the

Super Speedway (2000) We follow the Newman-Haas (Andretti) racing team through the process of building, testing, and racing for a season. This includes extensive race speed on-track footage, including some pre-race footage with a full squad of cars. From time to time, we check in with a small shop b

The Hurt Business (2016) From the producers of 'Bowling for Columbine', 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Generation Iron' comes 'The Hurt Business' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today's top stars.

All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (19871997) (2021) In the late '80s and early '90s, the streets of downtown New York were the site of a collision between two vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. Narrated by Zoo York co-founder Eli Gesner with an ori

Explores the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier, Carl Icahn. Amassing close to $20 billion dollars over the last half century and at the forefront of some of the most legendary business deals of our times.

The Wrecking Crew! (2008) A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

Chasing Bonnie & Clyde (2015) 'Don't build prisons, they cost too much!' In this era of Great Recession, the conservative and tough-on-crime State of Texas takes an unprecedented path by becoming a social justice leader with programs that rehabilitate offenders. Looks like rape, abuse and death are

A collection of the most outrageous cinematic gems from several golden ages of sleaze cinema shown at the Alamo Drafthouse is presented

Journey Through Albania 2021 Explore an Australian womans journey through the Albanian Riviera Host Alexandra Lewis documents her travels through the beautiful and mostly untouched Albanian countryside through the eyes of someone who grew up on the opposite side of the world

A classic documentary, NHK�s Satoyama: Japan�s Secret Watergarden, narrated by David Attenborough

The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) After background about the childhood and youth of John Lennon (1940-1980) and the birth of Vietnam-War protests, the film plunges into Lennon's quest for world peace: compositions such as

Follow former spear fishermen Mark Priest and Rob Torelli as they brave the shark infested waters of South Africa in this compelling nature documentary Without the safety of a cage or scuba gear, they become the first Australians to free dive with these deadly predators Their incredible quest gives

Hollywood titans Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby have been brought to their knees by the MeToo movement The term casting couch has existed for decades in Hollywood, but in 1992, a case against talent agent Wallace Kaye was brought by 12 unknown actresses, who faced the loss of their careers, privacy

American Jihad (2017) A probe into the phenomenon of homegrown jihadism, analyzing the strategic out reach and tactics employed by terrorists in order to reach susceptible members of society and what can be done to prevent it. Featuring inmate stories from former jihadist radicalized to commit viole

WWIIs Great Escapes The Freedom Trails 2017 Former marine Monty Halls retraces the routes of great escapes from Nazi territory, meeting surviving escapees and locals who risked their lives to help them