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A Prayer for Compassion (2019) The film follows Thomas on a quest across America, that ultimately takes him to Morocco for the UN Climate Conference and throughout the Indian subcontinent to ask people of faith the question, "Can compassion grow to include all beings?"

The Four Falls of Buffalo 2015 While chronicling quarterback Jim Kellys battle with cancer, this documentary examines the American obsession with winning and losing through the spectrum of the early 90s Buffalo Bills teams that went to four straight Super Bowls and lost every time Theyve been seen a

Children of Winter (2008) Deep powder. Huge airs. World-class cinematography. Awe-inspiring soundtrack. It's all part of Warren Miller Entertainment's 59th feature film, Children Of Winter. The world's greatest action sports filmmaker showcases spectacular footage shot in Japan, Austria, British Col

Finding Kim (2015) 50 year old Kim is transitioning from female to male gender over a period of two years. The story follows his life, surgery and struggles with his self-image and self-acceptance. Alongside Kim's narrative are interviews with luminaries in the field and trans community.

Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012) "Wish You Where Here" was released September, 1975. Interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright as they tell the story of the creative process of this album.

Drug$ (2018) A story that unpacks the mystery of modern medicine's skyrocketing price tag and how it affects the people struggling to stay alive.

Cristiano Ronaldo Impossible to Ignore 2021 The insights and history of the man that is Cristiano Ronaldo The teenage kid who came from humble and simple beginnings to the world famous footballing athlete and icon

Space Tourists (2009) Space Tourists succeeds in surprising its audience with images and situations that have very little to do with the futuristic fantasy of 'space-tourism'. The filmmaker sets up encounters with the least likely people imaginable: places even stranger and more unknown than outer s

Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe (2012) Jim Gaffigan does it again with his new stand-up Mr. Universe. Gaffigan jumps from topic to topic joking around with a varied number of topics. Some of the topics included are McDonalds, family, Disney World, and much more.

From the makers of the acclaimed Last Shop Standing, this new film, The Vinyl Revival, charts the amazing revival of vinyl over the past several years. The film explores the whys and hows with industry pundits, artists, record shop owners, vinyl fans and many more.

Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020) A look at the final moments of a Las Vegas dive bar called 'The Roaring 20s'.

The Moo Man 2013 Modern British dairy farms must get bigger and bigger or go under but Farmer Stephen Hook decides to buck the trend Instead he chooses to have a great relationship with his small herd of cows and ignore the big supermarkets and dairies The result is a laugh out loud emotional roller

Tribal 2023 A purposeful docudrama unveiling the battles beyond combat, as 3 Veterans return to modern society

Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: The Fate of Atari (2017) Before Google, Yahoo and even Apple, before the Silicon Valley cliché of informal dress code, skateboards running the corridors and wild creativity became commonplace, one company embodied the digital economy lifestyle and business style: the

Civil War (or, Who Do We Think We Are) (2021) A journey across the United States to explore the story of the Civil War of Americans from President Obama's final year in office through the present.

This Cop Life 2022 Observational documentary series following the work of police in Kent, England Body cameras capture the demanding day to day work of officers as they respond to emergencies, investigate crimes and arrest suspects

A documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change.

The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms (2015) Professor Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms and reveals where these 2,000-year-old problem solvers came from, how they work, and what they have achieved.

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2016) An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look...

Boarders (2021) Following a group of British skateboarders on their journey towards Tokyo 2020, where skateboarding will make its debut as an Olympic sport, Boarders tells the story of skateboarding in the UK - from arriving in the early 70s all the way to its current-day popularity and rise to beco

Judy Blume Forever 2023 Judy Blume and the generations of readers who have sparked to her work It will examine her impact on pop culture and the occasional controversies over her frankness about puberty and sex

The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) 2 Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Harvey Milk & San Francisco Mayor, 'George Moscone (I)' were assassinated by recently resigned Supervisor Dan White on Monday, November 27th, 1978, approximately 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM. Milk's life leading up to his

Slim Aarons: The High Life (2016) Slim Aarons spent his life documenting jet-setters, movie stars and beautiful people doing beautiful things during the 50's, 60's and 70's. In "The High Life," the story behind some of his ...

42 Up (1998) In 1964, a film crew interviewed seven-year-old English kids: five or six from privilege, a Yorkshire farm lad, East-End girls, and boys from a children's home. Every seven years, Michael Apted re-interviews those willing (two declined this time). At 42, careers are stuck or flourishing

Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (2018) Feminists: What Were They Thinking? takes aim at our current culture revealing all too vividly the urgent need for continued change.

Off Label (2012) A road trip through medicalized America, examining the pervasiveness of pharmaceutical drugs through the lives of eight very unique characters.

Over five years in the making, Getting Over is the passion project of a lifetime from filmmaker Jason Charnick Given a box of video tapes by his uncle that chronicled his fathers final days, it took him well over a decade to even face the image of his father again In 1997, Jasons father and lifelong

How to Re Establish a Vodka Empire 2012 Feature documentary charting the journey of film director Dan Edelstyn as he tracks down his long lost Jewish Ukrainian heritage and then attempts to relaunch his great grandfathers once glorious vodka empire The film constitutes a whirlwind journey through Eu

Photo-animated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew Bill best.

The Living Sea (1995) A survey of the world's oceans, emphasizing the fact that it's a single interconnected ocean, and the dependence of all life on the ocean. Along the way we spend time with some surfers, with researchers cataloging and tracking whales, a Coast Guard rough weather rescue squad, a

Rolling Like Thunder 2021 ROLLING LIKE THUNDER plunges into the secret underground world and history of freight train and graffiti culture, uncovering stories of myth like artists, remarkable romances, competitive graffiti crews, and battles with the institution As street arts widespread integration

One More Time with Feeling (2016) A meditation narrative reflection of Nick Cave's process. A history that resists the narrative structure and shows the poet grasping at sensual intuitions. Filmed lovingly and richly raw that showcases the imperfections and hesitant fits of existence. This is a port

7 Hills (2019) Children's laughter and the sound of skateboards rolling have replaced explosions and screaming. The war torn Middle East acts as a backdrop to this amazing story of human survival. They ...

The Good Nazi (2018) It tells the story of Major Karl Plagge, a Nazi officer who, during the Holocaust, was commandant of a forced labor camp called "HKP" in Vilnius, Lithuania. In reality, he was sheltering ...

Paper Glue 2021 Using unexpected canvasses, JRs intention is to give a global voice to everyday people through a genre blending combination of public art, photography and large format spectacle

The Quiet Epidemic 2022 After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not exist Chronic Lyme disease The Quiet Epidemic follows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medi

Elstree 1976 (2015) Actors and extras reminisce about their time on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and how making the film affected their lives.

Dan Carter: A Perfect 10 (2019) All Blacks great Dan Carter has revealed that an "intimate" film about his personal life and his "challenging road" towards the 2015 Rugby

Vulgar Fractions (2011) Vulgar Fractions ostensibly begins as a physical exploration of seven unique state intersections along Nebraska, but eventually reveals itself as more concerned with attempting to uncover an underlying metaphysical construction that feeds ideas of both real and imaginary bord

Kate Plays Christine (2016) Actress Kate Lyn Sheil prepares to portray the role of Christine Chubbuck, a real-life news reporter who took her own life on local Florida television in 1974.

No Roses on a Sailors Grave 2020 June 6th, 1944 D Day Patrick Thomas, a telegraphist in the Royal Navy, boards a landing craft in Portsmouth, as thousands of vessels and tens of thousands of servicemen prepare for the day that changed history The vessel, LCH 185, would be part of the first wave on S

The Murdochs Empire of Influence 2022 It will explore the rise of Rupert Murdoch, his influence in the world and his battle of succession

Takedown The DNA of GSP 2014 A look at the life and career of Ultimate Fighting Champions welterweight world champ Georges St Pierre, also known as GSP

Strong Island (2017) Examining the violent death of the filmmaker's brother and the judicial system that allowed his killer to go free, this documentary interrogates murderous fear and racialized perception, and re-imagines the wreckage in catastrophe's wake, challenging us to change.

A Year in Burgundy (2013) The film follows seven wine-making families in the Burgundy region of France through the course of a full year, and delves into the cultural and creative process of making wine, as well as its deep ties to the land. What lies within the rhythm of a year, from vines to grape

A Noble Lie: Oklahoma City 1995 (2011) The 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City was a direct blow to the heart of America. 168 people were killed, including nineteen children. For those watching the nightly news, terrorism had come ...

2,215 (2018) A documentary based on true story of thai singer named "Artiwara Kongmalai", who dedicates himself to long-running from Betong, Yala district, South of Thailand to Mae sai, Chiang Rai, ...

The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA 2006 It started in the Midwest, and grew in stature until it was rivaling WWE and WCW for national supremacy, its champion on par with their promotions The AWA launched hundreds of careers,