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Days of Reckoning The Making of US4 2013 NA

Jamestown: Pioneers of America (2017) This documentary examines the conditions and circumstances that ultimately led to the birth of the Unites States, and the extremely important, yet little known, role Polish immigrants ...

Resurface (2017) Resurface is a documentary about military veterans who use surf therapy to cope with PTSD and transform their lives. It is the next documentary from the award-winning filmmaking team that made Slomo, a NY Times Op-Doc and winner of a dozen jury and audience awards, including SXSW, A

Frank Matthews (2012) Richer than Frank Lucas. More powerful than the Mafia. He was the biggest drug dealer in America. In 1973 he jumped bail and disappeared with 15 million dollars. He has never been seen again. Nearly four decades later, the fate of Frank Matthews remains a complete mystery. It's

The Love We Make (2011) In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, Paul McCartney travels through the streets of New York and organizes a benefit concert.

Pizza: A Love Story (2019) Learn about the history, the families, the love and design that goes into each pie. Moreover, discover a completely new appreciation for pizza as true culinary art.

InstaBAND (2020) InstaBAND is a documentary film about today's music artist and their hustle to try and achieve music stardom in a streaming world that no longer buys music.

Adrian Street Story: You May Be Pretty, But I Am Beautiful (2019) Before David Bowie and Boy George there was Adrian! An iconic British cult icon that went on to even inspire audiences internationally, even the look of Elton John and Marc Bolan! So prepare, for an unconventional true story like no o

Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper (2016) Gloria Vanderbilt and her son Anderson Cooper discuss their notable family's history.

Sample the sights and sounds of three distinct environments with this exotic National Geographic program that takes you to the vast grasslands of the African savannah, the dense rainforests of the Amazon and the icy plains of the Arctic. Users can also choose from two different audio tracks to accom

Bayou Blue 2011 From 1997 to 2006, serial killer Ronald Dominique raped and killed twenty three men in poverty stricken Southeastern Louisiana Difficulties in apprehending Dominique ranged from the underfunding of law enforcement to a lack of family advocacy for the victims, to the general distracti

Every Body 2023 Focuses on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods Choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they tr

Team Khan (2018) Fly-on-the-wall documentary about professional boxer Amir Khan. Filmed over two years, it follows Amir and his team in their quest to fight the best boxer on the planet, the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Steep (2007) Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today.

What do athletes from Tahiti, Sweden, Australia, Mexico, America, Hawaii and Switzerland have in common? The determination to get up after each failure, their courage to continue after an injury or perhaps their humility when revelling in success? This film relates the adventures of men and women wh

A Royal Hangover (2014) What comes to mind when you think of British culture? The Royal family perhaps? How about scones, fish n' chips, Wimbledon, or our relentless bad weather? Of course the one thing that looms above all else is our national beverage of choice. No, not tea. I'm talking about alco

The MindFulness Movie (2013) An entertaining, secular, and educational look at the benefits of mindful practice, 'The Mindfulness Movie' brings together an unprecedented group of the world's leading neuroscientists, ...

Stalins Tochter (2015) Stalin's daughter.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II The Metal Years 1988 Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s

Supervention (2013) A ski documentary showcasing modern freeskiing, free riding and snowboarding.

William Friedkin takes us through how the famous chase scene from The French Connection was filmed

The Propaganda Game (2015) North Korea, formerly known as the hermit kingdom, is perhaps the largest source of instability as regards world peace. Its border is one of the most militarized in the world. The lack of impartial information, both inside and coming out of the country, is the perfect sett

Always at The Carlyle (2018) The iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet-set as well as a favorite haunt of the most discernible New Yorkers.

Surviving America 2020 In the wake of the new Civil Rights Movement it is important to tell Black stories from those who actually live it Shoot first and ask questions later, lynchings, redlining, policing of hair, food deserts, underfunded schools are just a day in the life struggle of being Black

Williams (2017) Charting the story of Formula One's most celebrated family, Williams is a thrilling account of how one man built a racing empire and a vivid, heart-rending portrait of the aftermath of a tragedy. Starting life with nothing other than a single-minded obsession for speed, Sir Frank Wil

Unseen Enemy (2017) Unseen Enemy is an essential exploration of reasons 21st-century populations are experiencing a rash of diseases that were once only outbreaks, but have now become full-blown epidemics. This increased risk that we face, and the ways society and individuals can work together to re

30 years after the release of his multi platinum selling album, Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani searches for the next step in his career Beyond the Supernova is a tour documentary that offers a glimpse into the mind of the guitarist Join Satriani while he performs music from Shockwave Supernova

David Foster: Off the Record (2019) The Victoria, BC-born Foster mixes rare archival footage, interviews and unprecedented access to Foster to chart the career of the multihyphenate who has helped sell more than a half-billion records collaborating with various artists.

Under the Volcano (2021) On a remote Carribean island, under the shadow of an active volcano, the world's biggest recording artists made music and myth that defined an era.

Made in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of Block 10 (2019) This chilling documentary uses intimate survivor testimonies, archival footage and legal records to tell the story of the over 400 young women who underwent medical experimentation in ...

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) Since the early days, Jerry Lewis - in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel - had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmake

Perfect (2016) Perfect follows the Canadian synchronised swimming team beyond the beauty, to the brawn it takes to qualify for Rio 2016.

On the Line Where Sacrifice Begins 2016 On The Line sheds light on the longest running voluntary school desegregation programs in the country, its historical impact on the city of Boston and those personally involved in the program Founded in 1966, METCO stands for Metropolitan Council for Education

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014) Dan is a 35 year old computer programmer from Pittsburgh who lives a busy life. Along with balancing work, his marriage, and raising his three boys, Dan spends much of his time actively involved in all things Bitcoin. After discovering Bitcoin in 2011, his love an

Bill Cosby: 49 (1987) In this concert film, Bill Cosby muses on his nearing the big 5-0 and how that age affects men, their wives, and their children.

The Mystery of Van Goghs Ear (2016) Jeremy Paxman joins forces with 'art sleuth' Bernadette Murphy to try and solve one of the greatest and bloodiest mysteries of the art world - why Vincent Van Gogh cut off his own ear in December 1888?

Abducted New England (2018) New England has a long history of ufo encounters. This is a look at the people who have experienced things they can't explain. Were these people abducted? I believe so.

Marjoe (1972) Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism".

FIFA Uncovered 2022 From power struggles to global politics, an exploration of FIFA reveals the organizations checkered history and what it takes to host a World Cup

An unflinching deep dive into how a wide-eyed kid from Ohio morphed from Internet sensation to most polarizing man in sports. For every high-profile critic (UFC president Dana White), there's another supporter in his corner (former professional boxer Mike Tyson). In 2013, Jake and his older brother

Alive and Kicking (2016) Alive and Kicking gives the audience an intimate, insider's view into the culture of the current swing dance world while shedding light on issues facing modern society.

SOMM: Into the Bottle (2015) The history, politics, pleasure, and BS of wine told through opening ten very different bottles.

3D Safari: Africa (2011) Featuring jaw-dropping HD/3D cinematography, stirring original music, and Africa's original rock star animals, Emmy Award-winning host Hunter Ellis takes viewers on an unforgettable safari that puts them up-close and personal with the wonders of Africa. With Hunter as your v

Barolo Boys. The Story of a Revolution (2014) For the first time on the big screen, the film tells the fascinating story of one on the world's most famous wines and how it exploded as a world phenomenon.

Sea Gypsies: The Far Side of the World (2017) The story of a small group of modern seafaring gypsies, following them as they strike out across the largest expanse of uninhabited geography on earth, in search of adventure, awe and whatever else lies at the far side of the world.

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness 2013 From pagan re enactors to failed communes, black metal festivals to Arctic hermits, and the forever Golden Hour to the Northern Lights, A Spell to Ward off the Darkness is an inquiry into the possibilities of a spiritual existence within an increasingly secular

Dio Dreamers Never Die 2022 The first career spanning documentary on the heavy metal vocalist to be authorized by the artists estate includes scenes with peers, family and friends never before seen footage personal photos

The Dream Factory (2012) Throughout history, Alaska has been a place of dreams. From the early gold rush days, to the rise of commercial fishing, to the explosion of the ski and snowboard freeride movement, people have left everything to follow their dreams and journey to this foreign, mystical land