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Resistance at Tule Lake (2017) Resistance at Tule Lake tells the long-suppressed story of 12,000 Japanese Americans who dared to resist the U.S. government's program of mass incarceration during World War II. Branded as 'disloyals' and re-imprisoned at Tule Lake Segregation Center, they continued to

Rebellion (2011) April 1988, Ouvea island, New Caledonia. 30 policemen held hostage by a group of Kanak separatists. 300 soldiers sent from France to restore order. 2 men face to face: Philippe Legorjus, captain of the GIGN and Alphonse Dianou, head of the hostage takers. Through shared values, they

Danton 1983 Action opens in November of 1793, with Danton returning to Paris from his country retreat upon learning that the Committee for Public Safety, under Robespierres incitement, has begun a series of massive executions, The Terror Confident in the peoples support, Danton clashes with his form

Enter the Forbidden City 2018 During the celebrations of the Emperors 80th birthday, an opera troupe from southern China is invited to come to Beijing to perform for the Emperor Afterwards, the opera troupe is allowed to stay in Beijing, and they become what is known today as the Peking Opera

The Black Power Mixtape 19671975 (2011) Footage shot by a group of Swedish journalists documenting the Black Power Movement in the United States is edited together by a contemporary Swedish filmmaker.

Persona Non Grata (2015) The story of a Japanese diplomat, sometimes called the Schindler of Japan, and his life lading up to and after his decision to issue over 2,000 visas to Jewish refugees in Kaunas, Lithuania resulting in saving the lives of over 6,000 people. This is the story of a man who be

Angelique: The Road to Versailles (1965) This is the second in the Angélique series. Picking up where the previous adventure ended, Angélique joins her childhood friend Nicolas and his band of bandits. But when tragedy hits, the beautiful and ever resourceful Angélique finds a way to move on. She

Rosa Luxemburg (1986) Wronke Prison, 1916. Social democrat Rosa Luxemburg faces a mock execution. Twenty years earlier, Rosa's political gifts are acknowledged by everyone, as she struggles for democratic government in Germany and revolution in Poland. There she works closely with Leo Jogiches. Thei

May 18 (2007) Kang Min Woo leads a relatively peaceful life with his younger brother Kang Jin Woo. Min Woo has been captivated by Park Shin Ae, friend to Jin Woo and daughter to Park Heung Su. Min Woo, being shy, manipulates Shin Ae into going to the movies with him and his brother, Jin Woo, by tell

JFK: The Making of a President (2017) Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.

My Fathers Vietnam (2015) A personal documentary about a public subject, My Father's Vietnam personifies the connections made and unmade by the Vietnam War. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and 8mm footage of the era, My Father's Vietnam is the story of three soldiers, only one of whom return

My Enemys Enemy (2007) A look at the history of one-time Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie, infamously known as "The Butcher of Lyon." This documentary's main focus will be on Barbie's post-war activities, in which he became a counter-intelligence agent who worked for the same countries that

Aftershock 2010 In Tangshan, the truck driver Da Qiang, his wife Yuan Ni and their twins Fang Da, their son, and Fang Deng, their daughter, are a happy simple family On 27 July 1976, a devastating earthquake destroys Tangshan, and Da Qiang dies while trying to rescue his children from their apartmen

The Voyage of Captain Fracassa 1990 In the Eighteenth Century, the Traveling Company of Scenic Arts composed of Tyrant, Lady Leonarde, Serafina, Isabella, Leandre, Zerbina, Matamore and Pulcinella gets lost while traveling to Paris in bad weather They see a castle and ask the servant Pietro if they

United Passions (2014) A group of passionate European mavericks join forces on an ambitious project: the Federation Internationale of Football Association (FIFA). An epic, untold story that brings to life the inspiring saga of the World cup and the three determined men who created it. Driven by thei

Finding Fela! (2014) A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti.

The Art Dealer (2015) A young woman is searching, today, in Paris, for the collection of paintings stolen from her Jewish family during WWII.

Yankee Buccaneer (1952) A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting to put ashore after a year on the seas; but the arrival of one of Porter's ex-students, the willful and independent Lieutenant David Farragut, brings a new

All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records (2015) Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of th

The 14 Amazons 1972 The cast of The 14 Amazons is a veritable whos who of the golden age of Shaw Brothers swordplay adventures, and was not only a major box office hit ranking 4th for 1972, but also a top prize winner, including Best Support Actress for Lisa Lu, a special citation for outstanding le

Prorok 2022 Cardinal Stefan Wyszynskis story sets the stage for the dramatic rise of Pope John Paul II and the fall of communism in Europe Who is this prophetic man who battled evil and saw a son of Poland rising

The Walkers Among Us (2015) With The Walking Dead franchise at the peak of it's popularity, Documentarians Cris Macht and Ian Vacek explore and examine why humanity is obsessed with the "zombie apocalypse". Cris and Ian interview fans that have been there since the comic book debuted in 20

The Day Reagan Was Shot (2001) The 10th of March,1981, the delusional John Hinckley Jr. tries to kill president Ronald Reagan. His life hangs on a thin thread at the hospital, while the Soviet Union is ready to invade a Poland on the brink of a revolution. Based on actual events during the final sta

An Adventure in Space and Time (2013) In 1963 Sydney Newman, progressive head of BBC TV's drama department, wants to fill a Saturday tea-time slot with a show with youth appeal and hits on the idea of an august figure, like a doctor, leading a group of companions on time travel adventures. He engage

Che! (1969) Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The film covers Guevara's life from when he first

She Said 2022 Jodi Kantor and Megan Twoheys quest to break the Harvey Weinstein scandal

How to Survive a Plague (2012) In the early years of the AIDS epidemic, the disease was considered a death sentence affecting communities, like the LGBT ones, whom many in power felt deserved it. This film tells the story of how militant activists like ACT-UP and TAG pushed for a meaningful response

What Is Cinema? (2013) Amidst a constant stream of hundreds of film clips, dozens of filmmakers voice their opinions on the titular question while primarily looking beyond the Hollywood mainstream to independent, experimental, documentary and avant-garde films.

Josephine (2016) In the spring of 1864, a desperate young farmers wife enlists in the confederate Army posing as a man. She must battle the Union Army, the men of her unit and her own identity in the quest to find her missing husband.

Hella W (2011) The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshne

Quebec (1951) Story of a revolt against England in 1830s Canada.

Esterno notte 2022 The 1978 kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by Red Brigades terrorists

Fengshui (2018) Set in Joseon, the story depicts a battle to gain the propitious site for a grave.

Agent nr 1 1972 Jerzy Szajnowicz Ivanov, the son of Polish mother and Russian father, raised in Greece, reports to the Carpathian Brigade in the spring of 1941 Poles are wary at first English recommend him to arrange the intelligence grid and sabotage in the Athens area Soon the grid starts to work

Kingdom II Harukanaru Daichi e 2022 It follows a young man who dreams of becoming a general and Ying Zheng, whose goal is unification

The Entertainers 2012 A heartwarming comedy about six piano players striving to win the World Championship of Old Time Piano mostly ragtime With brilliant showmanship and skill these competitors vie for the glow of victory, for escape from the trials of their everyday lives, and for the revival of t

Presidents Day (2016) The zombified leaders of the free world rise from the dead to hunt down a group of ill-fated teens and give them a lethal lesson in American history. Their only hope for survival is to summon the demonic spirit of John Wilkes Booth.

Robin Williams Remembered (2014) Celebrating the life of Robin Williams with interviews, tributes and clips from his career.

Aoi Bungaku Series (2009 ) Aoi Bungaku is a 12 episode anime series that is comprised of adaptations of six Japanese literary classics. The stories included are 'No Longer Human' and 'Run, Melos!' by Osamu Dazai, 'In the Forest, Under the Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom' by Ango Sakaguchi, 'Kokoro' by

Henry V (1944) In the inspired Olivier concept, Shakespeare's play begins as a performance in the Globe Theatre, shifting in broad cinematic terms to an epic narrative of Henry V, who had developed from a dissolute youth to a purposeful monarch. Proving his ability as a soldier and skillful leader,

For No Good Reason (2012) Johnny Depp pays a visit to Ralph Steadman, the renown artist and the last of the original Gonzo visionaries who worked alongside Hunter S. Thompson.

Welcome to Kutshers: The Last Catskills Resort (2012) Kutsher's Country Club is the last surviving Jewish resort in the Catskills. One of the legendary Borscht Belt hotels during its heyday, Kutsher's has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years. Exploring the full Dirty Dancing-era Catskil

Lo perdido 2020 My mother has died Her name was Maria I discover among the objects left by my mother hundreds of photographs of my maternal grandfather, of my great aunt, of my parents Together with my brother, we will have to reflect on our memory, which is also collective, and on what we have pres

Fury of Achilles (1962) In the tenth year of the Trojan War, tensions between Achilles and Agamemnon divide the Greek camp while giving hope to the Trojans.

Australian Made: The Movie (1987) A concert film of the Australian Made tour from December 1986 to January 1987. The tour featured internationally performing Australian acts: INXS, Divinyls, Models, The Triffids, The Saints...

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist 2022 About a royal physician who got expelled from the royal court and now heals souls in a strange but beautiful village

Armada 12 Days to Save England 2015 Three part documentary about the sinking of the Spanish Armada, featuring dramatic reconstructions and information gleaned from recently recovered documents Dan Snow takes to the sea to tell the story of how England came within a whisker of disaster in summer 1588

Kunta Kinteh Island 2012 This documentary film chronicles the process of renaming Ft James Island, which was a holding cell for slaves during the Trans Atlantic Slave trade, to Kunta Kinteh Island after one of The Gambias most well renowned sons It shares the points of view of both the government an