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Boom Bust Boom (2015) Terry Jones presents Boom Bust Boom. The result of a meeting between writer, director, historian and Python Terry Jones and economics professor and entrepreneur Theo Kocken. Co-written by Jones and Kocken and featuring John Cusack, Nobel Prize winners Daniel Kahneman, Robert J

Art of Conflict (2012) The murals of Northern Ireland are an expression of the region's violent Troubles. 'The Art of Conflict' examines these murals through their painters and the people who live there, exploring this unique street art's impact, purpose, and future.

Beyond the Front Line 2004 A movie based on real wartime diaries tells the story of the Swedish speaking Finns infantry regiment 61 The story follows the regiment during the Continuation War from 1942 to 1944 and from Syvari to the Karelian Isthmus where they faced some of the most grueling battles

RSC Live Henry V 2015 Henry IV is dead and Hal is King With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people Laying claim to parts of France and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and p

Ivan the Terrible, Part II (1958) His wife dead from poisoning and his chief warrior, Kurbsky, defected to the Poles, Ivan is lonely as he pursues a unified Russia with no foreign occupiers. Needing friendship, he brings to court Kolychev, now Philip the monk, and makes him metropolitan bishop of Mo

Cangaceiro (1953) Brazilian movie inspired by American westerns (but losing none of its cultural integrity) about Cangaceiro (bandit) Teodoro who falls in love with a small town school teacher who his gang has kidnapped.

Hannah Buddhisms Untold Journey 2014 Hannah tells the story of Buddhist pioneer Hannah Nydahl and her life bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West From her idealistic roots in 1960s Copenhagen to the hippie trail in Nepal, Hannah and her husband Ole became two of the first Western students of His Holi

Apollo Missions to the Moon 2019 In the late 1960s, the United States space program neared its goal of landing a man on the Moon, but it was a journey that began years before This is the story of Project Apollo 12 years, 12 manned missions, one impossible goal With rare archival footage and audio, t

Poverty, Inc. (2014) The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of the development narrative. But the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and developing world leaders have become increasingly vocal in calling for change. Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150 int

The Bravest Escort Group 2018 During the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, when Wu Sangui died, the senior general Ma Bao begins to seek protection to escort Chen Yuanyuan and his grandson to live in seclusion Qingping Escort Agency, the No 1 Escort Agency, takes the heavy responsibility by accident In t

Vaterlandsverrater 2011 Once with the Stasi, always with the Stasi Once you were in the agent controllers grasp you could never escape thats what they say, anyway Writer Paul Gratzik was an unofficial informer for the GDR State Security Service for twenty years, broke with them in the 80s and expose

Forgotten Plague (2015) An afflicted journalist embarks on a quest to find out why the CDC and medical system have neglected his disease and left millions sidelined from life.

Lincoln@Gettysburg (2013) From PBS - How the telegraph helped Abraham Lincoln to reshape America. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln proved himself a master of a new frontier--not on the battlefields of the Civil War, but in his "high-tech" command center, the War Department Telegraph Office. The te

Concerto A Beethoven Journey 2015 Filmed over four years, Concerto A Beethoven Journey follows world class pianist Leif Ove Andsnes as he attempts to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written Beethovens five piano concertos Considered one of the top pianists o

Bezos 2023 Bezos chronicles the true life story of Jeff Bezos a humble yet awkward entrepreneur on his mission to create Amazon, the worlds largest e commerce company, and turning himself into the richest man in the world

The Surrounding Game (2018) Go is the oldest game still played in its original form. In east Asia, it is hailed as one of mankind's greatest cultural achievements and considered both ancient art and national sport. At the very top, an elite cadre of professional Go players battles for dominance, bro

Messenger on a White Horse (2017) In the late 1970s, English journalist Robert Cox risked his life to publish news stories about the shocking human rights crimes of Argentina's military dictators. Decades later, the true ...

Jirôchô Fuji (1959) An all-star cast from Daiei Film Company has made "the ultimate Jirocho movie" about the legendary yakuza Shimizu no Jirocho, the biggest Boss in the Tokaido area.

Angeli senza paradiso 1970 Music lessons crescendo with a love affair as a young Franz Schubert tutors a countess in Budapest Then her fiance challenges the composer to a duel

Levitated Mass (2013) LEVITATED MASS is the story of a rock star; the artist behind the sensation; a $10 million, 22-city tour; and the international media storm that ensued--but not in the way you might expect. Prominently displayed outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, renowned and reclusi

The Secret of Christs Tomb (2017) National Geographic is invited to follow a team of restoration experts and archaeologists as they race against time to have the Aedicule restored before the Easter ceremonies.

High Relief (2016) High Relief began as a documentary about Amendment 2 in Florida. While filming, the director had his first seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy. The film shows the pros and cons of cannabis in Florida, Colorado, and California told by an epilepsy patient.

A Man of Action 2022 Which we follow in Lucios footsteps as part of the European anarchist movement, from his humble beginnings as a bricklayer turned bank robber, to taking the lead in one of the most important economic shenanigans of the last century But Lucio will have to choose between the anarc

Nathan East: For the Record (2014) Nathan East For The Record is a documentary film that takes viewers behind-the-scenes as one of the most influential bass players in modern music recorded his debut solo album last year. His long-awaited solo album (released in March) spent four weeks at #1 on Bill

Donner Party: The Musical (2013) Snowbound and desperate, some of the Donner Party died of starvation. Some of them did not. They all sang.

Caviar Dreams (2017) 'Caviar Dreams' is a fish-farm-to-table journey through the history, culture, and significance of one of the world's most iconic delicacies.

Filmed in Supermarionation 2014 Directed and co produced by Stephen La Riviere and hosted by Lady Penelope and Parker themselves, Filmed in Supermarionation is a screen adaptation of his book of the same name and features a wealth of previously unseen archive footage, brand new interviews with the s

Conlanging: The Art of Crafting Tongues (2017) A deep dive into the hidden world of constructed languages and the fascinating people who make them.

We Like It Like That 2015 Latin boogaloo is New York City It is a product of the melting pot, a colorful expression of 1960s Latino soul, straight from the streets of El Barrio, the South Bronx and Brooklyn Starring Latin boogaloo legends like Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon and Pete Rodriguez, We Like It

Tove 2020 Helsinki, 1945 The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson Modern art, dizzying parties and an open relationship with a married politician Her unconventional life puts her at odds with her sculptor fathers strict ideals Toves desire for lib

Eastern Memories (2018) A journey through Mongolia, Japan, China and South Korea, narrated by the journals of Finnish linguist, diplomat and journeyman G.J. Ramstedt (1873-1950).

Free Men 2011 Paris, occupied France, 1942 Younes, an uneducated Algerian immigrant, ekes out a very modest living on the black market When the police catches him they set him free provided he infiltrates the Paris Mosque and spies on the rector Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit is indeed suspected not only of

The Patriot Game (1979) A history of the Northern Irish conflict from 1922 until the 1970s.

The Outsider 1979 Idealistic Vietnam veteran Michael Flaherty Wasson, enthralled by the stories told to him by his grandfather Hayden and disillusioned by the lack of a clear cut cause in Vietnam, leaves his comfortable life in a Detroit suburb and goes to Ireland to fight for the IRA, only to disco

Parkland Inside Building 12 2018 Acclaimed director Charlie Minn brings attention to the victims of the infamous massacre that occurred on February 14th, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School A normal day at school became a true nightmare for Parkland, Florida citizens as they experienced som

Allegheny Uprising 1939 In British colonial America, Captain Swansons adherence to the rules results in Trader Callendars selling to the Indians under cover of a government permit Jim Smith wont sit still for that He organizes troopers to dress up as Indians and intercept the shipments which, of cou

Wil 2023 Wilfried Wils must survive as an auxiliary policeman during the Nazi occupation of Antwerp

Investigating a blossoming network of backyard stables, dedicated strappers, trainers, jockeys and equine enthusiasts, A Racetrack Somewhere explores the vast Australian landscape, delving into the heart of some of the country's most iconic and remote Thoroughbred racing events.

Adesso tocca a me (2017) The story of the death of Paolo Borsellino.

The 13th Day 2009 Faiths answer to the DaVinci Code, a true story of a miracle in Fatima In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, three children were chosen to carry a message of hope to the world

The Rotterdam Bombing 2012 In 1940, a struggling poor young man falls for a girl who must pay a terrible price to save her mentally disabled brother by marrying a powerful shrewd businessman Then Rotterdam Blitz, a devastating German bombardment, begins

Coming Out Under Fire 1994 A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans

Wondrous Boccaccio 2015 Florence, Thirteenth Century The Black Death is spreading Ten kids three boys and seven girls decide to escape and to seek shelter in the countryside, away from the horrible consequences of the plague In order to kill time, each kid tells a particular story, but no matter how

11 Flowers (2011) 11-year-old Wang lives with his family in a remote village in China. Life is tough, but they make the most of what little they have. When Wang is selected to lead his school's daily gymnastics, his teacher recommends that he wear a new shirt, which forces his family to make a great

Delphi: Why It Matters (2010) The site of the famous Oracle, Delphi spanned two great c.

Man in Red Bandana 2017 On 911, American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower between the 93rd and 98th floors 1,355 people died at or above the crash site No one survived United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower 17 minutes later between floors 77 to 85 killing 599 people Miraculously,

MLK The Assassination Tapes 2012 Relive an unspeakable tragedy detailed with unforgettable images, videos, and recordings only recently rediscovered

Surname Viet Given Name Nam 1989 Trinh T Minh ha combines archival footage, text, and interviews to paint portraits of Vietnamese women past and present She explores the fiction of documentary and the truth of subjective experience and all their inherent contradictions