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Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies

2019

Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies

2019
6.6
From ancient cave paintings to Twitter feeds and deep fakes, propaganda's rapid progression hasn't compromised its potency. Tracing its effective use by religious figures, politicians and marketers, director Larry Weinstein crafts a persuasive study of the mechanics behind propaganda. This fascinating investigation confronts us with timely questions: If we grow up surrounded by propaganda, how do we know what is true? What risks are inherited by a society tricked into their perceptions? Freedom of speech is critical to a democracy's survival, yet demagogues have consistently exploited that freedom to coerce willing supporters. Contemporary artists, including Kent Monkman, Shepard Fairey and Ai Weiwei, analyze their politically motivated work, creatively co-opting the conventions of disinformation that have permeated their respective cultures. As our platforms for spreading ideas continue to expand in a digital age, dangerous lies have never been better disguised.
Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019

Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019
7.3
Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and demons.
Ani, the Nuns of Yarqen gar

2019

Ani, the Nuns of Yarqen gar

2019
Yaqen gar, an immense "Buddhist settlement" where about 20,000 monastics reside, two thirds of them are nuns. It is a holy site that the Chinese government wants to demolish.
Rolly

2019

Rolly

2019
The Endless Question

2019

The Endless Question

2019
1
Since before time, humankind has pondered one central question...who are we, and why are we here? Many theories have been put forth by religious leaders, scientists, philosophers, writers, artists, and countless others. None of the theories have held the test of time because there is a central fact, a hidden truth so powerful it almost transcends comprehension. It is so shocking, few dare imagine it. To keep this secret question hidden countless people throughout the centuries have been misled, manipulated, lied to, and even slaughtered, their lives ruined to benefit the ruling class. The most powerful and successful people on earth do not want you to know these truths, because it would undermine their control over the earth's population of sheeple. Once this incredible truth sweeps the world, nothing will be the same. Don't be left behind on this one. Watch for...The Endless Question.
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?

2019

Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?

2019
4
A documentary about the life of E Street Band member Clarence Clemons
Slay the Dragon

2019

Slay the Dragon

2019
6.6
It influences elections and sways outcomes -- gerrymandering has become a hot-button political topic and symbol for everything broken about the American electoral process. But there are those on the front lines fighting to change the system.
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

2019

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

2019
6.6
From the song he refuses to perform to his admiration for Drake, a songwriting legend reflects on his lyrics and longevity with candour and humour. At 80 years young (and currently recording another album), Gordon Lightfoot continues to entertain and enlighten. Personal archive materials and studio sessions paint an intimate picture of an artist in his element, candidly revisiting his idealistic years in Yorkville's coffeehouses, up through stadium tours and the hedonistic '70s.
Rewind

2019

Rewind

2019
7.1
Digging through the vast collection of his father's home videos, a young man reconstructs the unthinkable story of his boyhood and exposes vile abuse passed through generations.
Leftover Women

2019

Leftover Women

2019
7.2
In China, single women are under immense pressure to marry young or face the stigma that comes with being "leftover." Leftover Women follows three hopeful singles seeking to define love on their own terms.
Máxima

2019

Máxima

2019
8
A multi-billion-dollar mining project is launched by the American Newmont Mining Corporation and lays claim to the land belonging to Preuvian highlander Máxima Acuña.
For They Know Not What They Do

2019

For They Know Not What They Do

2019
6
When the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality, the backlash by the religious right was swift, severe, and successful. Karslake’s documentary looks at four faith-based families with LGBTQ children caught in the crosshairs of sexuality, identity, and scripture.
A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem

2019

A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem

2019
Three brave cheerleaders take on the NFL, battling the massive, male-dominated sports league for recognition — and a raise.
The Meaning of Vanlife

2019

The Meaning of Vanlife

2019
5.5
The Meaning of Vanlife is an adventurous, revealing look into the Vanlife community through the eyes of nomads who have chosen to live a life of freedom on the road. A movement that exemplifies a deeper societal trend towards minimalism and authentic community building.
The Augmentation of Douglas Engelbart

2019

The Augmentation of Douglas Engelbart

2019
10
A film on Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse whose vision was to augment the collective IQ of humans using the computer as a tool to accomplish this.
Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll

2019

Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll

2019
8
A film about the search for your own truth, by and with Andy Brings (Ex-Sodom, Double Crush Syndrome).
The El Duce Tapes

2019

The El Duce Tapes

2019
7
A wilfully offensive band, The Mentors gained infamy for performing in black executioner hoods and spewing cartoonishly racist, homophobic and misogynistic lyrics in the 1980s and ‘90s—but was their use of shock meant to propagate hate or confront it?
River Silence

2019

River Silence

2019
Follows four women of the estimated 40,000 displaced people moved from the banks of the Xingu River in the Amazon Basin to make space for construction of one of the world's largest dams, the Belo Monte.
Scheme Birds

2019

Scheme Birds

2019
6.8
As her adolescence gives way to the obligations of motherhood, troubled Gemma matures in Motherwell, her Scottish hometown, heavily dependent on the steel industry. Unfortunately for her, her hedonistic way of understanding the world does not fit in with the philosophy of the rest of the villagers, so trouble soon follows.
Other Music

2019

Other Music

2019
6.7
A documentary highlighting the 20 year history of influential indie record store Other Music in Manhattan's East Village.