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On The Wings of Brancusi

2018

On The Wings of Brancusi

2018
Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957), the most important sculptor of the first half of the 20th century, has been a fascinating and enduring influence on a generation of contemporary American artists. Insights into Brancusi’s legacy are presented by Carl Andre, Lynda Benglis, Ellsworth Kelly, Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, and Joel Shapiro, with additional commentary on Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, Isamu Noguchi,and Claes Oldenburg. In 1995, Anne d’Harnoncourt, Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, asked Checkerboard to document the PMA’s acclaimed retrospective on Brancusi for the Museum’s archive. The resulting footage became the genesis of the documentary.
Aloha Dying

2018

Aloha Dying

2018
Hawai'i is a horrible place to live. Anger permeates the landscape like a sea of lava beneath the surface. There are those who are fighting for Hawai'i's health, but for now, it seems that the aloha state is on its deathbed.
Temple of Art

2018

Temple of Art

2018
A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
Princess Diana: A Life After Death

2018

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

2018
A powerful summary of Princess Diana's historical, political and social legacy.
American Original

2018

American Original

2018
For over 65 years, the Corvette has been the first true American sports car, maturing from boulevard cruiser to a hard-core performance machine. Paul and Todd from Everyday Driver drive 13 Corvettes across seven generations to explore the history, legacy, and contributions the Corvette has made to the world of automobiles. From the design-driven beginning to the track-conquering present, the guys discuss the people who guided the Corvette, and the changes that made all the difference. Join us for the Corvette story as you've never seen it before!
Bones of Brundage

2018

Bones of Brundage

2018
A gritty, DIY Documentary chronicling the underground Punk Rock and Heavy Metal music scene of Bakersfield, Ca from the 1970s - 2000's. Including tons of archival footage and frank and sometimes outrageous interviews with the musicians, fans and freaks who made the small, isolated music scene so surprisingly diverse.
Apollo's Daring Mission

2018

Apollo's Daring Mission

2018
5.5
Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon. The U.S. space program suffered a bitter setback when Apollo 1 ended in a deadly fire during a pre-launch run-through. In disarray, and threatened by the prospect of a Soviet Union victory in the space race, NASA decided upon a radical and risky change of plan: turn Apollo 8 from an earth-orbit mission into a daring sprint to the moon while relying on untried new technologies. Fifty years after the historic mission, the Apollo 8 astronauts and engineers recount the feats of engineering that paved the way to the moon.
A Reindeer's Journey

2018

A Reindeer's Journey

2018
6.4
Narrated by Golden Globe winner, Donald Sutherland, this is the incredible story of Ailo, the little reindeer. This uplifting tale follows the journey of baby Ailo as he navigates his first year of life in the snowy landscapes of a picturesque Lapland. Frail and vulnerable, Ailo must learn to walk, run, leap and hide to ensure he survives the long, treacherous journey with the herd. Ailo’s Journey is an inspirational story, in which a bleak wilderness is warmed by a mother’s endless love as she watches over Ailo in his incredible adventures with other creatures of the Arctic.
Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America

2018

Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America

2018
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The Movie "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel by proving the true ethnicity of Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Sons of Ham, Shem & Japheth. Find out what Islam, Judaism and Christianity has covered up for centuries in regards to the true biblical identity of the so-called "Negro" in this movie packed with tons of research.
Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive!

2018

Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive!

2018
10
With over 125 million active players around the globe, Fortnite has taken the world by storm. So grab your pickaxe, jump out of the battle bus and join us on the battlefield as we explore one of the biggest games the world has ever seen.
Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

2018

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

2018
6.9
Exploring the pre-fame years of the celebrated American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how New York City, its people, and tectonically shifting arts culture of the late 1970s and '80s shaped his vision.
Transplanting Hope

2018

Transplanting Hope

2018
NOVA takes you inside the operating room to witness organ transplant teams transferring organs from donors to recipients. Meet families navigating both sides of a transplant, and researchers working to end the organ shortage. Their efforts to understand organ rejection, discover ways to keep organs alive outside the body, and even grow artificial organs with stem cells, could save countless lives.
Blowout: Inside America's Energy Gamble

2018

Blowout: Inside America's Energy Gamble

2018
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Investigative journalists, scientists, and citizens trace the fallout of a new American fossil fuel boom. From the oil fields of West Texas to tanker traffic busting the Panama Canal at its seams to an energy revolution in Asia, "Blowout" takes a deep dive into American energy's global impacts on profits, public health, and climate change.
Drug$

2018

Drug$

2018
9.2
A feature-length documentary about the soaring price of medicines in the U.S., featuring interviews with academics, patients, advocates and political leaders, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Elijah Cummings. In a titanic struggle against corporate greed, see how a diverse group of concerned Americans is fighting back to keep lifesaving medicines affordable for us all.
Henchman: The Al Leong Story

2018

Henchman: The Al Leong Story

2018
9.5
Story of Al Leong, the greatest henchman in film history.
We Were Kings (Burma's Lost Royals)

2018

We Were Kings (Burma's Lost Royals)

2018
In 1885 the British army invaded Burma and deposed its King. He died in exile, ending a thousand years of monarchy. The royal family vanished, and the country was plunged into war and the longest military dictatorship of modern times. But after a century of silence they are back, and they're on a journey to bring the family - past and present - back together. Filmed through three years of seismic change in Burma, this is the story of a family and a country emerging from the darkness.
JonBenet's Tricycle

2018

JonBenet's Tricycle

2018
A unique individual who collects almost everything reveals some of the darker things he has acquired, including JonBenet Ramsey's Tricycle. An investigation of pop culture, media, tragedy and the items we possess.
Elsewhere - Alone in Africa

2018

Elsewhere - Alone in Africa

2018
7.8
414 days, 15.000 km, 15 countries. On his 25th birthday, Anselm starts a journey across Africa on a bicycle with two friends. After they arrive in the scorching Kalahari Desert, the trio suddenly splits. His friends fly home while Anselm decides to continue the ride up north - alone.
Roxana

2018

Roxana

2018
Roxana follows a young mother’s return to the juvenile detention center she was once incarcerated in, now as a trained somatic therapist. Through an intimate look into the lives of incarcerated youth, we will see the consequences of childhood trauma.
The Godfathers of Hardcore

2018

The Godfathers of Hardcore

2018
6.7
Documentary following Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma of the band, Agnostic Front who played a key role in defining, shaping and establishing the sound and cultural code of conduct for the still-thriving movement. Unlike the dozens of bands that have come and gone, Agnostic Front is still going strong.