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Oil Capital Underground: The Genesis & Evolution of Punk Rock in Tulsa-Late 70's to Mid 90's

2018

Oil Capital Underground: The Genesis & Evolution of Punk Rock in Tulsa-Late 70's to Mid 90's

2018
A documentary about the underground punk/new wave/thrash scene in Tulsa Oklahoma, focusing on the late 70s up until the mid 90s. Going against the grain in the conservative atmosphere of the city formerly known as the Oil Capital of the World, bands such as Los Reactors, NOTA, Pitbulls On Crack, Bunnies of Doom, Baby M, Brother Inferior, Tex Montana's Green Party and many others struggled to make a name for themselves releasing their own music and playing local and national venues. Oil Capital Underground is filled with rare live footage, flyers, photos and interviews with many of the colorful musicians, promoters and club owners discussing the music, personalities and social climate of the time.
Death of a Nation

2018

Death of a Nation

2018
4.1
Parallels are drawn between Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the presidency of Donald Trump. Not since 1860 have the Democrats so fanatically refused to accept the result of a free election. That year, their target was Lincoln. They smeared him. They went to war to defeat him. In the end, they assassinated him.
This Ain't Normal

2018

This Ain't Normal

2018
A profile of the stories of gang involved youth and young adults in the high impact crime neighborhoods of inner city Boston, the street workers and social workers tasked with helping transform their lives, and the organizations attempting to provide the bridges to opportunity.
El Patio

2018

El Patio

2018
During the dark times of Pinochet's dictatorship, Lelo, Perejil, and Rogelio were forced to secretly bury hundreds of unidentified corpses. Over time they have decided to share their memories for the first time, with Sergio, the youngest gravedigger in the cemetery.
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

2018

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

2018
7.2
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.
American Dope: Acid Dreams

2018

American Dope: Acid Dreams

2018
As the 1950's dawned the Central Intelligence Agency had secretly launched a new and powerful drug out into the population. Sometimes people knew they were taking it and sometimes they didn't. Acid Dreams is the story of how a Government mind control program turned into a drug epidemic that included everyone from Messianic college students to the murderous Hell's Angels biker gang.
Becoming Iconic

2018

Becoming Iconic

2018
5.3
Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their first films.
Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford

2018

Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford

2018
'Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford' is a brand new, independent documentary about the life and work in Poetry of Underground Filmmaker and Actor Wade Radford. Known globally for his controversial role in 'TWINK' as well as other film credits in the LGBT market including; 'Sex Lies and Depravity', '1 Last Chance at Paradise' and 'Boys Behind Bars' - Wade behind the scenes has been releasing Poetry anthologies and read aloud recordings online for the last eight years. 'Poet' explores the themes of Wade's work and for the first time ever introduces the audience to this complex and candid individual. Up until now Radford has hidden behind the mask of his work; but those days are over. Join Wade as he embarks on a week long road trip, visiting places that inspired the poetry and remain dear to his heart
She Shears

2018

She Shears

2018
5
In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. Women and men compete together. She Shears is the story of passion, purpose and determination and five women for whom shearing is not just a job.
Wolfman's Got Nards

2018

Wolfman's Got Nards

2018
7.7
A documentary that explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew and the industry.
Five Days in August

2018

Five Days in August

2018
The film follows two teams competing in the 44th annual White Marlin Open, the world's largest and richest billfish tournament. With a total of 353 boats battling for an unprecedented 4.9 million in prize money, the stakes couldn't be higher. For these fisherman, it's all on the line.
Forgive - Don't Forget

2018

Forgive - Don't Forget

2018
8
At its core, Forgive – Don’t Forget is about the connection between two very different cultures and the importance of remembrance. When Japan surrendered to the U. S. at the end of World War II, numerous Japanese swords were confiscated and taken back to the States. The Japanese Sword, while once a symbol of wartime aggression, is also deeply embedded in Japan’s rich history and spiritual heritage. In order to better understand the past and build a bridge between cultures in the present, an American filmmaker attempts to return one of these surrendered swords to its original owner.
Forever Chape

2018

Forever Chape

2018
6.3
In the wake of the plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people, the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense seeks to rebuild the team that once made history.
RISE: The Story of Augustines

2018

RISE: The Story of Augustines

2018
10
The story of a band that overcame massive adversity and personal tragedy to become one of the most critically acclaimed indie bands in the world.
Killer Bees

2018

Killer Bees

2018
8
A championship high school basketball team provides pride, tradition and hope for an African American community struggling to survive in the middle of one of the wealthiest communities in America - The Hamptons.
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2018

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2018
6
A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.
Air Jaws: The Hunted

2018

Air Jaws: The Hunted

2018
In 2017, five great whites washed up dead on the beaches in South Africa. Shark Expert Alison Towner believes they were eaten alive. She teams up with Chris Fallows and Andy Casagrande to find out who killed them and how to save the species in the future.
Invalidated

2018

Invalidated

2018
Thrust into a battle to save his invention, inventor Josh Malone uncovers the shocking truth that our patent system is weakening, property rights are at risk and American Innovation is dying! Our weakening Patent system is invalidating property rights, and with it, the incentive to create. Money and inventions are now going to other countries, and with them go jobs and a strong economy.
The DC-3 Story: The Plane That Changed the World

2018

The DC-3 Story: The Plane That Changed the World

2018
7
There was a time when the DC-3 was the world's most successful aircraft and an indispensable tool: its military version became a crucial factor in achieving peace in various wars and helped many people rise from the ashes during the inevitable humanitarian crises that follow every conflict. But now the Basler factory located in Oshkosh, near Chicago, in the United States, seems to have become a sinister airplane boneyard.
Bludgeon

2018

Bludgeon

2018
The armour is heavy and the stakes are high in this warm-hearted and charmingly offbeat documentary about a group of modern knights competing to represent New Zealand in the brutal sport of ‘medieval combat’.