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A Sniper's War

2018

A Sniper's War

2018
5
A Sniper’s War is a story of a sniper, whose anti-US views led him to join the pro-Russian rebels in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict—a primary source of tension between the United States and Russia. When social media becomes a communication platform to schedule sniper duels, Deki’s rival threatens to kill him. The New York-based filmmaker, Olya Schechter, obtains unprecedented access to military bases and front line battles to paint an intimate portrait of the complex and fascinating nature of a man walking the tightrope that often comes to the morality of war: is Deki a solder or a killer?
Samantha Hudson: A Story About Faith, Sex and Electro-Queer

2018

Samantha Hudson: A Story About Faith, Sex and Electro-Queer

2018
7.3
He was a high school icon and now he's an Instagram icon. Many people admire him, others hate him, but he doesn't leave anyone indifferent. Neither will do this astonishing documentary film where there is a lot of sex, faith and all the queer electronic music in the world.
What is Classic Rock?

2018

What is Classic Rock?

2018
How do you define classic rock? Is it a genre, a radio format, or music from a specific period of time? Filmmaker & lifelong rocker Daniel Sarkissian travels the world, interviewing iconic artists in search of an answer.
Green Warriors: South Africa's Toxic Townships

2018

Green Warriors: South Africa's Toxic Townships

2018
Johannesburg is considered the most uranium-contaminated city in the world. Waste dumps from around 600 abandoned mines sit next to residential communities, blowing polluted dust into homes and contaminating the soil and water supplies. To get a sense of the sheer extent of the problem, Martin Boudot and his team of researchers investigate. Equipped with a Geiger counter, they uncover some dangerous realities...
Rising Silence

2018

Rising Silence

2018
‘Rising Silence’ is a journey of relationships between women. When society refuses to hear them, the Birangona, Heroines of the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh; hold closely to tell their stories to each other and to the next generation. To never forget how as women they have refused to be diminished as they have tried to heal and overcome the ravages of conflict, violence and prejudice. To create the future with the power of unconditional love.
Ronnie Coleman: The King

2018

Ronnie Coleman: The King

2018
6.7
Ronnie Coleman is known as "The King" and for good reason. He is the 8x Mr. Olympia champion in the world of bodybuilding - sharing the world record for most Olympia wins. Now retired, he has undergone over 6 surgeries leaving him unable to walk without crutches but his desire to train like a pro bodybuilder has not dissipated. Exploring the history of his career as a bodybuilding legend and following his journey to recovery; for the first time ever discover the true man behind The King.
Spiral

2018

Spiral

2018
4
A look at the rise of anti-Semitism and assaults against Jews in present-day France.
The Penalty

2018

The Penalty

2018
6.5
Three extraordinary people embark on journeys of recovery, discovery and rebellion and find themselves centre stage in the biggest capital punishment crisis in modern memory. The Penalty unearths an America where grieving families, botched executions and wrongful convictions force us to question what we think we know about the death penalty.
The Church of the Open Sky

2018

The Church of the Open Sky

2018
'The Church of the Open Sky' is a luscious visual love poem that explores gratefully lived surfing journeys. It is a sea soaked celebration of the exquisite preciousness of being alive.
Eiskalte Leidenschaft - Leni Riefenstahl und Arnold Fanck zwischen Hitler und Hollywood

2018

Eiskalte Leidenschaft - Leni Riefenstahl und Arnold Fanck zwischen Hitler und Hollywood

2018
Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018

Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018
How far would you go to pursue your passion? At 87 years old, Hank Virgona commutes to his Union Square studio six days a week and makes art. Despite poor health, cancer, lack of revenue and obscurity as an artist, Hank is unrelenting in his quest to understand how life and art are the same.
Moroni for President

2018

Moroni for President

2018
Moroni Benally is running for the presidency of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American nation in the U.S. Young, gay, Mormon, and highly educated, he sets out to confront the political establishment in a homecoming that challenges what he both imagined home, and himself, to be.
Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics

2018

Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics

2018
7
Comedian Shane Mauss goes on a series of adventures to deepen his understanding of psychedelics. He describes the indescribable and takes us through some of his most intense experiences, while getting the added perspectives of some of the top scientists and experts in this realm. With moments of both confusion and clarity, this is as an honest account of the experiences of a genuine Psychonaut.
Eating Animals

2018

Eating Animals

2018
6.7
An examination of our dietary choices and the food we put in our bodies.
Studio 54

2018

Studio 54

2018
6.4
Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.
Straight Into a Storm

2018

Straight Into a Storm

2018
A portrait of a hard rocking band known for their substance-fueled live performances on their evolutionary journey to become one of the greatest cult rock bands of our time.
Life in the Doghouse

2018

Life in the Doghouse

2018
7.9
Life in the Doghouse tells the inspiring story behind Danny & Ron’s Rescue, a dog rescue centre. Started by life partners Ron Danta and Danny Robertshaw, the two men were moved to act after Hurricane Katrina left thousands of dogs stranded and abandoned. The two men set up a makeshift dog sanctuary in their home and ten years later they have housed and rescued over 10,000 of these furry babies.
Foster

2018

Foster

2018
6.4
With one in eight American children suffering a confirmed case of neglect or abuse by age 18, there are currently more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., a number that continues to grow each year. Drawing on unprecedented access, FOSTER explores the often-misunderstood world of foster care through compelling stories from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest county child welfare agency in the country.
Fátima, el Último Misterio

2018

Fátima, el Último Misterio

2018
7.7
A series of strange coincidences seem to indicate that the mysterious apparitions of Fatima have changed the course of history of these last 100 years.
The Indian Wrecking Crew

2018

The Indian Wrecking Crew

2018
A Documentary Film about the Indian Motorcycle Club in the 1950's called the Indian Wrecking Crew. Narrated by Jay Leno