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Up to Snuff

2018

Up to Snuff

2018
A humorous and poignant look at the man behind the music; W.G. Snuffy Walden has written the soundtrack of our lives. Friends and collaborators share stories, laughs and insights about this gentle soul with a compassionate heart and generous spirit. Overcoming challenges and loss, Snuffy has quietly worked behind the scenes to mentor, inspire and elevate those around him while becoming one of the most successful television composers of our generation.
Hitler Versus Picasso

2018

Hitler Versus Picasso

2018
7.3
In 1937 the Nazi regime held two exhibitions in Munich: one to stigmatize “Degenerate Art” (which they systematically looted and destroyed) and one, personally curated by Hitler, to glorify “Classic Art”. This immersive new documentary reveals the Nazi’s complicated relationship with classical and modern art, displaying an incredible number of masterpieces by Botticelli, Klee, Matisse, Monet, Chagall, Renoir and Gauguin amongst others, intertwined with human stories from the most infamous period of the twentieth century. A state-of-the-art detective story exploring the Nazis’ obsession with creative expression, Hitler versus Picasso combines history, art and human drama for an unforgettable cinema experience.
If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd

2018

If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd

2018
7.7
The story of Lynyrd Skynyrd; The Greatest American Rock Band Ever. We fly beyond Free Bird to celebrate the life & times of leader Ronnie Van Zant, from boogie-woogie beginnings in Jacksonville’s Shantytown to a tragic end in a Mississippi swamp.
Kygo: Live at the Hollywood Bowl

2018

Kygo: Live at the Hollywood Bowl

2018
6.9
Join Norwegian electronic music superstar Kygo onstage and behind the scenes as he performs at the famed L.A. venue with a bevy of special guests.
¡Las Sandinistas!

2018

¡Las Sandinistas!

2018
7
¡Las Sandinistas! uncovers the disappearing stories of women who shattered barriers to lead combat and social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution, and who continue to lead Nicaragua’s current struggle for democracy and equality.
When the Beat Drops

2018

When the Beat Drops

2018
4.9
A documentary exploring the origins and evolution of bucking, as well as the life stories and struggles of various Atlanta performers.
They Live Here, Now

2018

They Live Here, Now

2018
3
Austin based refugee house, Casa Marianella, is one of the most prominent refugee houses in the United States, providing life saving services for thousands of immigrants each year. Meet the people who live here now.
Getting Over

2018

Getting Over

2018
6.8
A man discovers a box of interviews with his father, a lifelong heroin addict who died of AIDS in 1997. What he finds will uncover generations of family secrets, forcing him to redefine his own past, doubt his present, and question his future.
The Gospel of Eureka

2018

The Gospel of Eureka

2018
4.2
Faith, love and civil rights collide on voting day in a small Southern town that hosts a famous performance of the last days of Christ and an infamous gospel drag show.
Chi-Town

2018

Chi-Town

2018
6.3
An underdog basketball player from Chicago goes on a meteoric rise to become one of the best college point guards in the nation. But while he pursues dreams of the NBA, his success contrasts with the effects of gun violence on his friends back home.
Politics of Hair

2018

Politics of Hair

2018
Take a look as these women explain their hair journey in The Politics of Hair. Join Jeral and Elizabeth Clyde on a political Hair journey.
Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future

2018

Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future

2018
8
Sometimes it can feel like the environmental, economic and social issues the world is currently facing are too big, too overwhelming, to be dealt with by individuals. Climate change, resource limits, economic downturn, social disconnection. Surely these issues can only be properly managed by our governments? Living the Change explores solutions to the global crises we face today – solutions any one of us can be part of – through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives and in their communities in order to live in a sustainable and regenerative way.
Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

2018

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

2018
6.9
At the height of her fame in 1954, actress Ava Gardner transplanted herself from Hollywood to the country of Spain. As she lovingly stated in her autobiography, “I don’t know if it was the climate, the men, or the music, but as soon as I set foot in Spain, I had a crush on this country.” In this documentary by Sergio Mondelo, the filmmaker explores the motivations behind this move and contrasts Gardner’s glitz and glam lifestyle with the hardships faced by the Spainish people under Franco’s rule.
Operation Odessa

2018

Operation Odessa

2018
7.2
The stranger-than-fiction true story of a Russian mobster, a Miami playboy, and a Cuban spy who teamed up in the early '90s to sell a Soviet submarine to the Cali Cartel.
TransMilitary

2018

TransMilitary

2018
4.8
At a time when transgender people are banned from serving in the U.S. military, four of the thousands of transgender troops risking discharge fight to attain the freedom they so fiercely protect.
Blitzed: Nazis on Drugs

2018

Blitzed: Nazis on Drugs

2018
2.5
The effect of Pervitin on Nazi Germany.
Brewmaster

2018

Brewmaster

2018
5.8
Douglas Tirola details the rise of craft beer's popularity and follows two enthusiasts chasing their American brewing dreams.
Agave: The Spirit of a Nation

2018

Agave: The Spirit of a Nation

2018
6.6
In Mexico, families have passed down the tradition of distilling agave for generations and now, this once obscure Mexican drink is everywhere. Discover, how one delicate plant has carried the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it.
Social Animals

2018

Social Animals

2018
5.9
A daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a midwest girl next door are all looking for the same things from their Instagram accounts––a little love, acceptance and, of course, fame––and they’ll do just about anything to get it.
Die grüne Lüge

2018

Die grüne Lüge

2018
6.1
Environmentally friendly electric cars, sustainably produced food products, fair production processes: Hurray! If everything the corporations tell us is true, we can save the world through our purchasing decisions alone! A popular and dangerous lie. In his new documentary film, Werner Boote shows us, together with environmental expert Kathrin Hartmann, how we can protect ourselves. Down with green lies!