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Oriented

2015

Oriented

2015
4.7
Documentary of three gay men living in the Palestine-Israel region trade reflections on their situation and that of the region they live.
The Chocolate Diet

2015

The Chocolate Diet

2015
9
Investigates how the multi-billion-dollar weight-loss industry systematically buys scientific research and uses it in its favor.
The Nightmare

2015

The Nightmare

2015
5.5
Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.
Tierra de Patagones: Six Months in Patagonia

2015

Tierra de Patagones: Six Months in Patagonia

2015
6
The 'Gauchos del Mar' brothers pursue their goal of surfing at the Isla de los Estados. They wander the Patagonia for six months, sharing their experiences with the locals, getting to know their ways. They face hard weather conditions before getting to Ushuaia and later they sail through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Le Maire on their way to the uninhabited island.
Between the Devil and the Deep

2015

Between the Devil and the Deep

2015
10
An abalone poacher, a dead son, and a broken love story are all bound together by a single theme: the curse of the abalone - an endangered marine snail prized as an aphrodisiac in China, but illegal harvesting has disastrous effects on the traditional fishing community near Cape Town, South Africa.
Spectrum: A Story of the Mind

2015

Spectrum: A Story of the Mind

2015
A documentary about autism and sensory perception that features live-action and animated segments.
La porte d'Anna

2015

La porte d'Anna

2015
The Glamour & the Squalor

2015

The Glamour & the Squalor

2015
7
Seattle DJ Marco Collins stars in this unflinching documentary about media fame and addiction, which tracks his rise, fall, and resurrection as an influential promoter of grunge, alternative rock, and electronic dance music.
Call Me Marianna

2015

Call Me Marianna

2015
7.3
Her ex-wife won’t meet her. Her daughter rejects her. Her mother still calls her “son.” As Marianna transitions from male to female, she is abandoned by her loved ones, alone in a world unwilling to accept her true self. This multi-award-winning documentary is an intensely sympathetic and powerful account of one individual’s struggle to gain acceptance—even in the midst of profound physical hardship.
Piano

2015

Piano

2015
A piano rescued by a student of the conservatoire - which was meant to reinforce a barricade in the Ukrainian Euromaidan - became a participant in and symbol of the revolution.
Collusion

2015

Collusion

2015
10
A groundbreaking documentary exposing the extent of collusion between Loyalist paramilitaries and the British security forces in Northern Ireland during 'the Troubles'.
California High

2015

California High

2015
8
California has been arguing over whether or not marijuana should be legal for over 100 years. Now there's a new judge in this trial - you.
The Watchmaker's Apprentice

2015

The Watchmaker's Apprentice

2015
7.3
The story of how Dr. George Daniels rose from Dickensian poverty to become the finest watchmaker of the modern era – and how Roger Smith embarked on an obsessive, seven-year quest to become his apprentice and equal.
The Fabulous History of Eau de Cologne

2015

The Fabulous History of Eau de Cologne

2015
4
The history of the eau of Cologne goes back to almost four centuries, a history formed by extraordinary myths, family feuds and treacherous acts of commercial plagiarism. Its gradual use is a reflection of the evolution of society and its morality, in relation to body and hygiene, a gesture of intimacy. First perfume of kings, then the most popular fragrance, within reach of all the pockets.
Kelly's Hollywood

2015

Kelly's Hollywood

2015
Kelly is a sassy young woman who loves performing and dreams of becoming a Hollywood star. Her devoted brother Brian, an actor himself, sets out to do everything he can to help make her dream a reality. As sometimes happens in close-knit relationships, jealousy and co-dependency threaten to break the siblings apart. Kelly’s Hollywood is a loving glimpse into a tender relationship.
The True Cost

2015

The True Cost

2015
7.5
Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
Paper Tigers

2015

Paper Tigers

2015
7.7
Follows a year in the life of an alternative high school that has radically changed its approach to disciplining its students, becoming a promising model for how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affect families.
Transfixed

2015

Transfixed

2015
Transfixed tells the story of highly unconventional romance: Martine Stonehouse and John Gelmone are middle-aged underdogs, living with Asperger Syndrome - an autism spectrum disorder that makes communication with others extremely difficult. Despite their social limitations, both dream of getting married, but straight identifying John refuses to tie the knot until transsexual Martine gets a real vagina. The only problem: no doctor in Canada will perform operation because Martine's obesity makes her too great of a surgical risk. Will Martine and John find the happiness together that they deserve? Transfixed is a deeply human story about love, freedom, and self-actualization.
Portrait of a Garden

2015

Portrait of a Garden

2015
In a historical vegetable garden on a Dutch estate, the 85 year-old pruning master and the gardener tend to the espaliers. As they prune, the men chat about food, the weather, the world and they share their knowledge of horticulture. Fifteen years they have spent working on the pear arbour. Will it finally close over this year?
(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies

2015

(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies

2015
7.2
Documentary exploring the human tendency to be dishonest. Inspired by the work of social scientist, Dan Ariely, the film interweaves personal stories, expert opinions, behavioral experiments, and archival footage to reveal how and why people lie.