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Favela Rising

2005

Favela Rising

2005
5.8
A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.
Slippin': Ten Years with the Bloods

2005

Slippin': Ten Years with the Bloods

2005
6.5
Los Angeles gang members from the "Rollin' 20s" (Bloods) set reflect on their lives and the ongoing Blood/Crip war. As the years and bodies pile up, the survivors are forced to confront the harsh realities of gang life and the tragic personal toll it takes on family and friends.
Street Fight

2005

Street Fight

2005
7
This documentary follows the 2002 mayoral campaign in Newark, New Jersey, in which a City Councilman, Cory Booker, attempted to unseat longtime mayor Sharpe James.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

2005

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

2005
7.2
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

2005

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

2005
7
Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike Lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.
Doutores da Alegria

2005

Doutores da Alegria

2005
6.5
Documentary about the group of people gathered in 1991 who call themselves "Doutores da Alegria" (Doctors of Joy). They dress as clowns and go to the hospitals to bring some comfort to young patients.
Left of the Dial

2005

Left of the Dial

2005
7.5
A documentary look at the troubled first year of liberal talk radio start up Air America and its slate of hosts, including Al Franken, Rachel Maddow, and Marc Maron.
Gallipoli

2005

Gallipoli

2005
7.1
The Gallipoli campaign of World War I was so controversial & devastating, it changed the face of battle forever. Using diaries, letters, photographs and memoirs, acclaimed director, Tolga Ornek, traces the personal journeys of Australian, New Zealand, British and Turkish soldiers, from innocence and patriotism to hardship and heartbreak.
No One

2005

No One

2005
6.3
Tells the story of Maria, a Central American immigrant who is forced to leave her family in search for a better life. On her way to the United States, she is forced to cross Mexico where she experiences a nightmare.
Dope Sick Love

2005

Dope Sick Love

2005
6.3
Two heroin-addicted couples lead hard and stressful lives on the streets of New York.
Derailroaded

2005

Derailroaded

2005
7.6
A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World

2005

The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World

2005
8
"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, celebrities, politicians, and more, the documentary also shows how the Globetrotters continue to serve as "Ambassadors of Goodwill" and touch audiences around the world today.
Mystery of the Nile

2005

Mystery of the Nile

2005
5.4
Filmed in IMAX, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown face seemingly insurmountable challenges as they make their way along all 3,260 miles of the world's longest and deadliest river to become the first in history to complete a full descent of the Blue Nile from source to sea.
Kinsey

2005

Kinsey

2005
1
Documentary examining the impact and continuing influence of 'Alfred Kinsey"s groundbreaking research on human sexuality.
Aliens of the Deep

2005

Aliens of the Deep

2005
6.1
James Cameron teams up with NASA scientists to explore the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a submerged chain of mountains that band the Earth and are home to some of the planet's most unique life forms.
Circle Jerks: The Show Must Go Off! Circle Jerks Live at the House of Blues

2005

Circle Jerks: The Show Must Go Off! Circle Jerks Live at the House of Blues

2005
Shot on multiple Panasonic DVX 100 cameras with 24 track digital audio with 5.1 Suround Sound, this episode of "The Show Must Go Off" shows why the Circle Jerks are still as pertinent to the punk scene more than 20 years after the release of their top albums. Over 25 songs are included, commentary, more. .
High School Record

2005

High School Record

2005
2.5
Four awkward 17-year-olds struggle through their senior year. Like most high school students, they ride a continual wave of embarrassment: crappy after-school jobs, attempted sex in the science room, tinfoil shorts, guitar-strumming hippie teachers and brushes with the law. The only difference is that their moments of humiliation are caught on tape--our gang of four are the subjects of a documentary shot by fellow classmates.
Trudell

2005

Trudell

2005
5.4
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary

2005

H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary

2005
5.5
An invading alien race bent on conquering humanity. The fear of the unknown. Intelligent insects, apocalyptic musings, time travel, mutant half-breeds, invisibility formulas, and mad scientists—such is the rich fantasy world imagined by H.G. Wells. With this exciting program, explore the motivations, the societal pressures, and the inspirations behind some of Wells’ most popular works, including “The War of the Worlds.” Learn more about the man whose political and sexual views were just as every bit revolutionary as his fiction. When H.G. Wells began his literary career he both shocked and thrilled the world by exposing the flaws and hypocrisy of Victorian society with his futuristic thinking and alternate views.
America in World War II

2005

America in World War II

2005
Follow the fascinating story of America's journey into World War II and discover the remarkable, selfless courage and bravery of Americans both at home and abroad that literally turned the tide of the war against Adolf Hitler.