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Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
2025
Comedian and baseball fan Roy Wood Jr. embarks on a cross-country journey to trace the evolution of the Home Run Derby. Along the way, Roy revisits some of the most memorable home runs in baseball history with the game’s biggest stars. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Bob Costas, Chris Berman, and more legendary all-stars talk about their favorite Home Run Derby moments and share what makes the home run one of the most thrilling feats in sports.The Way to Yourself
2025
The Dark Side
2025
The Dark Side
2025
For BD Athlete Carlo Traversi, Yosemite Valley is more than just a climbing area. It’s his past, present, and future. From his grom days climbing Midnight Lightning as a young teen in baggy athletic shorts, to his recent FA of the park’s hardest boulder, the blocs of Yosemite have become Carlo’s testing ground—a veritable canvas for creativity and craft. The Dark Side is a film documenting the often-overshadowed climbing of Yosemite—the boulders where jedis—from Kauk to Carlo—learn to harness the force.Don Nadie
2025
Don Nadie
2025
A Quiet Storm
2025
A Quiet Storm
2025
Maïto, a 14-year-old Krump dance prodigy from suburban Tokyo, navigates the pressures of school and a demanding career. Through the raw energy of his dance, he channels his unspoken emotions and the silent sacrifices of his mother in this intimate family portrait.The Madden Cruiser Tour: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick
2025
Eight-Time Super Bowl champion, Bill Belichick, takes the 'Madden Cruiser' on an unforgettable road trip through Louisiana's football country, celebrating it's rich history and culture.Dark Sanctuary: The Story of The Church
2025
The story of The Church, the infamous Dallas goth club, and the community of artists and outsiders that called it home.Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer
2024
Following years of surgeries and grueling rehab, Joe makes an unforgettable comeback, earning his spot in the UFC with a spectacular knockout.Aliens Uncovered: The Land of Legends
2024
In the deserts of Arizona, beneath the vast expanse of the night sky, unseen forces linger, defying explanation and challenging our perception of reality. Journey through time as we explore encounters from Native American folklore to modern sightings, uncovering tales of mysterious crafts, otherworldly beings, and government cover-ups. As we traverse the stunning landscapes of Arizona, we reveal how these legends have shaped a collective fascination with the skies, inviting viewers to ponder: are we truly alone in the universe?Fittest on Earth: Final Showdown in Madtown
2024
Athletes compete for the title Fittest on Earth experiencing exhilarating highs and devastating lows. This film amplifies the connection between each competitor's intense, personal journey, and their breathtaking feats of pure athleticism.A Normal Life
2024
A Normal Life
2024
A NORMAL LIFE shows the personal everyday life of four Bosnian women who were forced to flee their home country due to the consequences of the Yugoslav Wars and have been working as cleaning women in Vienna ever since. We get personal insights into their lives, their work, their urge to build a new life and their personal way of overcoming trauma.Fudge, Packer? The True Story of Cannibal! The Musical
2024
Feature length documentary on the making of CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL.Unearth
2024
Unearth
2024
In the pristine Bristol Bay area of Alaska, two sets of siblings are alarmed when they learn of plans for the proposed Pebble Mine in the vicinity of their homes. The Salmon sisters, Native Alaskans, work on the regulatory front – pushing the federal EPA to block the project, and remaining hyper-vigilant to political pressures that could shift at any moment. The Strickland brothers, independent fishermen who know they could be just one mine accident away from losing their livelihood, probe closed-door meetings to expose the truth behind what the developer tells the public. Together, the Salmons and the Stricklands remind us never to quit until Goliath has fallen.Ancient Origins of Giants: Myth, Mystery and Evidence
2024
Through the ages and across continents, a recurring theme has captured human imagination: Giants. Embark on a quest to unravel the tales, the mysteries, and the realities of the giants who might have once walked amongst us.Endgame
2024
Acedia
2024
Acedia
2024
Fragments of a daily routine – sleep, coffee, food, pills and shots of the inhospitable view from the window – are listed in the dictionary entry explaining the term “acedia”, a spiritual apathy manifested by a paralyzing indifference to oneself and one's surroundings. In this stop-motion animation, it takes the form of a blinking cursor on a blank computer screen, layers of reality that are peeling back, and a dying houseplant.
