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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.
The Forest for the Trees

2005

The Forest for the Trees

2005
Story of the fight to clear activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested as a terrorist by the Oakland police. Convinced the FBI conspired to discredit her and her organization, Judi decided to sue.
Banana in a Nutshell

2005

Banana in a Nutshell

2005
6.7
An intimate portrait of a Chinese-European couple in New Zealand, and their journey to get a blessing for marriage from traditional Chinese parents. The story that led to the film, My Wedding and Other Secrets.
New York Doll

2005

New York Doll

2005
6.6
A recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years.
Alaska: The Inside Passage

2005

Alaska: The Inside Passage

2005
From the Puget Sound to the southeastern tip of Alaska, witness the breathtaking scope of the North American sea route known as the Blue Highway. Discover one of the most beautiful waterways in the world the Blue Highway, a North American sea route that stretches 1,000 miles from the Puget Sound to southeast Alaska! Explore the history, cultural diversity and natural beauty of the Inside Passage.
Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

2005

Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

2005
8
The Handley Page Halifax four-engined heavy bomber was the unsung hero of Bomber Command during the Second World War. It flew over 39,000 sorties over enemy territory, towed gliders, dropped agents, carried cargo, and pioneered electronic warfare. In all 6,178 were built. Today only three remain.
Terra de Cegos

2005

Terra de Cegos

2005
What characterizes the spaces, differentiating the fields of the cities, the suburbs of the centers is, in large part, the speed of their modification. The circulation experience will have allowed us to compare the looks of foreign artists with the looks of local children, to measure resistance and change capacities.
Ramones: The True Story

2005

Ramones: The True Story

2005
2
Through interviews with Ramones founding band member Tommy Ramone, put-upon tour manager Monte Melnick and others, this biographical documentary chronicles the history of the seminal group, which led the New York City punk-rock movement of the 1970s.
Roxy Music: Inside 1972-1974

2004

Roxy Music: Inside 1972-1974

2004
An incisive documentary of how Roxy Music hit the ground with four albums in two years.
Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again

2004

Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again

2004
5.5
Celebrated comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are reunited by popular demand to bring back more of their blue collar humor. The first movie was a runaway hit and the latest installment of this concert experience allows you to once again see them perform their original material on stage, up close and personal, from the best seat in the house.
H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004

H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004
6.1
Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.
Beastie Boys 'Horseplay'

2004

Beastie Boys 'Horseplay'

2004
5
After 5 years of calm, these foul-mouthed rappers returned with the release of their 6th album To The 5 Boroughs, the most eagerly anticipated new record of the year so far. This documentary includes exclusive and previously unseen film footage and in-depth interviews with the band and those that have worked closely with the Beastie Boys during their career, including close friends, colleagues, journalists, producers and musicians.
Two Worlds Colliding

2004

Two Worlds Colliding

2004
7
This documentary chronicles the story of Darrell Night, an Indigenous man who was dumped by two police officers in a barren field on the outskirts of Saskatoon in January 2000, during -20° C temperatures. He survived, but he was stunned to hear that the frozen body of another Indigenous man was discovered in the same area.
America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2004

America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2004
Lee Groberg, the producer/director of PBS documentaries such as, "An American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith", and "Trail of Hope: The Story of the Mormon Trail", has turned his focus to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Walter Cronkite narrates, telling the fascinating story of the Choir's origins and history to the present day. Includes concert performances by the Choir.
The World's Greatest Fair

2004

The World's Greatest Fair

2004
3
An intimate and unique look at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis told in the words of those who were there to experience it firsthand. With a wide range of events and attractions that included the first ever Olympic games on American soil, the first Ferris wheel, and a special appearance by the legendary Geronimo, this remarkable and extravagant fair would mark the beginning to what President Theodore Roosevelt would refer to as "the American century."
Fahrenheit 9/11

2004

Fahrenheit 9/11

2004
7.1
Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman

2004

Aaliyah: So Much More Than a Woman

2004
6.7
The life story of Aaliyah, a worldwide-famous singer, actress and model who first rose to stardom in the 90s at age 15 and was later killed in a plane crash in 2001.
The Falklands War

2004

The Falklands War

2004
The Falklands War - A Military History. It is over twenty years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands. Within three days, a British task force had been mobilised and was on its way to the South Atlantic on a mission to restore the islands to British control. Soon, harrowing images that demonstrated the terrible realities of war were being beamed back to the United Kingdom. This twentieth anniversary commemorative programme is a powerful record of a war that cost more than a thousand lives. It features remarkable archive footage of the fight for the Falkland Islands, atmospheric battle reconstructions and 3D animated graphics that provide a unique perspective on famous battles such as Goose Green, Tumbledown Mountain and Wireless Ridge. ‘The Falklands War’ also features the memories and recollections of British and Argentine servicemen who went to war in the South Atlantic more than twenty years ago.
Samurai: The Last Warrior

2004

Samurai: The Last Warrior

2004
8
Experts offer their unique insights into the legend of the samurai warrior that strive to separate fact from fiction and uphold a legacy of honor. Segments focus on the origins of the concept of a warrior-priest and their unique fighting skills.