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Back to Natural: A Documentary Film

2019

Back to Natural: A Documentary Film

2019
6
An examination of the historical and global politics surrounding Black hair.
Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything

2019

Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything

2019
7
Woodstock started as a music festival but became something more. Its mix of music & ideals resonate now more than ever.
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind

2019

Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind

2019
6.7
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
Rocketman: Mad Mike's Mission to Prove the Flat Earth

2019

Rocketman: Mad Mike's Mission to Prove the Flat Earth

2019
4.8
Rocketman is a hilarious glimpse into the true story of Michael "Mad Mike" Hughes, a flat Earther who made headlines around the globe with his attempt to prove the flat Earth by building a homemade rocket to launch himself into space.
The Circus: Down the Road

2019

The Circus: Down the Road

2019
An inside look at Carson & Barnes, the world's largest tented circus.
The Ringmaster

2019

The Ringmaster

2019
8.3
An aging chef from Minnesota has his life turned upside down when a relentless filmmaker from Las Vegas tries to make the chef's onion rings world famous.
The Feared: Irish Gangsters

2019

The Feared: Irish Gangsters

2019
Welcome to Ireland, a country that boasts a rich culture, diverse history and unparalleled natural beauty. But astonishingly, across the Emerald Isle, there’s a dark undercurrent of crime that casts a heavy shadow over society. In The Feared: Irish Gangsters, Bernard O’Mahoney returns to his home country to shine a light on the Irish underworld. With exclusive access to high-profile Irish ‘faces’, he enters unchartered territory when he discovers that there may be more to these crimes than meets the eye. The best-selling true-crime author and former Essex gang member travels around the country to guide us through the workings of a dark criminal underworld with stories of extreme violence, the effects of poverty, and ultimately, the devastating consequences.
Kings of Beer

2019

Kings of Beer

2019
7
A diverse group of elite Brewmasters from 65 breweries and 23 countries, battle it out in an intense competition to brew the world's most iconic American Lager -- Budweiser.
Love, Antosha

2019

Love, Antosha

2019
7.4
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.
Lynch: A History

2019

Lynch: A History

2019
6.5
LYNCH: A HISTORY deploys a trove of media footage to explore the legacy of nonconformist NFL star and Oakland Raiders running-back Marshawn Lynch. Culled from nearly a thousand video clips, placed in rapid dramatic juxtaposition, the film becomes a powerful political parable about our media system and its ties to the racial oppressions of our time.
Accidental Climber

2019

Accidental Climber

2019
5
Jim Geiger, a retired forest ranger and amateur mountaineer, attempts to become the oldest American and first great grandfather to summit Mt. Everest, aged 68. His transformation from a weekend hiker to attempting one of the most extreme and physically demanding feats known to man is driven by a desire to prove that age is just a number. What ensued, however, forever changed Jim's life.
Pipe Dreams

2019

Pipe Dreams

2019
7.7
Pipe Dreams follows five organists as they compete in Canada's International Organ Competition (CIOC). Who will master the 'king of instruments' and come out victorious in Montreal?
Are You Proud?

2019

Are You Proud?

2019
2.1
Are You Proud? is a vivid and engaged docu-celebration of the LGBT rights movement from the partial victory of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act to Stonewall, the Gay Liberation Front , the AIDS crisis, Legal Marriage and finally the 2016 Pulse night club shooting. The film gives an extensive history of the course of LGBT rights campaigning, but it also shows how much more work there is to be done.
Defend, Conserve, Protect

2019

Defend, Conserve, Protect

2019
Narrated by Dan Aykroyd, Defend, Conserve, Protect, pits the marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd, against the Japanese whaling fleet, in an epic battle to defend the majestic Minke whales.
Drag Kids

2019

Drag Kids

2019
4.4
Four precocious preteens perfect their lip-synching and runway walks in anticipation of the biggest drag performance of their lives at Montreal Pride, in this fierce and joyous celebration of acceptance and self-discovery.
Geek, and You Shall Find

2019

Geek, and You Shall Find

2019
5.7
After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.
David Crosby: Remember My Name

2019

David Crosby: Remember My Name

2019
7
You thought you knew him. Meet David Crosby now in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind. With unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, Crosby shares his often challenging journey.
A Seat at the Table

2019

A Seat at the Table

2019
8
France makes the most desired, revered and expensive wines in the world. They’ve had centuries to hone their craft. If you make fine wine, France is the benchmark. Or are they? One country famous for punching above its weight is taking on the aristocracy. This is a story featuring the World's most renowned winemakers, critics, writers and fine wine merchants. Travelling from the Old World to the New World we explore the history, culture and tension in the changing world of fine wine, answering that one question - has New Zealand earned a seat at the table?
Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story

2019

Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story

2019
8
Wrested Away: The Lee Kemp Story features compelling interviews from every person who has played a significant role in the rise and fall - and rise again - on one of America's greatest wrestlers, Lee Kemp.
Shadows of Sofia

2019

Shadows of Sofia

2019
3.8
Filmmaker Kevin Booth travels to Bulgaria where a clandestine meeting with an Oligarchs' notorious banker reveals all, transforming the story into a political adventure - an entire country controlled by a shadowy mafia boss linked to the KGB.