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The Future of the Monarchy

2024

The Future of the Monarchy

2024
The line of succession is a matter not taken lightly. It is therefore expected that those in line to the throne, stand a good public eye. Queen Elizabeth the Second has died, and with Charles as our new king - the future is looking bright given the nature of our future kings of Britain. The monarchy has evolved, and has undergone a huge deal of change over the last 1000 years. The line of succession is one that is looking sharp, but is also one that is bound to change. The examples of the previous monarchs continue to build strong relationships for the generations of monarchs to come.
The River Runs On

2023

The River Runs On

2023
Follows conservationists throughout southern Appalachia as they struggle to manage two of the most important national forests in America - the Pisgah and Nantahala. The film revolves around the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan, a plan the US Forest Service is finalizing that will dictate how these two national forests are managed for the next twenty years. The result is a meditation on our relationship to nature, our role in managing lands and what it may mean for the future.
An American Prayer

2021

An American Prayer

2021
“An American Prayer” is a documentary about ordinary Americans in an extraordinary time caught between love, duty, and stereotype, in present-day America’s turmoil. The film is also a fascinating record of the greatest democracy in the world in upheaval, and an urgent prayer to save the American Dream
Green Bank Pastoral

2020

Green Bank Pastoral

2020
Since the 1950's wireless signals have been banned in Green Bank to protect its radio telescope from interference. With no cell phones and no wifi, the small Appalachian town has attracted a number of people that claim to suffer from Electro Hypersensitivity seeking respite from the modern world. This is the story of the peculiar relationship between these people, the small town folk, and the massive radio telescope in the middle of it all, aimed at the sky above.
The Bridgewater Triangle

2013

The Bridgewater Triangle

2013
4
The Bridgewater Triangle sits within Southeastern Massachusetts, and includes a number of locations known for unexplained occurrences; the most prominent of which include the legendary Hockomock Swamp and the infamous Freetown-Fall River State Forest. The triangle's traditional boarders are revealed by connecting the dots between Abington to the North, Freetown to the Southeast, and Rehoboth to the Southwest. The region hosts an unusually high volume of reports involving strange occurrences, unexplained mysteries and sinister activities. From ghostly hauntings and cryptic animal sightings to UFO encounters and evidence of satanic ritual sacrifice, the Bridgewater Triangle serves as one of the world's most diverse hotspots for paranormal activity. The first-ever feature-length documentary on the subject, The Bridgewater Triangle explores the history of this fascinating region.
Arctic Daughter: A Lifetime of Wilderness

2018

Arctic Daughter: A Lifetime of Wilderness

2018
Arctic Daughter: A Lifetime of Wilderness is the second documentary by Jean Aspen and Tom Irons. Recorded at their cabin in Alaska's remote Brooks Range, it layers historic footage, vivid photos and video and original music to portray Aspen's amazing life. Born to explorer parents, Connie and Bud Helmericks, Jeanie began life in arctic wilds. At twenty-two, she and a friend set off on the Yukon River for a year alone. This lyrical odyssey across seven decades celebrates the art of following one's dreams beyond a beaten trail.
The Body Under the Patio: Murder in Suburbia

2023

The Body Under the Patio: Murder in Suburbia

2023
Unraveling the chilling case of William and Patricia Wycherley, an unassuming couple who vanished from their Mansfield home in 1998, leaving their neighbours oblivious to the sinister truth lurking beneath the surface.
The Burnt Half

2023

The Burnt Half

2023
The Burnt Half is a powerful, complex, engaging and gripping, character-led, observational documentary. It’s a film that goes to the heart of a shattered community in the wake of the 2020 bushfires that destroyed two-thirds of this idyllic island, which was the jewel in the crown of South Australia and a global tourism icon.
Great American Race Game

2021

Great American Race Game

2021
Exploring the politics of race in America, the surprising history of its weaponization for political gain, and the Black Americans who are fighting back.
Mexico: The Royal Tour

2011

Mexico: The Royal Tour

2011
Peter Greenberg explores Mexico with President Felipe Calderón, one of the most dynamic leaders of Latin America, for a history-making television special. Mexico: The Royal Tour goes beyond the headlines to journey deep inside Mexico and offer viewers access to extraordinary locations, landmarks and cultural experiences. It’s a fast-paced, non-stop adventure through Mexico’s iconic spots as well as experiences that aren’t found in any guidebook, but are still accessible to travelers.
Is This El Chapo?

2014

Is This El Chapo?

2014
4.5
On February 22, 2014, Mexican marines arrested Chapo Guzman in Mazatlan, MX... But did they?
The Girl Who Became Three Boys

2012

The Girl Who Became Three Boys

2012
6
21-year-old Gemma Barker was sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraud and sexual assault. Over the course of several months, Gemma invented and impersonated three different boys, 'Aaron', 'Luke' and 'Connor' and under these three separate guises went on to seduce two teenage girls.
Death Makes Life Possible

2013

Death Makes Life Possible

2013
Anthropologist Marilyn Schlitz explores the mysteries of death.
Termites: The Inner Sanctum

2012

Termites: The Inner Sanctum

2012
5.5
Termites are underrated. They build high rises without any technical devices that are, according to scale, 25 times higher than the the Empire State Building in New York. They are the only animals that have managed to build an air-conditioning system without electricity. How do they do it?
Finding Jay

2019

Finding Jay

2019
2
Jay Bachochin is an investigator in Wisconsin searching for the truth. He has looked for ghosts, UFOs, and took a crack at solving an unknown mystery. Now he's onto something much...bigger. Join Jay's journey as he shares his 5 years of research in his quest searching for the Wisconsin sasquatch. Experience a film that takes you beyond the woods and into the darkest part of the Kettle Moraine.
The Murder Of Meredith

2022

The Murder Of Meredith

2022
7.2
November 1st 2007 was ‘All Saints’ Day’, a public holiday in Italy. International student Meredith Kercher’s Italian flatmates were out of town visiting family and fellow student, American Amanda Knox was at her boyfriend’s, Raffaele Sollecito, house. That evening, Meredith went over to see three British friends. That was the last time Meredith was seen alive. This documentary looks at these events.
The Atlanta Child Murders

2010

The Atlanta Child Murders

2010
A look back on the string of shocking murders of preteen, teenage, and young adult African-Americans in the city of Atlanta from 1979 to 1981.
The Irritable Heart

2024

The Irritable Heart

2024
5
After his last tour, decorated Marine Travis Twiggs and his brother Willard embark on a tragic, final road trip. This is their story: service and sacrifice, the bonds of brotherhood at a breaking point, and their mysterious final days.
Represent

2020

Represent

2020
In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched political systems in their fight to reshape local politics on their own terms.
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later

2012

The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later

2012
Six months following the events of her documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River, Alanis Obomsawin returns to the Cree community of Attawapiskat in northern Ontario, whose severe housing crisis in 2011 made international headlines. While the public outcry resulted in some short-term relief for the most in need, Obomsawin reveals that the crisis persists in the isolated First Nation. Relief homes sent to the community are not equipped to deal with the harsh winter, as overcrowding and homelessness remain daily realities. Despite their ordeals, the residents of Attawapiskat remain strong, united in love and a belief that a better future must be achieved.