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ETs Among Us: UFO Witnesses and Whistleblowers

2016

ETs Among Us: UFO Witnesses and Whistleblowers

2016
9
This documentary exposes political motivations for the government's cover-up of UFO phenomena: underground bases, reverse engineering of crashed UFOs, NASA's shocking evidence of intelligent alien life, and a history of an ongoing alien presence on Earth.
The Case of Sally Challen

2019

The Case of Sally Challen

2019
6
Jailed for life in 2011 for killing her husband, Sally Challen was convicted on the unanimous decision of the jury. The result provoked little surprise among her friends and family, yet evidence later revealed that Challen was the victim of coercive control from her husband, who would manage her social life and spending. With fewer than 10% of appeals ever quashing a conviction, this documentary is a compelling case for the need for greater nuance in the law and its reporting.
Mexico's Bravest Man

2016

Mexico's Bravest Man

2016
Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?
The Pit

2019

The Pit

2019
6
Revolves around a mineral water pool in director Hristiana Raykova’s hometown of Varna in Bulgaria. Situated right by the sea, this thermal pool is lovingly called “the pit” by local residents. Sitting in the hot water, they lean back up against the pool’s edge and philosophise about their lives. Here personal and political convictions collide, and tell of both social change and stagnation at the periphery of Europe.
Edge of Obedience

2017

Edge of Obedience

2017
Ahmad Zakii Anwar may well be Malaysia's best-known artist. He became famous for his photo-realistic animal pictures, still life paintings and expressive portraits, which offer a timeless reinterpretation of modern Asian society. This documentary looks at the way Zakii's art continues to defy convention in an increasingly radical Islamic world. Ahmad Zakii Anwar's paintings of naked male bodies are both provocative and fascinating, especially in a country like Malaysia, where Islamic Sharia law prevails. It is a society that still regards nakedness and even being different as taboo. The 63-year-old Anwar, who is one of Malaysia's most sought-after artists in Western countries, sees himself as an urban realist looking for confrontation. It is the first time a documentary has looked at the painter and his work in detail and examined its meaning in both a radicalizing society and a liberal one.
The Windsors: From George to Kate

2012

The Windsors: From George to Kate

2012
Today, the House of Windsor continues to capture the world's imagination. This documentary gathers archival film footage and stills from nearly a century of official events.
Wine Hunter

2022

Wine Hunter

2022
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque vineyards of Italy, where one man's passion for wine leads him to discover not only exceptional wines but also the true meaning of life.
The Caretaker

2024

The Caretaker

2024
At the doorstep of Huntington Ravine, sits The Harvard Cabin — a remote respite for ice climbers and backcountry skiers to escape the elements. “The Caretaker” follows the story of Jack Kingsley, who spends his days meticulously observing and documenting the snowfall, weather patterns, and wildlife in the area.
Catching Hell in the City of Angels

2013

Catching Hell in the City of Angels

2013
6
A feature length documentary film representing the 'B' side to the 2012 release 'Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap'. A hard hitting story of life and death in South Central Los Angeles. A struggle beyond the nearby Hollywood limelight among people for whom state intervention comes mostly with a siren attached. Amsterdam Film Festival Winner World Cinema Documentary Editing Award 2014.
Fart: A Documentary

2016

Fart: A Documentary

2016
4.8
The history and humor of the fart.
The Yellow Brick Road and Beyond

2009

The Yellow Brick Road and Beyond

2009
4.5
The Yellow Brick Road and Beyond tells the complete history of “The Wizard of Oz”, highlighting some of the earliest stage and screen adaptations, such as the 1925 silent version and the even earlier, “His Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz”.
Freedom on the Range

2022

Freedom on the Range

2022
“A celebration of the frontier spirit, this special highlights five of the legendary Black cowboys who helped tame the Old West. Today, these heroes inspire a new generation of cowboys and ranchers who keep that spirit alive and well.”
The Sound of Scars

2021

The Sound of Scars

2021
4
The story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very first openly transgender singer. Through the success of their groundbreaking 1993 debut "River Runs Red", hailed by Rolling Stone as "One of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time", they channeled their cumulative life stories into a soundtrack for a broken generation. This new found fame allowed them to suppress the tragedies of their past, but in its wake new obstacles arose.
The Longest Straw

2017

The Longest Straw

2017
Join a young woman on a journey of a lifetime to reconnect to the source of water for her, and millions of others.
Prince Harry: Being the Spare

2023

Prince Harry: Being the Spare

2023
5.5
If the Palace thought that 2023 would be a quieter year after the drama and tragedy of 2022 then the release of Prince Harry's autobiography Spare has just about destroyed all hope. The book has caused international frenzy amongst the media and the public. Opinion is now more divided than ever on whether Prince Harry should retain his royal titles. Though Harry and Meghan fled the royal family for a second chance at the private life they always wanted, the world refused to let them go quietly. Despite their escape, the media's continued attention cased a barrage of headlines, flaring up rumour after scandalous rumour about the couple and the royal family. In order to set the record straight, they decided to tell their own side of the story, giving a tell-all series of interviews, podcasts and Netflix documentary series. But eclipsing all of the revelations shared previously, in January 2023 Harry released his controversial and much-anticipated autobiography, Spare.
The Last Hours of Jesus Christ

2020

The Last Hours of Jesus Christ

2020
7.5
Living the Tradition: An Enchanting Journey into Old Irish Airs

2014

Living the Tradition: An Enchanting Journey into Old Irish Airs

2014
Cellist Ilse de Ziah travels around Ireland searching for undiscovered secrets of ten Irish Airs, and playing these slow and intensely beautiful pieces in the places they come from.
Florence in a Glass Ball

2021

Florence in a Glass Ball

2021
A collective movie to tell a year of history, 2020. A city like no one had ever seen: Florence during the lockdown due to Covid told by those who lived it.
The Nazi Quest for the Holy Grail

2013

The Nazi Quest for the Holy Grail

2013
7
In the final days of WWII, American troops find a vast hoard of mysterious nazi files hidden in a cave in Southern Germany
White Waves

2016

White Waves

2016
Suddenly a couple of small plastic rings appear on the beach of Guéthary along the west coast of France. Every day there are more and more, hundreds of thousands. François Verdet rides the waves of this beach all year long. He is shocked. The surfer sees these little plastic things for the first time in his life. Where do they come from? François cannot sleep until he finds out their origin…