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The Day We Walked on the Moon

2019

The Day We Walked on the Moon

2019
5.7
On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its "one giant leap" onto the moon--and into history. Witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that takes you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronaut's families.
Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike

1943

Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike

1943
6.3
The second film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series. It introduces Germany as a nation whose aggressive ambitions began in 1863 with Otto von Bismarck and the Nazis as its latest incarnation.
Humanite, The Beloved Community

2019

Humanite, The Beloved Community

2019
Woven from the words, stories, and original melodies of an incredibly diverse cast, 'Humanité, the beloved community,' channels the ethos of civil rights in a raw and compassionate bid for global harmony.
Kissinger

2011

Kissinger

2011
5.7
Over the past two years, Chimerica Media have been given exclusive and unparalleled access to conduct a series of interviews with Henry Kissinger and to film him on a series of foreign trips to China, Israel and Russia. This feature documentary will combine excerpts from the extensive interviews with extraordinary contemporary archive. The result will be a unique insight into the mind and personality of the man who, more than any other single individual, shaped the foreign policy of the United States - not only during his time in office, but afterwards, when he continued to act as consigliere to successive presidents as well as to governments around the world.
A Story of Friendship

2025

A Story of Friendship

2025
Daniel has had 30 operations to remove a large cyst from his face that kept growing back.This is the story of a Father's Unconditional love, the friendship of a total stranger and the bravery of a heroic young man.
Dawn in Ascent: Homage to Jacob Böhme

2015

Dawn in Ascent: Homage to Jacob Böhme

2015
A cooperation arising from four independent filmmakers, about the German mystic, philosopher and theosophist Jacob Böhme (1575-1624) based from the 400 year old original texts.
The Long Ride Home

2020

The Long Ride Home

2020
Powered only by their spirit, a brave group of natives set off on a 600 mile horse ride to bring awareness to the inter generational trauma their people have endured since colonization.
Pomonok Dreams

2014

Pomonok Dreams

2014
Pomonok Dreams tells a story about growing up in Pomonok, a NYCHA public housing development; the thriving community it became during the 1950s and 1960s built on meaningful values that nurtured life-long friendships and produced many successful people.
Hello I Am David!

2015

Hello I Am David!

2015
7.2
David Helfgott says what he thinks, plays what he feels and touches in the truest sense of the word. The Oscar winning film SHINE was inspired by his life story and brought him world fame. In 1970 the Australian child prodigy pianist suffered a nervous breakdown. He spent 11 years in mental institutions. In HELLO I AM DAVID we embark on a journey to discover not only the concert pianist, but also experience his unique view on our world: a world of love, wonder and wisdom.
Neurotypical

2013

Neurotypical

2013
Neurotypical is an unprecedented exploration of autism from the point of view of autistic people themselves. Four-year-old Violet, teenaged Nicholas and adult Paula occupy different positions on the autism spectrum, but they are all at pivotal moments in their lives. How they and the people around them work out their perceptual and behavioral differences becomes a remarkable reflection of the "neurotypical" world — the world of the non-autistic — revealing inventive adaptations on each side and an emerging critique of both what it means to be normal and what it means to be human.
The Blues Under the Skin

1973

The Blues Under the Skin

1973
10
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

2005

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

2005
6.5
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol

1984

The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol

1984
6.3
A making of documentary for Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

2021

Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop

2021
An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.
Rocking the Couch

2018

Rocking the Couch

2018
5
Hollywood titans, Harvey Weinstein & Bill Cosby, have been brought to their knees by the #MeToo movement. The term casting couch has existed for decades in Hollywood, but in 1992, a case against talent agent, Wallace Kaye, was brought to court by 12 unknown actresses, who braved the loss of their careers, privacy & Hollywood dreams. Against all odds, they won, and no one listened, until now.
Cuba's Wild Revolution

2019

Cuba's Wild Revolution

2019
7.7
As the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba is host to spectacular wildlife found nowhere else on the planet: from the jumping crocodiles of the Zapata swamp to the world's tiniest hummingbird, from thousands of migrating crabs to giant, bat-eating boas that lie in wait for easy prey. Decades of a socialist, conservation-minded government, American embargoes and minimal development have left the island virtually unchanged for 50 years. As international relations ease, what will become of this wildlife sanctuary?
The Beast of Brushy Creek

2021

The Beast of Brushy Creek

2021
This doc investigates the odd occurrences that have happened for decades at a creek in Texas, which was an Ancient Native American burial ground.
The Strange Life of Dr. Frankenstein

2018

The Strange Life of Dr. Frankenstein

2018
8.5
In 1818, Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a powerful and timelessness novel which eternal theme is nothing other than man's quest for the secret of life. Since then, the Creature became a pop culture icon, overshadowing the novel and Doctor Frankenstein himself.
Advanced Style

2014

Advanced Style

2014
6.8
Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s famed blog of the same name, this film paints intimate and colorful portraits of independent, stylish women aged 62 to 95 who are challenging conventional ideas about beauty, aging, and Western’s culture’s increasing obsession with youth.
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

2024

The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump

2024
7.6
The documentary investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team sat down with Trump and Harris’ friends, advisors and critics, as well as authors, journalists and political insiders to present deeply reported narrative arcs of both candidates’ lives, going all the way back to their childhoods. What emerges in FRONTLINE's "The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" is the story of two fighters: One seeking vindication and promising a return to greatness, and the other seeking to move beyond the past and promising a greater future.