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Napoli, Napoli, Napoli

2010

Napoli, Napoli, Napoli

2010
4.8
Weaving together fact and fiction, this docudrama performs a portrait of the often seamy underside of the city of Naples.Ferrara traveled to Italy to interview the inmates at the Naples Pozzuoli State Prison, a high security lockup for women, and with the help of a translator he allows a number of women doing time to talk about their lives before and after they were convicted. Ferrara chose to expand the short profile of the prisoners into a feature by offering a look at life in the slums of Naples and the actions of a number of law enforcement officers and social workers struggling to improve conditions for the poor, as well as adding three short fictional segments shot of digital video gear.
Backyard Blockbusters

2012

Backyard Blockbusters

2012
6.7
For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.
Covid Diaries NYC

2021

Covid Diaries NYC

2021
5.8
Five young filmmakers share stories of their families, who were on the frontlines during the first wave of the Coronavirus. These intimate accounts shine a light on families caught in chaos and crisis, in a city hiding from a deadly virus, in a country riven by social upheaval.
Haunted Roots

2020

Haunted Roots

2020
With true stories set against the backdrop of a popular bucolic New Jersey suburb is the intriguing paranormal mystery of an old farm and it's former inhabitants, all surrounding a famed tree. This story has been told in popular publications such as Weird NJ, but never like this before. With decades of history a former property owner and town leader accounts baking this film, the viewer is in for twists and turns worthy of decades of paranormal lore. Matt Ryan Vilade returns to his home town to tell the story of how he helped orchestrate one of the biggest Urban Legends ever told. A story that gained National Attention and had snowballed out of control. Former Residents talk publicly for the first time about what it's like to live inside an Urban Legend and also tell about one of America's Most Haunted Places.
Super Speeders - Lap of NYC

2004

Super Speeders - Lap of NYC

2004
6
Enter the world of the Super Speeders, where horsepower rules and the rules of the road don't apply. Get ready for 90 minutes of edge-of-your-seat
Stand Up for Pits with Rebecca Corry

2018

Stand Up for Pits with Rebecca Corry

2018
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to educating, advocating and saving the lives of pit bull "type" dogs. This one of a kind show has been selling out for over twelve years nationwide and has gained worldwide support. Special filmed in 2017.
The Sailor

2021

The Sailor

2021
7.2
Eighty-year-old Paul Earling Johnson is a man most people might walk past, never guessing he was once a seafaring adventurer and famous boat designer.
350 Days

2019

350 Days

2019
5.1
Starring former world champions Bret Hart and Billy Graham, 350 Days is a true look behind the curtains at the grueling life they led on the road 350 days a year and the effect that lifestyle had on their marriages, family, physical and mental health. Featuring Greg Valentine, Tito Santana, Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff, Abdullah The Butcher, Wendi Richter, Bill Eadie, Nikolai Volkoff, Stan Hansen, Angelo Mosca, Lex Luger, and more, this film also includes some of the last interviews ever done with George “The Animal” Steele, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Ox Baker, The Wolfman, Don Fargo, and 99-year-old Angelo Savoldi.
Gospel According to Al Green

1984

Gospel According to Al Green

1984
4.5
The story of R&B singer Al Green, who gave up a successful singing career to become a gospel minister.
Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record

2023

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record

2023
4
In the late 1970s, the US government sent a message to our distant neighbors. Twenty years later, the response we received sparked the biggest UFO sighting in history.
Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

2020

Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

2020
Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day tells the story of the McCanns, an Irish family battling to stay together despite the odds. The film examines life and mortality while celebrating our ability to find meaning in the darkest of times. This is a story about the power of the human spirit.
Shackles

2005

Shackles

2005
5
An aspiring teacher (Hughley) takes the one job he's offered, a position at a school inside a prison.
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer

2010

Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer

2010
6.2
An in-depth look at the rapid rise and dramatic fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.
Picasso: The Legacy

2014

Picasso: The Legacy

2014
6.8
A never-before-seen portrait of the artist’s life through his entire body of work, from his sketches as a child prodigy until his final paintings.
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

2003

The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story

2003
7.8
The full bizarre, tragic but celebratory story of Syd Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd.
The Hidden Power of Purpose

2023

The Hidden Power of Purpose

2023
Narrated by Debbie Allen, the film bridges inspiring stories of individuals who have found purpose in their lives with the insights of leading scientists whose work affirms that living with purpose improves health and longevity.
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays

2014

Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays

2014
8.1
In 700 Sundays, legendary comedian and actor Billy Crystal tells the stories of his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. The Tony Award-winning show is a funny and poignant exploration of family and fate, loving and loss.
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

2017

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

2017
6.8
Working largely uncredited in the Hollywood system, storyboard artist Harold and film researcher Lillian left an indelible mark on classics by Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski and many more.
Help Us Find Sunil Tripathi

2015

Help Us Find Sunil Tripathi

2015
7.5
A fragile and depressed university student disappears from his apartment in the middle of a cold winter's night. Four weeks later his name and photo explode across social media and into the mainstream media as 'suspect 2' in the Boston Marathon bombings. The search for truth by citizen journalists, mainstream journalists and members of social media Web sites derails with tragic consequences as collective fear and suspicion rule the day and rain down upon a vulnerable family. Exclusive access and never released footage reveal the enduring love of a family in crisis.
The Mystery Mountain Project

2021

The Mystery Mountain Project

2021
In 1926, a young couple set off into the British Columbia wilderness in search of an undiscovered mountain. A century later a group of would-be adventurers tries to retrace their steps. They soon find they've bitten off more than they can chew and it will take everything they've got to avoid disaster.