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Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

2022

Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

2022
6.6
Delight in the fascinating, intersecting stories of the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor of 50 years, the literary giant Robert Gottlieb, as they race to complete their life’s work.
This Stained Dawn

2021

This Stained Dawn

2021
10
Detailing the preparation of the multi-city Aurat March (Women's March) in Pakistan, This Stained Dawn tells the story of a feminist movement asserting itself in the country's urban spaces through the eyes of the march's organisers.
The Fear of 13

2015

The Fear of 13

2015
7.5
After 23 years on Death Row a convicted murderer petitions the court asking to be executed, but as his story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is what it seems.
Surfwise

2007

Surfwise

2007
6.7
The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.
Far from the Tree

2019

Far from the Tree

2019
6.8
Parents of children who have Down syndrome, dwarfism or autism share intimate stories of the challenges they face. Tracing their joys, challenges, tragedies, and triumphs.
What Happened on September 11

2019

What Happened on September 11

2019
6.5
An introduction to the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001 presented for a young audience.
The Missing Ingredient

2015

The Missing Ingredient

2015
7
Desperate to save his failing business, a Manhattan restaurateur ruffles more than a few feathers when he makes the controversial decision to put up the iconic zebra wallpaper made world famous by the now shuttered Upper East Side institution Gino's.
David Versus Monsanto

2009

David Versus Monsanto

2009
3.8
Percy Schmeiser is a farmer from Bruno, Saskatchewan Canada whose Canola fields were contaminated with Monsanto's Round-Up Ready Canola. Monsanto's position was that it didn't matter whether Schmeiser knew or not that his canola field was contaminated with the Roundup Ready gene, or whether or not he took advantage of the technology (he didn't); that he must pay Monsanto their Technology Fee of $15./acre.
Barbecue

2017

Barbecue

2017
7.4
Barbecue is about more than grilling a piece of meat. It’s a ritual performed religiously across the world. For some it’s a path to salvation. It is the pride of nations. And the stories told around the fires become a way to bring the world together.
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

2012

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

2012
8.1
I AIN'T SCARED OF YOU is a documentary tribute to Bernie Mac (1957-2008). From his stand-up in underground Chicago comedy clubs to the Big Screen in Hollywood, Bernie Mac's sharp tongue and heart of gold resonated with millions of fans throughout his career.This film revisits much of his work through exclusive recordings of early stand-up, featured scenes from his film and TV appearances, and interviews with his co-stars, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock, and many more. Testimonials from friends and family offer colorful anecdotes about Bernie Mac, from his practical jokes to his strong appreciation for manicures, and paint a vivid picture of who he was as an actor-comedian, husband, father, and friend.
Inheritance

2006

Inheritance

2006
6.8
Until she was thirteen years old, Monika Hertwig thought her father died fighting for his country in World War II. Then a chance comment led Monika to the horrific truth: her father was the brutal Plaszow concentration camp commandant Amon Goeth, and he was executed for his crimes.
Cracking the Shakespeare Code

2016

Cracking the Shakespeare Code

2016
7.5
Norwegian researcher Petter Amundsen claims to have deciphered a secret code hidden in legendary playwright William Shakespeare's works that reveals a map leading to the location of certain treasures. British Shakespearean scholar Robert Crumpton embarks on a mission to prove he is spectacularly wrong. (A remake of “Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth,” including new discoveries.)
Dance for Me

2012

Dance for Me

2012
7.6
14-year-old Mie is an elite dancer. When her partner stops dancing, her family decides to search for a new partner abroad. Russian Egor finds out that his mother has set up a try out for him, and if this turns out well, Egor will travel to Denmark. Since May 2011, he has lived with Mie and her parents in Denmark, where everything indicates that they are the perfect match on the dance floor. In Mie's home, however, problems are piling up. The family has suddenly gained a new member, and had it not been for the growing success, Egor would probably have been put on a plane back to his mum by now.
Bullied

2021

Bullied

2021
Examines the causes and consequences of bullying, along with proposed solutions from experts around the nation; includes intimate interviews with victims of bullying, including family members who have lost children to suicide in the wake of bullying, filmmaker.
Day Is Done

2011

Day Is Done

2011
6.2
A poetic but also wryly humorous study of the selfish artist trying to play the indifferent God, but ending up revealing himself as all too human.
Why on Earth

2022

Why on Earth

2022
7.3
Travel the globe to experience the vital connection between humans, animals, and our planet through stunning, rarely before seen footage which exposes the effects that deforestation and the illegal trade of threatened and endangered species have on elephants, lions, sharks, orangutans, and more. By caring for these beautiful animals, we begin a healing process that will eventually help us all.
Becoming Truly Human

2017

Becoming Truly Human

2017
Follow Basil as he navigates our modern cultural landscape, engaging with a group of spiritual "nones" (religious unaffiliated) in honest and open discussion on religion and spirituality, while recounting his own journey as a "none" in search of spiritual wholeness.
2020 Nostradamus

2017

2020 Nostradamus

2017
3
Born in 1503, the mysterious medieval visionary, Michel de Nostredame (a.k.a. "Nostradamus") predicted the rise of Hitler, the nuclear destruction of Hiroshima, and the 9/11 attacks. Now his quatrains are predicting our immediate future and it would seem the end times are truly upon the world. According to the new interpretations, Nostradamus predicted that a mighty Islamic army of terror would rise up and set in motion World War III. China would conquer the entire East and much of the globe, and then a complete collapse of technology would spin the world into chaos like never before as the Antichrist rises in the West. Explore the prophecies and decide for yourself.
Oil in the Blood

2019

Oil in the Blood

2019
6.5
Lifelong biker Gareth Maxwell Roberts explores the contemporary custom motorcycle culture.
For the Dream

2022

For the Dream

2022
Ben Gravy has made a career out of quick surf trips and quick edits for a dedicated fan base. He is a traveler, always wearing a smile and spreading positivity and good humor to all fifty states. This is a documentary about his life.