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By Rook Or By Left Hook

2021

By Rook Or By Left Hook

2021
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2023

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2023
7
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary

2002

Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary

2002
9
Queen look back at the huge and emotional Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as it makes its 10th anniversary.
Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland

2018

Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland

2018
6.8
Sandra Bland was a bright, energetic activist whose life was cut short when a traffic stop resulted in a mysterious jail cell death just three days later.
Why I'm Not on Facebook

2014

Why I'm Not on Facebook

2014
6.3
One man's soul searching decision on whether or not he should join Facebook sets him off on an epic journey of self-discovery as he weighs the pros and cons of becoming a member of the world's largest social networking site. Along the way he talks with family, friends, total strangers and even celebrities whose lives have all been touched in one way or another by Facebook. From the long lost high school friend who uses it to stay in touch with classmates, to the pick-up artist who trolls the site to score with women, to the criminal who tracks your every movement to know when to rob your house, the best and the worst of Facebook is on display.
Earth Protectors

2023

Earth Protectors

2023
8
For a decade, environmental artist, Anne de Carbuccia has travelled the world, documenting drought, water shortage, plastic-filled oceans, endangered species and cultures through her camera. She states that she ‘wanted to maintain her artistic and sensitive stance as she photographed beautiful imagery, and create a film that is accessible as it attempts to encourage people to contemplate who they are and where they come from’. The filmmaker is inspired by dedicated ‘Earth Protectors’ she meets on the sites of climate disaster and sees a glimpse of hope for the environment.
Mind The Video Man

2012

Mind The Video Man

2012
5.5
Think Thank's ninth release Mind The Video Man explores progressive freestyle snowboarding with those in the vanguard and those about to make their mark. A mixture of original Think Thankers and brand new faces come together to throw down Think Thank's best action to date. Follow the video man and his crew as they push the limits of possibility and progression through creativity in an attempt to create something of meaning that will withstand the new media onslaught and the test of time. Mind the video, man.
Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire

2013

Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire

2013
8.5
With the original intention of empowering a citizenry's ability to defend themselves against a corrupt or tyrannical government, the concept today may seem farfetched or the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. However, it has happened throughout U.S. history. And long before gun control was positioned as a "common sense measure" to combat violence, it was used as a means to oppress certain minority groups. Presently, the growing trend in gun control favors the wealthy and privileged, who leverage their connections to ensure their Second Amendment rights and safety, while those of lesser means struggle. Informative and emotionally charged, "Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire" is an eye-opening look at the genesis of the Second Amendment to the Constitution, leading the audience to rethink the issues surrounding gun control, and the effect on civil rights and liberty. After all, what you don't know can kill you.
Passing Through

2018

Passing Through

2018
6
For decades, the poor and dispossessed have been herded and confined to Skid Row. In Passing Through, the seemingly lost find a new sense of community.
Occupy the Farm

2014

Occupy the Farm

2014
200 urban farmers break onto the last piece of farmland in the San Francisco East Bay.
Beyond the Dream

2022

Beyond the Dream

2022
Two aspiring teachers create a college readiness program to help students in El Paso, TX achieve their college dreams.
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

2020

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

2020
6.8
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."
Gary Numan: Android In La La Land

2016

Gary Numan: Android In La La Land

2016
7.2
The Godfather of electronic music is on a one-way trip to crack America, returning to the studio for the first time in nearly a decade. Android is a celebration of a music-making pioneer and the love story that helped him turn his life around.
You Can Go Now!

2023

You Can Go Now!

2023
The life and provocative work and writings of First Nations artist, Richard Bell. The film reveals the "two Richards" – "Richie" the provocateur and enfant terrible of the art world who challenges its whiteness, and the Richard who spent his childhood living in a tin shed, learnt his politics on the streets of Redfern and is known in his own community as an "activist".
TINY: A Story About Living Small

2013

TINY: A Story About Living Small

2013
6.5
What is home? And how do we find it? TINY follows one couple's attempt to build a Tiny House from scratch with no building experience, and profiles other families who have downsized their lives into houses smaller than the average parking space. Through homes stripped down to their essentials, the film raises questions about sustainability, good design, and the changing American Dream.
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths

1990

Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths

1990
5.7
Welcome behind the closed doors of a Hollywood that only a select few will ever get to see -- a Hollywood of tragic lives and tragic deaths. Some of the worlds brightest stars are hiding deep, dark secrets that - once revealed show a life of unhappiness, heartbreak and torment that has been so carefully hidden behind the glamour and glitter of the big screen. See the true lives behind some of Hollywoods most iconic stars and learn why, for some, it was as if the act of dying itself was a final performance.
Chronicling Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story

2005

Chronicling Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story

2005
9.5
As author of the revered Narnia chronicles, C.S. Lewis is a literary legend. But the story of how this one-time atheist became an influential voice in modern Christianity is as fascinating as his fantasy world of lions, witches and wardrobes. Initially seen as a failure by friend J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis's Narnia novels went on to sell millions of copies. This documentary traces the author's spiritual journey and the literary legacy he left behind.
Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

2022

Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

2022
8.8
Directed by award winning filmmaker Ben Masters, Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive mountain lion, the film follows our ever-changing relationship with the natural world and how we affect it. Narrated by beloved Texan, Matthew McConaughey, the film aims to safeguard our remaining wild places and to recognize the importance of Texas’ conservation on a continental scale.
We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

2020

We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

2020
6.3
Every year, hundreds of children from pre-K through 12th grade take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, a public speaking competition where they perform poetry and speeches inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film covers the months leading up to the 40th annual festival, as schools across the city send their top-placing students to compete. It is a portrait of young people raising their voices about issues they care about and of the unique community that celebrates and supports them.
The Weight of Chains 3

2019

The Weight of Chains 3

2019
7.4
Boris Malagurski explains how the military-industrial complex, big business and political interest groups endanger peoples' health and existence, focusing on the examples of Serbia, Cuba, Chile, Italy and Bolivia.