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The Man Who Invented The Vespa

2015

The Man Who Invented The Vespa

2015
7
Corradino D'Ascanio gave us three inventions that influenced the 20th century: the helicopter, the variable pitch propelled and the famous Vespa.
Religulous

2008

Religulous

2008
7
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists.
Stanley Kubrick: One-Point Perspective

2012

Stanley Kubrick: One-Point Perspective

2012
7
Kogonada's visual essay about the formalistice choices of master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick
Mugabe and the White African

2009

Mugabe and the White African

2009
6.7
Short-listed as one of the 15 best documentaries of the year, Mugabe And The White African is the story of one family's astonishing bravery as they fight to protect their property, their livelihood and their country. Mike Campbell is one of the few white farmers left in Zimbabwe since its leader, Robert Mugabe, enacted his disastrous land redistribution program. Once the breadbasket of Africa, Zimbabwe has since spiraled into chaos, the economy decimated as farms given to Mugabe cronies are run into ruin. After enduring years of intimidation and threats, Campbell decides to take action. Unable to call upon help from his country's authorities, he challenges Mugabe before an international court.
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia

2018

Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia

2018
Vincent Castiglia paints in human blood.
Dolphins

2013

Dolphins

2013
Marine biologists and activists follow the fascinating social and intellectual lives of the ocean's most human-like creatures: dolphins.
Dear Philadelphia

2021

Dear Philadelphia

2021
Three African American fathers unravel the incomparable partnership of forgiveness and community.
COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages

2015

COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages

2015
6.1
COMIX is a feature documentary on comic books, the comic book world, and the phenomenon surrounding them. It is told through the thoughts and images of some of the greatest talent in the comic book industry like Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Mark Waid, Marc Silvestri, and John Romita Jr., among many others. COMIX also has tons of interviews with the fans, many in full costumes, as they share their love for the art form, and who have made comics the phenomenon that it is today.
The Boy from Geita

2015

The Boy from Geita

2015
9.2
Adam, a young Tanzanian boy persecuted because of his albinism, finds a kindred spirit in Peter, a Canadian man with the same condition. Together they embark on an unlikely journey that transcends cultures and continents.
Bizarre: A Circus Story

2016

Bizarre: A Circus Story

2016
6
An intimate look at the extraordinary life of Master Lu Yi, hailed as the father of modern acrobatics, and the vast community of big-top lovers who share his dream of a thriving US circus industry.
In the Glory of His Name: The Making of Sect

2022

In the Glory of His Name: The Making of Sect

2022
Travis Prine follows the cast and crew of an award-winning indie film, documenting the highs and lows of its low-budget, year-and-a-half production.
Comfort Farms

2020

Comfort Farms

2020
Accompanied by an unlikely group of veterans, animal-loving butchers, farmers and chefs, a former combat Army Ranger launches a new mission at Comfort Farms-a unique therapy farm meant to help those at high risk for suicide.
Shouting Down Midnight

2022

Shouting Down Midnight

2022
1
Both cautionary tale and rallying cry, Shouting Down Midnight recounts how the Wendy Davis filibuster of 2013 galvanized a new generation of activists and reveals what is at stake for us all in the struggle for reproductive freedom.
The Kiamichi Beast Expedition

2021

The Kiamichi Beast Expedition

2021
The expedition for the Kiamichi beast up into the mountains was a tedious journey. For over 200 years the Kiamichi beast has roamed Arkansas, the Indians say he would raid the camp and steal the children. Now adays the locals are afraid to enter the woods at night. The howl’s coming from the woods are enough to make even a big man shake
First Person Plural

2000

First Person Plural

2000
6.5
In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.
My Mercury

2025

My Mercury

2025
4
A passionate conservationist makes a cruel pact to save endangered seabirds from extinction on an inhospitable island, alone. In the end, it's a victory for the birds, but at what price?
Manny

2014

Manny

2014
6.4
From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing ninety-eight pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch. Regarded for his ability to bring people together, Pacquiao entered the political arena in 2010. As history’s first boxing congressman, Pacquiao now fights for his people both inside and outside of the ring. Now at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport while maintaining his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
The Oyster Shucker

2022

The Oyster Shucker

2022
In the world of competitive oyster shucking, Honor Allen is among the planet’s best. Following this four-time US Champion over several years, we explore this unique subculture, meeting competitors from around the globe.
Political Animals

2016

Political Animals

2016
5.5
The story of four pioneering lesbian politicians and the battles they fought to pass a wide range of anti-discrimination laws.
Hunting in Wartime

2016

Hunting in Wartime

2016
Hunting in Wartime profiles Tlingit veterans from Hoonah, Alaska who saw combat during the Vietnam War. The veterans talk about surviving trauma, relating to Vietnamese civilians, readjusting to civilian life, and serving a government that systematically oppresses native people. Their stories give an important human face to the combat soldier and show the lasting affects of war on individuals, families and communities.