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A Day in Vietnam

1967

A Day in Vietnam

1967
Follows U. S. Marines and sailors on a "typical" day in Vietnam
Hunger in America

2014

Hunger in America

2014
Hunger in America is a powerful documentary tackling the hunger epidemic in America. Narrated by James Denton. What does the face of hunger look like? Is it a child in Ethiopia? An aging man in Somalia? Or a family in poverty-stricken India? This eye-opening documentary will change your whole perception on what hunger looks like. In America today, one in six people, including hard-working men and women, suburban families and children are struggling with hunger. Tonight, over 50 million Americans won't have enough food to eat by day's end. The face of hunger in America is not just the homeless, like everyone thinks. As it turns out, the face of hunger in America is the single mom, it's grandparents raising babies, it's the elderly, it's the infirm. This is their story...
Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land

2004

Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land

2004
6.4
This video shows how the foreign policy interests of American political elites-working in combination with Israeli public relations stratgies-influence US news reporting about the Middle East conflict. Combining American and British TV news clips with observations of analysts, journalists and political activists, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a brief historical overview, a striking media comparison, and an examination of factors that have distorted U.S. media coverage and, in turn, American public opinion.
Taken for a Ride

1996

Taken for a Ride

1996
6.1
How the American auto industry engineered the demise of city public-transit systems.
Faith

2022

Faith

2022
9
The Virgin appeared to Sofía. Then she travelled to Lourdes and was cured of something incurable. In another time and another place, a group of doctors meet to discuss her case. What happens when science and religion meet?
O Grande Circo Místico

1977

O Grande Circo Místico

1977
The world of Alagoas poet Jorge de Lima, author of unforgettable verses, is in O Grande Circo Místico, from 1977, directed by João Carlos Horta.
A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary

2004

A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary

2004
A Dog's Life: A Dogamentary, a wacky and poignant documentary about the positive effects of the bond between dogs and humans, told through the story of Gayle Kirschenbaum and her dog Chelsea. Chelsea rigged with a "doggie cam", this couple hit the streets of NY looking for love. 9/11 happens. Chelsea emerges as a healing force as a therapy dog.
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009

Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009
8.5
Secret Mysteries Vol. III focuses on the development of the new world as "The United States of America". This video will demonstrate that the history of America's government, and of its official symbols, is a history of secret societies. Examine America's much-talked-about dollar bill and the symbols it bears. Modern masonry claims that the all-seeing eye floating above the pyramid is not a Masonic symbol. But what did Freemason's President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his Masonic Vice President, Henry Wallace, believe when they attached this symbol to our currency in 1935? How were these American leaders influenced by the Russian mystic, Nicholas Roerich? Does the all-seeing eye represent the Masonic Christ? Was the eagle originally a phoenix bird? And what do all these occult symbols mean?
Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018

Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018
How far would you go to pursue your passion? At 87 years old, Hank Virgona commutes to his Union Square studio six days a week and makes art. Despite poor health, cancer, lack of revenue and obscurity as an artist, Hank is unrelenting in his quest to understand how life and art are the same.
The Mirage

2014

The Mirage

2014
In 1968, at the ripe age of 26, Peter Kalikow was certain he could build a better car than anyone else. He took the money he made in construction and put it all on the line to take on the automotive establishment. Three years later his car graced the cover of Road & Track magazine and debuted to critical acclaim at The New York International Auto Show. Then fate struck and the car known as The Momo Mirage became just that- a looming vision on the horizon, weighing heavily Peter for more than 40 years.
Penn's Seed: The Awakening

2023

Penn's Seed: The Awakening

2023
This documentary traces the life and legacy of William Penn, an early advocate of religious freedom and democracy.
Earthquake

1989

Earthquake

1989
On December 7, 1988, a catastrophic earthquake occurred in Armenia that claimed more than 25 thousand lives. The film tells about the first days after the tragedy.
Liquor Store Dreams

2022

Liquor Store Dreams

2022
So Yun Um’s debut feature is a moving portrait of two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconciling their dreams with those of their immigrant parents, against the backdrop of struggles for racial equity in Los Angeles.
I'm an Electric Lampshade

2021

I'm an Electric Lampshade

2021
4
After retiring at age 60, Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant, puts his marriage, life savings, and reputation on the line to chase his wildest dream.
Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life

2021

Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life

2021
5
Each year, the spirits of the dead return to visit the living in this fascinating look into the famous Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead also known as Dia de Los Muertos.
The Magic of Heineken

2014

The Magic of Heineken

2014
5.5
Take a captivating ride through nearly 150 years of entertaining history telling the story of the world's largest family controlled brewer. Meet Gerard Adriaan Heineken, who founded the first Heineken Brewery in 1864 and follow this extraordinary tale of pioneering adventure, relentless obsession for quality, persistent innovation, environmental sustainability, and celebrated sports and music events.
Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002
6.5
Overcoming Kallman’s Syndrome, prejudice, self-destruction and powerful enemies in the music industry, rediscovered jazz legend Jimmy Scott recounts his rise and fall and rise again as one of the most distinctive vocalists of his time.
Call Me Waya

2025

Call Me Waya

2025
6
CALL ME WAYA follows a Cuban octogenarian “Outsider” artist’s work and tumultuous life trajectory, inviting friends and family to reflect on the consequences and wonders of his bohemian lifestyle.
Zelenskyy: Spirit of Ukraine

2023

Zelenskyy: Spirit of Ukraine

2023
On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has since killed thousands, displaced millions and destroyed entire cities. Despite international appeals for Volodymyr Zelensky, and his family, to be evacuated to a safe location during the opening days of the invasion, the 44-year-old president stayed in Kyiv with his defence forces. It's hard to imagine how this bright, comedic, family man, has ended up in one of the most dangerous positions in the world, with a giant target on his back. 10 months on, and still fighting from the ground, Zelensky has been named TIME Person of the Year 2022. With comparisons to Winston Churchill, as a war time leader, his impact is undeniable. Utilising his acting skills he is embodying everything it means to have the spirit of Ukraine.
American Highway

2024

American Highway

2024
A 32-year-old man leaves his stable life to revive a past dream, embarking on a 10,000-mile journey with a friend to capture diverse stories of everyday Americans, showcasing their shared humanity.