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American Harmony

2009

American Harmony

2009
8.5
Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop singing, where passion is equaled only by raw talent, and the reward is not fame or fortune, but simply victory. The film focuses on four quartets vying to win the International Championships of Barbershop Singing, in what turns out to be the closest and most controversial victory in its 70 year history. Max Q is the heavy favorite - a superstar quartet comprised of former Champions. Looking to upset them is OC Times (The Heart-Throbs), Vocal Spectrum (The Rookies) and Reveille, an aging foursome who that has been together for 30 years. In total, fifty quartets duke it out for the coveted gold medal, while facing the pressures of quartet life - from big egos to brain cancer and everything in between. - Written by Colin King Miller
The Downfall of the German Dictatorship

2025

The Downfall of the German Dictatorship

2025
The Downfall of the German Dictatorship is a gripping exploration of Adolf Hitler's journey from an obscure childhood in Austria to becoming one of history's most infamous tyrants. Through archival footage, this documentary unveils the forces that shaped a failed artist into the architect of a global catastrophe.
Bad Nauheim: Looking for The King

1994

Bad Nauheim: Looking for The King

1994
In 1994, a young musician is seeking for his identity - and his father, The King. He refuses to believe that Elvis is dead. The way leads to Bad Nauheim, Germany. Where The King lived from 1958-1960.
Parables of War

2015

Parables of War

2015
Three men, one an actor, one a dancer and the other a soldier, are all casualties of war in some way. The men explore the relationships between art and artist, and historical and contemporary truth in search of a way to bind the wounds of conflict.
Why Am I Doing This? (A Film About Touring)

2021

Why Am I Doing This? (A Film About Touring)

2021
10
This is a film about touring musicians who don't care about making it in the music business and all of the hardships they face without the fame.
Great White Shark: Beyond the Cage of Fear

2013

Great White Shark: Beyond the Cage of Fear

2013
7
A group of scientists form a relationship with Bruce, a Great White Shark, in order to prove the Great White is more than a mindless killing machine.
Memory Exercises

2016

Memory Exercises

2016
5.5
The culmination of Encina’s work with the so-called Archives of Terror—meticulous records kept by the government of dictator Alfredo Stroessner. Encina’s longstanding political and aesthetic research project focused on how a community can cope with such detailed accounts of human rights violations. Memory and history, the personal and the political interweave in this experimental documentary that explores the consequences of Stroessner’s decades-long state terror regime and how it continues to mark the Paraguayan people. Constructed from the testimonies, visual material, and memories of the children of Agustín Goiburú, an opposition leader who disappeared in 1979, the documentary is a provocative reflection on how film might respond to political circumstances amid a surfeit of images of terror.
Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical

2013

Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical

2013
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, the Musical was performed in Paris (in English) by Jermaine Jackson. During this evening of music and stories, Jermaine Jackson told the whole Jackson story from their native house in Gary, Indiana, to Motown where they became the Jackson Five and from Michael's Thriller to his tragic death. You'll learn everything you need to know about the greatest family in the entertainment industry.
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

2008

Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

2008
6.5
American engineer George Westinghouse revolutionized the American electricity system in the late 1880s with his endorsement of AC power distribution. This historical documentary chronicles Westinghouse's legendary rivalry with Thomas Edison and the birth of his many inventions, including the rail-road air brake.
Flamengo Hexa: 100 Anos de Futebol

2011

Flamengo Hexa: 100 Anos de Futebol

2011
7.2
In the Water, Behind the Lens

2022

In the Water, Behind the Lens

2022
”In the Water, Behind the Lens" examines the world of surf photography. Shooting from the water, photographers face many dangers, ranging from being hit by a surfboard, drowning, or being attacked by sharks. This film tells the story of these passionate water photographers, located all over the world, and all in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Les Habitants

2016

Les Habitants

2016
6.1
Raymond Depardon sets out to meet French people to listen to them tell their tales. From Charleville-Mézières to Nice, Sète to Cherbourg, he invites people encountered in the street to continue their conversation in front of Depardon's camera and us, unfettered from any constraints.
Ink: Written By Hand

2015

Ink: Written By Hand

2015
INK follows Tanja Tiziana – a freelance photographer in Toronto, Canada – and her journey to rediscover the written word.
Duchess of Windsor: The Woman Who Stole a King's Heart

2017

Duchess of Windsor: The Woman Who Stole a King's Heart

2017
Baltimore, where a little girl growing up in row house on Biddle Street played a significant role in dethroning the King of England. Residents of the street have all but forgotten that this little girl grew up to become Wallis Simpson, the love of King Edward VIII's life. "That Woman" as the rest of the royal family calls her was the one for whom he threw away the crown. Scott and Tom visit the sites of her many escapades, and astonish current-day residents with the news of their connection to a women who changed the course of history. Meet Hugo Vickers, royal historian to Queen Elizabeth. Hugo's close relationship with the Royal Family gives a riveting perspective on what really was happening behind the scenes. We learn how Wallis was really seen by the royals and intimate details about the duke and Duchesses' life. We also hear from family and others from Wallaces' past who reveal a new side of the story never heard before.
Puffling

2024

Puffling

2024
On a remote Icelandic island, teenagers Birta and Selma take it upon themselves to counteract society's harmful impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for nocturnal puffin rescues in a coming-of-age story for young adults and puffins alike.
The Giant Capybara

1995

The Giant Capybara

1995
Resumes more than 15 years of research on the Natural History of the Capybara, unpublished images of the biology and behaviour of this south American colossus. The most comprehensive documentary produced in its natural habitat.
On The Wild Side

2019

On The Wild Side

2019
What drives people all over the world to hunt animals, often driving them towards extinction? How does hunting affect our relationship with nature and impact fragile ecosystems? And how do hunting lobbies influence law makers and the media? Through the personal story of one ex-hunter, ’On The Wild Side’ unites the global anti-hunting movement, while also providing an overview of hunting throughout history. Featuring interviews with activists, politicians and organisations all over the world, this documentary sheds light on the psychology of hunting and the methods of the saboteurs. Is it possible to end hunting forever?
Shade Grown Coffee

2020

Shade Grown Coffee

2020
5.7
In “Shade Grown Coffee” you’ll learn about the coffee-making process, all the way from harvesting the ripe cherries to preparing your favourite cup of coffee. Visiting the passionate farmers, roasters and baristas you’ll get rarely shared insights on the business of coffee, and learn how you can enjoy a more sustainable cup – and a brighter tomorrow. A documentary film for coffee enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, “Shade Grown Coffee” aims to deepen your understanding and appreciation of your next cup of coffee.
Property

2019

Property

2019
A dreamy big city atmosphere from a haven in the middle of Berlin, where a motley community of eccentric people have created their own world.
A God in Each Lentil

2018

A God in Each Lentil

2018
Luis, a scriptwriter who lives in Madrid and who is about to have a daughter, returns to his native village of Cocentaina surrounded by the mountains of Alicante. He intends to help his brother Kiko and his cousin Alberto write a book about the cuisine of their family restaurant: L’Escaleta, which has just received two Michelin stars and is listed among the 25 best restaurants in Spain and Portugal. Together they embark on an emotional culinary trip that lasts for a whole year as the dream of writing the book slowly turns into reality. And, while Luis’s quest helps him to reunite with his people, the viewer is able to observe the real life goings-on behind a two-star Michelin restaurant created by a devoted family who are always passionate about their work and determined to offer people the best of themselves.