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Once Upon A Place

2021

Once Upon A Place

2021
"Once Upon a Place" is the story of "La Nacional," a nondescript building in New York City that welcomed thousands of immigrants to the United States over its 150-year history. Its striking story is the story of the ebb and tide of Spanish immigration to this country; of the rise and fall of New York City as home to the American Dream, and the tale of hundreds of lives touched by the possibility of a new life. Yet that story of immigrants to America, so relevant today, remains a mystery to most New Yorkers and Americans.
The Exquisite Corpse Project

2012

The Exquisite Corpse Project

2012
3.8
In this first-of-its-kind crossover comedy, director Ben Popik brings together five comedy writers, and surprises them with a challenge: to each write fifteen pages of a movie, having read only the previous five pages of the script. They agree with one stipulation: If they write the movie, he has to make it. It's a comedy, a love story, a psycho-sexual thriller, and a supernatural adventure all in one. Meanwhile, documentary footage of the writing process provides an inside look into the often-hilarious creative process, as well as the group dynamics that make collaboration between friends difficult.
Once Upon a Time in Iraq

2020

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

2020
8
Civilians, journalists and soldiers from both sides of the conflict explain their experience during the Iraq War, from the 2003 invasion through the 17 years that followed. Edited version from "Once Upon a Time in Iraq" (2020)
Mountain Devil 2: The Search for Jan Klement

2022

Mountain Devil 2: The Search for Jan Klement

2022
In 1976 a book was published titled "The Creature" that swept over Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers all over the state of Pennsylvania. Since then, it has been the most quoted work on the subject of Bigfoot. But, who was the author and was there any truth in the story? The mystery behind the author and the fascinating story known as "The Creature" has never been solved. Was it an elaborate hoax or could the remains of a Bigfoot be buried in the foothills of Pennsylvania.
We Buy, Who Pays?

2002

We Buy, Who Pays?

2002
A short documentary about sweatshops and their working conditions in India.
Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig

2015

Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig

2015
6.3
A review of the wild New York City nightlife of the 90s. The cast of characters who made up the infamous Club Kids speak candidly about that era, culminating with Alig's release from incarceration.
From Power To Prison: The Trump Story Part 1

2024

From Power To Prison: The Trump Story Part 1

2024
Step into the tumultuous world of America's 45th President as 'From Power to Prison: The Trump Story Part 1' unveils the dramatic trials and tribulations of Donald Trump. Follow the unprecedented journey from the pinnacle of power to the brink of incarceration, where the lines between politics and justice blur in this gripping documentary film. Get ready for a front-row seat to a chapter of history that's as shocking as it is captivating.
Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

2013

Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

2013
6.5
"Plastic Paradise" is an independent documentary film that chronicles Angela Sun's personal journey of discovery to one of the most remote places on Earth, Midway Atoll, to uncover the truth behind the mystery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Along the way she encounters scientists, celebrities, legislators and activists who shed light on what our society's vast consumption of disposable plastic is doing to our oceans -- and what it may be doing to our health.
Aliens Uncovered: The Lost Race

2023

Aliens Uncovered: The Lost Race

2023
A group of beings existed before mankind, hidden from modern society. Thorough investigations of art and ancient text reveal interactions between humans and a higher source of intelligence.
Loving Mona

2020

Loving Mona

2020
A personal story of how dogs change people’s lives. It is delightful in its sincerity and smallness of scope, and clearly shows a deep love for its subjects, dogs and people alike. It is inspiring as it is entertaining.
Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death Killer

2014

Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death Killer

2014
5
It was called the Black Death, a disease that started in the 14th century, and swept across Europe wiping out half the population, one of the most lethal killers in human history. But the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, Evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year old mystery and change the way we fight infectious diseases today.
Introducing Brian Broome

2022

Introducing Brian Broome

2022
The film records intimate and raw conversations with fellow Black Pittsburgh writers as they all simultaneously reach fame. At times heartfelt, haunting, and often hilarious, Introducing Brian Broome brings together artistic writing greats all living in the same town, mostly all friends. It examines what it means to be a Black writer living in the rustbelt today. What it means to suddenly be on the literary map, a map for which you’ve drawn the boundaries. A true indie film experience about one of America’s newest writing greats!
Kili Big

2021

Kili Big

2021
A group of plus-sized women from around the world attempt to climb the tallest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Jamesie, King of Scratch

2007

Jamesie, King of Scratch

2007
An engaging and spirited musical journey to the Caribbean, this documentary focuses on Scratch band music, an indigenous, grass-roots form of folk music from the Virgin Islands. 79-year old James Brewster was an uncompromising, humorous, and provocative musician known for his playful compositions and lively performances and is the legendary 'King of Scratch'.
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago

2016

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago

2016
7.2
The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot

2000

Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot

2000
1
In 1955, as a hotly contested hockey season was coming to an end, the star of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, was suspended for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee by then president of the NHL Clarence Campbell. This set off a huge riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims, unconvincingly, that this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.
Limelight

2011

Limelight

2011
5.8
A film about Peter Gatien, the owner of legendary New York nightclubs like Limelight, The Tunnel and the Palladium. The film documents his rise and fall from the 1980s through the 1990s.
I Know A Riddle

2004

I Know A Riddle

2004
Old fashioned riddles and answers are flashed on the screen, together with non-stop film clips of vintage comedy routines in the background. Cameos from Abbott and Costello, The Three Stooges, and many more.
Saudade

2019

Saudade

2019
When Afro-Brazilian filmmaker Denize Galiao starts feeling that sorrow of loss again, her father sighs and says, “Forget about saudade and carry on.” An old Brazilian legend says that the African gods created the feeling of saudade to remind people where they come from and where they are. And that’s just what she’s suffering from. Twenty years ago Galiao emigrated to Germany, where her dream of becoming a filmmaker came true. But the papayas there never taste as good as in Brazil. Galiao’s parents live in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, and thanks to Skype her birth country is never far away. Now that her parents need more support, the sense of dislocation is really making its presence felt. “You are physically present, while your mind is somewhere else.” This short film explores and defines the feeling in various ways, both positive and negative.
Ines, Memories of a Lifetime

2014

Ines, Memories of a Lifetime

2014
When Ines died, she left a very particular legacy, 10 books that read 'For my children'; it was the story of her life. Marked by a youth idyllic love, Ines was forced to marry a violent and womanizer man with whom she had 20 children. In the 50s, she managed to get divorce and 20 years after her death, Luisa, great-granddaughter of INES, reads, rescues and makes visible her history.