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Linie 41

2016

Linie 41

2016
"LINE 41" documents a Holocaust and Lodz Ghetto survivor's return back to today's Lodz (Poland). Until now, Grossmann had repressed his desire to learn about the fate of his brother he lost contact with in 1942. 70 years later, Grossmann starts a search for his missing brother. His search crosses paths with Jens-Jürgen Ventzki, son of the former Nazi Head Mayor of Lodz. Ventzki is pursuing his family's dark secret. In tracing their family histories, they inevitably confront each other.
Here's To Life: The Story of the Refreshments

2017

Here's To Life: The Story of the Refreshments

2017
10
A documentary about a band that had a hit in the mid 90's and then seemingly disappeared... only to rise again as an independent band in a new era of music.
A Second Chance: The Janelle Morrison Story

2015

A Second Chance: The Janelle Morrison Story

2015
A Second Chance is the story of Janelle Morrison, a professional long distance triathlete who suffered a near-fatal car crash, and her battle to race again. Nearly every major bone in Janelle's body was broken and her organs pushed into her chest, forcing doctors to place her in a medically induced coma. As Morrison slept, doctors worked hard to reassemble her broken body, questioning whether she would ever walk again. Janelle's recovery was nothing short of miraculous, astonishing doctors every step of the way.
Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story

2014

Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story

2014
4.9
A former U.S. Navy Seal seeks life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness living life as a transgender woman.
Return to Bamako

2017

Return to Bamako

2017
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb…Daesh…Boko Haram.** So many extremist movements, of which Africa has become a breeding ground, have declared war against Western values and people. Beyond the misunderstandings that often paralyze us, we have to ask ourselves the real question: **how did we get here?** Filmed in Mali, *RETURN TO BAMAKO* is a deep dive into the land of Islam, seeking to understand the causes and challenges of the threat posed by the rise of radical Islamism to all societies. The Islamist wave did not come about accidentally, but instead is the result of recent history, of which Westerners are the actors, because in the vast majority of cases, it is the failure of a political and economic system, copied or imposed by the West, along with unbridled globalization, which opens a gaping hole and allows the rise of extremism.
Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

2024

Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

2024
Tea tells a fascinating story of how a humble beverage became humanity’s universal language. From its mystical Chinese origins to global dominance, tea shaped empires, ignited revolutions, and fueled industrial espionage. Filmed in China's forbidden tea region and historic Boston Harbor, this documentary unveils tea’s secretive past, including the audacious heist that transplanted it from China to India. Offering a fresh perspective, it reveals how tea has profoundly influenced art, culture, and trade—one cup at a time.
Afghan Nomads (The Maldar)

1974

Afghan Nomads (The Maldar)

1974
At dawn a nomad caravan descends on Aq Kupruk from the foothills of the Hindu Kush. In their camp, and in commerce with the townspeople, the Maldar reveal the mixture of faith and distrust that has kept nomads and sedentary people separate and interdependent over the centuries. The theme of the film focuses on political and religious beliefs. The film and accompanying instructor notes in this series embrace five different and complex units of analysis concerning how political change occurs; individual attitudes, ethnic identity, national loyalties, institutional affiliations, and ideological beliefs.
The Issue of Mr. O'Dell

2020

The Issue of Mr. O'Dell

2020
A documentary examining the life of civil rights organizer, Jack O'Dell, a close colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a force in his own right.
David Crowe: Crooked Finger

2009

David Crowe: Crooked Finger

2009
6.5
Describing David Crowe's stand-up reads like the beginning of the Dickens' classic, A Tale of Two Cities. "It was the smartest of shows. It was the dumbest of shows. It was erudite and sophisticated. It was physical and ridiculous. It was horrifying. It was hilarious." Crowe stormed the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with five star reviews and agglomerations of madding fans. He's won the Seattle and San Francisco comedy competitions, and has numerous appearances on Comedy Central and The Bob & Tom Radio Show. "Crooked Finger" was taped at the Triple Door Theater in downtown Seattle. It includes topical and some wild material that didn't air on his Showtime Comedy Special. See the show that the Herald called "a lethal comedy whiplash."
My Name is Water

2014

My Name is Water

2014
After a life altering discussion with his holocaust-surviving Grandfather, a disillusioned student seeks to find answers on the other side of the world.
Megastorm Aftermath

2013

Megastorm Aftermath

2013
7.2
In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy cut a path of devastation across the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States, killing hundreds and causing tens of billions of dollars in damage.
Hockney

2014

Hockney

2014
7.1
A documentary about the work and personality of artist David Hockney.
Eine Stadt ohne Wasser: Warnung aus Südafrika

2019

Eine Stadt ohne Wasser: Warnung aus Südafrika

2019
7
This documentary examines the causes and consequences of the water shortage affecting Cape Town, as well as the government's efforts to resolve this crisis.
The Delicacy

2020

The Delicacy

2020
A group of sea urchin divers deal with the dangers of their job.
NW200 - The Real Road Race

2022

NW200 - The Real Road Race

2022
The International North West 200 is a dangerous motorsport event, held on a street circuit known as the Triangle, in which riders battle the circuit, the weather, their fellow riders and danger for ultimate glory.
Latex 2

2018

Latex 2

2018
Latex: Fetish or Fashion rocked and shocked the world, exposing an underground fetish community that relishes in this rubberised fabric that so many people love to touch. In Latex 2, delve even deeper into the fascinating and erotic world of Latex.
2020: A Comedy Special

2021

2020: A Comedy Special

2021
The COVID-19 pandemic cut the world off from experiencing live comedy, but laughter prevailed. We followed comedians and comedy club owners across the country and saw how the pandemic didn't stop comedy, it reinvented it.
Jumbo Wild

2015

Jumbo Wild

2015
5.8
A gripping, hour-long documentary film by Sweetgrass Productions that tells a true story of the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley—highlighting the tension between protection of the backcountry experience and ever-increasing development interests in the wilderness. A large-scale proposed ski resort threatens the rich wilderness of British Columbia’s Purcell Range—a revered backcountry ski and snowboarding destination with world-class terrain, sacred ground for local First Nations people, and part of one of North America’s most important grizzly bear corridors. Set against a backdrop of incredible backcountry ski and snowboard footage, Jumbo Wild documents all sides of a divisive issue bringing the passionate local fight to protect the Jumbo Valley to life for the first time.
Campus Galli – Bauen wie im Mittelalter

2019

Campus Galli – Bauen wie im Mittelalter

2019
6.3
This Documentary follows the ambitious project of building a cloister town with only the tools that where present in the middle ages.
The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car

2016

The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car

2016
7.2
The Bug is about one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles on the planet: The Volkswagen Beetle. From its dark past in pre-WWII Germany to the Summer of Love, this car captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world. This film explores not only the history of this automotive icon, but also the intense emotional connection it has with its owners past and present... including Ewan McGregor and his experience with his first VW Bug as a sixteen year old.