From Paseo to Pembroke is a Kansas City documentary retrospective on the golden age of high school basketball. From '88 to '98—from the Dotte all the way to Raytown. Told by the era's premier coaches, players and media personalities.
Andre Ward's journey from the streets of Oakland to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Facing an all-too familiar series of obstacles including substance abuse, the loss of a parent, drug dealing and teen pregnancy, how Ward faced that adversity is what separates him from the rest. Fight after fight he defied the odds and silenced his critics. And then, guided by faith and devotion, he walked away - choosing his role as a father and a husband over his boxing career.
A contemplative odyssey across our planet, looking at the simple and extraordinary ways that dogs influence our daily lives. Former child soldiers in Uganda. The local pub in a Scottish town. A dog walker on the streets of Istanbul. A kaleidoscope of unconventional portraits from fascinating locations. People need dogs, and perhaps they need us, but what do humans do to deserve the unconditional love they provide?
A rare glimpse into the legendary career of wrestling icon, Vampiro, as he grapples with his demons and life after fame. Straight from one of wrestling's most outspoken characters, this is a candid look beyond the ring.
The year is 1986. Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) is about to burst onto the scene as the first ever all-female wrestling show on television. By 1989, the GLOW girls were an international phenomenon, attracting over seven million viewers worldwide, touring the nation and making big bank for the show's producers. One year later, GLOW was gone. GLOW: THE STORY OF THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING chronicles the rise and fall of this hit television show through the stories of those who lived it. For some, the show was a brief foray into acting and a short-lived adventure. For others, their time in GLOW would impact and influence their lives for years to follow. For all of the women, working on GLOW was a unique and exciting experience that will bond them forever.
A team of experts travels to Shark Bay, Australia, to unlock the secrets of shark and dolphin combat; cutting-edge technology provides a window into this seldom-seen conflict.
Tails with tales to tell! In a consumerist society where everything, including man's best friend, is treated as disposable, everyday people aiding stray dogs remind us what being human(e) is all about and inspire us to make a difference.
Archive footage and reconstructions are used to examine one of the most shocking and bizarre acid attacks of recent years. In 2012, Naomi Oni was stalked through London by someone disguised in a niqab before being doused in sulphuric acid. Told through interviews with her friends and family, this documentary tells the story of what happened that night, immediately afterwards through to the eventual trial.
The Crypto Crew team uncover and document evidence of the elusive legend known as Bigfoot. Follow along as the team treks various mountainous areas in search for evidence. Be intrigued by the numerous witness interviews of those who have seen the beast. This is the ultimate Bigfoot documentary.
Three professions ushered Black former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker. Today, renowned embalmer James Bryant puts his faith in a new generation to continue this vanishing legacy. However, his young intern, Clarence Pierre, meets him with resistance, conflicted about his commitment to carrying on embalming traditions and the judgment he feels from the Black community as a queer, Christian man. Taking place in the oldest Black funeral home in San Antonio, this poetic documentary examines the waning tradition of African American funeral homes.
The inspiring true story of an accomplished open water swimmer's attempt to become the first woman to swim 30 miles through a stretch of cold, rough and shark-inhabited waters off of the San Francisco coast.
The man who sat on top of the professional wrestling mountain for over a decade. John Cena has done it all. From bodybuilding to football, and from pro wrestling to the big screen, he has always proven that hard work pays off. Following in the footsteps of Professional Wrestling Legend and Hollywood icon, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena finds himself wrestling more infrequently but appearing increasingly in cinemas around the world. Whether he's a guest on talk shows, starring in big-budget movies, or wrestling in front of millions around the globe, he always adheres to his personal mantra: Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.
Schea Cotton is the subject of one of the biggest mysteries in basketball’s history. Described as “the Lebron before Lebron,” Inglewood-native Cotton dominated the likes of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce and was one of the most highly touted high school athletes of a pre-social media era. Yet he never made it to the NBA. What happened?
Julia Sweeney's third autobiographical monologue, Letting Go of God takes the audience through her Catholic upbringing and how personal events in her life and that of her family led her to a disbelief in a personal universal deity.