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The Thing About Greece... A Snowboard Documentary

2015

The Thing About Greece... A Snowboard Documentary

2015
In 2015 filmmaker Themistocles Lambridis set off on an adventure to shed light on a side of Greece that few are aware of. With his camera in hand and snowboard under foot, he shredded a vast playground of snow, explored fresh tracks and revealed a backcountry unlike any other. From the island of Crete to Mount Olympus, “The Thing About Greece” is an epic documentary that will forever alter your perception of this coastal country.
Craving Cuba

2016

Craving Cuba

2016
A documentary that explores bi-cultural identity through the Cuban-American lens, exploring the Cuban-American experience and their complicated relationship with Cuba.
Dog by Dog

2015

Dog by Dog

2015
7.7
An examination of efforts in the United States to tighten regulations on commercial dog kennels, known as 'puppy mills,' where animals are kept without adequate regard for their welfare.
Fruition - The Life and Dreams of Nicolas Müller

2017

Fruition - The Life and Dreams of Nicolas Müller

2017
7
Nicolas Müller is one of the most revered and iconic snowboarders of all time. Including his childhood, the film offers an opportunity to get to know the king of style like never before. Almost entirely in his own words, Nicolas takes you through the important events in his life which lead him to where he is today. The film reveals that one of his central goals is to demonstrate the importance of following ones intuition. To learn how to rely on this relationship with yourself and to enjoy the journey it takes you on. We live in a world which typically demands us to obey things we might not believe in. Nicolas shows how he tackled these obstacles in order to find his true path, a conscientious path towards self realization.
The Rainforests Are Under Threat

2015

The Rainforests Are Under Threat

2015
A new multi-award winning documentary underscoring the threats facing the rainforest in Peru, the perpetuation of climate change, and the people who are fighting to protect it. The main culprits: gold miners, uncontrolled deforestation, poaching, and their impacts on wildlife which threaten the home to an extraordinary ecosystem hosting species of animals, birds and plants that are found nowhere else on the planet. This according to director Jérôme Dolbert, who sets out to bring public awareness of the imminent perils facing one of the most beautiful rainforests in the world.
Freedom or Death!

2016

Freedom or Death!

2016
7
In 2013, Ukrainian-born filmmaker Damian Kolodiy travelled to his homeland to document the violent insurrection from the streets, chronicling the extreme chaos engulfing Ukraine in a remarkable and intense narrative. With exhaustive research and a powerful unseen archive, this doc will go down in history as the definitive narrative of the Maidan revolution.
Israel Through the Looking Glass

2016

Israel Through the Looking Glass

2016
This film is a myth-shattering—at times heartbreaking, at times humorous—look into the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. For Israel's advocates, truth is our greatest weapon. This film brings that truth to anyone willing to listen and watch.
The Hudson River School: Artistic Pioneers

2016

The Hudson River School: Artistic Pioneers

2016
In the vicinity of New York's Hudson River Valley, a group of American painters led by British born artist Thomas Cole forged an artistic vision of the wilderness. This was the first American school of landscape painting. Men with the names of Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Bierstadt, and Church would impress the world with their creative brilliance and wondrous vision. On canvas they would bring to life 19th century America.
Wildlife of the West

0000

Wildlife of the West

0000
The West is known for spectacular scenery, but it’s also home to one of the world’s most impressive wildlife populations. Wildlife of the West, a companion film to the Emmy award-winning Idaho, the Movie, captures it amid the diverse beauty of Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. It takes you streamside and mountainside with bighorn sheep, moose, eagles, trophy trout, grizzly bears and more. From the flickering flight of a mountain bluebird to the dizzying habitat of the Rocky Mountain goat, it’s all here in Wildlife of the West.
The Black Jacket

2016

The Black Jacket

2016
7
A former Black Panther in South Central Los Angeles teaches a course that brings rival gang members and community outreach workers together to prevent bloodshed in their communities.
Two Fingers: The Windy City Wonder

2014

Two Fingers: The Windy City Wonder

2014
George Nottoli, is a regular guy extraordinaire: family man, rocker, stunt man, and Sausage King of Chicago. At age 35, in need of a new challenge, George re-invents himself as professional wrestle, Vito 'Two Finger' Fontaine. Follow him into the world of pro wrestling where the more you love someone the harder you hit them....even if its with a rubber chicken!
Actors of Sound

2016

Actors of Sound

2016
6
Since the 1930’s, sound gurus referred to as Foley artists have recreated the sounds that infuse a film with life. During a film’s post-production, Foley artists recreate sound that will match the moving image on-screen, using whatever objects are at their fingertips, from hundreds of pairs of old shoes to clunky old tools and squeaky mattresses. But how will Hollywood’s low-tech sound artists survive as digital technology consumes modern movie-making?
Adrenaline Crew: Verdict Guilty

2010

Adrenaline Crew: Verdict Guilty

2010
It seemed like it was almost over; the carnage the Crew had created cost them their vehicles, their licenses, their freedom and nearly their lives. Now with the smoke cleared and their probation lifted, Kenny Kelley and the Crew are back where they left off, doing real-live stunts on our nations’ roadways. These real action daredevils operate on their own terms and pure adrenaline while tearing up the streets of America! The Adrenaline Crew knows the outcome of their destruction and the price they will have to pay, but it’s all worth it for your entertainment.
Holy Ghost Reborn

2015

Holy Ghost Reborn

2015
10
Can the Holy Spirit direct a movie? In this emotional follow up to the popular and controversial Holy Ghost, Director Darren Wilson continues his journey around the world in his quest to make a movie that is completely led by the Holy Spirit.
Cold Nights Hot Salsa

2015

Cold Nights Hot Salsa

2015
The passionate story of two young salsa dancers from Montreal, in love with dancing and each other, who, over three ambitious years, set their sights on winning a World Salsa Championship
Rebel Truce, the History of the Clash

2007

Rebel Truce, the History of the Clash

2007
7
Rebel Truce - The History Of The Clash recounts the history of one of the most influential British punk rock bands of all time. The film offers a glimpse behind the personalities of the band, their highs and lows, endless touring schedules and ultimately their global success. Through candid conversations with Clash front-man Mick Jones, as well as archive interviews with the band, this is the first time that the band’s full history is told. The film features an interview with legendary punk filmmaker Don Letts, who shares his personal archive of unseen Clash footage.
I Am What I Play

2015

I Am What I Play

2015
5
From the 1960s to the 1980s, the rock radio DJ played an unprecedented creative role in the rock music world. I Am What I Play profiles four disc jockeys in major markets during this period: their programming, their politics and their deep connections with musicians and fans in the heyday of rock radio. Where are they now - and how did they reinvent themselves as the medium changed? Featuring the music of The Ramones, Joni Mitchell, Rush, David Bowie, The Cars, The Sonics and more.
Forbidden Marriages in the Holy Land

1995

Forbidden Marriages in the Holy Land

1995
4
Michel Khleifi interviews several interfaith and interracial couples in "Israel," asking each where they met, how they have addressed religious or cultural differences, how their families have responded to the relationship, and how they chose where to live. Most share similar stories of ostracisation. cenes from a rendition of Romeo and Juliet appear throughout the documentary.
Gangster Jihad

2015

Gangster Jihad

2015
4
He shocked the world by tweeting pictures of himself and his child holding the severed heads of people executed by Islamic State. This report explores the extraordinary life and crimes of Australian Jihadi Khaled Sharrouf.
Dogs on the Inside

2014

Dogs on the Inside

2014
9
Dogs on the Inside follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. In an attempt to re-build their confidence and prepare for a new life outside, these prisoners must first learn to handle and care for a group of neglected strays. This heart-warming story reconfirms the timeless connection between man and dog and shows the resiliency of a dogs' trust and the generosity of the human spirit in the unlikeliest of places.