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The Storm

2021

The Storm

2021
7
Shot as Delhi emerged from COVID’s second wave, the film plays phone calls from the worst of the pandemic. Anonymous participants, some who lost loved ones, and others who worked on the frontlines, share their deeply personal accounts. What emerges is a story of survival, remembrance, & resilience.
Truth or Dare

2021

Truth or Dare

2021
Experts explain where fakes on the Internet come from. Topical dock with the participation of biologist Alexander Panchin.
Sugarcane

2024

Sugarcane

2024
6.8
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school in Canada ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
The Last Bumblebee

2024

The Last Bumblebee

2024
6.7
The Last Bumblebee is a solution-based documentary featuring interviews with scientists, and environmentalists discussing the importance of bumblebees as pollinators and the various threats they face.
Jackass 4.5

2022

Jackass 4.5

2022
6.4
Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
American Mafia: The Rise and Fall of Organized Crime

2021

American Mafia: The Rise and Fall of Organized Crime

2021
6
The story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantled by federal prosecutors hell-bent on taking them down. Through newsreels, archival photos and first hand accounts from those who participated, American Mafia: Las Vegas takes you inside the story from the people who know it best.
Taylor Swift: America's Sweetheart

2015

Taylor Swift: America's Sweetheart

2015
10
The country/pop superstar has taken the music scene by storm, going multi-platinum on her first album, earning four Grammy Awards for her second and being listed in the 2013 Forbes list of top-earning celebs under 30. Born on the 13th December 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania she showed an early interest in musical instruments. At the age of 11 she made her first trip to Nashville hoping to get a recording deal but it wasn’t until 4 years later that she got signed to a label- Big Machine Records. A best selling singer-songwriter, musician, record breaker and actress in her own right Taylor Swift is a true phenomenon. Through her own words and great archive footage this film takes an incredible look at the life and times of this truly amazing young artist.
Radicalized

2006

Radicalized

2006
2
An animated interview with a woman on sick leave.
Apollo 11

2019

Apollo 11

2019
7.9
A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin.
Last Breath

2019

Last Breath

2019
7.5
A commercial diver is stranded on the seabed with only five minutes of oxygen supply, but with no chance of rescue for more than 30 minutes. With access to amazing archival footage, this is the true story of one man’s impossible fight for survival.
I'm a Porn Star: Gay 4 Pay

2016

I'm a Porn Star: Gay 4 Pay

2016
7.2
Welcome to the curious, surprising and always outspoken world of straight men who go Gay4Pay. Curiously, there is a disproportionate percentage of men working in gay porn who identify as straight. Why would a straight man do gay porn? What motivates him to try this or make a career of it? Why is there such keen interest and debate into the sexuality and personal lives of these men? And what does it say about us, the viewer that so much of gay porn is dominated by images of straight men?
Frank Sinatra: One More for the Road

2019

Frank Sinatra: One More for the Road

2019
10
Explore the extraordinary story of the man who possessed one of the greatest voices of the century. Known as The Voice, The Leader, and Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra conquered all aspects of entertainment, singing and acting. Through archival performances and interviews, journey through Frank’s remarkable life, from his troubled birth in 1915 to the day The Voice was sadly silenced.
Flee

2021

Flee

2021
7.8
Recounted mostly through animation to protect his identity, Amin looks back over his past as a child refugee from Afghanistan as he grapples with a secret he’s kept hidden for 20 years.
Anselm

2023

Anselm

2023
6.8
This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. It explores his fascination with myth and history. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wim Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years in stunning 3D.
How the Beatles Changed the World

2017

How the Beatles Changed the World

2017
7.3
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
Envoy: Shark Cull

2021

Envoy: Shark Cull

2021
7.3
Envoy: Shark Cull is a fascinating, deeply moving documentary narrated by Eric Bana, which sheds light on the real story behind the coastal ‘shark safety’ programs in Queensland and New South Wales. The current methods of baited drum-lines and nets have not only been scientifically proven to be ineffective in protecting swimmers and surfers, leaving them at risk in the sea, but these outdated solutions continue to be allowed to negatively impact entire marine ecosystems—including the Great Barrier Reef. Follows some of the biggest names in ocean conservation, such as Sea Shepherd, Ocean Ramsey and Madison Stewart. We will join these experts as they explore and expose this scarcely understood topic. We will also learn the importance of sharks in our oceans while uncovering the longest marine cull in history.
American Illuminati 2

2019

American Illuminati 2

2019
The Illuminati, a secretive group controlling global affairs, influences governments, religion, and business to shape a new world order. Through manipulation of technology, politics, and media, they pursue their sinister agenda, which involves destabilizing nations, promoting terrorism, and controlling information. This documentary exposes their network, revealing connections to powerful organizations and historical events, challenging viewers to confront the unsettling truth about the world's hidden rulers.
Grizzly Man

2005

Grizzly Man

2005
7.5
Werner Herzog's documentary film about the "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in one man's attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
The Real Top Gun

2022

The Real Top Gun

2022
4.3
The 2022 film "Top Gun: Maverick" continues the adventures of the ace fighter pilot made famous by Tom Cruise. But how true to life is the fictional story to the real Naval Fighter Weapons School? TOPGUN flight instructors take us inside the most famous and prestigious training program in the sky, where only the top 5% of U.S. naval aviators are accepted. We reveal the tactics and techniques taught in the classroom and in the air. We also examine how the real Navy TOPGUN came to be, an origin story that is truly stranger than fiction.
And Just Like That... The Documentary

2022

And Just Like That... The Documentary

2022
6.8
In the late ‘90s, “Sex and the City” took television by storm with its honest and hilarious perspective on love, relationships… and sex, earning legions of devoted fans. Over 20 years later, this exclusive and immersive documentary offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the new chapter, “And Just Like That…”.