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Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary

2011

Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary

2011
This documentary delves into the escalating conflict between mountain bikers, with their hunger to ride and the federal land managers charged with protecting the public lands that belong to us all. Is there any room for mountain bikers in the American landscape?
The Listening Project

2008

The Listening Project

2008
5.7
Dominic Howes and Joel Weber's intellectual trek through 14 countries attempts to uncover answers to the question, "What does the world think of the United States of America?" Individuals from all walks of life and myriad cultures freely express their stark opinions -- both complimentary and condemning -- of a nation that may not be loved by all, but leaves few lives untouched.
The Believers

2012

The Believers

2012
March 1989: two respected chemists from the University of Utah stand in front of a wall of reporters. Flashbulbs pop as they announce they have solved the world's energy problems using seawater, batteries and a mysterious glass contraption. 'Cold Fusion' is born. Within days, Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann are on the cover of Time Magazine. But three short months later, their careers in tatters and their reputations ruined, they flee the US as Cold Fusion becomes synonymous with 'bad science.' Twenty-two years later, despite continued disdain from mainstream science, a group of scientists, entrepreneurs and one high school student are confident that Cold Fusion will save the world, and that we're closer than ever to the Holy Grail of civilization. They're The Believers.
Raw Faith

2011

Raw Faith

2011
This surprisingly open and revealing documentary follows two years in the private life of a minister. Marilyn Sewell is successful and beloved in the pulpit, but behind the scenes she is lonely and yearning for change. As she considers leaving the ministry, she realizes she will be leaving her only social network. Yet when she falls in love for the first time, she realizes she does not trust intimacy. A study in contrasts, Marilyn must rely on raw faith as she questions her future, her difficult past, her God, and most importantly... her ability to love.
Fixation

2012

Fixation

2012
Fixation is a documentary, focusing on the thrilling world of fixed gear cycling. This film captures the excitement and popularity of this growing sport from all perspectives. With the resurgence of this original form of cycling, we discover the appeal to having only one gear. Though technology has developed multiple speed bicycles, for faster and easier riding, both fixed and freewheel single speeds continue to have a strong following. The range of riders is vast, from professionals to the casual everyday rider. Their styles and motives are different, but their outcome seems to be the same: the freedom, the simplicity and the challenge of having one gear is what brings them back to the basics. We explore the full spectrum of this lifestyle: Messengers, Olympic Racing, City Riders, Bike Polo, Brakeless, Freestyle and more. "Fixation" showcases the different personalities of those involved with fixed gear cycling community, in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose.
Silent Stories

2011

Silent Stories

2011
5.2
Two women and two men tell their stories of exile caused by being lesbian, transgender, bisexual and gay.
The Woodmans

2011

The Woodmans

2011
5.8
The story of a family that suffers a tragedy, but perseveres and finds redemption through each other and their work - making art.
Shockumentary

1997

Shockumentary

1997
4
Contained inside this box are the spirits of the Dark Carnival. To watch this video is to unleash ICP's voodoo magic into your life forever, A brave camera crew follows ICP and their deranged fans throughout Detroit and all across the country to try to capture some of the deadly insanity that surrounds ICP on film. This Shockumentary is the best mortal man can do to explain what happens in the bizarre and twisted world of ICP. With never-seen-before UNCENSORED and UNEDITED ICP interviews, concert footage and naked chicks, this video documents the true hardcore reality about the most hated band in the world: The Insane Clown Posse.
Our Daily Poison

2011

Our Daily Poison

2011
6.2
Extensive investigation about the different "poisons" the food industry leaves or puts in our food, as well as the passivity of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Eileen Gray - Invitation to a Voyage

2006

Eileen Gray - Invitation to a Voyage

2006
1
Eileen Gray, born in 1878 to an aristocratic Irish-Scottish family, was a pioneering designer and architect whose work continues to define the Modern era. After studying in London, she moved to Paris in 1902, where she gained respect for her innovative designs, including the Adjustable Table, Lota Sofa, and Tube Light. Gray led a bohemian lifestyle, embracing both men and women, fast cars, and travel, while revolutionizing living spaces. Her architectural masterpiece, the E.1027 house in Roquebrune, captivated fellow architect Le Corbusier, though it ultimately strained their friendship. Despite passing away in 1976, largely forgotten, Gray’s legacy endures, with her original pieces fetching millions at auctions and admired by figures like Yves St. Laurent. Her work remains avant-garde, solidifying her status as an icon of the Modern movement and one of the twentieth century’s most intriguing women.
The Flying Fercos

2024

The Flying Fercos

2024
The Flying Fercos delves into the lives of a family who shared their home-and their stage-with over 20 lions, tigers, and panthers.
Writing the Dead Sea Scrolls

2010

Writing the Dead Sea Scrolls

2010
The Dead Sea Scrolls are widely considered to be one of the greatest archaeological finds in modern history. More than a half century after their discovery, scientists are still trying to solve the mystery of who wrote them. With special access to the scrolls, National Geographic goes beyond the enclosed glass case to examine the actual texts up close and explores the caves where they were found. Witness as a new clue to the identity of the scrolls' writers is deciphered-a 2,000-year-old cup inscribed with a strange text. Could analysis of this finding unravel the mystery?
The Way to Yourself

2025

The Way to Yourself

2025
Social documentary about coaches and autistic children
Pharmacy Museum Tour, New Orleans

2025

Pharmacy Museum Tour, New Orleans

2025
The film is the representation of a poem about the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, the oldest licensed pharmacy in the US. The plot takes place in the museum itself, and the actor is a real museum guide who was the inspiration for Andy Young's poem.
Four Paths to Dignity: The Struggle of Guatemalan Midwives

2022

Four Paths to Dignity: The Struggle of Guatemalan Midwives

2022
Four Paths to Dignity profiles the pursuit of dignity for Guatemalan midwives. The midwives confront challenges, as they battle racism and a health establishment that strives to prevent them from providing care that is culturally appropriate. Although the midwives provide important services to their communities, they are opposed by a government that seeks to eliminate their practice. This film reveals their activism and their struggle to gain recognition by the medical establishment.
Conned: A True Story

2023

Conned: A True Story

2023
True stories of scams: bank accounts wiped out, lives all but lost. The survivors reveal the dark secrets of the con.
Other Earths - The Search for Habitable Planets

2021

Other Earths - The Search for Habitable Planets

2021
Dogs & US The Secret of Our Friendship

2020

Dogs & US The Secret of Our Friendship

2020
8
Breaking 10

2025

Breaking 10

2025
Breaking 10 chronicles the pursuit of athletic excellence and personal growth as it follows amateur triathlete Justin Hibbert in his attempt to complete a full Ironman in under 10 hours, an accomplishment tried by many and achieved by few.
After the Sky Fell on Lockerbie

0000

After the Sky Fell on Lockerbie

0000
9
35 years on, the legacy of Lockerbie lives on. Hear eyewitness accounts from the families, friends, and neighbours of those who tragically lost their lives in the most deadly terror attack in Britain.