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Mystery of the Nile

2005

Mystery of the Nile

2005
5.4
Filmed in IMAX, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown face seemingly insurmountable challenges as they make their way along all 3,260 miles of the world's longest and deadliest river to become the first in history to complete a full descent of the Blue Nile from source to sea.
Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

2022

Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

2022
6.6
Delight in the fascinating, intersecting stories of the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor of 50 years, the literary giant Robert Gottlieb, as they race to complete their life’s work.
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022
6.1
Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.
Eternal You

2024

Eternal You

2024
6.9
Startups are using AI to create avatars that allow relatives to talk with their loved ones after they have died. An exploration of a profound human desire and the consequences of turning the dream of immortality into a product.
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

2024

M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

2024
8.8
Join the individuals who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.
Penguins: Life on the Edge

2020

Penguins: Life on the Edge

2020
7.6
A witty and tenacious team of filmmakers brave the Antarctic to film Disneynature's "Penguins."
John Wayne - America at All Costs

2019

John Wayne - America at All Costs

2019
6.6
This is the story of a man who climbed the Hollywood ladder, one rung at a time, until he reached the top and became the most popular American actor of his era.
Root Cause

2019

Root Cause

2019
6.3
A man's 10-year search for the underlying cause of his chronic illnesses becomes an exposé of the dental root canal procedure's harmful health risks.
Minecraft: Into the Nether

2015

Minecraft: Into the Nether

2015
7.9
Minecraft. The game that took the world by storm. Follow the story of how the Minecraft phenomenon has ploughed through the 21st century selling over 54 million copies worldwide on a multitude of platforms engaging an audience in the millions which is still continuing to grow. The game boasts the biggest digital world in gaming history with a fan base stretching to every corner of the globe. Youtube viewing numbers have grown and online participation has tripled over the last few years creating a new industry for enthusiastic gamers. Vast communities have been brought together through it's educational impact, YouTube celebrities, festivals and game events pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity to the limits.
BMF: The Rise and Fall of a Hip-Hop Drug Empire

2012

BMF: The Rise and Fall of a Hip-Hop Drug Empire

2012
7
In 15-years the Black Mafia Family, or BMF as they were called, made close to 300 million dollars trafficking cocaine from Atlanta to Los Angeles. In the Hip-Hop music industry they created a front company called BMF Entertainment, which was a perfect mix of drugs, violence, and street cred that makes their story Hip-Hop's version of the Godfather. This film explores the story of the 15-year investigation by the DEA, FBI and an elite drug task force called HIDTA, which resulted in 41 defendants across the country being charged in one of the largest drug conspiracy cases ever.
Becoming Santa

2011

Becoming Santa

2011
6.6
The story of one man entering the culture and character of Santa Claus for a single season.
Making of House of Flying Daggers

2004

Making of House of Flying Daggers

2004
7
Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.
Backstage

2000

Backstage

2000
5.4
If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut and uncensored. Complete with on-stage performances you'll see an intimate view of what life is like at one of the biggest Rap Concert tours of all time. It shows life on the road, in hotels and off stage in a way you've never seen before.
My Chemical Romance: Life on the Murder Scene

2006

My Chemical Romance: Life on the Murder Scene

2006
9.6
Life On The Murder Scene offers an in-depth, extensive video diary, featuring band interviews and behind-the-scenes commentary.
Chasing Chasing Amy

2023

Chasing Chasing Amy

2023
8.5
CHASING CHASING AMY explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12 year old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity. For young Sav Rodgers, the Kevin Smith cult classic, CHASING AMY, became a life raft. As Rodgers examines the film and its making as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ cinema, he finds himself at a complicated crossroads.
Budo: The Art of Killing

1979

Budo: The Art of Killing

1979
6.5
Budo: The Art of Killing is an award winning 1978 Japanese martial arts documentary created and produced by Hisao Masuda and financed by The Arthur Davis Company. Considered a cult classic, the film is a compilation of various Japanese martial art demonstrations by several famous Japanese instructors such as Gozo Shioda, Taizaburo Nakamura and Teruo Hayashi. Martial arts featured in the film include: Karate, Aikido, Kendo, Sumo, and Judo among others.
The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane

2022

The Munsters: Return to Mockingbird Lane

2022
8.6
A behind-the-scenes look at the production of Rob Zombie's The Munsters (2022). Included as a special feature on the blu-ray.
Deathgrip 2

2024

Deathgrip 2

2024
Starring Brendan Fairclough and directed by Clay Porter and Chris Seager, Deathgrip 2 is a mountain bike visual oasis. Featuring the world's best downhill racers and freeriders, Deathgrip 2 merges cutting edge production technology and stunning global locations into an hour-long cinematic experience. Simply put, Deathgrip 2 is content you remember for life.
The Taste of Mango

2024

The Taste of Mango

2024
In this hypnotically cinematic love letter flowing through time and generations, director Chloe Abrahams probes raw questions her mother and grandmother have long brushed aside, tenderly untangling painful knots in her family’s unspoken past.
The Last Race

2018

The Last Race

2018
5.2
A cinematic portrait of a small town stock car track and the tribe of drivers that call it home as they struggle to hold onto an American racing tradition. The avant-garde narrative explores the community and its conflicts through an intimate story that reveals the beauty, mystery and emotion of grassroots auto racing.