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The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
2025
star 8.3A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow
2025
star 7.4Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.Audrie & Daisy
2016
Audrie & Daisy
2016
star 7.1A documentary film about three cases of rape, that includes the stories of two American high school students, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman. At the time of the sexual assaults, Pott was 15 and Coleman was 14 years old. After the assaults, the victims and their families were subjected to abuse and cyberbullying.All the Empty Rooms
2025
All the Empty Rooms
2025
star 7.7A journalist and a photographer set out to memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings.Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy
2025
star 9.3Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.The Carman Family Deaths
2025
star 6.7A young man's dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family.Casting JonBenet
2017
Casting JonBenet
2017
star 5.7Twenty years after the modern world's most notorious child murder, the legacy of the crime and its impact are explored.Two Catalonias
2018
Two Catalonias
2018
star 6.5Lawmakers and activists with conflicting ideologies speak about the complexities of Catalonia's politics and the fight for its independence from Spain.Halftime
2022
Halftime
2022
star 6.9Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.Wick Is Pain
2025
Wick Is Pain
2025
star 7.5Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.Nature Boy
2017
Nature Boy
2017
star 7.2Documentary following the life & career of 16 time world champion Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair.Giving Voice
2020
Giving Voice
2020
star 6.4Every year, thousands of high schoolers enter the August Wilson monologue competition for a chance to perform on Broadway. This film follows these students, examining how Wilson and his characters speak to a new generation, inspiring them to listen to his words and find their own voice.American Symphony
2023
American Symphony
2023
star 6.7Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.Power
2024
Power
2024
star 6.9Driven to maintain social order, policing in the United States has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, American policing embodies one word: power.DEVO
2024
DEVO
2024
star 7.5Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution."Sangre del Toro
2025
Sangre del Toro
2025
star 6Director Guillermo del Toro journeys through a labyrinth of childhood memories, cultural myths and monsters to reveal the origins of his visionary films.Stutz
2022
Stutz
2022
star 7.5In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.Miss Americana
2020
Miss Americana
2020
star 7.8A raw and emotionally revealing look at one of the most iconic artists of our time during a transformational period in her life as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.Reversing Roe
2018
Reversing Roe
2018
star 7.3Documentary that delves deep into the history of abortion law, revealing the contradictory ways in which women's bodies have been used to further political and ideological agendas.Rising Phoenix
2020
Rising Phoenix
2020
star 8.1Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.
