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Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

2006

Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

2006
4
A look at the motion picture production code and its effects on Hollywood.
The Movies March On

1939

The Movies March On

1939
3.5
A "March of Time" presentation of the evolution of movies compiled primarily from film clips of silent movies through the early sound pictures to the present (1939) date. Industry executives such as Jack and Harry Warner, Walt Disney, Cecil B. DeMille, et al are seen taking bows in the live (non-archive) footage.
No Turning Back

1996

No Turning Back

1996
This film follows the aftermath of the Oka crisis, which brought Indigenous rights into sharp focus. After the barricades came down, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples was created, and travelled to more than 100 communities and heard from more than 1,000 representatives. For two-and-a-half years, teams of Indigenous filmmakers followed the Commission on its journey.
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

2023
7.7
Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.
Hommage national à Jean-Paul Belmondo

2021

Hommage national à Jean-Paul Belmondo

2021
6
A ceremony celebrated in the courtyard of the Invalides, in the presence of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, members of the Government, the actor's family and many personalities from entertainment and sport.
Mon ami Omar : La bataille d'un travailleur

2024

Mon ami Omar : La bataille d'un travailleur

2024
Ableism in São Paulo

2024

Ableism in São Paulo

2024
Through intimate stories and day-to-day routines we get a naturalistic glimpse into the lives of individuals with disabilities in the bustling urban landscape of São Paulo. The film captures personal moments and how modern societies confront (or fail to confront) ableism and inclusion.
For the Love of Spock

2016

For the Love of Spock

2016
7.4
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
Inside TPMP : les coulisses du talk n°1

2025

Inside TPMP : les coulisses du talk n°1

2025
1
This deep dive behind the scenes of the last season of TPMP reveals its key moments. Cyril Hanouna and his panelists share their insights.
Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group

2017

Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group

2017
The explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected and mythologized film centre in Canada. Tales outlines the tremendous importance and impact of Winnipeg on the national filmmaking scene. Packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews, this documentary traces the history of the legendary Winnipeg Film Group. We hear candid behind the scenes stories that illuminate the storied rise of acclaimed filmmakers like John Paizs (Crime Wave), Guy Maddin (Tales From The Gimli Hospital, My Winnipeg) Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan (We’re Talking Vulva, Good Citizen, Betty Baker) and Caroline Monnet (Ikwe). Often mired in controversy, the Film Group has been acclaimed at film festivals around the world – attested to by several Toronto film luminaries in the film – for subversive, original filmmaking. This documentary continues that tradition of bold, exuberant work.
Chaplin Today: The Kid

2003

Chaplin Today: The Kid

2003
5.7
This documentary is featured on the two-disc Chaplin Collection DVD for "The Kid" (1921), released in 2004.
Experience Yosemite

2022

Experience Yosemite

2022
Narrated by Bryan Cranston, "Experience Yosemite" is a cinematic virtual reality experience that details the Yosemite National Park’s rich history and landmarks, taking viewers on an immersive journey through the vast beauty of Yosemite Valley.
Flow: For Love of Water

2008

Flow: For Love of Water

2008
6.6
From both local and global perspectives, this documentary examines the harsh realities behind the mounting water crisis. Learn how politics, pollution and human rights are intertwined in this important issue that affects every being on Earth. With water drying up around the world and the future of human lives at stake, the film urges a call to arms before more of our most precious natural resource evaporates.
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

2006

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

2006
Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.
Chasing History: The 2022 Finals Mini Movie

2022

Chasing History: The 2022 Finals Mini Movie

2022
6 Chasing History segments from Golden State's run to the championship in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Generation Iron 2

2017

Generation Iron 2

2017
6.8
From the director of Generation Iron, comes the anticipated sequel that will depict 5 of the top bodybuilding and fitness mega-stars on a quest of achieving the ultimate physique and taking it to the next extreme level. In the world of social media and internet, the rules have changed as to what makes an iconic bodybuilding mass-monster. Starring Kai Greene, Calum Von Moger, Rich Piana, among others, this film will explore an all new generation of bodybuilders and how this new world, and new people, carve their own path to physique perfection.
Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

1977

Roots Rock Reggae: Inside The Jamaican Music Scene

1977
6
'Roots Rock Reggae' depicts an unforgettable moment in Jamaica's history when music defined the island's struggles and immortalized its heroes. Director Jeremy Marre films Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry record in his legendary Black Ark studio with The Upsetters. Jimmy Cliff rehearses with Sly and Robbie, while Inner Circle's historic live gig is recorded on the violent Kingston streets. The legendary Abyssinians harmonize their haunting Rastafarian songs; Joe Higgs (formerly Bob Marley's teacher) plays and talks; majestic toaster U Roy raps alongside The Mighty Diamonds, and Third World record in a Kingston studio. There is also early archive footage of Toots and the Maytals, and Haile Selessie's royal visit to Jamaica while police and thieves battle it out on the streets, and the ghettos erupt in violence. 1977: An extraordinary year for Reggae music.
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022
8
2022 marks the 25th anniversary of ABC airing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (1997), a revolutionary TV musical that embraced racial diversity in casting and has impacted generations over the years, starring an all-star cast led by Brandy Norwood as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother. ABC News is producing a news special dedicated to the legacy of this film, reflecting how the idea of a princess has evolved and what makes the film still relevant today.
Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

2003

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

2003
Documentary about the writing of the final part of the Lord of the Rings
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

2018

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

2018
6.9
The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.