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3 Days of Terror: The Charlie Hebdo Attacks

2016

3 Days of Terror: The Charlie Hebdo Attacks

2016
9
In November 2015, when gunmen attacked Paris, France declared war on the Islamic State. But that war - and France's 'year of terror' - began a year ago with the attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. With unprecedented access to the French authorities and previously unseen footage, five-time Bafta-winning director Dan Reed reveals the untold story of the massacre and of the first Islamic State strike in Paris at a kosher grocery store. Key witnesses, police officers and survivors - many speaking for the first time - piece together the dramatic attacks and the unprecedented manhunt that gripped the world for three extraordinary and terrifying days.
Alaska: Spirit of the Wild

1998

Alaska: Spirit of the Wild

1998
6.9
Alaska... Here, in this vast and spectacularly beautiful land teeming with abundant wildlife, discover the "Spirit of the Wild." Experience it in the explosive calving of glaciers, the celestial fires of the Aurora Borealis. Witness it in the thundering stampede of caribou, the beauty of the polar bear and the stealthful, deadly hunt of the wolf pack.
Sympathy for the Devil

1968

Sympathy for the Devil

1968
6.3
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
Francis: One Year of Pontificate

2014

Francis: One Year of Pontificate

2014
Hear the words of Pope Francis and follow him on his travels through video footage and interviews.
The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

1991

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

1991
Stan Lee interviews Todd McFarlane
Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion

2023

Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion

2023
8.1
From humble origins to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia’s René Higuita, from iconic career to personal controversies.
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

2004

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways

2004
5.4
"EDGEPLAY: A film about The Runaways" chronicles the rise and disintegration of the seminal '70's all-teenage-girl rock band The Runaways, whose members included then-unknown future rock stars Lita Ford and Joan Jett. The film explores the effects of verbal, emotional and psychological abuse on girls too young to drink, but old enough for sex, drugs and rock n' roll. Written by Sacred Dogs Entertainment
Charlotte in Sweden

2003

Charlotte in Sweden

2003
Rosa von Praunheim visits Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in Sweden.
Frazetta: Painting with Fire

2003

Frazetta: Painting with Fire

2003
6.4
A documentary on the life of painter Frank Frazetta, who revolutionized science fiction, fantasy and comic art with breathtaking realistic paintings of fantastic heroes, most famously Conan the Barbarian.
Climate Change: The Facts

2019

Climate Change: The Facts

2019
7.1
After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat. Interviews with some of the world’s leading climate scientists explore recent extreme weather conditions such as unprecedented storms and catastrophic wildfires. They also reveal what dangerous levels of climate change could mean for both human populations and the natural world in the future.
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes

2017

Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes

2017
8
Only shown at live events, Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes is made from unseen sketches and outtakes from seminal British TV series Brass Eye.
Sakura-tai Chiru

1988

Sakura-tai Chiru

1988
5.7
A documentary about the lives of actors in the Sakura-tai theatrical troupe, which had arrived in the island of Hiroshima to begin preparations for the staging of a play just before the atomic bombing.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Live in Wolverhampton

1983

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Live in Wolverhampton

1983
Taken from DVD Volume 9, this documentary features the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan live in concert during his 1985 UK tour. Recorded at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Civic Hall on October 25, 1983, the film captures his mesmerizing performance. Known as the "Shahenshah of Qawwali," Nusrat revolutionized the Sufi devotional music tradition with his powerful vocals, intricate improvisations, and deep spiritual expression. Originally produced by Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. in 2004.
Building 'Jacob's Ladder'

1990

Building 'Jacob's Ladder'

1990
2.7
An overview of the making of the film Jacob's Ladder (1990).
All for the good of the World and Nosovice

2011

All for the good of the World and Nosovice

2011
6
An original portrayal of a small Czech village where – as the locals put it – an UFO has landed in the form of a kilometre-long silverish factory: a Korean Hyundai automobile plant. The village, hitherto famous mostly for its sauerkraut and the “Radegast” beer was thus turned into an industrial zone – the largest greenfield investment project in the Czech Republic’s history. Nonetheless, for a long time many farmers resisted selling the land upon which the factory was now standing. Eventually, they all succumbed under the pressure from the neighbours, and even the anonymous death threats. The filmmakers returned to Nošovice two years after the dramatic property buyouts, at the time when the factory has just started churning out cheap cars. Combining the perspectives of seven characters, they have composed a portrayal of a place suddenly changed beyond recognition that is playful and chilling at the same time: a politically engaged absurd flick about a field that yields car
The Legacy of J Dilla

2023

The Legacy of J Dilla

2023
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'

2011

The Making of 'Jackass 3D'

2011
7
27-minute long behind the scenes documentary on the making of Jackass 3D.
Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'

2019

Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication'

2019
The Beastie Boys look back on a period of the group's history that spanned from their groundbreaking 1989 album "Paul's Boutique" to the Lollapalooza tour supporting "Ill Communication."
Portrait de Jean Rouch

2004

Portrait de Jean Rouch

2004
On the terrace of his regular café haunt in Paris' 14th arrondissement, Jean Rouch regales Noël Simsolo and Jackie Raynal with stories from the life of a self-described "amateur filmmaker".
Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries

2008

Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries

2008
Dr. Zahi Hawass and a team of archaeologists use Egypt's 10 most important discoveries to paint a picture of Ancient Egyptian civilization and reveal the people who developed many of the disciplines that rule the world today.