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a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970
7.5
The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.
Tiny Tim: King for a Day

2020

Tiny Tim: King for a Day

2020
6.1
The story of Tiny Tim’s improbable rise to stardom is the ultimate fairytale - and so is that of his downfall. For a brief time, the shy and truly unusual outsider artist was the biggest star in the world.
Chris Claremont's X-Men

2018

Chris Claremont's X-Men

2018
6.7
Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.
Of Medicine and Miracles

2022

Of Medicine and Miracles

2022
This riveting documentary chronicles the monumental task of curing cancer, as seen through the harrowing experiences of one young girl, her family, and a doctor on a mission.
Märkische Heide, Märkischer Sand

1990

Märkische Heide, Märkischer Sand

1990
Volker Koepp revisits Zehdenick and Grüneberg, East Germany. People are struggling with the new political and economical conditions shortly before the German Reunification.
Eichmanns Ende

2010

Eichmanns Ende

2010
5.1
Adolf Eichmann, one of the Third Reich's worst war criminals escapes to Argentina. With his wife and three sons he lives undiscovered in a German community in Buenos Aires until he his kidnapped by Israelis and tried for his crimes.
Secret Mall Apartment

2025

Secret Mall Apartment

2025
7
In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.
Nuclear Scrapbook

1982

Nuclear Scrapbook

1982
A film essay about nuclear energy in Japan, composed of newspaper clippings collected in scrapbooks
I Wonder If I'm Growing

2022

I Wonder If I'm Growing

2022
Using VHS tape and direct addresses to the camera, a man crafts a moving self portrait examining his definition of family and life during his mid-20s.
The Lost Body of Alibech

2005

The Lost Body of Alibech

2005
Documentary about a lost sequence from Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1971 film "The Decameron".
How Far the Stars

2019

How Far the Stars

2019
6
Self-effacing Hungarian pianist, József, has a unique talent for fusing contemporary jazz with traditional Roma music. This new sound catches the attention of the acclaimed saxophonist Tim Ries and the two begin performing together. József dreams of escaping his humdrum life and making it big in the home of jazz: America. Along the way, he conquers his demons and learns that when shooting for the stars, success is not the destination, but the journey itself.
Takada Wataru Teki: Zero

2008

Takada Wataru Teki: Zero

2008
Documentary about Wataru Takada who suddenly passed away in 2005.
Adventures in Wild California

2000

Adventures in Wild California

2000
6.2
A visit to many of the places and people that give California its reputation as a place of extremes. Among the major segments: Sky surfing in the San Diego area; the movies, including a trip down the Oscar ceremony red carpet, the shooting of a stagecoach ride, and some memories of Walt Disney, including a roller coaster ride in Disneyland; some snowboarding and skiing stunts; a trip to the top, and then deep inside, some giant sequoias; biologists working with otters and bald eagle hatchlings; and a trip to the top of the Golden Gate bridge with the ironworkers who maintain it
Berlin Conference

1945

Berlin Conference

1945
Shrines of Yucatan

1945

Shrines of Yucatan

1945
2
A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula.
We Will Not Fade Away

2023

We Will Not Fade Away

2023
7.8
For five teenagers living in the conflict-ridden Donbas region of Ukraine, a Himalayan expedition provides a brief escape from reality. A portrait of a generation that, in spite of everything, is able to recognise and celebrate the fragile beauty of life.
Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams

2019

Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams

2019
7
Baseball is life for the die-hard competitors in Koshien, Japan’s national high school baseball championship, whose alumni include US baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and former Yankee Hideki Matsui. As popular as America’s World Series, the stakes are beyond high in this single-elimination tournament. For Coach Mizutani, cleaning the grounds and greeting guests are equally important as honing baseball skills, however, demonstrating discipline, sacrifice and unwavering dedication. Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki follows Mizutani and his team on their quest to win the 100th annual Koshien, and, in the process, goes beyond baseball to reveal the heart of the Japanese national character.
Africa's Giant Killers

2014

Africa's Giant Killers

2014
9
Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival. Rarely do their worlds collide, until now. This is no chance conflict; nature has played its part. Drought has weakened the elephants and the lions are desperately hungry. The dawn of the giant killers has arrived
to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour

2023

to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour

2023
An omnium-gatherum of film, poem, and song excerpts contextually juxtaposed in an attempt to explore masculinity, alienation, and identity in a post-industrial society.
The Last Daughter

2023

The Last Daughter

2023
7
Brenda’s first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life, so she goes searching for the foster family with whom she had lost contact. Along the way she uncovers long-buried secrets, government lies, and the possibility of deeper connections to family and culture.