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Marilyn Monroe: Beauty is Pain

2021

Marilyn Monroe: Beauty is Pain

2021
6
Marilyn Monroe is easily the most iconic woman of 20th Century Hollywood. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson and raised in Los Angeles, Marilyn reached the height of fame in Hollywood, leaving behind the troubled world that Norma Jeane had once lived in. Her undeniable sex appeal and star quality still has as much influence today as it did then, and her image can still be seen in major cities around the world. Marilyn created a legacy that continues decades after her tragic death, and has a history of iconic moments that will keep her at the forefront of Hollywood forever.
Serial Killer Culture

2014

Serial Killer Culture

2014
6.1
Serial Killer Culture examines the reasons why artists and collectors are fascinated by serial killers.
WWII Declassified: The New World Rescues the Old

2025

WWII Declassified: The New World Rescues the Old

2025
5.2
From the retreat at Dunkirk to the invasion of Normandy, this documentary follows WWII's turning points. Witness the Allies' struggle, strategic battles, and ultimate push toward victory as they fight to reclaim Europe from Nazi control. A gripping journey through history.
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

2018
6.1
The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.
EXPO: Magic of the White City

2005

EXPO: Magic of the White City

2005
6.9
Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for his design of New York City's Central Park, and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham. The Fair was an engineering marvel. On opening day, President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains, machines, electric railways and thousands of lights. It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale. Nearly 28 million visit the "White City," which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright, and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack.
Eating Up Easter

2019

Eating Up Easter

2019
6.5
The Rapanui community on Easter Island fights to prevent an environmental collapse due to overwhelming tourism and industrial progress, and to preserve their cultural traditions.
Dear Fredy

2017

Dear Fredy

2017
1
An inspiring documentary about a heroic gay Jewish sportsman who ended up in Auschwitz.
Post Malone: On His Terms

2025

Post Malone: On His Terms

2025
5.3
Post Malone is indeed a colorful character who created a melting pot of hip-hop, pop, R&B, and country music styles. Despite being rejected at his first audition, he went on to sell 80 million records and win 10 Billboard Music Awards.
The Bridgewater Triangle

2013

The Bridgewater Triangle

2013
4
The Bridgewater Triangle sits within Southeastern Massachusetts, and includes a number of locations known for unexplained occurrences; the most prominent of which include the legendary Hockomock Swamp and the infamous Freetown-Fall River State Forest. The triangle's traditional boarders are revealed by connecting the dots between Abington to the North, Freetown to the Southeast, and Rehoboth to the Southwest. The region hosts an unusually high volume of reports involving strange occurrences, unexplained mysteries and sinister activities. From ghostly hauntings and cryptic animal sightings to UFO encounters and evidence of satanic ritual sacrifice, the Bridgewater Triangle serves as one of the world's most diverse hotspots for paranormal activity. The first-ever feature-length documentary on the subject, The Bridgewater Triangle explores the history of this fascinating region.
The Cardboard Bernini

2012

The Cardboard Bernini

2012
James Grashow is an artist who has built—among many other things-- giant 15 foot tall fighting men, a city, and an ocean-- using paper mache, fabric, chicken wire and cardboard. More recently, he has begun making sculptures entirely out of corrugated cardboard and twist ties.
The Lottery

2010

The Lottery

2010
5.8
Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.
Liberty & Slavery

2016

Liberty & Slavery

2016
5
America's Founding Fathers were yearning for a nation of individual liberty. But, the origins of America were overflowing with a deep-seated paradox. The Founding Fathers were rallying the colonists to liberty, while many were slave owners.
Hurley

2019

Hurley

2019
4.2
In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by a good Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt suicide in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite multiple encounters with women, some that included public appearances alongside Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers?
Finding Noah

2015

Finding Noah

2015
A group of intrepid explorers go on a journey of discovery and excitement as they climb and live atop a 17,000ft mountain in Eastern Turkey to conduct a scientific expedition to determine the final resting place of Noah's Ark. Finding Noah is more than a quest for answers, it is a testament of the human spirit, where belief and the need for exploration transcend risk and limitations.
Moto: The Movie

2009

Moto: The Movie

2009
From the makers of WHY, TWITCH, OffRoad and 6IX comes a cinematic soaked HighDef journey into the world of riding Dirt Bikes. MOTO is the first film to truly showcase the complete spectrum of dirt bike riding and racing. No MX movie has ever captured so many of the world’s most progressive riders doing what they do best… from Big Mountain Freeriding, Supercross, OffRoad, Woods, Trials, European Ex
The Boer War: 1899-1902

1992

The Boer War: 1899-1902

1992
5
Journey back in time to a different age, when the sun never set on the British Empire and her armies were great in number. The Boer War: 1899-1902 was a turning point in British military history and would revolutionize tactics, battlefield strategy, equipment, and training. Well known participants in the Boar Wars include: Harry "Breaker" Morant, Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi.
In Search of Bass Reeves

2024

In Search of Bass Reeves

2024
5.7
By the end of his illustrious career, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves may well have been the preeminent lawman of the Old West. He brought upwards of 3,000 outlaws to justice and served in law enforcement for 32 years during Reconstruction after the Civil War. His story is one of an escape to freedom and the dangers of the West for a former slave who rose to become a legend of the law. Join us as we go in search of Bass Reeves.
Ozzy Osbourne: Throne of Darkness

2020

Ozzy Osbourne: Throne of Darkness

2020
Back to Natural: A Documentary Film

2019

Back to Natural: A Documentary Film

2019
6
An examination of the historical and global politics surrounding Black hair.
Cherry Grove Stories

2017

Cherry Grove Stories

2017
8
Even before Stonewall, Cherry Grove and its beach houses on Fire Island were a haven for generations of gay men, lesbians and drag queens. Rare archive footage shows swishy young men in demi-drag, amateur theatricals and a host of drag queens. At a time when it was illegal in the USA for bars to serve homosexuals, there were wild parties, late night outdoor cruising, and hordes of beautiful young men and women out for a good time. This sexually liberated paradise shaped the modern gay community. Though it suffered the effects of the AIDS epidemic early on, the spirit of Cherry Grove continues to exert its magic up to the present day.