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Cycling: Still the Greatest

1980

Cycling: Still the Greatest

1980
This short documentary is an ode to the thrills and excitement of cycling. Including highlights from the 1976 Olympics and the 1978 Commonwealth Games, the film features some of the world's best cyclists and their coaches, in training and in competition.
The Bellman Equation

2013

The Bellman Equation

2013
7
The Bellman Equation follows director Gabriel Lee Bellman's 13 years of research on his grandfather. As he beings to uncover his grandfather's storied history, Gabriel's relationship with his own father takes an unexpected turn.
Bending the Light

2014

Bending the Light

2014
3.5
From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.
Michael Jackson: Remember the King

2018

Michael Jackson: Remember the King

2018
8.5
This documentary will cover all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his alleged abuse cases.
Roadie: The Documentary

2019

Roadie: The Documentary

2019
This film takes you behind the scenes and on the run with road crews around the globe to answer the question; "Why would anyone want to become a roadie?"
Human Terrain

2009

Human Terrain

2009
Seeking to understand 'why they hate us', the US military adopts a new strategy of cultural awareness to win over the hearts and minds of the Iraqi and Afghan people. Controversy erupts when academics embed with combat troops and the war comes home to the university.
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones

2019

Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones

2019
7
The story of Brian Jones, founding member of the Rolling Stones, in both life and the aftermath of his death.
The Greatest Places

1998

The Greatest Places

1998
5.3
A journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on earth. The film features spectacular land forms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places. Distinct geographic places include the great island of Madagascar, home to unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur; and the greatest desert—the Namib—home of the largest sand dunes in the world that tower majestically over its western border, the Atlantic Ocean. Other locations featured are the great icecap of Greenland, Iguazu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet, and the Amazon River in South America.
Sky High

2012

Sky High

2012
Jarrett Martin had more jumps before his 18th than most skydivers do in a lifetime. Then he got really serious - BASE jumping & speed flying. One day, the summer after high school, his parachute failed to open. What happened next will blow you away...
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.
Velvet Underground: Under Review

2006

Velvet Underground: Under Review

2006
Velvet Underground Under Review is a 75 minute film reviewing the music and career of one of rock musics most influential collectives; a band which esteemed music journalist Lester Bangs claims started modern music. It features rare musical performances never available before as well as obscure footage, rare interviews and private photographs of and with Lou Reed, Andy Warhol, Sterling Morrison and John Cale. The film also features; rarely seen promo films; material from Andy Warhols private film collection; interviews with colleagues, producers, musicians and friends; TV clips; location shots and a host of other features.
From Darkness to Strength: Black Saturday

2023

From Darkness to Strength: Black Saturday

2023
This award-winning documentary delves into the events of Black Saturday, the devastating bushfires that paved through Victoria, Australia, from February to March 2009. Through heartfelt interviews and personal stories, it explores the resilience of its survivors and veterans, and the strength they faced in times of utter darkness.
Montauk Chronicles

2015

Montauk Chronicles

2015
3.8
A study of the dark legends that surround the Camp Hero Air Force Base in Montauk, Long Island.
Zelenskyy: Spirit of Ukraine

2023

Zelenskyy: Spirit of Ukraine

2023
On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war has since killed thousands, displaced millions and destroyed entire cities. Despite international appeals for Volodymyr Zelensky, and his family, to be evacuated to a safe location during the opening days of the invasion, the 44-year-old president stayed in Kyiv with his defence forces. It's hard to imagine how this bright, comedic, family man, has ended up in one of the most dangerous positions in the world, with a giant target on his back. 10 months on, and still fighting from the ground, Zelensky has been named TIME Person of the Year 2022. With comparisons to Winston Churchill, as a war time leader, his impact is undeniable. Utilising his acting skills he is embodying everything it means to have the spirit of Ukraine.
Battle for Korea

2001

Battle for Korea

2001
A detailed military history of the Korean War and preceding events, from 1945 to 1953.
Eden.

2024

Eden.

2024
A family that operates one of California's most historic wineries struggles with succession in this hauntingly beautiful mediation on balancing personal and professional identities.
Hamstar

2024

Hamstar

2024
Erin Ramsey and Tony Adler run the only hamster competitions in America. But they want their shows to be as popular as they are in the U.K., where hamster shows have existed for over 50 years. HAMSTAR follows the women to Weston-Super-Mare, England, where they can learn from the masters and finally experience a world they've only dreamt about.
Luminous

2022

Luminous

2022
7.5
“Luminous” tells the story of the first astronomer in history to publicly predict the near-future explosion of a star. But will he be right? Others in the astronomical community are skeptical, and professional reputations hang in the balance. In production since 2014, “Luminous” follows Calvin College astronomy professor Larry Molnar’s five-year journey to test his unprecedented prediction, knowing that its success or failure will unfold squarely in the international spotlight.
Death Metal: Are We Watching You Die?

2010

Death Metal: Are We Watching You Die?

2010
10
Bill Zebub's documentary about Death Metal.
10 MPH

2007

10 MPH

2007
6.2
Two guys quit stodgy corporate jobs, scrounged up all the savings they could, collected credit cards, and stepped - or better yet - scooted forward to follow their biggest dream: to become filmmakers. Josh Caldwell rode a Segway from Seattle to Boston, while his buddy Hunter Weeks directed a film they both shot about the experience and about the moments leading up to this crazy twist on the Americ