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Let's Go Get Small

2013

Let's Go Get Small

2013
The Canadian Coast Range is a humbling place. The range dwarfs both exceptionally large human beings and egos with its foreboding size. Norseman Productions follows Dave Treadway and Henrik Windstedt as they push into the range on snowmobiles in pursuit of big lines the Coast Range is never short of.
The Sea in Between

2013

The Sea in Between

2013
5.5
An audio-visual experience documenting what happens when Josh Garrels and Mason Jar Music go to an island to try to create something beautiful.
Equality U

2010

Equality U

2010
6.3
EQUALITY U is a feature-length documentary following 34 young activists on the Soulforce Equality Ride. At some stops they're welcomed with open arms, at others they're arrested for trespassing or for simply attempting to open up a dialog. At every stop though, they're connecting with young people who've often never met an openly gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person who is comfortable with who they are. Written by Dave O'Brien
I, Superbiker - The Showdown

2012

I, Superbiker - The Showdown

2012
10
Enjoy the ultimate in British Superbike action! This is the high octane, all action, nail-biting wheel to wheel story of the 2011 British Superbike season with explosive action sequences and exclusive behind-the-scenes material!
The Ultimate Weapon: From Oppenheimer to Hiroshima

2025

The Ultimate Weapon: From Oppenheimer to Hiroshima

2025
The Flying Fercos

2024

The Flying Fercos

2024
The Flying Fercos delves into the lives of a family who shared their home-and their stage-with over 20 lions, tigers, and panthers.
Animal Instincts: Five Trumps One: The Cheetahs of the Serengeti Plain

2018

Animal Instincts: Five Trumps One: The Cheetahs of the Serengeti Plain

2018
Ripped Apart: Murder in a Small Town

2014

Ripped Apart: Murder in a Small Town

2014
The brutal rape and murder of Anene Booysen caused a massive outcry from South Africans, but the national outrage was short-lived. One year later not much has changed in the small town of Bredasdorp since that February night.
Pharmacy Museum Tour, New Orleans

2025

Pharmacy Museum Tour, New Orleans

2025
The film is the representation of a poem about the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, the oldest licensed pharmacy in the US. The plot takes place in the museum itself, and the actor is a real museum guide who was the inspiration for Andy Young's poem.
Conned: A True Story

2023

Conned: A True Story

2023
True stories of scams: bank accounts wiped out, lives all but lost. The survivors reveal the dark secrets of the con.
The Wolf in the Chute

2024

The Wolf in the Chute

2024
Braylon Johnson is a three time World Champion cowboy. In 'The Wolf In The Chute,' we learn about the art of bronc riding, the life of a modern day cowboy, and the sport of rodeo while we follow him on his quest for a fourth world title.
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.
Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc.

2024

Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc.

2024
On Halloween the streets were filled with little Draculas, Spider-Mans and Luke Skywalkers, thanks to Ben Cooper, Inc. Ben’s grandson reunites with former Ben Cooper, Inc. employees at their old factory to talk about the lasting impact of the costumes and many of their top licenses, including Star Wars, Universal Monsters, Batman, Masters of the Universe, Strawberry Shortcake and more.
Black Outside

2024

Black Outside

2024
4
Gary and Mary, hikers, embark on the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail. As a Black man, Gary confronts societal perceptions about Black people in nature while bonding with fellow hikers and navigating the wilderness challenges.
Beyond the Surface

2024

Beyond the Surface

2024
Explore the importance of fungi in Earth's ecosystem through the lens of foragers, mycologists and vendors.
Mary Heilmann: Waves, Roads and Hallucinations

2024

Mary Heilmann: Waves, Roads and Hallucinations

2024
A look at the life and influential work of pioneering abstract painter Mary Heilmann, who emerged from the minimalist and Beat Generation scenes in California.
The Tale of the Dog

2020

The Tale of the Dog

2020
The Tale of the Dog is a documentary film produced and directed by Dan Obarski and Scott Montgomery. The film tells the story of the Family Dog Denver, a music venue opened in 1967 by Chet Helms' San Francisco-based Family Dog Productions and Barry Fey.
Rise Above: The Journey to College Basketball

2024

Rise Above: The Journey to College Basketball

2024
In this coming-of-age documentary journey, three under-the-radar high school basketball players navigate the uncertainty of their futures amidst a volatile recruiting landscape. Aided by their coach, these players must overcome injuries, the daunting recruiting challenges of modern-day college athletics, and personal tragedies off the court, all to achieve a shared dream: to play college basketball.
The Valley of Tears

2020

The Valley of Tears

2020
The valley of tears is a synonym for the prison in Dob, Slovenia. The film takes us to the event organised as part of the Engage and Activate project (ViA), with a performance by the band Autodafé, interweaving it with personal accounts of three inmates who are part of the project. The first one was convicted of murder, the second one of sexual assault and incest, and the third one of fraud/financial crime. In a symbolic way, songs of the sea complete the idea of the film which perceives the prison as an isolated island detached from everyday life and society.
Tracing the Divide

2024

Tracing the Divide

2024
Two lifelong friends test their limits and find new purpose as they cycle the rigorous Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico.