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Eddie

2020

Eddie

2020
EDDIE, an intimate look at the life of one of basketball’s most legendary coaches, takes audiences on a turbulent ride across Sutton’s five-decade career and provides an unprecedented off the court look at both the demons that haunted him and the relationships crucial to overcoming them. With a wealth of never-before-seen footage and interviews with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, a “who’s who” of college basketball, elite journalist, coaches and players, and even former President Bill Clinton, EDDIE is a complex story rooted in basketball, but exploring universal themes of substance abuse, tested relationships, and most importantly, perseverance.
Illegal

2020

Illegal

2020
From “Dreamer” to living the American dream, this documentary chronicles a young boy's miraculous journey to becoming a U.S. citizen after fleeing his war-torn home of El Salvador, how he came to realize the challenges of present-day immigration, and his mission to humanize immigrants and reform U.S. immigration policy for the benefit of all.
Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything

2019

Woodstock: 3 Days That Changed Everything

2019
7
Woodstock started as a music festival but became something more. Its mix of music & ideals resonate now more than ever.
Some Kind of Spark

2015

Some Kind of Spark

2015
Follow students enrolled in a Juilliard music and mentoring program targeting students underrepresented in the performing arts. Admission is based on potential, willingness and desire to learn, love for music and a certain drive.
Stunder av lycka

1996

Stunder av lycka

1996
A documentary about the caravan campers of Tofta Södra, Gotland, Sweden. A high dose of swedish summer.
We are Traffic!

1999

We are Traffic!

1999
The film chronicles the history and development of "Critical Mass", the leaderless, grassroots bicycle movement from its 1992 beginnings in San Francisco to its spread across the globe to over 200 cities in 14 countries. With traffic congestion, pollution, and road rage on the rise, cyclists are advocating for transportation alternatives. Critical Mass is at the cutting edge of this mindset.
Life Without Basketball

2018

Life Without Basketball

2018
9
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir broke records and barriers on her way to become the first Division I athlete to play basketball while wearing hijab. When a controversial ruling ends her chances at playing professionally, she re-examines her faith and identity as a Muslim American.
The Yukon Blues

2014

The Yukon Blues

2014
8
Igor D'India's epic journey down the Yukon River, across Canada & Alaska. 16000 km hitch-hiking and nearly 2000 km solo paddling with an "old-fashioned" approach to adventure. Without any assistance, radio, GPS or phone, just some solar panels to re-charge his audio/video equipment. In 1965 well known mountaineer Walter Bonatti, accomplished a solo expedition by canoe down the Yukon.
The Fire Within

2002

The Fire Within

2002
Gritty, raw and very real, The Fire Within is a compelling feature-length documentary chronicling a year in the life of long-term AIDS survivor Bob Bowers.
Behind the Bullet

2019

Behind the Bullet

2019
5.7
An in-depth look at four individuals who have pulled the trigger and the profound impact it's had on their lives.
Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story

2017

Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story

2017
6
The life and career of legendary blues musician Paul Butterfield, including some of the most pivotal moments of his life.
Our Bodies Our Doctors

2019

Our Bodies Our Doctors

2019
OUR BODIES OUR DOCTORS tells the story of a rebellion in the field of medicine as a cohort of physicians faces abortion stigma within their own profession and confronts religious control over health care decisions. Their fight takes them into a larger struggle over the heart and soul of American medicine.
Good People Go to Hell, Saved People Go to Heaven

2013

Good People Go to Hell, Saved People Go to Heaven

2013
Good People Go to Hell, Saved People Go to Heaven explores evangelical Christian belief and culture against the backdrop of hurricanes, coastal devastation and apocalyptic fear. The film follows a cross-carrying fundamentalist preacher, a moralizing youth choir leader, an agenda-filled mega church pastor, and a compelling array of urban and rural born-again believers. All believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible, and share a desire to prepare themselves and the world for the biblical End Times. In its pursuit to present this world authentically, Good People Go to Hell offers fresh and valuable insight into conservative evangelical Christian belief and its connection to the essence of American identity and doctrine in the 21st century.
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.
Paradigm Lost

2017

Paradigm Lost

2017
In PARADIGM LOST, Kai shares incredible sessions with World Champions in BIG WAVE, PROGRESSIVE SURFING, KITE SURFING, WINDSURFING and SUP—and shows the endless possibilities that come with a wide open mind
The Colour of Beauty

2010

The Colour of Beauty

2010
The Colour of Beauty is a short documentary that examines racism in the fashion industry.
The Silence of Mark Rothko

2016

The Silence of Mark Rothko

2016
5
An exploration of painter Mark Rothko, best known for imposing canvasses that eschew representation to express fundamental human emotions through pure color.
Return of the Exorcists

2015

Return of the Exorcists

2015
Explore the heart of good versus demonic evil in this documentary. Guided by theology professor Father Francis Tiso, this doc features footage of disturbing possessions and unsettling exorcisms, from Italy's most experienced exorcists.
Three Thousand

2017

Three Thousand

2017
Inuit artist Asinnajaq plunges us into a sublime imaginary universe—14 minutes of luminescent, archive-inspired cinema that recast the present, past and future of her people in a radiant new light. Diving into the NFB’s vast archive, she parses the complicated cinematic representation of the Inuit, harvesting fleeting truths and fortuitous accidents from a range of sources—newsreels, propaganda, ethnographic docs, and work by Indigenous filmmakers. Embedding historic footage into original animation, she conjures up a vision of hope and beautiful possibility.
The Kennedys’ Irish Mafia

2016

The Kennedys’ Irish Mafia

2016
Explores the never before told story of the Irish who surrounded JFK and the Kennedy family. This historically eye-opening documentary features interviews with key witnesses to the Kennedy Presidency, professional and amateur archive footage and new scenes of the locations and reminiscences of one of the most remarkable periods in modern history.