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Lady Buds

2021

Lady Buds

2021
2.3
Six courageous women come out of the shadows of the cannabis underground to forge a path to legalization. But with corporations taking over the industry, they must fight for a piece of the American Dream in the market they helped create.
Climate Warriors

2018

Climate Warriors

2018
4.3
CLIMATE WARRIORS gives a voice to people acting for change. American activists, celebrities and German energy inventors, investors and political activists all drive towards the same goal: saving our world and keeping peace.
Ink & Linda

2022

Ink & Linda

2022
A documentary chronicling the unexpected kinship between a dancer in her 70s and an urban artist in his 20s as they take over Los Angeles with their movement street art.
El libro de los jueces

2023

El libro de los jueces

2023
2
Scottish Myths & Legends

2010

Scottish Myths & Legends

2010
"Scottish Myths & Legends" explores the magic, mystery and sprinkling of mayhem that covers the dramatic landscape of Scotland. From the ancient tales of the Loch Ness Monster to the stories of shape shifting Kelpies, we go on a fascinating journey of discovery to uncover the stories behind the myths and the magnificent Scottish landscape that has inspired these truly legendary legends.
Above the Best

2019

Above the Best

2019
5.7
Army Aviators say they fly "above the best" see the lengths these heroes will go to, to protect the soldiers on the ground, and each other during intense combat in the most dangerous places on Earth.
Help Us Find Sunil Tripathi

2015

Help Us Find Sunil Tripathi

2015
7.5
A fragile and depressed university student disappears from his apartment in the middle of a cold winter's night. Four weeks later his name and photo explode across social media and into the mainstream media as 'suspect 2' in the Boston Marathon bombings. The search for truth by citizen journalists, mainstream journalists and members of social media Web sites derails with tragic consequences as collective fear and suspicion rule the day and rain down upon a vulnerable family. Exclusive access and never released footage reveal the enduring love of a family in crisis.
Maine Biographies: L.L. Bean

2002

Maine Biographies: L.L. Bean

2002
Profiling L.L. Bean, the Maine outdoorsman turned entrepreneur who created one of the most iconic brands in American history.
Venezuela es un Desorden

2018

Venezuela es un Desorden

2018
Through humor, anecdotes and their songs, mythical Venezuelan ska band Desorden Público tells their story and that of three decades of their country.
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight

2022

Bon Jovi | No End in Sight

2022
7
Since the dawn of hair mousse, the New Jersey-based band formed over 40 years ago and quickly took the world by storm. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, Bon Jovi continues to rock on.
Alec Baldwin: Shock and Sadness

2023

Alec Baldwin: Shock and Sadness

2023
7
At the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico, a revolver goes off. The film Rust ended in a tragic incident on October 21, 2021, when Alec Baldwin shot a prop gun during rehearsals that contained live rounds, ultimately leading to the unfortunate death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The prop gun that killed Halyna Hutchins was allegedly announced empty to everyone on set before being passed off to Alec Baldwin f or the rehearsal takes. Alec Baldwin states "I'm handed a gun and someone declares it and says this is a cold gun". This would lead to one of the most tragic events of film history where someone is shot and killed on set in almost 30 years. How did this happen? What went wrong? The terrible incident completely altered Mr. Baldwin's life and career.
The Burnt Half

2023

The Burnt Half

2023
The Burnt Half is a powerful, complex, engaging and gripping, character-led, observational documentary. It’s a film that goes to the heart of a shattered community in the wake of the 2020 bushfires that destroyed two-thirds of this idyllic island, which was the jewel in the crown of South Australia and a global tourism icon.
Unseen Skies

2021

Unseen Skies

2021
6
Contemporary artist Trevor Paglen is known for his political and mind-blowing art pieces on global mass surveillance, data collection, and artificial intelligence. This visually stunning and immersive film follows Paglen as he travels through the desolate Nevada desert while discussing the motivation for his latest and most audacious project: launching a satellite into orbit. Stunning cinematography, trippy computer graphics, and a percussive score imbue this compelling documentary with an ethereal tone that perfectly captures the provocative and breathtaking beauty of Paglen’s work.
Heinrich Himmler: Portrait of a Mass Murderer

2008

Heinrich Himmler: Portrait of a Mass Murderer

2008
6
Born into a Bavarian bourgeois family, Heinrich Himmler became the driving force behind the indescribable crimes that made the Nazi regime so unique in modern history.
Tin City

2019

Tin City

2019
10
In the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country there is a concentrated village—a wine region within a wine region—populated by rebellious, creative winemakers, brew and cider masters and distillers working at the razor’s edge of their craft. These are not the privileged ones who own vast estates of lush vineyards and land. These are the bootstrap entrepreneurs who, despite not having deep pockets, are living the dream. Through blood, sweat and tears, they are sourcing fruit from vineyards around California and building edgy and creative wine, beer and spirits brands. Now, you can dive into the dark cellars with the upstarts and industry veterans working to thrive together and make history. Welcome to Tin City, as detailed in the new documentary film by director Dina Mande. Over the past five years, this industrial epicurean playground has grown into a mecca for food and wine travelers from around the world.
Don’t give up

2023

Don’t give up

2023
Living the Game

2017

Living the Game

2017
In the world of computer games, there are players earning fight money as a PRO. They are sponsored by digital tool companies or beverage companies, and tour around the world to earn money in tournaments. This film goes over the days of Pro Gamers in Japan, USA, France and Taiwan.
Chandani: The Daughter of the Elephant Whisperer

2010

Chandani: The Daughter of the Elephant Whisperer

2010
7
Chandani wants to become a Mahout as her father. Her father decides to give her a chance and gives her responsibility for an elephant calf. Chandani is a girl in a male profession. Everyone doubts her abilities. The ranger Mohammed becomes her only supporter and shows her the world of elephants in the jungle. Here they save an elephant baby from its death. Strengthened by this, she makes progress in the work with her little elephant Kandula. But when Kandula is taken away from her, also her path changes.
This Mountain Life

2018

This Mountain Life

2018
6.2
A daughter and her 60-year-old mother embark on a 6 month, 2,300-kilometre ski trek through British Columbia’s rugged terrain.
Mr. Chibbs

2017

Mr. Chibbs

2017
6.4
An observational feature length documentary that follows NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson, in the midst of a mid life crisis, dealing with drinking issues, attempting to get a job, and on a journey to find himself ten years post retirement.