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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.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology

1995

Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology

1995
The remains of more than 10,000 Native Americans unearthed at archaeological sites across the U.S. are in the possession of museums such as the Smithsonian. Is the analysis of the bones valid scientific research, or is it a desecration of Native American culture? This program focuses on the tensions between scientists, historians, and museum curators and Native American groups, as the bones take on a central role in a war of alternate perspectives. In examining this debate, the program provides an excellent survey of Native American archaeology in the U.S. A BBC Production.
Agents Unknown

2019

Agents Unknown

2019
6.5
Vietnam 1967: Military intelligence has collapsed, Viet Cong have infiltrated the clandestine American spy network, and the U.S. can't rely on the South Vietnamese. John Murphy, then an elite adviser, analyst, and operative for the Army, CIA, and South Vietnamese intelligence services, reveals the gray areas of critical, on-the-ground intelligence work, where trust is hard-won and easily lost.
UFO's Are Real

1979

UFO's Are Real

1979
7
One of several 1970s documentaries on the subject of unidentified flying objects (UFO), supporting the view that Earth is visited regularly by extra-terrestrial engines and aliens.
The Falklands War

2004

The Falklands War

2004
The Falklands War - A Military History. It is over twenty years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands. Within three days, a British task force had been mobilised and was on its way to the South Atlantic on a mission to restore the islands to British control. Soon, harrowing images that demonstrated the terrible realities of war were being beamed back to the United Kingdom. This twentieth anniversary commemorative programme is a powerful record of a war that cost more than a thousand lives. It features remarkable archive footage of the fight for the Falkland Islands, atmospheric battle reconstructions and 3D animated graphics that provide a unique perspective on famous battles such as Goose Green, Tumbledown Mountain and Wireless Ridge. ‘The Falklands War’ also features the memories and recollections of British and Argentine servicemen who went to war in the South Atlantic more than twenty years ago.
Princess Diana: A Life After Death

2018

Princess Diana: A Life After Death

2018
A powerful summary of Princess Diana's historical, political and social legacy.
In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

2019
6.8
The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name

2018

Ruben Blades Is Not My Name

2018
6.4
The story of one of Latin America's most beloved singer-songwriters in a journey across his 50-year career. In an intimate way, the film gives us a chance to get to know the artist, his music, and the stories behind them.
Walkout: The School Funding Rebellion

2018

Walkout: The School Funding Rebellion

2018
The lowest paid teachers in the nation are in the middle of a statewide walkout in Oklahoma. From start to finish, Walkout follows the teachers as they get organized and demand raises from their state legislature. From crowded classrooms to a packed state capitol, Walkout offers an in-depth, personal look at the latest strike at the heart of a nationwide movement for education funding.
The CEO of Sinaloa

2021

The CEO of Sinaloa

2021
The CEO of Sinaloa takes an objective, in-depth, and original approach to the story of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the head of a violent, criminal drug empire known as the Sinaloa Cartel. We tell the story through a business lens, breaking down the business models used by the Sinaloa Cartel to become one of the wealthiest organizations on the planet. Our film will focus on cartel strategies in terms of distribution, accounting, branding, mergers and acquisitions, human resources, termination, and of course - product. But we will never lose sight of the terrible violence this organization employed to reach its success.
Arctic Son: Fulfilling the Dream

2014

Arctic Son: Fulfilling the Dream

2014
This documentary recounts a family's solo journey into America's last great wilderness. Alone for more than a year, they build a cabin and hunt for food to see them through the Arctic winter. The following summer they embark on a three-week canoe journey back to civilization.
The Decline of Southwestern Civilization Pt. 1

2023

The Decline of Southwestern Civilization Pt. 1

2023
This Albuquerque music documentary was filmed during the Summer and Fall of 2022 and captures a sample of bands, venues, characters, and history that make up the DIY scene. Featuring Los Mocos, Cracks in the Sidewalk, Nomestomper, Crushed!?, Sabertooth Cavity, Raven Chacon, Manny Rettinger, Gordy Andersen, and many more.
Born in a Ballroom

2019

Born in a Ballroom

2019
"Born in a Ballroom," explores the relationship between the Hütte Restaurant, its founder, Eleanor Mailloux, and the rural Appalachian village she called home, Helvetia, West Virginia.
In Other Words

2001

In Other Words

2001
This short documentary explores homophobic language and its consequences among teenagers. Name-calling and cruel language hurt, say the teens who speak in this video. Homophobic language is a common verbal put-down among young people, but many adults feel uncomfortable responding. This video is a tool for teachers, counsellors and youth groups to explore the origins of the words, how young people feel about them and how to overcome the pain they cause.
I Get Knocked Down

2023

I Get Knocked Down

2023
8
Part music documentary, part unflinching character study, part a punk version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ - I Get Knocked Down is the funny, surreal, and deeply human untold story of Chumbawamba and its ex-front man Dunstan Bruce.
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

1992

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

1992
6.2
The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadian painter Sam Borenstein. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. In Canada, it was named best short documentary at the 12th Genie Awards.
Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019

Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019
7.8
From their roots as a brutal, confrontational industrial band, through breakups and chaos, to their odds-defying current status as one of the most accomplished and ambitious bands in the world, one whose concerts are more like ecstatic rituals than nostalgic trips. SWANS has always been a collection of singular performers, but there's been one constant since its formation in 1982--singer, songwriter Michael Gira. 'Where Does a Body End?' is a SWANS documentary with unfettered access to hundreds of hours of Gira/SWANS archives of never-seen-before recordings, videos, and photographs. An unfiltered story of a life in the arts, frequent difficulty spanning decades without a safety net, creating work because Gira says "What else am I going to do?"
The Billion Dollar Car

2014

The Billion Dollar Car

2014
9
The Billion Dollar Car: Is the Electric Car going to change the future of urban mobility? For years companies have been manufacturing and selling electric and hybrid cars. But is there a future for the eco-friendly automobile? This documentary follows the development of electric cars including the BMW i3.
Monsterland

2009

Monsterland

2009
6.5
A journey through time and history of diverse monster types, from the latex monster in devastated postwar Japan to aliens and serial murderers.
Super Duper Bloopers

1986

Super Duper Bloopers

1986
6
This compilation of flubs and bloopers features TV goofs from Star Trek, M*A*S*H, sports games, newscasts, and more, plus classic film outtakes with major stars of the day.