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American Jedi

2017

American Jedi

2017
4
Three candidates for knighthood must face a reckoning with the darkest issues from their past in order to be accepted into a real-life Jedi community. More than fandom, more than religion; for each Jedi initiate, it’s a personal crusade for the betterment of their world.
An Orchestra Rehearsal

1985

An Orchestra Rehearsal

1985
Conductor Rem Gekht leads the rehearsal of a school brass band. The sessions are interspersed with the children talking about the musical instruments they play.
Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper

2016

Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper

2016
7.7
Born into one of the wealthiest and best-known families in American history, Gloria Vanderbilt has lived in the public eye for more than 90 years, unapologetically pursuing love, family and career, while experiencing extreme tragedy and tremendous success side by side. This documentary features a series of candid conversations as Vanderbilt and her youngest son, Anderson Cooper, look back at her remarkable life.
Sapelo

2020

Sapelo

2020
6
Sapelo is a feature-length documentary film that journeys within a unique American island to tell the story of two young brothers, their adoptive mother, and the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people.
The Dating Project

2018

The Dating Project

2018
10
Five single people try to figure out dating in the age of social media, texting, hanging out and hooking up.
Happily Ever After

2014

Happily Ever After

2014
7
A mercilessly humorous portrait of the filmmaker who, in a desperate attempt to save her relationship, visits all her ex-boyfriends.
Plastic Earth

2023

Plastic Earth

2023
6
Worldwide plastic production from fossil-based sources continues to rise and contribute to climate change, pollution and environmental issues. Scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators tackle solutions to deal with the over-production of single-use plastics.
Zoo Lock Down

2022

Zoo Lock Down

2022
The pandemic brought society to a standstill, but from an animal’s perspective the world didn't change that much. Unless, of course, you live in a zoo. What was life like in the Salzburg zoo when no visitors were allowed? Microstories from the pavilions, enclosures, and terraria, told with Horvath’s typical sense of humor.
Dear Future Me

2020

Dear Future Me

2020
In 2014, 6th graders wrote letters to their future selves. Fast-forward to 2020 when the now-12th graders re-read them with alternately surprising, bittersweet, and hilarious results.
Welcome to Sodom

2018

Welcome to Sodom

2018
7.1
A dark and sensuous film from a landfill in Ghana, where electronic waste from the West is being recycled. An unforgettable experience, told by the workers themselves.
Cut Shorts

2006

Cut Shorts

2006
8
A collection of short films and music videos from independent filmmaker David Markey, from 1974 to 2004.
Razorlight: Fall to Pieces

2022

Razorlight: Fall to Pieces

2022
Ten years after Razorlight’s fast rise and infamous implosion, for the first time since he quit and the celebrated line-up split, drummer Andy Burrows has a major heart-to-heart with the band’s frontman and former best friend Johnny Borrell. What happened next, captured authentically as the contemporary narrative unfolds, surprises everyone…
Amala

2022

Amala

2022
Amala tells the story of the Dalai Lama’s younger sister Jetsun Pema, her struggles, loss and success that earned her the epithet Amala or ‘mother’. Using rare footage from her historic visit to Tibet in 1980, the film also gives insight on the state of education inside Tibet. After her sister died, she took charge of the Nursery for Tibetan Refugee Children in a small town in northern India. Under her leadership, the nursery transformed into one of the most successful Tibetan refugee schools – the Tibetan Children’s Village schools (TCV).
Screened Out

2020

Screened Out

2020
5.2
Exploring how social media, smartphones, tablets and a range of platforms and devices have fundamentally changed the way we communicate and operate in the world. It's time to reclaim our time and attention, and develop healthy relationships with the technology driving so much of the world.
The Black Flag

2015

The Black Flag

2015
In the frontlines of the war against ISIS, Seyyed Ahmad and Seyyed Jafar lead a group of Shia volunteer fighters in action at the battle for Jorf al-Sakhar, 60 km southwest of Baghdad. These under-equipped but determined volunteers manage to liberate in two days of intense fighting an area that the American forces had all but conceded to Al-Qaeda for over a decade.
Where Soldiers Come From

2011

Where Soldiers Come From

2011
5.4
From a small town in northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard after graduating from high school. It chronicles the young men's transformation from teenagers to soldiers to 23-year-old combat veterans. The film offers an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars.
The Days of Noah Part 3: The Valley of Decision

2019

The Days of Noah Part 3: The Valley of Decision

2019
In giving the judgment hour message to the world and calling the people to forsake their false systems of worship and enter the Ark, the multitudes were in the valley of decision. In the third film of THE DAYS OF NOAH series, "The Valley of Decision" explores the parallels between the message of Noah and last messages of mercy and warning to ever be given to man. The prophecies concerning the Antichrist and the mark of the beast will bring the entire world to a crisis point, forcing all to choose whether or not they will enter the refuge of the Ark, just as it was in the days of Noah.
Boycie in Belgrade

2021

Boycie in Belgrade

2021
6
Join John Challis on his journey to the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, where he aims to uncover why ‘Only Fools and Horses’ is so popular in the small Balkan nation, apparently it’s the most watched show in Serbia, but why? Boycie is received in Serbia as almost a national hero, causing a media frenzy everywhere he goes on his voyage to learn about the people and the country. From a Royal Palace, to a brandy distillery, to a university teaching cockney rhyming slang; the documentary will keep you entertained as well as discover what it is that unites this tiny Balkan state with British humour.
Kittie: Origins/Evolutions

2018

Kittie: Origins/Evolutions

2018
8.2
Finding heavy metal stardom as teenagers, Kittie has been thrashing for the past 20 years. With 6 albums and over 2 million in sales, they have defied industry norms, fought against rock stereotypes, and inspired generations.
Mein Vater. Mein Onkel

2009

Mein Vater. Mein Onkel

2009
A charming young German meets his biological parents and siblings in Dubai. The wealthy Iraqi family has found their new home there. Their son Sinan grew up in Hesse with his German adoptive mother and now lives and works in Berlin. The camera is almost invisible and very precise in "My father. My uncle." is always present when Sinan encounters the family, language, religion and culture of his ancestors - it is the discovery of a foreign world, an alternative life that he would have lived if he had grown up with his brothers. For Sinan's parents, he has always been part of the family. They have longed all their lives for the return of their prodigal son and now accept him with unconditional love. They make plans, dream of a life together in Iraq and make suggestions for a future wife. Actually, it would also be nice if Sinan converted to Islam.