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Tomorrow Will Be Better

2012

Tomorrow Will Be Better

2012
Libor Podmol arrives in the U.S. He buys a Suzuki two-stroke bike in the legendary shop Chaparral in Los Angeles. Tomorrow Will Be Better charts Libor's journey from unknown hopeful to Freestyle MX World Champion. The film features interview footage from legendary riders, Rob Adelberg, Peter Kuchar, Lucas Mirtl, Mike Metzger, and Jim McNeil. This is the story of one man's dream, and the community around him that helped him rise to the top.
National Parks Exploration Series: The Everglades

2011

National Parks Exploration Series: The Everglades

2011
There is no place on the planet like the Everglades. This installment of the National Parks Exploration Series takes you to where two great biomes of life meet: the tropical and the temperate mid-latitude, which makes up much of the continental US.
My Name Is Jonah

2014

My Name Is Jonah

2014
What is the secret origin of this self-proclaimed 'real-life warrior, adventurer and musician'? How has he gained his tremendous cult following? Steel yourselves for a quest to explore how this enigmatic personality came to be and the powerful effect he has on all those he meets.
Burning Man and the Meaning of Life

2012

Burning Man and the Meaning of Life

2012
BURNING MAN AND THE MEANING OF LIFE - A stunning visual exploration of the Festival of the Burning Man against the backdrop of a question: What is the meaning of life?
Jake Blauvelt: Naturally

2013

Jake Blauvelt: Naturally

2013
Jake Blauvelt and friends seek new lines across the globe in Naturally, a snowboarding media project 2 years in the making. Presented by Oakley, Adidas and Ride Snowboards.
For the Love of the Music: The Club 47 Folk Revival

2012

For the Love of the Music: The Club 47 Folk Revival

2012
For The Love of the Music : The Club 47 Folk Revival, is a documentary exploring the rich history of Club 47, the iconic Cambridge, Massachusetts folk music mecca from 1958-1968.
Rudolph Valentino: The Great Lover

2006

Rudolph Valentino: The Great Lover

2006
When a young Italian named Rudolfo Guglielmi found his way to America, he became Rudolph Valentino, Hollywood's first male sex symbol. But his meteoric rise was no easy journey, as evidenced by his earliest roles in which he was cast as a villain -- primarily because of his dark skin. Relying on rare archival film clips, this fascinating documentary offers a look at the man behind the icon, chronicling his career from start to tragic finish.
Il Lombardia

2011

Il Lombardia

2011
When the heavy scent of autumn starts filling the air, the falling leaves and inevitable showers announce one of the toughest cycling classics. With its winding roads and steep slopes of 14% maximum, the Giro di Lombardia also known as the 'classic of the falling leaves' is pro cycling season's grand finale. The century-old race in the Italian hills surrounding Lake Como has been won by Italian cycling heroes Coppi, Bartali and Moser. And also legends like Merckx, Hinault and Kelly made it to the podium. The 1962 edition is by far the toughest in the history of the race and was won by Dutchman Jo de Roo. Still every year Dutch pro cyclists participate to be a part of this great cycling tradition and in the end to gain victory. Just with one simple camera Dutch director Johannes Sigmond and producer Robert Jan van Noort visited the race from 2006 to 2010. They filmed and talked to Dutch participants in an effort to capture the soul of this legendary Italian bike race.
The Beatles: A Celebration

1999

The Beatles: A Celebration

1999
Geoffrey Giuliano is a Beatleologist who has written lots of books about them ,notably an interesting Harrison biography (Harrison reportedly said: "this guy knows more about my life than I do").He appears in his movie,as some kind of tourist guide who takes the viewer to Abbey road,the roof-where-the-last-concert-took-place ,and the gates of Strawberry Fields. Most of the interviews come from the post-Beatles era: Pete Best (and Fred Seaman ) speaks of the savage days in Hamburg .There is a lot of unseen photographs although they are sometimes anachronistic : for instance,they are talking about the campaign for peace while showing pictures of Lennon with his second son Sean.
Tibet: Beyond Fear

2008

Tibet: Beyond Fear

2008
Tibet: Beyond Fear highlights the courage of a Buddhist nun and monk who led freedom demonstrations against Chinese repression in Tibet. Arrested and released after enduring brutal torture, they find a way beyond fear to forgive their former captors.
Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence

2007

Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence

2007
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
Uranium Drive-In

2013

Uranium Drive-In

2013
A new uranium mill -- the first in the U.S. in 30 years -- would re-connect the economically devastated rural mining community of Naturita, Colorado, to its proud history supplying the material for the first atomic bomb. Some view it as a greener energy source freeing America from its dependence on foreign oil, while others worry about the severe health and environmental consequences of the last uranium boom.
No Tomorrow

2010

No Tomorrow

2010
After being profiled in the film AGING OUT, Risa Bejarano, a foster care success story, was brutally murdered. NO TOMORROW poses a difficult question: What role did the filmmakers previous documentary play in this chilling death penalty trial?
Sex & Justice

1993

Sex & Justice

1993
Documentary, Political Documentaries - At Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991, the issue of sexual harassment took the national stage when Thomas's former colleague Anita Hill testified that he made sexually provocative statements to her while he was her boss. The highlights of these historic proceedings, which include memorable contributions by Sen. Orrin Hatch, are condensed into this transfixing account, narrated by feminist icon Gloria Steinem.
We Must Go

2014

We Must Go

2014
WE MUST GO is a feature documentary on the journey of the Egyptian National Soccer team and coach Bob Bradley as they fight to reach the championship. Egypt has one of the richest football histories in all of Africa, but despite its continental success, the team hasn't reached soccer's ultimate stage in 24 years. Now, the Pharaohs and their American coach, as unlikely a pairing as there ever was, have the chance to reach their shared dream of qualification and unite a bitterly divided nation.
8 Wheels & Some Soul Brotha' Music

2003

8 Wheels & Some Soul Brotha' Music

2003
Filmmaker Tyrone D. Dixon celebrates the lively culture of urban jam skating, where participants strap on old-school-style roller skates and hit the rink to show off their dance-inspired moves. Dixon also examines the sport's history, its funk and R&B music and its different regional incarnations -- such as the Detroit Open House style -- but the real joy comes from seeing these skilled skaters get down with it out on the hardwood floor.
The Final Sacrifice

2007

The Final Sacrifice

2007
Documentary - The Vaghri are the Gypsies of India, descendants of the great tribes of north India, of whom the gypsies of the world owe their origin. We are told the story of Karthik, the only member of his tribe who goes to school, and Ravi, the hustler.
National Parks Exploration Series: Yellowstone

2011

National Parks Exploration Series: Yellowstone

2011
On March 1, 1872 President Ulysses S. Grant signed into existence the world's first national park, Yellowstone National Park. The 2.2 million acres of wilderness is the only complete mid-latitude ecosystem left on the planet.
The Lost Spirits

2009

The Lost Spirits

2009
The last surviving Native Americans on Long Island are the focus of The Lost Spirits. The film chronicles their struggles as an indigenous people to maintain their identity amidst relentless modernization and a heartless bureaucracy.
A Healthy Baby Girl

1997

A Healthy Baby Girl

1997
Filmmaker Judith Helfand turns the camera on herself to document her battle with cancer caused by DES, a drug prescribed to her mother during pregnancy. Refusing to confine the tears, rage, laughter and hope to dinner table conversations, Helfand invites us to witness her personal journey from radical hysterectomy patient to vocal opponent of toxic exposure. From her suburban home to the halls of Congress, the intensely private becomes widely public, and an American family is transformed and strengthened.