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The Feminist: A Swedish Inspiration

2018

The Feminist: A Swedish Inspiration

2018
8.5
This personal and compelling portrait follows Gudrun Schyman, spokesperson of Sweden's Feminist Initiative political party, as she moves between small towns, refugee camps, and the corridors of power.
Vermeer: Beyond Time

2017

Vermeer: Beyond Time

2017
8.5
Narrator Steve Martin explains Vermeer's fall into obscurity and rebound into worldwide sensation, all while examining themes in his paintings, comparisons to Renaissance masters, and relevant history of Europe's politics and art market.
I will not travel hidden

2018

I will not travel hidden

2018
6
Blanca Luz Brum traveled an unusual path, through twentieth-century Latin America, actively participating in the intellectual, political and artistic movements of Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. It is today a symbol of female emancipation in Latin America. The versions about her life are varied and dissimilar, the testimonies of those who knew her, full of contradictions.
Killer Bees

2018

Killer Bees

2018
8
A championship high school basketball team provides pride, tradition and hope for an African American community struggling to survive in the middle of one of the wealthiest communities in America - The Hamptons.
Iuventa

2018

Iuventa

2018
7.5
The documentary film "Ȋuventa" relates the events of a crucial year in the lives of a group of young Europeans all involved in different ways in the Jugend Rettet humanitarian project, starting from the first voyage of the "Ȋuventa" ship in the Mediterranean Sea to the heavy accusations that led to the seizure of the vessel more than a year later.
Last Stop: Palestine

2013

Last Stop: Palestine

2013
10
There is an invisible war going on in the West Bank. The Israeli settlers are waging a daily war on the Palestinians who remain; they harass their neighbours, attack their houses, move their livestock and generally make life unbearable for them. And after years of violent resistance a new generation of Palestinians have undertaken a new strategy and are fighting back with video cameras rather than guns. They post their videos online to show the world what is happening but what does all this mean for the possibility of peace? An in-depth and eye-opening investigation into life in the West Bank.
Red Sea

2016

Red Sea

2016
6.5
Explore the impressive underwater landscapes and fascinating species of one of the biggest wonders on our planet - The Red Sea. Filmed in stunning 4K, this mesmerizing nautical journey features, many of the 1,200 different sea creatures that have made the naturally and artificially formed coral reefs their home beneath these mystical waters.
Generation Zapped

2017

Generation Zapped

2017
7
In less than a generation, cell phones and the Internet have revolutionized virtually every aspect of our lives, transforming how we work, socialize and communicate. But what are the health consequences of this invisible convenience? This documentary investigates the dangers of daily exposure to wireless technologies – including the devastating effects on our health from infertility to cancer – and suggests ways to reduce overexposure.
Out of Darkness

2016

Out of Darkness

2016
4
Out of Darkness is a full length three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ (Δ+), examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. Out of Darkness will explore the Nubian/Kushitic origins of Nile Valley Civilization, contact between Africa and the Americas since the times of antiquity, as well as the influence of the Moors in Europe leading to Europe’s intellectual Renaissance. In addition, the film will analyze the history of modern day racism, the concept of “white supremacy,” the impact of Hip Hop as a social movement, and the idea of nationhood. Out of Darkness is narrated by Prof. Kaba Kamene and co-stars Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Claud Anderson, Tim Wise, Prof. James Small, Dr. Joy DeGruy, Anthony Browder, Sabir Bey, Atlantis Browder, and Taj Tarik Bey.
A Punk Daydream

2019

A Punk Daydream

2019
7.8
A portrait of the largest Muslim Punk community in the world, as seen through the eyes of Punk teenagers, in relation to the extreme social, environmental and political environment they live in.
3,000 Miles

2017

3,000 Miles

2017
4
On July 5th, 2016, filmmaker Sean Wang moved across the country to live and work in New York City for one year. A personal documentary of his year, chronicled by voicemails from his mother back home.
Records Collecting Dust II

2018

Records Collecting Dust II

2018
7
Records Collecting Dust II focuses on the East Coast cities of Boston, New York and Washington DC, and includes in depth interviews with twenty eight highly influential people from the 1980’s hardcore punk rock music scene. Talking about the music, the bands and the records that forever changed their lives. Including Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat/Fugazi, John Joseph of Cro-Mags, Dave Smalley of DYS/Dag Nasty, Bob Cenci of Jerry's Kids, Amy Pickering of Dischord Records, Walter Schreifels of Gorilla Biscuits/Quicksand, Roger Miret of Agnostic Front and Clif Croce of The Freeze.
Do Women Have a Higher Sex Drive?

2018

Do Women Have a Higher Sex Drive?

2018
8
For years men have thought women had a lower sexdrive? Can men be proven wrong again? The film explores the the scientific, historical, biological and social aspects behind the female sex drive and female gaze.
My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson

2017

My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson

2017
7.5
Poet Emily Dickinson, pigeonholed as the strange recluse since her death, takes you on a journey through the seasons of her life amid 1800s New England.
Mantra: Sounds Into Silence

2017

Mantra: Sounds Into Silence

2017
7
Mantra — Sounds into Silence is a feature-length documentary that explores the musical and social phenomenon of chant and response meditation. With music and Performances from Deva Premal & Miten with Manose, Krishna Das, Snatam Kaur, Jai Uttal, MC Yogi, Dave Stringer, Lama Gyurme & Jean-Philippe Rykiel, C.C. White, Mirabai Ceiba, Gaura Vani, Nina Rao, Charlie Braun & Others
Sharks (in 3D)

2012

Sharks (in 3D)

2012
6
Looks at the history, evolution and current status of these amazing ocean creatures.
Monty Python Conquers America

2008

Monty Python Conquers America

2008
6.5
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, focusing especially on their conquest of the American comedy scene,
Lives Well Lived

2018

Lives Well Lived

2018
7.5
Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old. Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. These men and women open the vault on their journey into old age through family histories, personal triumph and tragedies, loves and losses - seeing the best and worst of humanity along the way. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.
Leitis in Waiting

2018

Leitis in Waiting

2018
1
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
Come Before Winter

2017

Come Before Winter

2017
4.5
A documentary telling the story of the last days of Dietrich Bonhoeffer through the eyes of the British "Black Propaganda" radio broadcast team.