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The Last Pope?

2018

The Last Pope?

2018
8
St. Malachy, a Catholic Priest in the early 1100s, received a vision that gave him a motto for all the Popes from his time "to the end of time." The total number of Popes from Celestine II till the end would be 111 according to St. Malachy's prophecy. In the late 1950's or early 60's the Catholic Church added the 112th whose motto was given as "Peterus Romanus." This presentation provides a summary of Malachy's prophecy, describes the reasons that Benedict XVI is the last Pope, the 111th, and the consequences for the church and the world.
Disaster Playground

2015

Disaster Playground

2015
5.5
Disaster Playground investigates future outer space catastrophes and the procedures to manage and assess the risks. The film follows the scientists planning the monitoring and deflection of hazardous Near Earth Objects and the real-life procedures in place in the event of an asteroid collision with the earth. Follow the chain of command that runs from the SETI Institute and NASA to the White House and United Nations and meet the people who are responsible from protecting us from a potentially devastating asteroid impact.
Sweaty Betty

2015

Sweaty Betty

2015
6
On the border of Washington DC, two stories of big dreams take place – a family is determined to turn their 1000 pound pig into the Redskins’ football team mascot, and two teenage fathers scheme a better life for themselves and their children.
Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl

2007

Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl

2007
6
On April 26th, 1986, reactor four at Chernobyl nuclear power station explodes, sending an enormous radioactive cloud over Northern Ukraine and neighbouring Belarus. The danger is kept a secret from the rest of the world and the nearby population who go about their business as usual. May Day celebrations begin, children play and the residents of Pripyat marvel at the spectacular fire raging at the reactor. After three days, an area the size of England becomes contaminated with radioactive dust, creating a 'zone' of poisoned land. Based on Mario Petrucci's award-winning book-length poem (split over two books), 'Heavy Water: a film for Chernobyl', and the shorter version 'Half Life: a Journey to Chernobyl", tells the story of the people who dealt with the disaster at ground-level: the fire-fighters, soldiers, 'liquidators', and their families.
Transparent

2006

Transparent

2006
1
A documentary about 19 trans men from 14 different states who have given birth and, in most instances, gone on to raise their biological children.
CERN

2013

CERN

2013
5.5
CERN in Switzerland is a research center where they try to recreate the big bang. Nikolaus Geyrhalter follows the center's infrastructure and meets the people who created the "Large Hadron Collider".
Beyond Punishment

2015

Beyond Punishment

2015
6.5
Three different countries and one case of deadly violence each. Three men who have killed and three families who have lost a beloved one. In the common idea of guilt and punishment this makes three who get punished and three who are meant to forget. Unthinkable to imagine the two sides will ever get closer. The film tells three times the impossible story: To meet your enemy - in thoughts, in messages, in real life. A film that challenges our ideas of guilt and punishment.
Loose Lips - Her Last Interview

2013

Loose Lips - Her Last Interview

2013
4.5
Before Linda Lovelace's untimely death in 2002, the sex superstar sat for a no-holds barred interview with pop-culture historian Legs McNeil for his book, The Other Hollywood: The Uncensored Oral History of the Porn Film Industry. Fortunately McNeil hired a film crew to record the historic event as Linda recounted the making of ""Deep Throat,"" the most successful X-rated film in history, how she introduced oral sex to America, her turbulent relationship with manager/husband Chuck Traynor, her role (and exploitation by) the anti-porn movement that she helped launch with her bestselling book, Ordeal, in 1980, and her subsequent return to pornography in 2001. With additional comments by Marilyn Chambers, FBI Agent Bill Kelly, Chuck Traynor.
Dogs on the Inside

2014

Dogs on the Inside

2014
9
Dogs on the Inside follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. In an attempt to re-build their confidence and prepare for a new life outside, these prisoners must first learn to handle and care for a group of neglected strays. This heart-warming story reconfirms the timeless connection between man and dog and shows the resiliency of a dogs' trust and the generosity of the human spirit in the unlikeliest of places.
Samurai: The Last Warrior

2004

Samurai: The Last Warrior

2004
7.5
Experts offer their unique insights into the legend of the samurai warrior that strive to separate fact from fiction and uphold a legacy of honor. Segments focus on the origins of the concept of a warrior-priest and their unique fighting skills.
Mauerpark

2014

Mauerpark

2014
8
Dr. Motte and Wladimir Kaminer, but also Schraubermicha, Joe Hatchiban and Ginger Brown - they all use it. The Mauerpark is located on the former death strip in Berlin. The Wall used to separate people from each other, but today the park reunites them. Punks lie next to mothers with children and artists paint next to basketball players. A unique mixture of madness and relaxation comes together here...
Callas: A Documentary

1978

Callas: A Documentary

1978
7
Narrated by cinema legend Franco Zeffirelli, this intimate made-for-television documentary traces the life and times of the mercurial Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and respected operatic divas of the mid-20th century. Rare authentic footage, candid interviews and breathtaking performances help paint a portrait of an artist remembered as much for her quick and explosive temper as she is for her immeasurable talent.
Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

2014

Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

2014
1
Cherry Grove (Fire Island, NY) is the first openly LGBTQ community in the United States. One of the most accepting resort communities in the world, it is a place where everyone can discover who they really and enjoy being a free spirit.
5 Seconds of Summer: So Perfect

2014

5 Seconds of Summer: So Perfect

2014
9
A new special on the music phenomenon that has swept the world! 5 Seconds of Summer are not just another boy band - the four teenagers from Australia have risen to global mega-stardom in the blink of an eye and this program traces the rise of 5SOS, from their humble beginnings in a Sydney suburb to sell-out stadium rockers! When their highly anticipated debut album entered at Number 1 on the US Billboard chart, Luke, Michael, Calum and Ashton sealed their place as the hottest band on the planet.
The John Wayne Story: The Early Years

1993

The John Wayne Story: The Early Years

1993
3.5
Film clips, trailers and rare photos combine to tell the story of John Wayne's evolution from mild-mannered USC student Marion Morrison to the ultimate Western hero of the silver screen. Highlights include clips from his silent-movie debut, his first leading role, and his bizarre failed attempt to become a singing cowboy. Other excerpts include scenes from Flying Tigers, The Quiet Man and his breakthrough, Stagecoach.
Killing Jimmy Hoffa

2014

Killing Jimmy Hoffa

2014
5
Jimmy Hoffa was one of the most powerful men in America. In 1974 he disappeared, never been seen again: one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.
Vietnam Nurses

2005

Vietnam Nurses

2005
6
The untold stories of six Australian army nurses who served at the only Australian field hospital in the Vietnam War.
Largo

2008

Largo

2008
7.5
A documentary about the iconoclastic Los Angeles club, which opened in its original incarnation on Fairfax Ave. in 1989.
Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind

1996

Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind

1996
7.8
Sigmund Freud's revolutionary ideas transformed our conception of the mind. Yet, fears and obsessions wracked the father of psychoanalysis. His theories continue to inspire debate, even as the discipline he invented drifts farther from his work. Through personal letters, diaries and interviews with biographers, psychiatrists and Freud's grandchildren, this documentary explores the life of the man who was once derided as the doctor of love.
Becoming Queen

2004

Becoming Queen

2004
9
Becoming Queen chronicles the majestic rise of rock's most flamboyant and revolutionary outfit. Fronted by Freddie Mercury, Queen blended stylistic elements of hard rock, opera, and Tin Pan Alley to create their own unique tapestry of musical magic. Featuring extensive interviews with friends, members of pre-Queen outfits, Smile and Ibex/Wreckage, musical peers, rare archival interviews with Queen, scores of previously unseen photos and vintage memorabilia.