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Lamar Odom: Reborn

2021

Lamar Odom: Reborn

2021
This documentary follows the two-time NBA world champion's journey to break his addiction and anxiety by using groundbreaking psychedelic medicines.
The Country Upside Down

2009

The Country Upside Down

2009
Returning to the island that her father left 50 years earlier, the filmmaker goes back in time to retrace the history of her name.
When Whales Could Walk

2024

When Whales Could Walk

2024
In Egypt's Sahara Desert, massive skeletons with strange skulls and gigantic teeth jut out from the sandy ground. This fossil graveyard, millions of years old, is known as the "Valley of the Whales." Now, paleontologists have unearthed a whole new species of ancient whale dating to 43 million years ago, and this predator wasn't just able to swim – it also had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to the winding evolutionary path of mammals that moved from the land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.
Eve After Dark

2023

Eve After Dark

2023
From Super Bowl LVI recognition to ushering in the rap group N.W.A, Eve After Dark explores the legacy of the first hip-hop club on the West Coast.
Inundation District

2023

Inundation District

2023
In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea level. Unlike other places imperiled by climate change, this neighborhood of glass towers housing some of the world’s largest companies was built well after scientists began warning of the threats, including many at its renowned universities. The city, which already has more high-tide flooding than nearly any other in the United States, called its new quarter the Innovation District. But with seas rising inexorably, and at an accelerating rate, others are calling the neighborhood by a different name: Inundation District.
Until He's Back

2023

Until He's Back

2023
After learning that his son, Yahya, has died at sea trying to get to Spain, Ahmed Tchiche must find a way to bring his remains back home to Morocco so he and his family can have a proper goodbye. A Spanish mortician, an NGO worker and an established Moroccan immigrant living in Spain all struggle to help Ahmed navigate the complicated process of repatriation.
Frosh: Nine Months in a Freshman Dorm

1994

Frosh: Nine Months in a Freshman Dorm

1994
A documentary chronicling the lives of various freshman inhabitants of Trancos Hall, a co-ed dorm on the campus of Stanford University.
The Lost Coast of Gabon: Sea Kayaking West Africa

2006

The Lost Coast of Gabon: Sea Kayaking West Africa

2006
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and stretching 40 miles into the jungled interior, we kayaked and portaged more than 200 miles around the park's perimeter, seeing this wild country from a new and different perspective. Along the way we encountered river-swimming elephants, manatees, tarpon, surfing hippos, gorillas and more. By trip's end it was hard to decide which were the most beautiful, and the most difficult, parts of the expedition, but it was eye opening, for us all.
South Africa: The White Laager

1977

South Africa: The White Laager

1977
Explores the history of the Afrikaners and Afrikaner nationalism, and the development of apartheid and its relevance to South Africa's political situation today.
Sinéad O'Connor: Fearless

2023

Sinéad O'Connor: Fearless

2023
Sinéad O'Connor is one of the most well-known singers of the 80s, loved for her authenticity and extraordinary connection with her audience. After her sudden passing, her voice will forever linger in the hearts of those who listen to her music.
Strange Days Diary NYC

2024

Strange Days Diary NYC

2024
One neighborhood in New York City, March 2020: the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, the federal government is clueless, and life seems increasingly surreal. A month later, the city has become an epicenter of the pandemic as the death rate spirals upwards. Then the racial justice protests erupt... Strange Days Diary NYC is an intimate account of living through a disruptive, frightening, yet inspiring time.
Dawn Dusk

2024

Dawn Dusk

2024
Chelli Look, an artist specializing in handbags, experiences overwhelming grief after the murder of her sister by her brother-in-law. In the years that follow, Chelli’s journey towards healing forces her to rediscover who she is as an artist, leading to an unexpected revelation that takes her in a new direction.
Mykonos: The Soul of an Island

2018

Mykonos: The Soul of an Island

2018
Award-winning feature length documentary about the most controversial island in the world.
2.5 Million

2017

2.5 Million

2017
"2.5 Million" follows American skier Aaron Rice as he sets out to ski 2.5 million human-powered vertical feet in the backcountry and set a new world record. To be successful Aaron will have to ski over 330 days in the calendar year and chase snow around the world. The challenge is both physical and mental, and injuries are simply not an option.
Acid Attack: My Story

2018

Acid Attack: My Story

2018
Archive footage and reconstructions are used to examine one of the most shocking and bizarre acid attacks of recent years. In 2012, Naomi Oni was stalked through London by someone disguised in a niqab before being doused in sulphuric acid. Told through interviews with her friends and family, this documentary tells the story of what happened that night, immediately afterwards through to the eventual trial.
Lili

2024

Lili

2024
A heartwarming story about a precautious, 8-year-old girl exploring the world with her globetrotting father and growing up in an unconventional family.
Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips

2024

Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips

2024
Embark on the epic ride of Jim Phillips, the genius behind skateboarding and rock culture's electrifying art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, CA, Jim helped shape the golden era of skateboarding. Jim's story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision. This documentary explores Jim's dynamic life and career, showcasing his iconic work that has defined an era and secured his place in modern art history.
One For All

2023

One For All

2023
Tony Drees actually considers himself to have good fortune
Raised By Wolves

2023

Raised By Wolves

2023
'Raised By Wolves' peers into online youth culture in Appalachia, revealing the risks of radicalization through exposure to weaponized misinformation and far right extremism in social media and online gaming spaces, while documenting the escalation of violence in America as it unfolds in real time - and close to home. A series of personal stories of affected community members unfolds against the backdrop of an opioid traumatized, post-industrial landscape, as experts unpack the systemic nature of a problem rooted in our times, our tech and our history.
Where the Water Starts

2021

Where the Water Starts

2021
After seeing the destruction of the fragile alpine ecology of Australia's Snowy Mountains first hand, Richard Swain decides to speak out. Hard hoofed animals are trampling and endangering the headwaters of three iconic rivers.