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Map of Latin American Dreams

2020

Map of Latin American Dreams

2020
5
Map of Latin American Dreams explores the desires and hopes of individuals throughout Latin America. The project consists of many trips, beginning in 1992 and continuing through 2013, to Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Brazil, and Colombia.
Thud Pilots

2018

Thud Pilots

2018
7.7
This documentary describes the experiences of F-105 Thunderchief "Thud" pilots and crew during the Vietnam War.
Not Without Us

2016

Not Without Us

2016
5.7
At the U.N. Climate talks in Paris, two weeks after terrorists attacks created a state of emergency that outlawed all "unofficial" political gatherings, follow seven global grassroots activists as they attempt to unleash the only force that can prevent catastrophic climate change: the will of the people. Not Without Us documents a crucial moment in history, framing the root causes of the global climate crisis and the greatest inequality in the history of mankind, as one and the same. Seen from the perspective of frontline communities, the film interweaves the personal stories and motivations of the activists portrayed, conveying to a broader audience why the call for deeper and far reaching change is not only necessary, but also humane.
A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square

2008

A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square

2008
4
A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square chronicles the journey of seven brave individuals as they attempt to secure a home in Triangle Square, Hollywood, the nation's first affordable housing facility for LGBT seniors. Since demand far exceeds the number of available apartments, a lottery system was set up to determine who would be selected. This film is a moving exploration of the applicants' personal stories and the journey that brought them to the lottery and what the future might hold.
Silent Forests

2019

Silent Forests

2019
5.7
This documentary takes audiences into the heart of Africa's Congo Basin to meet the men and women trying to save the forest elephant from extinction.
Who Let The Dogs Out

2019

Who Let The Dogs Out

2019
6.3
The origin story of the smash hit “Who Let the Dogs Out” goes back further than anyone could have imagined; steeped in legal battles, female empowerment and artist integrity, which beckons the question: will we ever know who let the dogs out?
It Started As a Joke

2019

It Started As a Joke

2019
4.8
This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era, and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life’s circumstances.
Earth

2019

Earth

2019
6.3
Several billion tons of earth are moved annually by humans - with shovels, excavators or dynamite. Nikolaus Geyrhalter observes people in mines, quarries, large construction sites in a constant struggle to appropriate the planet.
Behind the Bullet

2019

Behind the Bullet

2019
5.7
An in-depth look at four individuals who have pulled the trigger and the profound impact it's had on their lives.
The Poisoner's Handbook

2014

The Poisoner's Handbook

2014
7.7
In 1918, when New York City hired its first scientifically trained medical examiner Charles Norris. Over the course of a decade and a half, Norris and his extraordinarily driven and talented chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, would turn forensic chemistry into a formidable science, sending many a murderer to the electric chair and setting the standards that the rest of the country would ultimately adopt.
Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy

2019

Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy

2019
6.3
This documentary reveals amazing evidence connected to Moses’s ability to write the first books of the Bible and why most mainstream scholars are blinded to that possibility today.
Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen

2018

Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen

2018
7.2
Renowned as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century Freddie Mercury pushed the boundaries of art and music as he lead his band Queen to international stardom.
Dennis Miller: Fake News, Real Jokes

2018

Dennis Miller: Fake News, Real Jokes

2018
3
Five-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller takes on the current climate like no other can in Fake News, Real Jokes! From selfies and airline travel to Trump and journalists, he delivers his signature critical assessments in his low key style that has been deemed by The Hollywood Reporter as "the most cerebral, astute and clever standup ever".
Sfumato

2016

Sfumato

2016
5
Painter Bernard Legay spends his nights and days in a desinhabited world, gathering the silent matter his work is made of.
Climate Warriors

2018

Climate Warriors

2018
4.3
CLIMATE WARRIORS gives a voice to people acting for change. American activists, celebrities and German energy inventors, investors and political activists all drive towards the same goal: saving our world and keeping peace.
Buddy

2019

Buddy

2019
8
Walking in the forest without being able to see, coming down the stairs or going shopping when one is paralysed, falling asleep with post-traumatic stress disorder: for the protagonists of Buddy, all of this is made possible by the presence of an assistance dog at their side. Edith, 86 years old and blind since adolescence, remembers all of the dogs she has had with her, and their portraits—even if she cannot see them—cover the walls of her house.
The Long Shadow

2018

The Long Shadow

2018
8
When filmmaker and investigative journalist Frances Causey, a daughter of the South, set out to explore the continuing racial divisions in the US, what she discovered was that the politics of slavery didn't end with the Civil War. In an astonishingly candid look at the United States' original sin, The Long Shadow traces slavery's history from America's founding up through its insidious ties to racism today.
Day the Dinosaurs Died

2017

Day the Dinosaurs Died

2017
8.7
Investigate how an asteroid vanquished the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Join scientists as they drill into the impact crater and, for the first time, reconstruct the hell on earth that unfolded in the minutes, hours and months after the impact.
Waiting for Barcelona

2018

Waiting for Barcelona

2018
6.3
Waiting for Barcelona revolves around the struggles of undocumented immigrants collecting scrap metal and selling illegal replicas in Barcelona. The film centers on the idea of how the dream of the city is very similar to everyone, but in practice differs depending on your wealth and citizenship. Without the right documents for working our protagonists face serious difficulties and even end up on the verge of insanity.
Renzo Piano, an Architect for Santander

2018

Renzo Piano, an Architect for Santander

2018
7
The architect, a contemporary master, Renzo Piano. The filmmaker, another contemporary master, Carlos Saura.