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Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

2010

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

2010
8
Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.
Water Wars

2009

Water Wars

2009
8
This timely documentary uncovers critical water issues facing humanity. It takes the viewer from the floods and droughts in Bangladesh, to dam building in India, water management in the Netherlands and the latest wake-up call in America: the Katrina disaster and the drought in the Southwest. Future wars will be fought over access to fresh water, unless we come together to face this global crisis. Without water there is no life.
Bad Boys of Summer

2007

Bad Boys of Summer

2007
10
A look at the effect a coach has on a team made up of convicted felons, during their final season together.
The Space Shuttle

2011

The Space Shuttle

2011
8
An idea born in unsettled times becomes a feat of engineering excellence. The most complex machine ever built to bring humans to and from space and eventually construct the next stop on the road to space exploration.
RiseUp

2011

RiseUp

2011
7
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009

Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009
8.5
Secret Mysteries Vol. III focuses on the development of the new world as "The United States of America". This video will demonstrate that the history of America's government, and of its official symbols, is a history of secret societies. Examine America's much-talked-about dollar bill and the symbols it bears. Modern masonry claims that the all-seeing eye floating above the pyramid is not a Masonic symbol. But what did Freemason's President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his Masonic Vice President, Henry Wallace, believe when they attached this symbol to our currency in 1935? How were these American leaders influenced by the Russian mystic, Nicholas Roerich? Does the all-seeing eye represent the Masonic Christ? Was the eagle originally a phoenix bird? And what do all these occult symbols mean?
The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full

2009

The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full

2009
10
When a gang of suburban teens stumbled across a bunch of abandoned instruments and formed The Fleshtones little did they know that 30 years later they'll still be struggling to rock - and pay the bills.
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006
6
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
Sputnik Mania

2007

Sputnik Mania

2007
7
Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008

High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008
6
Beyond the hysteria of Reefer Madness and past the deceptive lessons of "Just Say No", HIGH exposes the true story of America's war on drugs. Using government statistics, expert interviews and a large dose of humor, HIGH takes a fresh look at this hot but relevant topic.
Hip Hop Immortals We Got Your Kids

2004

Hip Hop Immortals We Got Your Kids

2004
7
The Park (Dancing on the Rubble of Empire)

2025

The Park (Dancing on the Rubble of Empire)

2025
A century ago, millions flocked to Wembley Park in London to witness the British Empire Exhibition, where objects and people from the colonies were displayed as spectacle. Though its pavilions have long vanished, fragments remain buried in the city’s soil and in the lives of its communities. ‘The Park (Dancing on the Rubble of Empire)’ meditates on these hidden inheritances, asking what it means to celebrate, play, and belong amid the rubble of empire.
A Love Letter to the Beatles

2025

A Love Letter to the Beatles

2025
"A Love Letter To The Beatles" is an 120-minute landmark documentary film made by Beatles fans for fans, celebrating 50+ years of following the world's greatest rock band.
Shaken and Stirred: The Story of Flair Bartending

2025

Shaken and Stirred: The Story of Flair Bartending

2025
Shaken & Stirred follows the lives of three flair bartenders at the top of their game as they set their sights on a big competition in Florida, intercut with interviews with legendary bartenders who discuss the sport’s past, present, and future. The movie features legends from the bartending world including Christian and Rodrigo Delpech, Dario Doimo, Tom Dyer, Ivan Usov and many more! This is the first full length feature documentary about the sport and art of flair bartending.
Mind the Closing Doors

2025

Mind the Closing Doors

2025
In the Moscow Metro, a choir is formed from employees—cashiers, train drivers, and station workers—learning to sing under the guidance of an enthusiastic conductor. For a contest, the conductor discovers the opera “Flood”, which is going to be performed for the first time. The opera tells the story of the last day before the world’s end. Following a triumphant premiere, the choir sets off on its first tour, only to face a real catastrophe.
Zero Limits

2025

Zero Limits

2025
Dr. Joe Vitale goes beyond the law of attraction by exploring the surprising daily habits of people without limits. Through a revealing and intimate look at what it really means to live a life that transcends the ordinary, watching this film becomes a healing and inspiring experience.
UFO: Paranormal Overlords

2023

UFO: Paranormal Overlords

2023
A documentary purporting to expose the space alien conspiracy that not only influenced human history... but created it as well.
A Map of the World in Time

2025

A Map of the World in Time

2025
Over 34 days at sea, deep in the Arctic Circle, the wages of knowledge are explored. This ship's mariners and scientists reflect on their life at sea as they attempt to better understand climate change, both past and present.
Pearl Harbor: Through the Eyes of Japan

2025

Pearl Harbor: Through the Eyes of Japan

2025
For the first time, one of the deadliest moments in World War II is recreated in stunning detail: the surprise attack on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. But this time, through the eyes of the aggressors: the commanders and pilots of Imperial Japan.
Night Shift

2025

Night Shift

2025
In the still hours of Kharkiv's curfewed nights, a quiet resilience hums through its empty streets. The short film captures people who work under the cover of darkness, navigating both routine and risk as Russia often attacks when residents try to sleep. Those who stay awake to work do so for the city's survival. The film explores how Ukraine's second-largest city has transformed because of war, its collective hope that dawn will arrive quietly, and the human need to carry on.