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Three Mile

2015

Three Mile

2015
"When you build a car with the Rolling Bones you are expected to be at Bonneville. . . that's what these cars are all about" Join Brian Darwas and the Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop on a cross country trip full of roadside breakdowns, shop tours, parking lot parties and plenty of racing at what most people consider the birthplace of hot rodding, the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. All thirteen hot rods embark on a life time adventure from New York to Utah, where Keith Cornell breaks the world record for the fastest Ford Y-block. With enough salt pit rebuilds, tech inspections, and race runs to keep even the most jaded gearhead one the edge of their seat. Be there to experience the sun on your face and salt in the air when it all comes down to that THREE MILE pass.
Don’t give up

2023

Don’t give up

2023
Prince of Wales: King in Waiting

2023

Prince of Wales: King in Waiting

2023
Prince William, now Prince of Wales, first-born son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been in the spotlight. Born second in line to the throne - he was destined for a life of duty, and of service. Following the death of his dearest and most revered grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Williams' father, now Charles III, ascended to the throne and Prince William took the title of Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness, Prince William is now second in line to the throne, but he has his work cut out, following in his father's footsteps, and keeping up the tradition of duty and hard work.His destiny is to inherit the crown and succeed to the throne. But how does a Prince prepare to become King?
Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber

2019

Jimi Hendrix: Trapped in Amber

2019
Enter the life of one of the greatest guitarists of all time Jimi Hendrix. Despite his mainstream career only sadly only spanning four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
All In: Miracle at St. Bernard's

2022

All In: Miracle at St. Bernard's

2022
A tiny, 100-year-old Catholic school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is struggling with insolvency. We follow the dramatic campaigns to raise money and enrollment as well as a magical football season that together saved a beloved institution.
Buke & Gase

2023

Buke & Gase

2023
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when tours were canceled and all live music went silent, one band refused to stay quiet. The musical duo Buke and Gase performs to the eerily empty, famed hall Basilica Hudson.
Princess Diana: Where Now? A Woman Alone

1997

Princess Diana: Where Now? A Woman Alone

1997
This remarkable portrait of Princess Diana examines her life following her divorce from Prince Charles. She is assailed by doubts and uncertainties, but still achieves great good for her family, herself and the world.
Lions

2023

Lions

2023
This documentary explores Lions and the links and bonds humans have shared with them throughout time. Take an in depth look at one of this amazing animal in Lions.
Roger Williams: Freedom's Forgotten Hero

2003

Roger Williams: Freedom's Forgotten Hero

2003
Roger Williams founded the state of Rhode Island and the Baptist movement in America. Here is his monumental story of establishing a governmental body to provide genuine "freedom of religion and soul liberty." Participating scholars include Edwin S. Gaustad, Professor Emeritus at the University of California Riverside; Derek H. Davis, Director of Church State Studies at Baylor University; Keith Francis, Chair of the History Dept. at Pacific Union College; and J. Stanley Lemons, Professor of History at Rhode Island College.
She Is...

2023

She Is...

2023
This hybrid documentary follows Isabella Grosso, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. In her quest to heal, Isabella discovered a sense of empowerment through dance and founded She-Is, a nonprofit combining the art of dance with therapy. As she embraces the experience of self-love through movement, we follow Isabella on an international journey to help other survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking find healing.
Behind the Stage Door

2022

Behind the Stage Door

2022
From his early days playing drums in his band, The Grains of Sand, to becoming one of the top grossing concert promoters in the United States, Rich Engler is the embodiment of the rags to "riches" American Dream come true.
Beautiful Was The Fight

2025

Beautiful Was The Fight

2025
The stories of several women in the Boston music scene and their struggle to achieve equality and success while embracing their identities and finding a voice in the community.
John Cena: Champion of the Ring

2020

John Cena: Champion of the Ring

2020
The man who sat on top of the professional wrestling mountain for over a decade. John Cena has done it all. From bodybuilding to football, and from pro wrestling to the big screen, he has always proven that hard work pays off. Following in the footsteps of Professional Wrestling Legend and Hollywood icon, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena finds himself wrestling more infrequently but appearing increasingly in cinemas around the world. Whether he's a guest on talk shows, starring in big-budget movies, or wrestling in front of millions around the globe, he always adheres to his personal mantra: Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.
Please Pray for West Papua

2019

Please Pray for West Papua

2019
Colonized nations, indigenous people whose way of life was stripped from them as their children were ripped away and put into residential schools in North America or as they are still forced to hide in the forest from soldiers in West Papua.
Exclusion U

2023

Exclusion U

2023
EXCLUSION U looks at the real scandal in higher education: How Ivy League Universities hoard billions while refusing to expand enrollments. These tax-exempt institutions are failing their mission to act in the public good. Interviews with low income students who fight for a place on campus, deans of admissions and shocking financial information force the question: why do we continue to invest so much in institutions that invest so little back in us?
Hoopties

2023

Hoopties

2023
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the premier automotive races of the year. Companies invest millions into cars and racers alike to take home the trophy and the glory of a Le Mans win. And then there is the 24 Hours of Lemons, a 24-hour endurance car race that travels year-round. The rules are simple: buy or build a race car for $500 or less—the most laps win. The teams? Three Pedal Mafia, Team Fafrumwinnin, and Great Globs of Oil will pit their wits, their technical acumen, and common sense against competitors and the laws of physics alike.
Greener Pastures

2024

Greener Pastures

2024
Contemplating the future of farming in America through the day-to-day lives of four small, Midwestern, multigenerational family farms over the course of three years.
Africa's Outsiders

2006

Africa's Outsiders

2006
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A documentary that focuses on how animals born with unusual colours have a much harder struggle than normal. Follow white lions, a white baboon and a yellow crocodile.
Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story

2023

Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story

2023
A Kurdish-Swedish soccer team’s journey to become champions and a symbol of resilience for the Kurdish people.
Disquiet

2023

Disquiet

2023
Lis Rhodes’ latest essay film Disquiet, made against the backdrop of the pandemic, continues her ongoing project of documenting and drawing attention to the progressive eradication of justice, equality and individual liberties as a consequence of neoliberal capitalism. Using still images, sound, text and her distinctive voice-over, Rhodes calls out the evils of globalisation whilst taking a truly global approach in her incisive analysis. From the atomic destruction of Hiroshima to the conquest of the skies, Disquiet draws connections between the local, the transnational, and even the extra-terrestrial, in order to untangle the relationship between violence and profit. As Rhodes poignantly asks: ‘can warnings warn, when violence is a profitable industry?’