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The documentary celebrates some of the unsung action stars of the late eighties/nineties in the North American Pictures Catalog. From Cynthia Rothrock and Bolo Yeung to Billy Blanks the film explores the martial arts craze in the U.S. and the ferocious appetite of video store customers for these titles.
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures (2024 )
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Revealing terrifying accidents, fights for survival, and stories of close calls and near misses by the astronauts who survived them. This series offers chilling accounts of the challenges of space exploration as told only by the explorers who lived them and the men and women in mission control who helped each team avert disaster.
Secret Space Escapes (2015 )
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One family's journey with autism through the lens of community in a small town in southern Arkansas.
You Have No Idea (2023 )
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Yellowstone challenges every animal that lives in this Rocky Mountain wilderness; in summer it pitches them into battle against one another for food, territories and mates, in winter it forces them into a struggle for survival.
Wild Yellowstone (2015 )
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A New York City-based conceptual artist embarks on a 20-year art project asking culturally significant people to sign his copy of The Holy Bible.
The Book of Harth (2022 )
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From the producers of Naked and Afraid comes 100 Miles From Nowhere, an Animal Planet series that follows adventurer Matt Galland and his two best buddies, Danny Bryson and Blake Josephson. In each episode, the trio of fun-loving regular guys chooses remote, extreme locations throughout the globe where cameras – let alone people – rarely have gone. Matt, Danny and Blake’s mission is straightforward: to get off life’s usual humdrum path for a more exciting, daring and off-the-beaten one. In just three or four days, the guys trek approximately 100 miles and burn up to 10,000 calories on foot, raft, skis and even skateboard while they document and shoot their own escapades with absolutely no crew. Every single second on the ground is self-shot. Each expedition causes major wear and tear on their bodies, so the guys must reach their bear box drops, which are pre-arranged at set points to replenish their supplies, strength and stamina. Their incredible journeys take them to extreme landscapes – including steep mountains, insufferably hot deserts, freezing-cold canyons and snakeinfested jungles. They push their endurance to the limit and sometimes even their friendship. The quests are never easy and are sometimes dangerous, but they always are packed with thrilling surprises and breathtaking footage of the planet’s splendor.
100 Miles From Nowhere (2015 )
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The whole story of the world’s most famous monument is told for the first time, from its ancient beginnings to the groundbreaking renovation underway amid a storm of controversy.
Colosseum: The Whole Story (2015 )
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The black market can be brutal, exploitative, corrupt. Nothing is off-limits; everything is for sale. And what you buy may not be what it seems. But it's an industry estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. alone. Join the suppliers, sellers, customers, and the law enforcement officials trying to keep it in check as they share their experience of a hidden world that touches us all.
Underworld, Inc. (2015 )
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In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan's unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
In the Company of Kings (2024 )
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Through the unrelenting winter in the north of Japan, a small group of workers must brave unusual working conditions to bring to life a 2,000-year-old tradition known as sake. A cinematic documentary, The Birth of Sake is a visually immersive experience of an almost-secret world in which large sacrifices must be made for the survival of a time-honored brew.
The Birth of Saké (2015 )
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Chaos and catastrophe can strike the globe anywhere and at any time; you never know when you'll be caught in the action. Chaos Caught on Camera unlocks the stories behind some of the most compelling, shocking, and remarkable footage captured...
Chaos Caught on Camera (2015 )
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"Eternal Theater" is a thought provoking documentary examining the Christian teaching on the afterlife.
Eternal Theater (2024 )
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KSI and The Paul Brothers, from humble beginnings on YouTube, to mainstream domination. These unrelenting (and controversial) creators show no signs of stopping.
KSI & The Pauls: Primed for Success (2023 )
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A feature documentary film about the power of the bicycle to help save the planet.
Chasing the Sun (2024 )
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In a world where fortunes are promised and lost in a blink of an eye FTX came forward as the next big thing in Cryptocurrency. When the company crashed and burned in November 2022 the whole world was left in shock, the question on their tongues being how did this happen?
When Money Breaks: FTX (2024 )
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In this feature-length documentary, we will tell the stories of men who are healing from the scars of childhood sexual abuse. While the statistics are horrifying for both sexes, the media and society seem to treat boy victims different from girl victims and this film will shine a light on the disparity. Lives full of shame, lack of self-worth and body dysmorphia as well as an often-continual fight to believe they are man enough or macho in the face of hiding scars from their childhood. The fear of being seen as a potential perpetrator because of their sexual abuse is a real systemic problem for men recovering from childhood sexual abuse. While the film will talk to some experts, the film will focus on personal stories and how these brave men have lived through their trauma.
Man Enough to Heal (2024 )
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In the forests of Ohio, a series of reported Bigfoot sightings have mystified locals and researchers. What secrets do these woodlands conceal?
Bigfoot in Ohio (2024 )
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With personal interviews, Legends of Speed not only describes dramatic happenings on the race tracks, but also puts a spotlight on the fears, and the courage of the drivers and their relatives. All of them deal differently with the extreme sport of "Formula One" racing, but they all have one thing in common and that is the will to win.
Legends of Speed (2015 )
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Poverty, Inc. explores the hidden side of doing good. From disaster relief to TOMs Shoes, from adoptions to agricultural subsidies, Poverty, Inc. follows the butterfly effect of our most well-intentioned efforts and pulls back the curtain on the poverty industrial complex - the multi-billion dollar market of NGOs, multilateral agencies, and for-profit aid contractors. Are we catalyzing development or are we propagating a system in which the poor stay poor while the rich get hipper?
Poverty, Inc. (2015 )
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Join the captivating journey of "A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot" as eye-witnesses share astonishing encounters, exploring the mysterious realm of Bigfoot and the paranormal. Using cutting-edge theories, this thought-provoking documentary pushes boundaries, unraveling the secrets behind unexplainable events. Get ready to be spellbound as the veil of mystery is lifted, revealing a world where beauty and the unexplained intertwine.
A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot (2024 )
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Outside of Sedona, Arizona where the desert's whispers meet the enigmatic hum of the universe, lies a place shrouded in mystery and bathed in beauty. Welcome to Bradshaw Ranch, a paranormal hotspot that has captivated researchers' imagination for decades. This oasis of awe and wonder, where the mystical dance of vortexes and inter-dimensional portals unfold, has beckoned the curious and the brave to unravel its secrets. For six exhilarating months, a team of intrepid explorers, a fusion of paranormal investigators, psychics, and open-minded scientists, delved into the heart of this enigma. Their mission? To capture on film and record on scientific instrumentation the elusive truth behind the high strangeness of Bradshaw Ranch. What they uncovered transcended the boundaries of our understanding, revealing a profound revelation: we are not alone in the universe.
The Mysteries of Bradshaw Ranch: Aliens, Portals, and the Paranormal (2024 )
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A crew of five people and one sea dog leave Panama on March 7, 2020. One week into their passage, they receive news on the satellite email that Coronavirus has created a global pandemic.
Alkemi: Quarantine at Sea (2022 )
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After a year and a half of virtual learning and still in the midst of the covid pandemic a teacher and students faced and overcame challenges to produce a play in what ended up being an emotionally moving social enrichment experience.
Our Show Must Go On (2024 )
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The Razor's Edge (2024 )
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What is true healing? And where does it start? World-renowned functional medicine expert Dr. Jill Carnahan draws on her own experience overcoming chronic illness and trauma, finding inspiration and healing in the darkest of times.
Doctor/Patient (2024 )
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In Scooter LaForge: a life of art, the iconic queer artist reflects on his career, his struggles and triumphs, and the impact that current events have had on his life and the lives of so many artists in NYC. Originally from New Mexico, LaForge exhibits a signature style that is instantly recognizable, yet perpetually reinvented. His bespoke painted clothing, which claimed the attention and subsequent partnership of famed designer Patricia Field, has become a specialized luxury, sought after by celebrities such as Debbie Harry, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj. Layered with childhood fantasy and adult themes, classical inspiration and modern social commentary, his pieces are woven together using paint, found objects, fabric, and anything else that strikes his fancy.
Scooter LaForge: A Life of Art (2023 )
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Let's Talk: Mental Health in Color takes a look at childhood disruptions in the mental health of children of color with a focus on the relationship with socio-political and economic policies. The film aims to address the dire need for early interventions, shift of narratives in which mental health is portrayed, and encourage reduction in normalized stigmas and judgement.
Let's Talk: Mental Health in Color (2024 )
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MY LIFE WITH THE LIVING DEAD is a documentary feature based on the career of John A. Russo - the man who created flesh eating zombies and co-wrote the 1968 classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
My Life with the Living Dead (2024 )
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In an era of digital, streaming, cloud-based, and electronic entertainment, pinball is a paradox. With most forms of modern entertainment downloadable to the palm of your hand, how does a 300-pound box of wires and lights survive, and continue to thrive?
Shoot Again: The Resurgence of Pinball (2024 )
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This documentary follows 14 men and mountaineer Kevin DeVries on a trek to Everest Base Camp as he prepares to climb in the region after a cardiac arrest. More than a hike in the Himalayas, The True Summit calls men to the inward journey and the inescapable reality that the change we seek can only be found in a Christ-centered community.
The True Summit (2023 )
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FORTITUDE is a new documentary about the people, perils and promises behind the emerging space industry. A new Space Renaissance is emerging: Sparked by humanity’s unquenchable thirst for exploration, fuelled by capitalism’s insatiable hunger for profits and propelled by breath-taking technological advances. Fortitude uncovers how a few influential individuals with utopian ideas and vast fortunes are forging a trillion-dollar off-world industry while inspiring millions of us back on Earth. This is the story of those who take risks, invest the capital, and endeavour to turn science fiction into science fact.
Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy (2024 )
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Allies Left Behind uncovers the obstacles Afghan allies face in obtaining residency visas to the United States despite promises from the American government. This story also explains America’s bureaucratic challenges that are causing visa processing delays.
Allies Left Behind (2024 )