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On the 30th of June, 1966, in a small country-side town in Japan, four members of the Hashimoto family are stabbed and burnt to death in their family home. The savagery of the crime shakes the country and shortly after, 30-year-old retired boxer Iwao Hakamada is arrested, convicted and sentenced to death. Despite a lack of evidence, Hakamada would remain on death row for almost half a century before being granted a retrial in 2014.
Hakamada - The Longest-Held Death Row Inmate in The World (2021 )
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From teenage heartthrob to married man, Justin Bieber has had his career challenges, but the "Prince of Pop” continues to evolve his identity.
Justin Bieber: The New Me (2021 )
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This authorized documentary chronicles the short-lived career of the band Deadguy and their seminal hardcore album "Fixation on a Coworker". Featuring never before seen pictures and videos, unearthed live audio recordings and more. Featuring interviews with every member of the band and industry peers.
Deadguy: Killing Music (2021 )
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A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the Scottish Indie feature film Lost at Christmas (2020). The stars and filmmakers take us on their journey from script to screen as the world braces itself for a global pandemic.
Christmas with Strangers (2021 )
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Intense interest in Japan by the West made it a favourite destination for filmmakers from the earliest days of film. This selection of films from 1901 to 1913, newly restored by the BFI National Archive, takes us on a fascinating journey through Meiji Japan.
Around Japan With a Movie Camera (2021 )
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Narrator dreams of Madrid while being caught in a repetitive loop somewhere in Paris. He questions if his interlocutor is a real human being, as their dialogue, mostly built of citations, doesn't seem to be helping with breaking the loop.
La Doctrine (2021 )
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A man named James struggles with being forty and implores the advice of his friends to get through it.
Life After 40 (2021 )
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Experience the journey of some of the world's finest winemakers as they dance with mother nature and take advantage of the Napa region's most epic vintage in decades
A Perfect Vintage (2021 )
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An exploration of the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021 )
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On Saturday February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston checked into the Beverly Hilton Hotel, ahead of the Grammys. On Houston’s assistant’s return to the Hotel she was met with a tragic scene, Houston was laying motionless facedown in the bathtub.
Fame Kills: Whitney Houston (2021 )
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"Laserium" is a feature length documentary that explores the history of Laserium and the pioneers behind creating moving laser images to the sounds of music.
Laserium: The Gods of Light (2021 )
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An explosive viral video shows a white policeman throwing a Black teenager from her school desk. One woman uproots her life to help the girl, face the officer, and dismantle the system behind the “Assault at Spring Valley.”
On These Grounds (2021 )
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A woodsman from the Catskills helps a group of people get through the COVID-19 pandemic with a daily livestream.
Heart of the Bear (2021 )
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The heart-rending story of a family profoundly impacted by not one but two nuclear tragedies: Hiroshima and Fukushima.
Son of Fukushima (2021 )
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This phenomenon stretches far beyond the boundaries of England with over a thousand crop circles spanning the globe. Although there have been some claimants to come forward to take responsibility for the creation of some crop circles, this documentary seeks out the most incredible crop circle designs and a possible E.T connection to their making. Realities that some may never have been exposed to before in regards to the UFO and crop circle phenomena.
Crop Circle Realities (2021 )
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Rare footage of endangered animals and interviews with the world's leading animal welfare specialists and conservation scientists working to protect animals from all seven of Earth's continents, and its mighty oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Escape from Extinction (2021 )
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Taking us through Bangarra Dance Theatre’s spectacular growth, we follow the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra (2021 )
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DARK SHADOWS & BEYOND – THE JONATHAN FRID STORY reveals the real man beneath the vampire’s cloak, exploring Frid’s personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame. Among the family, friends and co-workers who offer fresh insights are actresses Marion Ross (Arsenic & Old Lace) and Christina Pickles (Seizure), American Shakespeare Festival associate Anthony Zerbe and Dark Shadows colleagues David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, Nancy Barrett, Marie Wallace and James Storm. The documentary also includes rare performance footage and previously unseen interviews and archival materials from Frid’s private collection.
Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story (2021 )
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To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that her loss has had on them. With access to never-before-seen family archives and rare musical performances, this highly personal and powerful account of the life and death of one of Britain’s best-loved musicians offers a new interpretation of her life, her loves and her legacy.
Reclaiming Amy (2021 )
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A look at the special relationship between Nirvana and the UK on the 30th anniversary of their seminal album Nevermind, including the role Britain played in paving the way for their success.
When Nirvana Came to Britain (2021 )
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Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth travels to the West Yorkshire moors, known as "Bronte Country". It is an area that shaped the Bronte sisters, and they have, in turn, helped shape it. He explores some of the influences on their writing.
In Jane Austen's Footsteps with Gyles Brandreth (2021 )
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A study of the comedian and actor based on interviews, TV appearances, and stand-up performances from his career, revealing his journey from a childhood of mother abandonment in Glasgow tenement blocks to the pinnacle of worldwide showbusiness.
Billy Connolly: In His Own Words (2021 )
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The UK schools scandal through the eyes of Black parents, teachers, and activists who banded together to expose the injustice and force the education system to change.
Subnormal (2021 )
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Pop star Leigh-Anne Pinnock confronts her experience as the only black member of Little Mix, and as a black woman in the music industry. She embarks on her own very personal journey to understand how she can use her platform and privilege to combat the profound racism she sees in society around her.
Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop and Power (2021 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of the UK's most popular pub chains, shining a light on the secrets of the brand's success. The programme explores how Wetherspoons has gained ground on its rivals by being cheaper, quicker or more responsive to customer demands, and reveals some of the tactics used to keep their customers coming back, from cheap deals on food and drink to opening their doors morning, noon and night.
Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?! (2021 )
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In 1981 Prince Charles married Diana Spencer – but prior to that, he’s rumoured to have romanced at least 20 women and proposed twice. Who were the women who could have been queen?
Charles & the Women Who Could Have Been Queen (2021 )
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This true crime documentary about the case of Milly Dowler looks in new detail at the role of the media, the police investigation into her disappearance and Levi Bellfield, the man who was eventually convicted of her murder. Why did it take police so long to look at Bellfield, who lived just yards from where Milly was last seen? And what was behind the tabloids’ hacking of Milly’s phone?
The Abduction of Milly Dowler (2021 )
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In the beginning, there was sound. It has been used throughout history as a transformational tool in ceremonies, celebrations and even in times of war. It can soothe us in the form of a gentle rain or create anxiety invoked by blaring sirens passing by. Will sound, vibration and frequency be the medicine of the future? What if your words could literally change the world around you? Are we capable of healing through sound vibration? From plants to outer space, GOING OM explores the secrets and power of sound.
Going Om (2021 )
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In the late 1970s, when the question of making a four-wheel drive rally car was raised, Audi engineers contacted FIA to consult on homologation issues. At that time, this technology was banned, and no one raised the problem of making such a car. At the time, the FIA saw no problem in authorizing the little whim, leaving the Germans to build their own toy. Following the publication of the 1979 FIA Yearbook, which lifted the ban on all-wheel drive, Audi went ahead with its design for the revolutionary quattro. Lots of people expected the quattro to look like a Jeep. Many laughed but then there was silence. Audi went ahead with its quattro, the car that will change the face of rallying forever. It was the birth of a legend that captured the imagination and brought out fans in their tens of thousands. The future had arrived.
quattro (2021 )
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At dawn, a cannon shot shatters the plain. Horses gallop across the beaten earth. Eva, 21 years old, wants to join the hunters of the Imperial Guard, a Napoleonic regiment of historical re-enactment reserved for men. In her quest for romanticism, she hides her identity so that she can set foot in the stirrup, braving a 200-year-old ban. In this world of gunpowder and smoke, Eva discovers herself as she has always dreamed: a handsome soldier at the side of a beautiful princess.
Imperial (2021 )
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The gym locker room is an unavoidable chapter in the life of teenagers and the epitome of awkward moments. Happy the person who has a relaxed relationship with their body. Teresia Fant’s documentary gives the floor to those who are forced to enter this place every week and ask themselves: Shower today, or can I do without?
Stories from the Shower (2021 )
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New York City disability rights activists fight for a fully accessible transit system, facing off against the State-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority run by Governor Cuomo.
The Biggest Obstacle (2021 )
