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While navigating daily discrimination, a filmmaker who inhabits and loves her unusual body searches the world for another person like her, and explores what it takes to love oneself fiercely despite the pervasiveness of ableism.
Is There Anybody Out There? (2023 )
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Around the world, reports of shark-on-shark attacks are on the rise. Now, off South Africa’s dramatic southern coast, a new hotspot has emerged — a bay where white sharks hunt other sharks. In a groundbreaking investigation, Enrico Gennari and Lacey Williams lead a team of experts into the deep to capture conclusive evidence of sharks eating sharks!
Shark Eat Shark (2023 )
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Tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young and penniless immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers.
Frank Capra: Mr. America (2023 )
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Social media phenomenon Deive Leonardo reflects on God's love, sings and tells stories about the disciple Peter's spiritual journey in this special.
Deive Leonardo: The Answer (2023 )
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In the golden age of documentaries, who benefits? SUBJECT reveals the unintended consequences – good, bad, and complicated – of having your life shared on screen. Featuring the protagonists of acclaimed documentaries The Staircase, Hoop Dreams, The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Square, as well as the filmmakers of Minding the Gap, Cameraperson, An Inconvenient Truth, and more.
Subject (2023 )
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Earning his nickname, the "Black Mamba" was a predator on the court, shredding his opponents' defenses, and scoring up to 81 points in a single game. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest on and off the court.
The Legend of the 81-Point Game (2023 )
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If history is written by the victors, where does that leave those who were never allowed to be part of the game? A collective of queer athletes enters the Olympic Stadium in Athens and sets out to honour those who were excluded from standing on the winners’ podium. They meet Amanda Reiter, a trans* marathon runner who has to struggle with the prejudices of sports organisers, and Annet Negesa, a 800m runner who was urged by the international sports federations to undergo hormone-altering surgery. Together they create a radical poetic utopia far from the rigid gender rules found in competitive sports.
Life Is Not a Competition, But I’m Winning (2023 )
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Modern technology confronts ancient ritual in this profound and moving documentary. Teenager Chris Apassingok and his Yupik family live in Gambell, Alaska, a tiny village on St. Lawrence island in the Bering Sea. Life there differs vastly from the rest of the US – for one, hunting whales holds the key to the islanders’ survival. Conflict emerges after Chris kills a whale that will feed Gambell’s townspeople for months – and news of the successful hunt reaches the outside world. Facebook trolls and animal-rights activists attack from afar, captured in Pete Chelkowski and environmental journalist Jim Wickens’ captivating film that delves into environmental issues, cultural and generational challenges, and cyberspace hysteria
One with the Whale (2023 )
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An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born New Zealand based MMA champion, which goes beyond the ring and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring themes of masculinity, bullying and even the healing power of dance, this documentary is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial person known as 'The Last Stylebender.'
Stylebender (2023 )
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Amy Winehouse is one of the most iconic artists of the 21st century. Her sound, style and honesty set her apart from the rest as truly one of a kind. Thanks to her monumental album Back To Black in 2006, she went on to be one of the most award-winning superstars and the face of British music. But the constant fame and attention came at a price. With the non-stop, year-in, year-out war between her and the media, Amy Winehouse found herself caught up in life-threatening addictions, class A substance abuse, self-harm and toxic relationships. Witness the rise and fall of Britain's most iconic star and the lead-up to her devastating death. Her drinking continued to get worse, causing her career to suffer and causing an addiction that controlled her daily routine. A fatal addiction that would eventually take her life.
Fatal Addiction: Amy Winehouse (2023 )
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Formidable grandmother Isla Roberts is adamant. She insists that although she’s not a lesbian, her girlfriend Susan is. In this tender, richly humorous portrait of an 87-year-old horse carriage driving champion, we learn what makes an ordinary life extraordinary. Straight-shooting Isla’s lived experience of rural Australia, raising a family in severe economic hardship, and finally coming out later in life, all make for a poignant documentary of a woman who’s well ahead of her time and refuses to be put in a box. Director Marion Pilowsky tracks Isla for an eventful, cathartic year with empathy and incisiveness.
Isla's Way (2023 )
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Despite the huge risks, two Russian film-makers have been filming the impact of the invasion of Ukraine in their country. Many thousands have fled. Those that have stayed have had to make a choice – oppose the war, support it, or stay silent.
Inside Russia: Traitors and Heroes (2023 )
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Clint Eastwood's rise to fame reads like one of his dramatic movie scripts. 84 films about cowboys, crime, war, romance, and boxing would yield Best Picture and Directing Oscars. Eastwood's contributions to cinema remain forever limitless.
Clint Eastwood: Make My Day (2023 )
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Thrust back into society with PTSD, we witness Ryan, Amber and Stuart trying to cope as civilians outside a war zone.
Disorder (2023 )
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King Henry VIII would marry no fewer than six times, in pursuit of not only a male heir, but also of love. It's easy to see that Henry is the most infamous English King, and is remembered half a millennium later for his tyrannous rule.
Henry VIII: The Tyrant King (2023 )
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Delve into a world of dynasties, blood feuds and civil war, where brother battles brother, uncle kills nephew, and cousin executes cousin in the race to decide who wears the bloodstained crown of England. Though the Victorian era is characterised by the steady rule of one monarch, it was a time of great trouble for the English monarchy. Queen Victoria will preside over Irish rebellion, republican uprisings and Indian Mutiny, in a battle to maintain the crown's power and security in a rapidly changing world.
The Game of Crowns: The Victorians (2023 )
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The multi-generational story of women’s football in South Africa through the ambitious Mamelodi Sundowns FC. The film follows the team as they battle it out at the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League in Cairo.
The Ladies With Style (2023 )
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Summer 2021 – As Kabul falls to the Taliban, members of the Under-18 Afghan National Women’s Football Team attempt a daring evacuation from their homeland.
Ayenda (2023 )
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Between the Rains is a coming-of-age story of Kolei, a shepherd boy whose name translates to “living amongst the goats.” Unfolding over the course of a prolonged drought, viewers are pressed deeper into Kolei’s inner conflict as he questions not only his own identity as a warrior — a path that was chosen for him —but also the erosion of the culture that has shaped every aspect of his life. For Kolei, becoming a warrior not only shapes masculinity and personal identity, but it is also the very foundation on which this community and society root their lives. It is a sacred, guiding pillar.
Between the Rains (2023 )
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Divorced, beheaded and died; divorced, beheaded, survived. Henry VIII married no less than six times during his reign as King of England. Get to know the six women that Henry married, and the influence these Queens had on the King and the country which they served.
The Six Queens of Henry VIII (2023 )
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Drama, controversy, reconciliation. Meghan Markle was thrown into the spotlight in 2017 after her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry took centre stage. Their incredible journey has been filled with highs and lows, and now as we enter 2023, her story takes even more unexpected twists and turns. Falling in and out of favour with the press and public alike, Meghan has proven to divide the opinions of royal followers around the world. This is her story.
Meghan Markle: Unforgiven (2023 )
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Experience the chilling true story of the world's most famous poltergeist case through original audio recordings made inside the house as the events unfolded.
The Enfield Poltergeist (2023 )
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Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (2023 )
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The hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz visits car-loving destinations to examine each area’s distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it’s like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone.
Drive with Swizz Beatz (2023 )
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An international team of experts hunts for clues as they investigate why sharks bite humans. They unravel the surprising threads that link these incidents. As the evidence mounts, they analyze data in a cutting-edge VFX shark lab to understand in forensic detail why sharks attack.
When Sharks Attack 360 (2023 )
Pombo (2023 )
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Isabel Preysler welcomes us in the privacy of her home to show us how she celebrates one of the most memorable dates of the year: Christmas. With her staff's help, Isabel oversees even the most minute details and shares the joy of the present and the nostalgia of the past with her children.
Isabel Preysler: My Christmas (2023 )
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Ten Korean professional baseball teams boast a history of over forty years. Their battle to be the last champion standing begins in this never-ending showdown.
Full Count (2023 )
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A travel memoir series hosted by award-winning actor, playwright and director Colman Domingo, who takes us on an intimate tour of the cities, places and hidden spots that hold special meaning in his life story.
You Are Here (2023 )
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Follow rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she discovers what soul food looks like around the world. As she seeks out the food, she also explores the stories, the people, and the traditions of each place she visits, bringing her own flavor right along with her.
Searching for Soul Food (2023 )
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This documentary series that follows a group of handlers and their canine coworkers as they prepare canine-human performances for the Crufts dog show in England, the biggest dog show in the world. Hoping to win the judges' approval, the heroes leap, pirouette, and hop. This is a comical and uplifting story about a dog dancing that shows that all people have a star within themselves; sometimes all that is needed is a canine companion to bring it out.
The Secret Life of Dancing Dogs (2023 )
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Three travel content creators competing to win a trip to space embark on the adventure of a lifetime, rolling the dice to decide where they'll go next.
World Dice Tour (2023 )
