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The documentary tracks the origins of the found footage technique and how it transformed with technological changes throughout the last few decades.
The Found Footage Phenomenon (2021 )
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In Chile, where European football (i.e., soccer) is the dominant sport, Coach Carlos Zuniga offers at-risk teenage boys a unique opportunity to learn and play American-style football. He struggles through a grueling season trying to balance teaching the unfamiliar game to his players while fighting for recognition and funding from city officials who have no interest in the sport.
Gladiators of the Desert (2017 )
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Stars of The Circle drop by to discuss Season 2's big winner, some juicy behind-the-scenes gossip and their enduring friendships with one another.
The Circle: The Afterparty (2021 )
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Set on the tiny inhabited island of Muck, off Scotland’s west coast, Cindy Jansen’s cinematic and haunting documentary explores how difficult it is to change the habits of a lifetime.
Prince of Muck (2021 )
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A glimpse into the raw and simple power of nature through encounters with farm animals: the eponymous Gunda, a mother pig; two cows, and a one-legged chicken.
Gunda (2021 )
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Billions of years ago, Venus may have harbored life-giving habitats similar to those on the early Earth. Today, Earth's twin is a planet knocked upside down and turned inside out. Its burned-out surface is a global fossil of volcanic destruction, shrouded in a dense, toxic atmosphere. Scientists are now unveiling daring new strategies to search for clues from a time when the planet was alive.
Venus: Death of a Planet (2021 )
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Scientists dive deep on the mysterious and unusual predatory behavior of orcas attacking great white sharks, and the disappearance of the other sharks after these attacks.
Killer Shark Vs. Killer Whale (2021 )
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A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.
Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021 )
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Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021 )
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Jason Kenzie ventures into the deep dark forests of British Columbia Canada searching for the legendary creature known as Sasquatch. Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, in Canadian folklore and American folklore, is an ape-like creature that is reported to inhabit the forests of North America...
Searching for Sasquatch (2021 )
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The maverick machinations of Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders owner Al Davis and his many quarrels with the National Football League.
Al Davis vs. The NFL (2021 )
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TikTok: it's the social media app which has come to define our perception of Gen Z, and which has firmly embedded itself within the covid-era zeitgeist. A phenomenally popular platform, more than a billion users scroll through its endless feeds, and it's turned ordinary people into overnight internet stars.
TikTok (2021 )
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Documentary examines Nashville model and photographer Nina Covington, and her continual pursuit of increasing understanding and acceptance of artistic nudity, body positivity, and women's empowerment. In a society where the naked body is deemed more obscene than violence, a shift in perspective is most definitely needed.
My Body Is Not Obscene (2021 )
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The life story of Ivan Gudelj, one of the greatest Croatian football players of all time.
Ivan's Game (2019 )
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With searing insight that shines light in dark corners, EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION is a compelling feature documentary that opens the lid on the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. Confronting and entertaining, this documentary allows audiences to question their everyday choices, industry leaders and governments. Featuring a wealth of world-renowned contributors including Sir Richard Branson and Tony Robbins, it has a message of hope that will empower audiences.
Eating Our Way to Extinction (2021 )
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Las huellas de elBulli is a polyhedral vision of how Ferran Adrià’s career once did, and still does, influence not only the world of gastronomy, but also creators in many other disciplines and in the collective imagination in general. In July 2011 it will be ten years since the closure of elBulli, the restaurant that forever changed the face of world gastronomy. The time has come to follow the footprints left by Ferran and his team, footprints which remain alive today. For many it will be a revelation to realise just how many aspects of today’s foodie culture stem from a house hidden away in a remote cove in the province of Girona.
The Legacy of elBulli (2021 )
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Chris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth (2021 )
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An exploration into the fate of the post-modern man.
Healing From Hate: Battle for the Soul of a Nation (2019 )
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A look at Depeche Mode's final moments of their 2017 Global Spirit Tour, featuring intimate stories from select fans.
Spirits in the Forest (2019 )
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Take a dive into the story of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last 9/11 survivor rescued from Ground Zero after spending 27 hours trapped under the rubble. Twenty years later, she returns to the Twin Towers, and shares the defining moments of her life.
Surviving 9/11 - 27 Hours Under the Rubble (2021 )
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Filmmaker Katrin Schlösser turns the camera on herself and her husband for three years, creating a visceral and intimate snapshot of married life.
Szenen meiner Ehe (2019 )
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Filmmaker Angelo Madsen Minax returns to his rural Michigan hometown following the death of his infant niece and the subsequent arrest of his brother-in-law as the culprit. Using the audio-visual approaches of essay film, first-person cinema vérité, staged actions, and decades of home movies, Madsen navigates a town steeped in opioid addiction, economic depression, and religious fervor, while using the act of filmmaking to rebuild familial bonds and reimagine justice. Posing empathy as a tool for creating a more just world, North By Current does not seek to investigate a crime, but creates a relentless portrait of an enduring pastoral family, poised to reframe and reimagine narratives about incarceration, addiction, trans embodiment, and ruralness.
North by Current (2021 )
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Goddess Snow and her close friends Ceara Lynch, Princess Rene, Astro Domina, Princess Meggerz and Sarah DiAvola have built a supportive underground punk scene of fetish content creators, empowering each other, their clients, fans and the rest of the adult population to engage in the fight for a shame-free, consensual, and safe exploration of one’s sexuality. Dancing between the worlds of online fetish content creation, and in-person domination sessions, Goddess Alexandra Snow has built a thriving empire which supports the empowerment of women, sex workers, and anyone who has ever felt like a misfit.
A Wicked Eden (2021 )
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Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020 )
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Featuring never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Ron Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Pavarotti (2019 )
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Follows the story of three American teenage girls—each adopted from China—who discover they are blood-related cousins on 23andMe. Their online meeting inspires the young women to confront the burning questions they have about their lost history.
Found (2021 )
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High up on the Tibetan plateau. Amongst unexplored and inaccessible valleys lies one of the last sanctuaries of the wild world, where rare and undiscovered fauna lives. Vincent Munier, one of the world’s most renowned wildlife photographers takes the adventurer and novelist Sylvain Tesson (In the Forest of Siberia) with him on his latest mission. For several weeks, they’ll explore these valleys searching for unique animals and try to spot the snow leopard, one of the rarest and most difficult big cats to approach.
The Velvet Queen (2021 )
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Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
The Story of the Kinks (1985 )
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The story of lyrical genius, Martin Phillipps and his band, The Chills, is a cautionary tale, a triumph over tragedy, and a statement about the meaning of music in our lives.
The Chills: The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019 )
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An investigation into the addiction battle and final 24 hours of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s life before her death at the age of 27.
The Last 24 Hours: Amy Winehouse (2019 )
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This provocative consideration of the lasting influence and draw of Hitler provides insight into the resurgence of white supremacy, antisemitism, and the weaponization of history.
The Meaning of Hitler (2021 )
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Jackie Chan is a true icon of Asian and Chinese culture. Over a 45-year-long career, he has carved a niche for himself as an actor, stuntman, director, and screenwriter, but also singer and formidable businessman. After starring in almost 200 films, Jackie Chan has reconciled fans of genre film and Hollywood blockbusters, whilst bridging the gap between Asian and Western cinema. Through film excerpts, archive footage and images, and an offbeat approach inspired by the visual codes of the golden age of kung fu films, this documentary will take a look back at the creation of a popular hero who has come to be an icon for China, and for the entire Asian continent.
Jackie Chan: Building an Icon (2021 )
