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Alfredo Stroessner was the longest ruling dictator on the South American continent, controlling Paraguay from 1954 to 1989 with an iron fist. Opponents were imprisoned, tortured or killed. In Guapo’y, Celsa, now in her 60s, looks back on that horrific period. Forty-five years ago, pregnant with her son, she was imprisoned and tortured. Later she learned that her husband had also been tortured and then murdered. After eight years, she was reunited with her mother, who herself had been imprisoned, and the two women talk about the traumatic past. We also hear the perspective of Celsa’s son. Celsa fights the demons in her mind with homemade herbal infusions and herbs applied to her body. The beauty of nature, which provides the herbs she carefully gathers, contrasts starkly with the horrific memories.
Guapo’y (2022 )
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On September 4, 2002 two women were found dead inside the Dolly Madison bakery in Great Bend Kansas. Twenty years after the murders, a filmmaker finds that there might be hidden reasons as to why it has remained unsolved all these years.
The Dolly Madison Murders (2023 )
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With the help of experts, advocates, and marine biologists, survivors of near-death encounters recount their stories and debunk myths about sharks that permeate pop culture.
Defying Death: Surviving Jaws (2023 )
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Being a member of the Royal Family has never been easy. To be a representative of the crown means upholding country and duty above all else. Zara and Peter are members of the royal family who inspire, create and bring about change to the world.
The New Royals: Zara & Peter (2023 )
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Documentary essay-research about premetro in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. This "son of the good old subway and fast tram" called as "metrotram".
Metro-Tram (2023 )
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Dave Evans was a renowned prosthetist, humanitarian and peace activist. A double amputee himself, he dedicated his post-military career to transforming lives shattered by these seemingly never-ending, interchangeable wars. From Syrian refugees in a prosthetics clinic in Amman, Jordan, to the fallout of war in places like Iraq, Dave chose a life of service to others.
The Wake Up Call (2022 )
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The story takes place in the year of 2022, which is also called The Year of the Tiger in Eastern calendars. When the full-scale invasion breaks out, the main character Oleksandr decides to stay in his hometown Kharkiv, in the Northern Saltivka area of the city. Now all of his surroundings consist of just his pets and the six neighbors. During one of the shellings a missile hits Oleksandr's apartment, and all he is left with now is his camera, which he uses to tell us his story.
The Year of the Tiger (2023 )
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Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. This documentary explores the incredible hobby and its history, welcome to the world of Crochet.
Arts And Crafts History: Facts About Crochet (2023 )
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Hummingbirds, unique and only from the Americas, from the lowlands to the top of the Andes, outstanding evolved minute birds doing what no other can do, have been fascinating mankind for thousands of years.
Coquettes of the Avian World (2023 )
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At the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico, a revolver goes off. The film Rust ended in a tragic incident on October 21, 2021, when Alec Baldwin shot a prop gun during rehearsals that contained live rounds, ultimately leading to the unfortunate death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The prop gun that killed Halyna Hutchins was allegedly announced empty to everyone on set before being passed off to Alec Baldwin f or the rehearsal takes. Alec Baldwin states "I'm handed a gun and someone declares it and says this is a cold gun". This would lead to one of the most tragic events of film history where someone is shot and killed on set in almost 30 years. How did this happen? What went wrong? The terrible incident completely altered Mr. Baldwin's life and career.
Alec Baldwin: Shock and Sadness (2023 )
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Diverse voices trace the history of postmodernism from its roots in art and philosophy all the way to Fox News, Q-Anon, and election denial.
How We Got Here (2023 )
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Canada’s first Jewish Supreme Court Judge reflects on a career that made her a human rights hero. As a passionate advocate for the disabled community and visible minorities, she commands respect across the political spectrum.
Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella (2023 )
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Shoog McDaniel is a fat, queer, and disabled photographer working in and around northern Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs. For over a decade, Shoog’s photographs have transformed the way fat people view themselves and how a fat-phobic society views their bodies. Bringing Shoog’s photography to life, director Sasha Wortzel immerses audiences in a world of fat beauty and liberation, one in which marginalized bodies—including bodies of water—are sacred.
How to Carry Water (2023 )
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A highly driven and motivated trailblazer, Spike Lee has always been a controversial and political filmmaker whose films speak for themselves. Over 40 years since his debut in the world of film, Spike continues to push boundaries and champion the black struggle in America.
The Moviemakers: Spike Lee (2023 )
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A rollercoaster ride through the hilarious and heartwarming world of Ryan Reynolds, from his humble beginnings in Vancouver to conquering Hollywood with his quick wit and unconventional charm.
Ryan Reynolds: Funny Business (2023 )
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There is a house in eastern Kentucky that has a history of terrorizing its occupants. From phantom footsteps to dark shadowy figures, this house is not for the faint of heart. Recent security camera footage confirms the strange activity at the house.
Shadow House: 40 Years of Terror (2023 )
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Jason Kenzie and the Bigfoot group T.A.A.P.S. journey deep into the Colorado Rockies searching for evidence of these reclusive cryptids. The team makes the most of daylight by looking for tree breaks, footprints, and other signs of Bigfoot.
Searching For Sasquatch 7: The Night Stalkers (2023 )
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What does it take to go against a multinational? Esther Kiobel’s husband Barinem was one of the men executed in 1995 after revolting against Shell’s pollution of Ogoniland (Nigeria). Almost 25 years later, Esther takes Shell to court in the Netherlands.
Esther and the Law (2023 )
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Thirty years after the world premiere of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham's August Pace, the original cast members gather in a New York City studio for the first time to teach their roles to a younger generation. Their reunion is a grand experiment in group transmission where the older dancers rediscover the work only to let it go and see it anew as observers.
August Pace 1989-2019 (2023 )
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Does Shangri-La really exist? Mirka Duijn goes in search of the answer in this travelogue-cum-investigation. She travels to the mountains of Tibetan China and digs into the archives to unravel the history of this mythical place. At first sight, the answer is obvious: British author James Hilton invented Shangri-La for his 1933 novel Lost Horizon, in which four characters crash land in the Kunlun Mountains and later find a magnificent monastery—a paradise on earth.
Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) (2023 )
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The inspiring journey of the most remarkable neighbors whose help you hope you never need - volunteer firefighters - as they encounter heart-breaking challenges and exhilarating triumphs to fulfill a single mission: serving their community.
Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat (2023 )
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Sink your teeth into the captivating history of vampires, their origins in ancient folklore and their role in literature, film, TV and video games.
Immortal Obsession: A History of Vampires (2023 )
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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.
Greener Pastures (2023 )
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This documentary film is about the video game Shenmue. It tells the story of the games history, its fans, and how it impacted the gaming industry.
A Gamer's Journey - The Definitive History of Shenmue (2022 )
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Dive into the case of a Wisconsin father, convicted of brutally murdering his ex-lover's new partner - a man whose body was never found.
Behind the Crime: Killer Ex-Boyfriend
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The story of professional musician Mark Barden, whose story of his life changed dramatically when his son Daniel was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
A Father's Promise (2023 )
Deep Time: Utmost Experience Beyond Time (2023 )
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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.
She Is... (2023 )
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When Reza is jailed on drug charges under mysterious circumstances, his wife is forced to uproot the lives of their four children. Under Iran’s strict drug laws, Reza faces execution if convicted—a harsh sentence made harsher still by the overwhelming economic and emotional toll it takes on his family. With the future uncertain and nowhere to go, Reza’s family members find themselves at the mercy of actions taken far out of their control.
A Family Sentenced (2023 )
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Follows conservationists throughout southern Appalachia as they struggle to manage two of the most important national forests in America - the Pisgah and Nantahala. The film revolves around the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan, a plan the US Forest Service is finalizing that will dictate how these two national forests are managed for the next twenty years. The result is a meditation on our relationship to nature, our role in managing lands and what it may mean for the future.
The River Runs On (2023 )
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A powerful documentary that chronicles three families and who are fighting for survival against Lyme disease. The film highlights the physical, emotional, and financial toll the disease takes on their lives, as well as the urgent need for greater awareness, testing, and treatment options.
I'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick (2023 )
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Pachuco and Cholo culture sprouted from American soil in response to social alienation, wartime sentiment, and discriminatory government policies, only to revolutionize pop culture.
American Homeboy (2023 )
