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“Puntapie” is kicking the ball with the tip of the foot. Eight of the best Latin American football players face each other in a special documentary.
Puntapié (2020 )
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Paloma Pujol, footbag world champion, is the only female freestyler in Spain. She’s 31 years old and knows that soon her body will not respond to the demands of this sport. But she can’t retire without knowing that other girls are following her steps.
All I Need is a Ball (2020 )
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An autobiographical documentary made by a mother who follows the gender transition of her adolescent son: between 2016 and 2019 she interviews him addressing the conflicts, certainties and uncertainties that pervade him in a deep search for his identity. At the same time, the mother, revealed through a firstperson narration and by her voice behind the camera that talks to her son, also goes through a process of transformation required by the situation that life presents her with by breaking old paradigms, facing fears and dismantling prejudices.
Threshold (2020 )
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A gifted writer's death a week before becoming a critically acclaimed author sends her husband and son on an unexpected book tour to ensure her dream lives on. Motivated and devastated all at once, Dick Wall embarks on a crusade across America to promote his late wife's work.
The Book Keepers (2020 )
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Using black-and-white images ranging from African statues to contemporary film posters and political meetings, Chihying considers aesthetic dynamics between the West, China and Africa. How did so many African artefacts end up in European museums? And what if this Western power of selection were replaced by Chinese control?
The Sculpture (2020 )
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From the tiny fishing village of Kahakuloa Maui explore the life and music of Hawaiian Music Master Richard Ho'opi'i.
Richard Ho'opi'i: The Timeless Voice (2020 )
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It was one of the darkest days in American history and the most horrifying public events of the 20th century. Decades later...Kennedy's assassination is still a global mystery that affects the world to this date. Who took that fatal shot that killed the President? Why was he the target? And what was the motive behind the killing? Join us as we explore one of the histories most complex and unsolved mysteries. This...is the assassination of John F Kennedy...The Ultimate Conspiracy.
JFK: The Ultimate Conspiracy (2020 )
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The ultimate rags to riches story. Conor McGregor came from Crumlin Ireland, living off of welfare, to becoming the highest paid UFC fighter in history. A two division champion in the UFC. He has proven time and time again why people should not doubt him. Whether it’s fighting for UFC championships, taking on the greatest boxer of the modern era or running his own Whiskey brand, McGregor puts his heart and soul into it all.
Conor McGregor: The Irishman (2020 )
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A personal story of how dogs change people’s lives. It is delightful in its sincerity and smallness of scope, and clearly shows a deep love for its subjects, dogs and people alike. It is inspiring as it is entertaining.
Loving Mona (2020 )
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Filmmaker Jennifer Abbott explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of the climate crisis and the relationship between grief and hope in times of personal and planetary change.
The Magnitude of All Things (2020 )
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In 2013, a 2,000-year-old statue of Apollo was found near Gaza, only to disappear all of a sudden. Apollo, god of art, beauty and divinations, incites all sorts of rumors, even the craziest ones. The Apollo of Gaza is at once an inquiry and a meditation on history, plunging us into the barely known reality of a territory that is still paying the price of wars and a merciless blockade, but where life also subsists, undefeated. By bringing a little light to the sky of Gaza, the statue and its stupefying story could return some dignity and hope to all people.
The Apollo of Gaza (2020 )
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Following the success of Darcy Weir's explosively popular Bigfoot documentary, The Unwonted Sasquatch, he is back with a follow up feature to flesh out the history of this creature and it's possible Relic Hominid cousins internationally. Since the days of Ancient Mesopotamia man-like humanoids have appeared in myths and legends of cultures from around the world. Today the best known wildman tale that people still say they see roaming the wilds of North America is better known as the Sasquatch or Big Foot. But there are other well known legends of wildmen from across the globe such as the Yeti, the Russian Almasty and the Yeren Man-Ape which is a commonly known as a Chinese relative to Big Foot.
Sasquatch Among Wildmen (2020 )
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He was elected as the 44th President of the United States simply for being Obama: voters, tired of what America had become, responded to his persona, his message and what he embodied - hope. Obama was in many ways a mirror, a mirror in which millions of Americans saw reflected their personal ideals: ideals of justice, tolerance and equality. After spending two tumultuous terms in office, through a period of geopolitical upheaval and economic crisis, it is easy to forget how the young president captivated the world simply by being 'Obama'.
Obama: Building the Dream (2020 )
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A look at the development of space travel and the potential for humans to one day walk on the surface of Mars. From the desperation of War machines to the curiosity of space exploration. Detailed accounts of previous missions for the exploration of Mars, including the landing of the rovers on the surface of the planet. After the Soviets gained possession of the V2 manufacturing facilities, production of these rockets began in the Soviet Union, and on the 4th of October 1957, SPUTNIK 1 became the first artificial satellite to be launched into space. This was the next step in the evolution of mankind. It was the beginning of the Space Race.
Into the Cosmos: The Space Race, Mars and Beyond (2020 )
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Using a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, correspondence, and new and illuminating interviews, Julia Newman makes the case that Albert Einstein's example of social and political activism is as important today as are his brilliant, groundbreaking theories.
Albert Einstein: Still a Revolutionary (2020 )
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This documentary follows three couples to see how things turned out several years after their weddings. The film presents challenging ideas about relationships, as it answers the question: Why is marriage so difficult?
The Truth About Marriage (2020 )
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The story of Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park devastated by Hurricane Katrina that has become a holy grail of sorts for urban exploration and the efforts to restore the park to its former glory.
Closed for Storm (2020 )
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Based on Lee Smith's book of the same name, this documentary follows the story of the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.
The Plot Against the President (2020 )
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A filmmaker follows his friend and widowed airline pilot east and west around the world, as he searches to find new love via the dating app Tinder. The well-intended quest spirals into a controversial fly on the wall expose of one man’s addictive and outlandish behaviour in a bubble of vice and depravity that conflicts with his consummate professionalism.
DTF (2020 )
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Revealing, intimate documentary spotlighting the Hollywood horror community.
The Horror Crowd (2020 )
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Celebrate engineering feats that conquered oceans with a look at historic liners—from the luxurious decks to the mechanisms that kept them afloat.
Luxury at Sea: The Greatest Liners (2020 )
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After a devastating 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in 2010 aid workers from around the world went to help, including actor and filmmaker Sean Penn.
Citizen Penn (2020 )
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A behind-the-scenes look at Dolly Parton's literacy-focused non-profit, Imagination Library, to show how the famous performer shares her love of reading.
The Library That Dolly Built (2020 )
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Forced and child marriage is happening all across the U.S., legally. Three survivors - Nina, Sara, and Fraidy - take us on a journey into the depths of this human rights abuse hiding in plain sight.
Knots: A Forced Marriage Story (2020 )
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Radiation oncologist and choreographer Dr. Niraj Mehta seeks to heal cancer through movement.
The Power of Movement (2020 )
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The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived in Connecticut inspired one of the world's most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. We know the book, we know the films and series, but do we know the truth? Track down the mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties, uncover new evidence of the location and players, and dig deep to discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself.
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story (2020 )
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At the back door of the Ritz Hotel in Paris four people get into a black Mercedes sedan. One of those people is the most famous woman in the world…Princess Diana. Something is about to happen that will change the world… forever.
The Diana Conspiracy: What Happened in Paris? (2020 )
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What do Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Patti LuPone and Alex Sharp have in common? They are but a few of the extraordinary actors who have studied under Moni Yakim at Juilliard, United States' greatest performing arts school. This compelling portrait of the master teacher - the sole remaining founder of the school's legendary Drama Division - takes us inside the drama classes where Moni and his wife Mina pour their love and passion into preparing the next generation of actors for the spotlight.
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy (2020 )
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CBD Nation examines the real research and evidence surrounding one of the safest, most therapeutically active medicines known to humanity. The documentary features the world's leading experts in the field of cannabis scientific research, and follows the emotional stories of several patients who bravely took control of their own medical journeys - often in the face of powerful resistance - to significantly improve their quality of life.
CBD Nation (2020 )
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Cuba’s greatest ever track athlete Alberto Juantorena shares his remarkable personal journey through a cauldron of sport and politics.
Running For The Revolution (2020 )
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A blue collar worker tries to rescue his pregnant, heroin-addicted girlfriend from the notorious streets of Camden, NJ and her close-knit group of drug users. Once their son is born, he forces her to choose between her life with her drug "family" and one with him and their child.
Higher Love (2020 )
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John F Kennedy was one of America's greatest presidents. He was the voice of the people who was a natural public speaker and a cool calm figure in front of the cameras. His influence helped push America through the most dangerous moments of the cold war, diffusing what could have been world nuclear destruction. But in November 1963, his life would come to a devastating end through the hands of an assassin. But who would kill one of the most popular presidents? Why was he a target? Join us as we investigate the life and career of JFK and ask the question...Who was really behind the killing of JFK?
Killing John F. Kennedy (2020 )
