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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
1.7

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

Tells the story of Justin Bieber, the kid from Canada with the hair, the smile and the voice: It chronicles his unprecedented rise to fame, all ...
Urbanized
7.3

Urbanized

Sep. 09, 2011

Urbanized

A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world’s ...
Starring Austin Pendleton
7.1

Starring Austin Pendleton

A quirky and inspirational documentary film on the philosophical approach to the life and work of character actor, Austin Pendleton.
The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry
6.9

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry

King of Horror, legendary actor, scriptwriter and director, Paul Naschy is regarded as the Spanish Lon Chaney and the most prolific filmmaker ...
Catching the Sun
6.6

Catching the Sun

Jun. 12, 2015

Catching the Sun

An unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur. But who wins and who loses the battle for power in the ...
Champs
7.2

Champs

Mar. 13, 2015

Champs

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins.
Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic
7.4

Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic

The lives of Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892-1957), on the screen and behind the curtain. The joy and the sadness, the success and ...
TT3D: Closer to the Edge
7.9

TT3D: Closer to the Edge

By vividly recounting the TT’s legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man’s unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary ...
Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother
7.3

Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother

A profile of a preoperative transsexual, director Matthew Barbato’s fascinating documentary follows Alexis Arquette as she prepares for her ...
El Bulli: Cooking in Progress
6.3

El Bulli: Cooking in Progress

For six months of the year, renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adria closes his restaurant El Bulli — repeatedly voted the world’s best ...
The Last Lions
8.2

The Last Lions

Feb. 11, 2011

The Last Lions

In Botswana’s Okavango Delta, an ostracized lioness and her two cubs must fight alone to survive – overcoming all manner of hazards. ...
David Lynch: The Art Life
7.2

David Lynch: The Art Life

An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch’s life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark ...
After the Fire
7.7

After the Fire

Jun. 08, 2011

After the Fire

People show incredible courage and cowardice in the aftermath of the Seton Hall Fire in New Jersey.
The Economics of Happiness
7.3

The Economics of Happiness

‘The Economics of Happiness’ features a chorus of voices from six continents calling for systemic economic change. The documentary ...
Life in a Day
7.6

Life in a Day

Jan. 27, 2011

Life in a Day

A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the ...
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
7.7

Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga. The camera ...
De Palma
7.4

De Palma

Jun. 10, 2016

De Palma

An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing ...
David Blaine: What Is Magic?
7.1

David Blaine: What Is Magic?

David Blaine travels around America to perform tricks in the UK premiere of his show What Is Magic? He visits New Orleans where he carries out a ...
Bully
7.3

Bully

Apr. 23, 2011

Bully

This year, over 5 million American kids will be bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, through their cell phones and on the streets of ...
Born to Be Wild
7.5

Born to Be Wild

Apr. 08, 2011

Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and ...
The Girls in the Band
7.8

The Girls in the Band

Oct. 13, 2011

The Girls in the Band

THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking ...
The 12 Biggest Lies
4.3

The 12 Biggest Lies

Oct. 25, 2010

The 12 Biggest Lies

While this documentary is presented through a religious lens–specifically Christianity–the wider and MOST important point is that the ...
Farewell
7.9

Farewell

Nov. 22, 2009

Farewell

Recently widowed from a man 50 years her senior and bored to tears with covering ladies fashion, Lady Grace leaped at the chance to be the only ...
Free the Mind
6.3

Free the Mind

May. 03, 2013

Free the Mind

Brain scientist Professor Richard Davidson sets up his mind to conduct an unusual experiment: He will teach American war veterans and children ...
Four Horsemen
7.7

Four Horsemen

Mar. 14, 2012

Four Horsemen

Documentary about the modern apocalypse caused by a rapacious banking system. 23 leading thinkers – frustrated at the failure of their respective ...
Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It’s True
7.1

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It’s True

In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for ...
For Neda
7.8

For Neda

Jun. 14, 2010

For Neda

On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential ...
Girl & Chocolate – Pretty Sweet
8.1

Girl & Chocolate – Pretty Sweet

This is an epic tale of two gangs, like The Jets and The Sharks. But Girl and Chocolate aren’t even gangs. Some of them act tough and some ...
Jimmy Murakami: Non-Alien
6.9

Jimmy Murakami: Non-Alien

A documentary film about acclaimed filmmaker Jimmy T. Murakami and his emotional return to Tule Lake concentration camp in America.
The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs
6.9

The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs

The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs, follows host Ruud Kleinpaste, as he embarks on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of ...
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
7.2

Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon

Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is one of the most legendary performers in the history of sports entertainment. The popular superstar made his name ...
Food Stamped
6.5

Food Stamped

Oct. 09, 2010

Food Stamped

Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food ...
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
7.4

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of ...
Crime and Punishment
7.5

Crime and Punishment

Jan. 01, 2007

Crime and Punishment

In a small town near China’s North Korea border, a state police station exerts itself as a solicitous caretaker of the locals. As it goes ...
Hermann My Father
7.3

Hermann My Father

Jan. 01, 1987

Hermann My Father

“Hermann mein Vater” is a companion piece by director Helma Sanders-Brahms to her 1980 film “Germany Pale Mother”. The ...
The British Academy Television Awards
6

The British Academy Television Awards

Greg James and Maisie Adam will team up to tackle some of the classic Indiana Jones stunts – we’re talking dodging poisonous darts, outrunning ...
Studs Terkel: Listening to America
6.9

Studs Terkel: Listening to America

For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and ...
Montauk Chronicles
4.2

Montauk Chronicles

Jan. 17, 2015

Montauk Chronicles

A study of the dark legends that surround the Camp Hero Air Force Base in Montauk, Long Island.
Into Our Own Hands
7

Into Our Own Hands

Oct. 06, 2010

Into Our Own Hands

When confronted with their lingerie factory (Starissima) going bankrupt, the employees attempt to take it over by forming a cooperative. Soon ...
Autumn Gold
7.5

Autumn Gold

Jul. 08, 2010

Autumn Gold

The film follows five senior athletes along their biggest challenge – maturity. As all of them are between 80 and 100 years old it is a ...
The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story
7.4

The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story

The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his ...
Once Upon a Time… Life
8.2

Once Upon a Time… Life

Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced ...
… But Film Is My Mistress
6.9

… But Film Is My Mistress

Guided by Liv Ullmann and with commentaries from a number of prominent filmmakers for whom Bergman is and remains an important influence – ...
The Motion Picture Camera
6.4

The Motion Picture Camera

The history and development of motion picture machinery is lovingly and authoritatively presented and narrated by ASC cinematographer and film ...
The Art of Flight
8.2

The Art of Flight

Sep. 08, 2011

The Art of Flight

Iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new ...
I Wish I Knew
6.9

I Wish I Knew

Jul. 02, 2010

I Wish I Knew

Focuses on the people, their stories and architecture spanning from the mid-1800s, when Shanghai was opened as a trading port, to the present day.