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1. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.

Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett

Votes: 5,449

2. Nearing Death (2024)

96 min | Horror

Torment near death that is difficult to ward off with prayer terrorizes a family. What sin did they commit?

Director: Hadrah Daeng Ratu | Stars: Shareefa Daanish, Daffa Wardhana, Caitlin Halderman, Ruth Marini

Votes: 46

3. Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (2001 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A disturbing link is made between Jessica Fletcher's (Dame Angela Lansbury's) family history and the death of a slave in the 1860s.

Director: Anthony Pullen Shaw | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Phylicia Rashad, Michael Jace, David Ogden Stiers

Votes: 914

4. The Seduction of Rose Parrish (2021)

32 min | Short, Horror, Mystery

A young woman recovering from a messy breakup is given her great-great-grandparents' house by her aunt. Inside, a seductive, ghostly presence from the past awaits her.

Director: Charles Band | Stars: Kelly Connor, Justin Gerhard, Lily Knight

Votes: 78

5. The Language You Cry In (1998)

Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, History

THE LANGUAGE YOU CRY IN tells an amazing scholarly detective story that searches for, and finds meaningful links between African Americans and their ancestral past. It bridges hundreds of ... See full summary »

Directors: Angel Serrano, Alvaro Toepke | Star: Vertamae Grosvenor

Votes: 33

6. SaroyanLand (2013)

72 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

SaroyanLand is a docu-drama focusing on the journey of famous writer William Saroyan to the birthplace of his Armenian family Bitlis, in Turkey in 1964. While retaking the same road, the ... See full summary »

Director: Lusin Dink | Stars: Norikyan Artur, Osin Cilingir, Sevinç Erol, Kevork Malikyan

Votes: 242

7. TRAX (2022)

40 min | Documentary, Short

A Tap Dancer returns from Harlem to her home province of Alberta, Canada and discovers unknown Tap Dance ancestors which sends her on a journey exploring the borderless Black History unimaginable right underneath her feet.

Directors: Lisa La Touche, Joel Varjassy | Stars: Cheryl Foggo, Mpoe Mogale

8. Queen Bea

Short, Family | Completed

This short film, set in Scotland, is not only filled with whimsy and magic, but also highlights the themes of motherhood, belief, imagination and the opening up of our heart and the joyful memories of play.

Director: Christina Stroeh | Stars: Sadie Remak, Hannah Jane McMurray, Jessie Sherman, Brendan Cobia

9. Ngurunderi: A Ngarrindjeri Dreaming (1987 Video)

10 min | Documentary, Short, Drama

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Director: Max Pepper | Stars: Jnr. Henry Rankine, Margaret Rankine, Maxwell Rankine, Susan Rankine

10. The Curse Effect (2023)

29 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure

It is a real-life short-documentary mystery, giving audiences access to never-before-seen footage of the Suku Dayak tribe, voodoo rituals, and the fight to save one man's life.

Director: Gregg Jaden | Star: Gregg Jaden

11. Ancient Symbols (2019)

60 min | Documentary

Unexplained symbols discovered around the earth, thousands of years old, what do they mean? We'll investigate these ancient artifacts.

Director: Dwayne Buckle

Votes: 8

12. Etched in Bone: Kim Beazley Interview (2019 Video)

3 min | Documentary, Short, History

A powerful statement about the importance of repatriation by the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, the Governor of Western Australia, filmed while he was Australian Ambassador to the United States.

Directors: Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas | Star: Kim Beazley

13. Coming Home: A Film Honouring Aboriginal Diggers (II) (2017 Video)

11 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

'Coming Home' tells the story of a family's yearning to know what happened to brothers Cyril Rigney and Rufus Rigney who set off from their community to Raukkan in Point McLeay Mission, ... See full summary »

Director: Allan Collins | Stars: Verna Koolmatrie, Victor Koolmatrie

14. Kenosis in Wonderland (2021)

9 min | Short, Drama

Kenosis takes a journey into her Higher Self to take back her crown.

Director: Blessed Child | Stars: Kenya Crawford, Marcus Murphy

15. Wahenga (2018)

93 min | Documentary

Wahenga (The Ancestors) Synopsis John Kitime, an energetic musician in his 60s, puts together a band to revive the dying sound of Tanzanian Zilipendwa, music from the early independence era. Weaving memories of the past and dreams for the future, John and his bandmates revisit the era of gleaming horns and packed dance halls as they struggle to keep the music alive in a passionate argument for "... See full summary »

Directors: Rebecca Corey, Amil Shivji | Star: John Kitime

Votes: 6

16. Etched in Bone: The Filmmakers Reflect... (2019 Video)

14 min | Documentary, Short, History

A conversation between the filmmakers, Martin Thomas and Béatrice Bijon, about the eight-year process of making the film. They discuss why Jacob Nayinggul decided to go public public about ... See full summary »

Directors: Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas | Stars: Martin Thomas, Béatrice Bijon, Kim Beazley, Henrietta Mann

17. Mparntwe Sacred Sites (2004)

25 min | Documentary, Short

This documentary focuses on the sacred sites in and around Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in central Australia, and the struggle of the Arrernte people to identify, document and preserve these ... See full summary »

Director: Danielle MacLean | Stars: Trisha Moreton-Thomas, Peter Renehan, Thomas Stevens, Doris Stuart

18. Bakala (2017)

15 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

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Director: Nikolas Lachajczak | Stars: Steve Wurramara, Derek Wurramara, Jeanna Wurramara, Morgan Wurramara

19. Uyafaafuji's Refusal: An Ode to the Yanbaru (2021)

10 min | Short

From the dense rainforest of memory, strange images and sounds present themselves. Our uyafaafuji (ancestors in Okinawan language) appear to intervene in our daily lives. They refuse to let... See full summary »

Director: Shô Yamagushiku

20. Enblackenment (2018)

9 min | Documentary, Short

Serving as a prelude to the award-winning art documentary "A Fanboys Tale", this story explores how a fanboys' overwhelming enthusiasm is met with the unexpected realities of his roots.

Director: Jason E. Brown | Stars: Jay Balthazard, Jason E. Brown

21. See My Dreams Come True (2016)

5 min | Short

"See My Dreams Come True" is a poetic work exploring the relationship between Black youth and the liberating potential of an unshackled body and imagination. Particularly, it is the tale of... See full summary »

Director: Vernon Jordan III | Stars: Mahogony Collins, Cypress Green, Sage Green

22. Alexis Harte: Hold On (2022 Music Video)

4 min | Musical

Made at the height of the Omicron surge, this anthem celebrates heroes of home-front struggles past and present, inspiring our oldest and youngest generations to stay strong as the pandemic lingers.

Director: Josh Peterson | Stars: Alexis Harte, Damond Moodie, Megan Slankard

23. Amazing Train Journeys (2011– )
Episode: Afrique du Sud (2013)

Documentary

Beginning of the journey near CapetowN. in a suburban train a preacher is telling the Good Word: some passengers are listening to him and smiling.Then Philippe goes to the Cape of Good Hope... See full summary »

Director: Nicolas Boero | Star: Philippe Gougler

24. Amazing Train Journeys (2011– )
Episode: Madagascar (2013)

Documentary

Beginning of the journey at Ambila, a small train station at the Indian Ocean.Philippe buys a cup of coffee and the woman explains him how she prepares the coffee.In the train to Moramanga ... See full summary »

Director: Nicolas Boero | Star: Philippe Gougler

Votes: 7

25. Nature (1982– )
Episode: Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins (2019)

TV-G | 53 min | Documentary, Family

The evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny ancient ancestor, the Dawn Horse, to the modern statuesque steed. Scientists explain the genetic basis of a horse's abilities and ... See full summary »

Director: Niobe Thompson | Stars: Niobe Thompson, Martin S. Fischer, David Lambert, Michael Dickinson

Votes: 36

26. Ngarrindjeri Speaking for SeaCountry (2017)
Episode: Damien Shen (2017)

8 min | Documentary, Biography

Discover the connections between family and colonists' anthropology in this portrait of Ngarrindjeri-Chinese multidisciplinary artist Damien Shen.

Director: Johanis Lyons-Reid | Stars: Damien Shen, Major Sumner

27. Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode: Allison Janney (2022)

Documentary, Biography, History

Allison Janney tracks the journey of her ancestor from England to Bermuda, the Jamestown Colony and aboard the Mayflower.

Star: Allison Janney

Votes: 25

28. Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode: Spike Lee (2010)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Director Spike Lee learns about his ancestors in the season finale.

Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Daina Ramey Berry, Bill Bragg, Melvin J. Collier, Guinevere Grier

Votes: 42

29. Mayfair Witches (2023– )
Episode: What Rough Beast (2023)

TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Rowan inadvertently discovers her role in a prophecy that's held the Mayfair family for generations; Sip's investigation reaches its conclusion, uncovering secrets that could tarnish both Rowan's family and his role in the Talamasca.

Director: Alexis Ostrander | Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin

Votes: 393

30. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode: Far From Home (2023)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors.

Director: Sabin Streeter | Stars: Jamie Chung, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Danny Trejo

Votes: 45

31. Ukraine on Fire 2 (2022– )
Episode: Muses Are Not Silent 2: Because we have one Ukraine! (2023)

Documentary, Drama, War

Ukraine is a nation of glorious warriors. For thousands of years, ancestors of Ukrainians successfully defended their native land, on which their descendants now live and will live, says the folk song, "because Ukraine is one and only."

Votes: 5

32. Amazing Train Journeys (2011– )
Episode: Indonésie: Java et Sulawesi (2023)

Documentary

A nice journey of Philippe from Jakarta (the huge town with its traffic jams, the level crossing-the hairdresser and the barrier guards-,the talk with the young Indonesian man about Jakarta... See full summary »

Directors: Alex Badin, Philippe Gougler | Star: Philippe Gougler

33. Ukraine on Fire 2 (2022– )
Episode: Muses Not Silent 13: Arkan of Victory (2023)

Documentary, Drama, War

The struggle continues. Ukraine wins. "Hey, play tambourines. Hey dulcimers - play. We went to the plains, we went to the mountain for the enemies of Ukraine, and for our own glory". The Arkan of Victory plays.

34. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Van Gogh's Ear (2016)

TV-PG | Documentary, History, War

Scientists investigate what happened on the night of Dec. 23, 1888, when in Arles, France Vincent van Gogh cut his ear off.

Stars: Nienke Bakker, Marieke Jooren, David Kessler, Teio Meedendorp

Votes: 32

35. Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode: Madagascar, luxuriante et généreuse (2017)

92 min | Documentary

How shall I describe this extraordinary journey in Madagascar ? A lot of beautiful landscapes (Nosy Be, the Highlands, the area of Antsirabe for example), of very nice encounters and of ... See full summary »

Director: Franck Poirier | Star: Sophie Jovillard