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- Down in the musical world of New Orleans, Papa Grows Funk is a beloved band and local institution, but trying to win national fame will force the group to decide what's really important, and may tear them apart.
- MARY JANES: THE WOMEN OF WEED follows female 'ganjapreneurs', who we call Puffragettes (as in Pot + Suffragette), as they navigate the highs and lows of the legal US cannabis industry.
- Ty comes home after serving 15 years in prison only to find that his old life is calling and that could land him back in prison.
- Pat Steir: Artist is a profoundly personal portrait of the groundbreaking woman painter by her friend, novelist and filmmaker Veronica Gonzalez Peña - the result is an intimate, character driven, revelatory film.
- In 1986, Luciano Pavarotti was invited to Beijing to present La Bohème, conduct master classes and perform concerts for more than 150 million people. Academy Award-winning filmmaker DeWitt Sage captures every moment of Pavarotti's travels, from the tenor's famously cheerful exchanges with local singers to the inevitable clash of cultures.
- In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. Women and men compete together. She Shears is the story of passion, purpose and determination and five women for whom shearing is not just a job.
- The war on drugs has failed: is legalization of cannabis the answer? Pot Luck takes a trip across pioneering state Colorado five years after full legalization to see how it's all playing out and what this blazed new world looks like.
- Craft Beer began with a group of restless home-brewers searching for something real and flavorful; it's become a global phenomenon of taste. That spirit of rebellion and innovation exists in two groups of home-brewers from Long Beach, California who will soon open their own breweries. With the help of iconic brewers Ken Grossman, Charlie Papazian, Vinnie Cilurzo, Sam Calagione, Jim Koch and others, the soul of craft beer is finally revealed.
- Three students at an El Paso, Texas high school look to sports as a path toward success.
- Brothers from other mothers, from different sides of the world, with different opinions on damn near everything, travel in a dusty old Subaru, coast to coast across the fantastic and fantastically flawed United States of America.
- Captures the incredible rise of the first ever winner of RuPaul's Drag Race: the legendary BeBe Zahara Benet.
- MIRACLE ON 19TH STREET is the story of a beloved Santa Claus who, after nearly 30 years, is hanging up his suit for good, leaving behind an indelible mark on generations of children and families. To them, he is the real deal.
- An eye-opening documentary about the true cost of living in the wireless age.
- Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci may have been the shortest tenured White House Communications Director, but he sure left a big impression. Compiled over a four-year span, 'Mooch' tells the only-in-Trump's-America story of an irrepressible hedge fund manager who rose from humble beginnings to stratospheric heights - only to watch the world laugh as he tumbled back down.
- In the mountains of Portugal, amidst the stunning, timeless vineyards of the Douro Valley lies the heart and soul of Old World winemaking. Once a year, the harvesting of the season's grapes shows the beauty of both nature and humanity.
- Author and chef Edward Lee finds the beauty in rot on a journey to better understand how the ancient process of fermentation is used in modern times.
- Legends End, The Loch Ness monster Story - The film is majestically beautiful and features better archive footage than any other film about the Loch Ness Monster before it. Furthermore, it delves deep into the myth by exploring never before used scientific techniques to ultimately determine the truth behind the story. I have two lengths for the film at '52 and '60 and can supply either or both to you.
- Biography of renowned trumpet player and "Tonight Show" bandleader Doc Severinsen.
- Starting at Zero explores the power of investing in high-quality early childhood education so that all children and families have the opportunity to attain the American Dream. The film brings together the voices of policymakers, educators, academics, business leaders, pediatricians, parents, and children. It features five current and past governors who are champions of early childhood education: Governors Steve Bullock of Montana, Kay Ivey of Alabama, and Ralph Northam of Virginia, as well as former Governors Jim Hunt of North Carolina, and Phil Bryant of Mississippi. Starting at Zero examines the latest developmental brain science to demonstrate how essential the earliest years of learning are to maximize human potential. Key features of high-quality early childhood learning environments and experiences are outlined and then brought to life as the film delves into the evolution of Alabama's #1 nationally ranked state Pre-K program. Starting at Zero culminates with a call to governors across America for collective action: to set our nation on the path to future success through significant investments in high-quality early childhood education, both to support today's workforce, and to build the workforce of tomorrow. At the heart of the film is the affirmation that if children are given the opportunity to thrive in settings with caring, responsive adults, the returns to our society will be deep and long-lasting.
- In DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS, the brutal murder of a Dominican park ranger becomes the metaphor for increasing tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic over illicit charcoal exploitation and mass deforestation.
- Young parents Fred and Vicki Modell are overjoyed by the arrival of their first child, a perfect baby boy they name Jeffrey. But just months later, it becomes clear that something's wrong. Jeffrey is diagnosed with a rare disease that leaves him frequently sick and perilously susceptible to even the most common cold. He begs his parents to 'do something' and though they desperately try, Jeffrey ultimately succumbs to his illness at the age of 15. Out of their devastating loss, Fred and Vicki turn to their enduring love for each other to find the strength to fulfill their promise to Jeffrey and they resolve to 'do something.' With just $500 in the bank, the couple sets out in search for answers and what took his life. Guided by Jeffrey's memory and the hope to help just one child, Fred and Vicki turn pain into purpose and end up touching the lives of parents and children all across the world. Millions of lives have been forever changed because of Fred and Vicki's determination to 'do something.'
- A mysterious new language leads to conflict and rebellion.
- The feature documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff is the story of Donald Rugoff, who was the crazy genius behind Cinema 5, the mid-century theater chain and film distribution company. Rugoff was a difficult (some would say impossible) person but was also the man who kicked art films into the mainstream with outrageous marketing schemes and pure bluster. Rugoff's impact on cinema culture in the United States is inestimable, and his influence on the art film business-from the studio classics divisions to the independent film movement to the rise of the Weinsteins-is undeniable. Yet, mysteriously, Rugoff has become a virtually forgotten figure. The story is told through the eyes of former employee Ira Deutchman, who sets out to find the truth about the man who had such a major impact on his life, and to understand how such an important figure could have disappeared so completely.
- Filmmaker Jamie Redford embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier across the US.
- Filmmaker Glenn Kaino partners with Olympic gold-medalist Tommie Smith as he looks back 50 years to the moment that helped define a movement and changed the course of his life forever.
- A sports story that goes deep into how young men come together to navigate the difficult terrain of race, class and boyhood as they try to win on and off the field.
- A vinyl fanatic becomes haunted by a lost singer's voice after discovering an incredible junk shop record. He embarks on a surreal adventure with the help of psychics, private investigators and a ghost hunter.
- Seeking Asylum is a feature documentary that bears witness to the endless deterrents migrants face when petitioning for asylum in the United States. In a dismantled system that has been designed for failure, we follow one woman's journey as she searches for protection for her and kids. Many people view getting to the United States as the final hurdle of the migration journey, but we quickly learn that once in the U.S. the fight has just begun. During one of the most uncertain times in our country's history, Seeking Asylum documents the challenges asylum seekers face and shows why asylum is an integral part of the American Dream that we cannot afford to lose.
- Trevor Paglen travels through the desolate Nevada desert while discussing the motivation for his latest and most audacious project: launching a satellite into orbit.
- Caffeinated tells the story of coffee through the perspectives of people who have dedicated their lives to it. At every step of the process, it's the hands that planted the seed, that roasted the beans, that crafted the drink that makes every cup of coffee a story worth telling.
- From Executive Producer Kerry Washington, "In the Sun" is a poignant and inspiring documentary that lets viewers in on the personal skin health journeys of seven families facing extraordinary circumstances as they uncover the long-term effects of living in the sun. The film introduces us to Dr. Shirley Chi, a dermatologist on a mission to educate and treat patients, while highlighting simple, but safe, ways to enjoy the beauty of sunshine.
- Elizabeth Windsor tells the story of the girl who was never supposed to be Queen. Born the first daughter of 'the spare', the Duke of York, Princess Elizabeth's life was destined to be nothing more than a bit part in the privileged shadows of the British Royal family. But with the sudden decision by her uncle, Edward VIII, to give up the throne for the woman he loved, so Elizabeth's fate was clear. Elizabeth Windsor would become Queen Elizabeth II. With unparalleled access to the largest archive resource in the world, ELIZABETH WINDSOR, tells the story of Elizabeth's life for the first time through the lens of her intimate family relationships told by those who know her, who witnessed her decisions, and by those who have devoted their lives to understanding what Elizabeth thinks and feels. At the heart of it is a love story for the ages as a 13 year old Elizabeth falls head over heels in love with the dashing Philip Mountbatten. This is the story of how a girl becomes a Queen, how a Queen struggles as a mother, and how a grandmother must face life as a widow. ELIZABETH WINDSOR is the story of woman like no other, caught between duty and family, a nation and her own children, and how she has led a monarchy through some of the greatest changes in modern history. A woman who never chose her life, but who has become the world's longest ever serving Queen.
- When home entertainment enters the market in 90s Beijing, a former projectionist ropes his young son into starting their own pirate movie company, but easy money comes with its own price tag.
- Following Bobby Stuckey for an entire year of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the story of one of the greatest restaurateur's struggle to save restaurants in America.
- Obscene Beauty examines New York's Burlesque scene and how it has withstood the test of time. It looks at the artistry and self expression of Burlesque and how it combines social political expression, art and comedy within each short three minute performance. The docu-movie examines the history, impact and dancers involved in this art form and how it forms part of New York's cultural scene.
- Two families search for their loved ones who went missing in the fields of Brooks County, Texas, and find a haunted land with more questions than answers.
- A group of sea urchin divers deal with the dangers of their job.
- Blending documentary with comedy, drama and hyperbolic fantasies, award-winning director Ann Lupo takes us on an autobiographical rollercoaster ride through the fantastical mind of a young woman falling in and out of love.
- Passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world's environmental threats.
- Why has letterpress printing survived? Irreplaceable knowledge of the historic craft is in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. Fascinating personalities intermix with wood, metal, and type as young printers save a traditional process in Pressing On, a 4K feature length documentary exploring the remarkable community keeping letterpress alive.
- An in-depth look at the life and work of Cherokee Nation chief, Wilma Mankiller.
- Ten-year-old Flynn transforms his living room into a supper club using his classmates as line cooks. With sudden fame, Flynn outgrows his bedroom kitchen, and sets out to challenge the hierarchy of the culinary world.
- Executive produced by Rosario Dawson, LA WOMAN RISING presents 50 Los Angeles women revealing their truth, what motivates them to wake up each morning. Director Nana Ghana gracefully captures the morning rituals and untold stories of uncertainty, struggle and success. Considered a love letter to the real and diverse women of Los Angeles, Ghana's documentary is a distinct celebration of the female voice.
- On September 13, 1971 the State of New York shot and killed 39 of its own citizens, injured hundreds more, and tortured the survivors. The plan to retake D Yard led to one of the bloodiest days in American history, and set the stage for the worst aspects of modern policing. Radical lawyer Elizabeth Fink tells the story of the Attica prison rebellion, and how she exposed the cover up that went on for decades.
- This documentary examines how, since 2008, right-wing groups have worked with certain states, to make it harder to vote, particularly for minority groups and young people.
- The story of Donald Trump's election told entirely through Russian propaganda, including Youtube videos by common Russians and Russia Today, the most popular and unashamedly manipulative TV news network.
- An epic adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Now fully remastered, this star-studded film is restored with 40 minutes of unseen footage.
- Jerry Brown is a man ahead of his time. A natural disrupter, Jerry kickstarted the national debate about climate change and spiraling inequality back in the 1970s. A three-time presidential candidate - who created the blueprint for today's grassroots campaigns - Jerry Brown also achieved the remarkable feat of being elected Governor of California at the very different ages of 36 and 72. For over five decades Brown has proven his willingness to sacrifice everything - even getting elected - for the causes to which he's devoted. In this candid and emotionally compelling portrait, Brown opens up about his remarkable fifty-year political career, his singular private life and the lessons learned from a life in the public eye. Told through archival footage spanning decades, this feature length documentary includes present day interviews with former Governor Jerry Brown, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor Gray Davis, former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, former Treasurer Kathleen Brown, actor and writer Peter Coyote, journalists Todd Purdum, Miriam Pawel, George Skelton and many others.
- It's 1984 and outside a small-town nightclub, a group of 8th graders gather, grappling with a spate of recent suicides, UFO sightings, their absentee parents, and each other.
- A lonely dog groomer searches for love but his true passion is making weird video art that nobody understands.