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  • The Claustrophiles

    This film about caving is not meant for cavers. It was made for all those people who stay outside and ask questions such as: " How can you breathe? ", “Aren’t you afraid of being trapped there?" "But...what do
    you do in there?" Speleology films focus on the scientific study of caves and the cave ...

  • Apollo 8 - Christmas At The Moon

    This one-hour documentary profiles the first manned mission to the moon. It features exclusive interviews with the Apollo astronauts and the NASA officials who planned this historic endeavor, providing a firsthand account of the monumental journey to the lunar surface.

  • On The Inside Of A Military Dictatorship

    “On the Inside of a Military Dictatorship” reveals the military’s script for a “disciplined democracy” in Myanmar, casting Aung San Suu Kyi in a contrived role. With unique access to key players like Suu Kyi and President Thein Sein, the film re-examines the known crisis through a radical new len...

  • Return to Homs

    Once celebrated as Syria's second best goalkeeper, Abdul Baset Al-Sarout has fought the Assad regime since leading chants at street protests in 2011. Director Talal Derki follows Abdul and his friends over two years as the situation escalates and they transition into militia fighters and leaders....

  • The Museum On The Mountain

    A Japanese mother and daughter dream of an art museum nestled in a mountain nature preserve. They hire I.M. Pei. Navigating strict codes—a 40-foot height limit, a sloped roof—they create a masterpiece. A stunning bridge leads to an entry tunnel. Post-construction, earth covers and reforests the s...

  • Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good

    Elliott Erwitt, Silence Sounds Good, photographer, photography, portrait, artist, work, companionship, silence, conversation, power of the image, iconic, world culture, presidents, popes, movie stars, regular people, pets, life unknown, documentary.

  • If I were a Superhero

    In an Indian orphanage, this short documentary reveals eight children. With great humanity, it shows how they carry the seeds of "everyday superheroes" within them, proving extraordinary potential exists in the most ordinary of places.

  • Sons of Toledo

    Shattered by the news of his younger brother's murder, a grieving barber must navigate the crushing tides of sorrow. Summoning a courage he never knew he possessed, he prepares to do the impossible: to honor his brother with one, final, perfect haircut. A profound act of love in the face of unbea...

  • The Middle Way

    “The Middle Way” traces Jam Alker's childhood trauma and his adult pursuit of false idols—money, fame, women—to escape. This led to heroin, his ultimate painkiller. Through raw interviews, the film details his surrender to addiction and the root trauma. Alker’s redemption was catalyzed by music, ...

  • The Jazz Baroness

    Filmmaker Hannah Rothschild investigates her great-aunt's 1950s disappearance. The Jewish British Baroness, a married mother, abandoned her life for jazz genius Thelonious Monk in New York. Helen Mirren voices her words, while Quincy Jones and others recount this incredible story of sacrifice, pr...

  • We Could Be Heroes

    Paralympic champion Azzedine is a hero abroad but an outcast at home in Morocco. Denied a salary, support, or even access to the city stadium, he and friend Yousef train for Rio's seated shot put. After winning gold, Azzedine returns hoping for change. Instead, he must fight for the most basic hu...

  • Gordon Getty - There Will Be Music

    Gordon Getty, son of the world's richest man, J. Paul Getty, chose music over oil. Despite a legacy of scandal, he forged his own path. This documentary reveals the complex octogenarian composer at an intensely productive time, following the creation of operas like Usher House and other works acr...

  • Ocean Of Grass: Life On A Nebraska Sandhills Ranch

    “Ocean Of Grass” is an immersive documentary capturing a year on a 130-year-old Nebraska Sandhills ranch. This lyrical film reveals the sparse, rugged lifestyle through its intriguing personalities: old-school patriarchs, artistic ranchers, and young innovators. Witness family legacies, tragedy, ...

  • On Tour With Elvis

    Mixing never-before-seen 1973/74 tour footage from Vegas, Kansas, Bloomington, and Philadelphia with fan interviews, this documentary captures what many consider Elvis Presley's greatest on-stage performances.

  • Oxygen The Old Man and His Bed

    Marc Isaacs meets Bob in a severe respiratory ward. Struck by his optimism and humor despite grave illness, the director films a long night with this remarkable man, capturing an unbroken positive spirit.

  • Some Dogs Go To Heaven

    "Some Dogs Go To Heaven" documentary exposes the animal homelessness crisis and its impact on communities. It follows nonprofit Chiquita's Friends as they conduct animal welfare operations across the US and in impoverished regions of Mexico.

  • Banzai Switzerland

    From Japan, a love for Swiss culture and the alphorn! The Tamagawa Alphorn Club is traveling to the International Alphorn Festival in Nendaz. Since the 1980s, the instrument's popularity has surged, especially among retirees. Founder Shigetoshi Nakagawa, a forest expert, was a pioneer, teaching m...

  • Alaska Long Hunters

    Experience 1960s Alaska through a young bush pilot’s thrilling true story. From perilous flights in -60°F storms to majestic wilderness, he finds God and life's meaning. Based on "Last of the Long Hunters," this tale of adventure, camaraderie, and heartbreak captures a vanished frontier era. A jo...

  • The Boy From The Wild

    “The Boy from the Wild,” by Peter Meyer, tells an incredible true story. He grew up on a South African game reserve founded by his father, who dreamed of returning captive wildlife to the wild. This moving, cinematically stunning documentary reveals Peter's survival, his heartfelt lessons, and a ...

  • The Legendary Marion Williams

    Gospel icon Marion Williams' charismatic sound and unique “whaling” vocal technique brought her international fame. Her powerful voice propelled the Ward Singers to stardom in 1948 and directly inspired rock pioneer Little Richard's signature wail.

  • Ghost Mountain

    After fleeing the Killing Fields, Bunseng's family was trapped in a new life-threatening crisis. They were saved from being another tragic statistic only by the heroic efforts of NGOs and officials. Decades later, while painting a rescuer’s home, Bunseng made an incredible discovery: he was worki...

  • Birds Without Wings

    Two Delhi slum natives are breaking poverty's cycle. They've witnessed firsthand the devastating grip of drugs and societal limitations. Now, they are dedicated to empowering their community's children. Their mission is to provide new wings of opportunity, education, and hope. They fight to free ...

  • Chico Heron & The Last 42

    Chico Heron’s baseball journey with the NY Yankees—as a player, manager, and scout—is a hidden gem. His greatest legacy was mentoring a young Panamanian prospect named Mariano Rivera. Heron’s guidance was instrumental in Rivera’s development, helping shape the raw talent into the most dominant an...

  • Pushing The Boundaries - The Mavis Bramston Show

    In 1964, Carol Raye made history as Australia's first female TV executive by creating The Mavis Bramston Show. This groundbreaking program boldly tackled controversial subjects like sexuality, politics, religion, women's rights, and racism, forever changing the nation's television landscape.