Biographies & Inspiring Stories
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Where The Light Shines
Afghanistan’s first ski team aims for a brighter future. From amateur beginnings on Bamyan’s peaks, Sajjad and Alishah could ski for Afghanistan at the Winter Olympics. As local children emulate them, the men confront the immense challenge of creating opportunity in a nation long defined by war. ...
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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...
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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....
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The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl 1
Leni Riefenstahl claimed her art transcended politics. Yet her iconic films, Triumph of the Will and Olympia, glorify Nazi power and Aryan ideals. In Mueller's documentary, her steely perfectionism and denials persist, but the evidence within her frames tells a different story.
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A Journey To Sundance
"A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE" captures the spirit, dreams, and struggles of global independent filmmakers, mirroring my own monumental challenge to complete this film. It's a testament to the passion and perseverance driving artists to share their stories against all odds.
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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...
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John Mortimer A Life In Words
Examines Sir John Mortimer’s wit: a QC turned writer, defender of liberties in the Oz and Sex Pistols trials. Unconventional, he opposed politicians curtailing freedoms—and fun.
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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, ...
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Unseen
"UNSEEN follows three women, their stories punctuated by three births. Exploring Slovakia and Denmark's birthing realities, the film reveals Melody, Stella, and Lucia's experiences. It opens the door to understanding birth trauma's complexity and the urgent need to reform healthcare and societal ...
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Following Seas
For two decades, Bob and Nancy Griffith sailed the world with their family. Their 53-foot sailboat was their home as they explored remote corners of the globe, documenting their daring life with a 16mm camera. But as Nancy narrates in this extraordinary film, their dream of ultimate freedom also ...
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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 ... -
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...
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The Children Of The Noon
At Kenya’s Nchiru AIDS orphanage, daily routines mark time. Amidst the children's cheerful patter, death lurks in the shadows. They grapple with the loss of parents and an exhausting struggle against HIV. This beautifully composed film is a moving, quietly gripping exploration of coming-of-age in...
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The Good Death
Terminally ill with muscular dystrophy, Janette chooses a dignified, physician-assisted death. Her son Simon, who inherited the illness, understands. Her daughter Bridget pleads for more time. As Janette prepares for her final journey, her family grapples with a profound question: Do we own our l...
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So Much, So Fast
If given only years to live, what would you do? So Much So Fast follows Stephen Heywood who, at 29, is diagnosed with ALS. He marries, has a son, and rebuilds homes. The film explores life's fragility, a family's fight against indifferent drug companies, and his brother's race to build a research...
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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...
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Close Your Eyes And Fly
The world said it was impossible for the blind to fly. Sabrina, blind from birth, defied every limit. With incredible tenacity, she has conquered the skies and learned to pilot a plane, proving that vision is not a requirement for flight.
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Aunty Moves In
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Families call on some big-hearted but practical ‘Aunties’ to help them through the rocky terrain of modern life, from money woes to health problems and love life troubles. Real people, real problems – there are times when families need nothing short of their own fairy godmother to help them throu...
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Am I Boy Or Girl - Savannah Burton - Transgender Athlete
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Savannah Burton is the first out trans athlete in Canadian history to compete internationally in team sports, named to the National Dodgeball team in 2015. She has also appeared on TV shows like Beauty and the Beast and Killjoys.
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Finding Fidel
“Finding Fidel” chronicles cameraman Erik Durschmied's 1958 journey to Cuba's Sierra Maestra to interview a then-unknown Fidel Castro. A month later, Castro took Havana, changing history. Intercutting Durschmied's reflections on the revolution's failed promise with the rare, historic interview, f...
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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.
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Built Different
Born without legs, 12-year-old Paige Calendine is a phenomenal athlete. She doesn't let her disability define her, competing against and defeating able-bodied peers. Paige has qualified for the state tournament in both gymnastics and archery. A new documentary will showcase her incredible talent,...