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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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • A Social Cure

    South Africa's "Brotherhood of the Hunt" campaign brilliantly redefined HIV testing. It turned a clinical procedure into a masculine rite of passage. Men were encouraged to "hunt" their status, framing the test as an act of courage and responsibility. This culturally savvy approach shattered stig...

  • In The Starlight

    "In the Starlight" intimately chronicles photographer Paul Zizka's profound quest to capture the cosmos. The film reveals his solitary journeys into darkness, portraying the passion and patience required to frame the ethereal beauty of the night sky. It's a moving portrait of an artist's connecti...

  • 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.

  • Air Ace

    In 1937, Winnie Drinkwater became the world's first female commercial airline pilot. Hired by Scottish Airways, she faced immense prejudice in a male-dominated field. Despite her skill and qualifications, she endured public skepticism and industry resistance, battling for the right to simply do h...

  • 3 Cents a Kilo

    This intimate portrait follows three cardboard collectors. Through their daily routines and quiet reflections, we see them face relentless hardship with incredible resilience, shared humour, and immense, back-breaking labour.

  • 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...

  • What's in A Name - A Versace Story

    From humble origins, Alfredo Versace built a vast fortune through sheer will. Yet, his empire, constructed brick by brick, crumbled as swiftly as it rose. This is the intriguing story of spectacular success and an equally spectacular downfall, a testament to the fleeting nature of wealth and the ...

  • 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.

  • The Rapture Of Free Soloing On Acid

    This film profiles legendary climbing photographer Dean Fidelman. A Stone Master, he was at the forefront of Yosemite's 70s free climbing revolution, capturing icons like John Bachar, Lynn Hill, and Ron Kauk. For over four decades, Fidelman has documented rock climbing's evolution as both a sport...

  • Music For Elephants

    A unique, moving documentary about concert pianist Paul Barton. On Thailand's River Kwai, he plays works by great composers for blind, injured, and orphaned elephants at a sanctuary. The film reveals the secret, profound love these endangered animals have for music, with amazing, touching results.

  • Fight Club London

    Fight Club London explores MMA's explosive growth. Three fighters prepare for the cage: a 14-year-old boy starting out, a seasoned pro, and an Indian girl determined for one fight before her marriage. Their journeys reveal the true, raw reality behind the sport's glamorous facade.

  • The Graduates

    Three students from tough upbringings across the globe share one powerful story: they changed their lives through the transformative power of a university education, achieving their shared dream against all odds.

  • Call of the Land

    Inspired by 'Land Matters,' Lee Love and Rooh Star empower themselves by staying connected to their environment. Living in a handmade barrel home and travelling in a makeshift cart, their self-sustainable lifestyle redefines modern possibilities.

  • The Nine Lives of Alice Martineau

    Born with cystic fibrosis in 1972, she defied the odds. This footage, filmed before her March 2003 passing, captures the revered singer who never compromised her musical dreams.

  • 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...

  • After The Dance

    Award-winning filmmaker Daisy Asquith unlocks a long-buried family secret in Ireland. With her mother, she investigates her grandmother’s hidden pregnancy, a forced adoption by nuns, and a mysterious father. Their raw, emotional journey confronts centuries of Catholic shame, culminating in a powe...

  • The Other Me

    Michael Douglas lives an ordinary life with his wife, Sharon. But in secret, he's Plymouth’s most flamboyant Neil Diamond impersonator, thrilling local pub audiences as his flamboyant alter-ego.

  • Someday My Prince Will Come

    A year in a quiet Cumbrian village. As factories and fields turn with the seasons, nine-year-old Laura Anne and her cousin Steven, eleven, navigate the fragile end of childhood. A poignant, beautifully framed reflection on young love and lost innocence, evoking true nostalgia.

  • Liz Smith's Summer

    An 87-year-old actress, famed for playing ill-fated elderly roles, finally gets her first real holiday. Liz Smith sets sail for Venice. Can this cruise live up to a lifetime of waiting? A poignant celebrity travelogue about age and dreams.

  • Clowns

    Why choose balloon-folding and childish hecklers? Daisy Asquith profiles four party entertainers. Potty the Pirate loves the laughter; Tommy Tickle thinks kids are brats. From boozing to family illness, she uncovers their tragicomic, melancholy, and hilarious world.

  • 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.