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  • Artificial Immortality

    Immortality was once science fiction. Now, AI and robotics experts say it's imminent. This documentary explores the cutting edge of tech, asking: what is the human mind's essence? Can we replicate it? More unsettling: could we meet our own superior, immortal clones?

  • Inside Maximum Security 3

    5 hardened criminals. 1 unique prison. Witness a groundbreaking documentary inside Singapore’s Changi Prison—a concrete, spartan purgatory with no beds and humiliating routines. Yet, it uses sophisticated methods to reform inmates, achieving one of the world’s lowest reoffending rates. Still, 1-i...

  • 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...

  • The Internet of Everything

    The Internet of Things is connecting our homes, bodies, and cities to the web. This transformation moves beyond cyberspace, impacting our physical reality. The future will either become a surveillance nightmare or an eco-utopia, a outcome being shaped by tech giants in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen.

  • The Power of Play

    Lizards do it. Fish, too. The animal world reveals why play is serious business. Through experiments and observation, "The Power of Play" uncovers a surprising truth. Scientists worldwide offer compelling proof that play is no frivolity. It’s a powerful force, making animals—and humans—smarter, h...

  • Gun Shot Wound

    "Gun Shot Wound" examines America's gun violence epidemic through a public health lens, seen via trauma surgeons. With 318 people shot daily, the film reveals the reality of "routine" violence beyond mass shootings. It showcases how physicians and hospital-based intervention programs are not only...

  • Fatal Flaws: Legalizing Assisted Death

    Dr. Boudewijn Chabot, a founder of Dutch euthanasia, warns it's now "out of hand," especially for psychiatric patients. He cites a "worrisome culture shift" where cost pressures and "doctor shopping" threaten vulnerable individuals, risking decisions made for the wrong, even sinister, reasons.

  • Idomeni

    Idomeni is a film about life in a refugee camp, a place suspended in time. It captures the parallel lives of adults and children confined in their own world. The children, living in a protective bubble with little outside contact, care for each other. The film focuses not on dramatic journeys, bu...

  • I'm In Love With My Car

    Our sensory world has transformed since we started driving. Cars have anthropologically modified us, altering our perception of space, speed, and our environment. This colorful history has reshaped human experience itself. But with our unconditional love for cars now at a turning point, a questio...

  • Ambulance

    A young Gazan filmmaker, Mohamed Jabaly, joins an ambulance crew during the 2014 war. His raw, first-person account captures his country's story with compassion and honesty. While violence dominates headlines, Jabaly's lens reveals the hidden human stories. Led by veteran captain Abu Marzouq, the...

  • Who made You?

    AI invades our minds & bodies. From cyborgs to sex robots, this journey challenges our ethics & humanity. Wake up now. A global tour guided by researcher Dr. Michael Laakasuo. What values will we keep?

  • 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...

  • Dreams From The Outback

    In 'Dreams from the Outback,' the Kimberley's Aboriginal communities grapple with transition. Best friends Gabriel and Peter fight to preserve ancient traditions with little support. Felicity battles to heal her family from neglect, while teenage brothers Billy and Jordan meet for the first time....

  • Golden Age

    Glitz vs. lethargy. "Golden Age" reveals The Palace, Miami's #1 senior living community: a Versailles-like luxury hotel in a permanent party. But beneath the marble and chandeliers, anxiety persists and old age is a booming market. A dizzying look at our universal relationship with aging.

  • 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...

  • Almost There

    "Almost There" explores time, dignity, and life's fleeting nature. Retirees seek happiness and rest. Bob finds his inner tough guy in the Californian desert. Steve, a drag comedian, reconciles with his past in Benidorm. In Tokyo, Yamada rediscovers joy reading to children.

  • Night Life

    The gripping story of Reverend Kenneth McKoy, St. Louis' "Pastor of the Streets." His Nightlife Ministry fights an epidemic of mental illness and drug addiction while actively interrupting gun violence in a city notoriously known as America's murder capital.

  • The Mundo King

    Artist Rolf Schulf toiled endlessly to make his dream a reality: the majestic Mundo King Castle in the Dominican Republic. This cosmic exploration paints his portrait of tireless pursuit, proving if you dream it, they will come.

  • Raised On Rock - The Burnette Family Legacy

    Filmmaker Sally Steele reunites the legendary Burnette family, "Raised On Rock." Her mission: heal the rift that tore them apart. Traveling the U.S., she uncovers the amazing history of Johnny & Dorsey Burnette's Rock and Roll Trio, who influenced Elvis & The Beatles. The goal? A dramatic final p...

  • Bad Attitude: The Art Of Spain Rodriguez

    “Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez” is an intimate portrait by his wife, Susan Stern. It charts the life of the legendary “working-class Latino hood, crossed with crazy artist, crossed with left-wing radical.” From WWII propaganda to 1960s underground comix and modern graphic novels, it’s ...

  • 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, ...

  • Mata Hari - The Naked Spy

    A century ago, Mata Hari was executed as a German spy. Was she truly a dangerous seductress, leveraging her sexuality against the WWI establishment? Or was she merely a scapegoat, a victim of a desperate climate of fear and blame as the war dragged on? Her dramatic story remains a subject of fier...

  • DanceAblers: Dancing On My Own

    Amid a global pandemic, a remarkable dance unfolds in Taiwan's natural landscapes. A group of extraordinarily independent dancers, who are disabled, showcase their bodies with powerful grace. Their movement is not a performance, but a profound posture for life itself. This beautiful choreography,...

  • Combat Forces - Reconnaissance

    Success in combat hinges on knowledge of enemy strengths and weaknesses. Reconnaissance units are specialized soldiers and marines trained to operate behind enemy lines. Their mission: gather vital intelligence. We explore their rigorous, specialized training.