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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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • War Peace

    The documentary "War/Peace" re-introduces 1960s radical student activists. It features former Weather Underground leaders Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, long silenced by the government and press. The film serves as a crucial historical reminder of when young minds last organized to challenge 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...

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Silenced, As Mercury Rises

    Of all the toxins we absorb, mercury is the second most deadly. This potent heavy metal severely damages the brain and nervous system. Its extreme toxicity makes it a major health threat that accumulates in our bodies over a lifetime.

  • 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...

  • Murder On The Reef

    "Murder on the Reef" investigates the Great Barrier Reef's demise. With up to 50% of corals dead, the documentary explores culprits like pollution and starfish. But the true elephant in the room is climate change, leaving many scientists to believe the fight is already futile.

  • Mergui Trailer

    Exploring Myanmar's recently opened Myeik Archipelago, this documentary showcases 800 pristine islands. Now a top-ten destination for travelers and divers, the film is a beautiful homage to this natural environment and its native inhabitants, the Moken people.

  • Postcard From Afghanistan

    Comedian Mike King performs for US & Kiwi troops in Afghanistan, witnessing their rebuilding & security roles. He experiences the war's terror firsthand when an “indirect airstrike” siren sends them scrambling for shelter. A stand-up gig like no other.

  • Dying For A Smoke

    Despite increasing smoking bans, New Zealand's Māori community is disproportionately affected. 46% of Māori are regular smokers (vs. 21% non-Māori), causing 31% of Māori deaths. "Dying For A Smoke" investigates this crisis, featuring personal stories like Natasha's, who started young. The anti-sm...

  • A Punk Daydream

    In Jakarta, young punks escape authority for freedom, their stigmatizing tattoos a permanent break with society. "A Punk Daydream" intertwines documentary and fairy-tale as Eka and his friends navigate a future marred by corruption and pollution. They feel a kinship with the Dayak people, another...

  • 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.

  • Gaza Health Under Siege

    GAZA: HEALTH UNDER SIEGE reveals life under blockade. Filmed in Gaza City, it follows doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers struggling to provide basic services like clean water, hospital care, and waste management. Despite war, blockade, and years without pay, these extraordinary citizens perf...

  • Our Story - Tales of Intensive Care

    Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald's landmark documentary captures the UK's Covid-19 battle. Through powerful testimony from ICU doctors, nurses, and their patients, it paints a vivid, intimate portrait of the pandemic's front lines. This is a challenging, life-changing, and often tragic story of those...

  • 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 Nip Tuck Trip

    We spend more than ever on appearances. Obsessed? Or just fitting in? Journey with women on a cosmetic surgery holiday to Kuala Lumpur to discover why they alter their looks.