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If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise, Pt. 2

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Part 2 of 2. This Spike Lee documentary event revisits New Orleans five years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Following up on his 2006 Emmy(R)-winning documentary 'When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts,' Lee revisits with many of the principals seen in the first film. Opening with the February 2010 Super Bowl parade, the film delves into such issues as relocation, rebuilding, mental-health concerns, the current status of the levees, and the impact on New Orleans of the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Big Pun The Legacy

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His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records. Experience his rise to stardom, the extraordinary weight gain, the legendary TS Crew and resounding legacy through a series of interviews with today's Hip Hop heavyweights and those who knew him best. Includes never-before-seen footage. Discover the true story behind one of the most influential artists of our generation - Big Pun.

4 Little Girls

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On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation-and a defining moment in the history of America's civil-rights movement. Now, nearly 35 years later, acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee tells the full story of the bombing, through heart-wrenching testimonials from surviving members of the victims' families, insights from Bill Cosby, Walter Cronkite, Andrew Young, Coretta Scott King and many others, and a rare and revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

Con Artist

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From the beginning, Mark Kostabi pronounced his raison d'être as an artist widely: to take all the cash and all the glory. A superstar during the frantic glory of the 1980s New York art world, Kostabi has unapologetically signed and sold thousands of paintings made by painters/ laborers who attest to not having seen Kostabi paint for years. His practice reveals a shrewd critique of valuation in the modern art world, but when his purposeful skewering turned to ruthlessly biting the hands that fed him, he was rapidly jolted from the position of daring darling to the unspeakable persona non grata. This energetic, punk-fueled docu-comedy traces the meteoric rise and fall of a bizarre visionary and the art market that birthed him, but director Michael Sládek focuses mostly on present-day Kostabi and his obsession with getting back on top. Interviews with art world figures and vintage clips of Kostabi's outlandish television appearances are entertaining and insightful, but Con Artist's best moments come in the abundant tag-along footage Sládek shoots with the artist. While getting as close as one can to a man who's been called "the black hole of irony," Sládek also begs an interrogation into what American culture is based on, and what it takes to pop its bubble.

Rock Camp

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Most of the time, they're dentists, executives, teachers, students, and everything in between. Only when they pick up their drumsticks and plug in their guitars do they transform into rock 'n' rollers.Enter Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, the extraordinary musical experience that has been bringing rock and roll disciples and Hall of Famers together for the past 25 years. Rock Camp takes you behind the scenes as campers get ready to share the stage with all-star "counsellors," including Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Rob Halford, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley, among other iconic figures.Four campers must venture out of their comfort zones to unleash their inner rock gods while their legendary leaders reflect on their careers and Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp experiences. As campers and counsellors bond over their shared passion for shredding, what becomes clear is that you don't have to be famous to be a rock star.

Sensitive: The Untold Story

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A groundbreaking documentary featuring Alanis Morissette about the trait of high sensitivity found in 20% of the population across men and women. Based on work by bestselling author-psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron ("The Highly Sensitive Person").

Sicko

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Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore takes an in-depth look into the US healthcare system, which is seemingly driven by profits. He compares it to the systems in the UK, Canada, and France which all offer free medical care, as well as offering insight from doctors and patients from each country to determine which model works best.

Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story of the Grateful Dead

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Long Strange Trip is a groundbreaking documentary that probes the creative forces, subversive ambitions, and interpersonal dynamics that drove the Grateful Dead in their 30-year career. The first biographical film authorized and supported by the band, LST includes never-before-seen archival footage (of performances, backstage, and home movies) as well as new interviews with band members and cultural critics.

The Art of Flight

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A new breed of action sports film comes to life as Red Bull Media House, in association with Brain Farm Digital Cinema, present “The Art of FLIGHT”, a Curt Morgan Film. Two years in the making, “The Art of FLIGHT” gives iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends the opportunity to redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and wrong-turns strike. Immerse yourself in a cinematic experience as Brain Farm and their arsenal of filmmaking technology capture the culture, wildlife and scenic landscapes the riders take in along the way. Join in the ride as the creators of “That’s It, That’s All” completely rewrite the formula for action sports cinema with “The Art of FLIGHT.”

The Reckoning

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Powerful, personal and uncensored, Barry Avrich's The Reckoning explores the most explosive scandal in pop culture's history: sexual misconduct in Hollywood. The film provides an insider's account of the once-feared and loathsome Harvey Weinstein, and the launch of an emotional movement that led to the evisceration of some of the biggest players in show business. Featuring devastating accounts from a diverse cast, it points a spotlight on the irrefutable facts that propelled these seemingly-invincible players to be protected and their secrets hidden at all costs.

Some Kind of Heaven

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First-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured façade of The Villages, America’s largest retirement community - a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Behind the gates of this palm tree-lined fantasyland, Some Kind of Heaven invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages residents - and one interloper - who are unable to find happiness within the community’s pre-packaged paradise. With strikingly composed cinematography, this candy-colored documentary offers a tender and surreal look at the never-ending quest for finding meaning and love in life’s final act.

King In the Wilderness

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Through personal stories of the people who were around him, this film follows Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his life: from the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in 1968. This period, which is largely left out of the history books, provides a clear window into King's character, as a man with an unshakeable commitment to nonviolence in the face of an increasingly unstable country.

The World's Best Sellers: The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money

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In this unique film, Dennis Hopper sends Hermann Vaske on a mission around the world to find out about the crossover between creative disciplines, and how this is changing the creative and commercial arts. With insights from Tony Scott, Spike Lee, Paul Arden, and Harvey Keitel this film shows the proximity between advertising, art, and film.

Pennywise: The Story of IT

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This in-depth look at the 1990 mini-series based on Stephen King's iconic novel features interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, including director Tommy Lee Wallace and cast members Seth Green, Richard Thomas, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown, Pennywise.

One Big Home

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Gentrification comes in many forms. On the tiny island of Martha’s Vineyard, where presidents and celebrities vacation, trophy homes threaten to destroy the island’s unique character. Twelve years in the making, One Big Home follows one carpenter’s journey to understand the trend toward giant houses. When he feels complicit in wrecking the place he calls home, Thomas Bena takes off his tool belt and picks up a camera. Bumping up against angry homeowners and builders who look the other way, he works with his community and attempts to pass a new bylaw to limit house size.

Hunting Bin Laden

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September 11th, 2001. Four terrorist attacks on the United States of America claim over 2,900 lives, and leave more than 25,000 injured. The deadliest terrorist attack in human history. The world is in shock and disbelief. In 2004, responsibility for the 9/11 attacks were finally claimed. A video recording was leaked of a man claiming to have orchestrated the terrorist operation. That man… was Osama bin Laden. For years, Osama bin Laden and his organization drew limited attention from the U.S. When a lead to bin Laden’s location finally emerged in 2010, the U.S. applied a decade of knowledge and experience against the ultimate high-value target. In August 2010, U.S. intelligence agencies tracked a suspected al-Qaeda courier, to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. For intelligence analysts, conditions at the compound strongly suggested that someone important was hiding there. Analysts believed that the compound housed a high-value target. Could it be bin Laden?

Space Race to Space X

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Out of the necessity of war, out of humanities darkest hours came the birth of technology that would carry us into the future, into space and beyond. The Space Race will always be a monumental time in history. Revolutionary discoveries were made and they have only inspired a desire to explore further. In 2002, billionaire entrepreneur and space travel pioneer Elon Musk founded SpaceX. The American aerospace manufacturers and space transportation services company became the first private company to successfully launch and return a spacecraft from orbit. Space X has been making significant advances in space technology. Musk believes that along with NASA, they will be able to achieve their space travel mission of sending the 1st humans to Mars. His dream for the future is to become a multi-planetary species, and make space travel affordable.We have come a long way since the beginning of the Space Race... In 1969, the first person set foot on the Moon, making history. Today, SpaceX brings us one step closer to the next giant leap for mankind. Join us as we look back at our history in space...from the Space Race, to spaceX

Uncropped

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Alfred Hitchcock. Muhammad Ali. Meryl Streep. LL Cool J. James Hamilton has captured them all. In Uncropped, a legendary Village Voice photojournalist recounts the stories behind iconic images taken over the course of a five-decade career. A visual chronicle of New York City and a window into the heyday of alternative print media. Executive Produced by Wes Anderson.

Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence

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Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence is one of the most inspirational stories you will ever hear. For 25 years, Bobbi Jo Reed has rescued thousands of addicts. But before she could help others, Bobbi Jo needed to help herself. This true-life story takes an honest look into the world of alcoholism and addiction and provides keys to long term recovery in Kansas City's most dangerous neighborhood. After a middle class upbringing, Bobbi Jo turned to drinking and drugs at a young age. Soon, her life spiraled out of control. Addiction led to abuse, prostitution, and homelessness. When she hit rock bottom, Bobbi Jo had a spiritual awakening. With newfound strength, Bobbi Jo was lifted out of a personal hell. That strength gave her the courage to return to the streets to help others. Using the testimony of her dark past as a "blueprint of hope", Bobbi Jo Reed reflects on her transformation. How she was saved. Why she was chosen. And why more than 8,000 souls now call her, "Mom".

Searching for Sugar Man

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SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriguez’s sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed, the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero.

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