Documentary - Movies

Vietnam: Tactics of War Part II

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America's last forgotten war, the second part of this three part docs series brings to light the some of the different strategies which the soldiers used to fight in such a versatile and challenging warfare environment during the Vietnam war.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

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What do the most ravishingly beautiful actress of the 1930s and 40s and the inventor whose concepts were the basis of cell phone and bluetooth technology have in common? They are both Hedy Lamarr, the glamour icon whose ravishing visage was the inspiration for Snow White and Cat Woman and a technological trailblazer who perfected a radio system to throw Nazi torpedoes off course during WWII. Weaving interviews and clips with never-before-heard audio tapes of Hedy speaking on the record about her incredible life—from her beginnings as an Austrian Jewish emigre, to her scandalous nude scene in the 1933 film Ecstasy, to her glittering Hollywood life, to her ground-breaking, but completely uncredited inventions, to her latter years when she became a recluse, impoverished and almost forgotten—BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY brings to light the story of an unusual and accomplished woman, spurned as too beautiful to be smart, but a role model to this day.

Becoming Iconic: Jonathan Baker

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Becoming Iconic explores the perilous journey of first time filmmaker Jonathan Baker, as he navigates the industry with help from veterans Jodie Foster, Adrian Lyne, John Badham and Taylor Hackford. The documentary examines the process of filmmaking from the ground up through the eyes of top directors as they tell their stories and share their wisdom.

JLO: From the Block

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Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Throughout her illustrious career, she has starred in major blockbusters, released multi platinum albums and raised thousands for charities, ultimately propelling herself to the forefront of Hollywood’s fame. J-Lo is truly an all singing, all dancing phenomenon, keeping her fans on their toes, not knowing what to expect from her next.

Holy Ghost

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Can the Holy Spirit direct a movie? In this fast-paced documentary from the director of the popular films Finger of God, Furious Love, and Father of Lights, Darren Wilson sets out to make a movie that is completely led by the Holy Spirit. No plan, no script, no safety net--just go wherever he feels the Spirit leading him to try and discover the adventure God has for him. Whether it's the riches of Monte Carlo, a heavy metal concert, or the oldest city in the world, the result is a film that not only challenges and excites, but also reveals a God who is far more alive and active than you ever imagined.

A Good American

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"A Good American“ is a gripping docu-thriller about a groundbreaking surveillance program, the brilliant mastermind behind it and how a perfect alternative to mass surveillance was killed by NSA-management for money – three weeks prior to 9/11. Bill Binney was a brilliant cryptologist and long-time National Security Agency (NSA) analyst, since 1997 serving as Technical Director. Binney developed a sophisticated program named ThinThread for gathering data capable of providing clues, in real-time, of potential terrorist threats. Built-in safeguards would have prevented the massive surveillance methods later exposed by Edward Snowden. Why was this program killed off? And who was behind that? Friedrich Moser’s eye-opening and deeply disturbing documentary tells the complete story of Bill Binney and those, both inside the NSA and out, who backed ThinThread.

The Last Blockbuster

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The Last Blockbuster is a fun, nostalgic look back at the era of video rentals and the story of how one small town video store managed to outlast a corporate giant. Featuring interviews with comedians and celebrities with ties to Blockbuster: Adam Brody (The O.C., Jennifer’s Body), Ione Skye (Say Anything, River’s Edge), Doug Benson (Getting Doug with High, The Lego Batman Movie), Paul Scheer (The League, Veep) and director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob), with narration by Lauren Lapkus (The Wrong Missy, Orange Is The New Black). Filmmakers Taylor Morden & Zeke Kamm follow the manager of the world’s sole remaining Blockbuster in Bend, OR, Sandi Harding, as she reflects on the store's vibrant past and navigates the difficult task of keeping a video rental store open in the era of streaming. Taking us through the history and subsequent rise and fall of the franchise, the documentary reveals the real reason why Blockbuster went out of business (hint - it wasn’t Netflix), while celebrating the unique and defining culture it created in the ‘90s, honoring a simpler times and the sense of community that could once be found in Blockbuster locations across the world.

Lost in America

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It’s tragic that in the world’s wealthiest country, 4.2 million teenagers are homeless. Former Navy veteran and homeless youth, director Rotimi Rainwater shows viewers the realities of life on the streets as he travels the country to shine a light on the epidemic of youth homelessness in America. With the help of celebrities and politicians who have been homeless themselves or advocates of the repressed, this film takes a large scale issue down to a very personal level.

Cher: In Her Own Words

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Cher, the star who refused to be boxed in…stood up to conformity, and championed female independence. Proving the doubters wrong with every change of direction. She remains one of the most successful, enduring, and groundbreaking talents of the modern era. Her influence on women in the industry, and the direction of modern music is incalculable. From Rock, to Pop, to Folk, to Punk, to Disco, to New Wave, even Hip Hop…Cher has evolved her sound through the decades, refusing to be labelled. Justifying her status as one of America’s most enduring performers and role models. She’s the performer of many generations. Defying expectations to revive her career countless times. Whether it’s through political activism or philanthropic venture, Cher has been a strong defender for the downtrodden. Those unable to fully express themselves, caged in their own feelings. Standing as a beacon of hope for many who don’t fit societies constructed norms. Unlike her childhood, dark haired girls of today…now have someone to emulate.

Bill Nye: Science Guy

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This behind-the-scenes portrait of Bill Nye follows him as he takes off his Science Guy lab coat to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking across the world.

Ever Again

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Narrated and directed by Academy Award winners Kevin Costner and Richard Trank, the investigatory documentary Ever Again seeks to examine the nature of resurgent anti-semitic violence in the 21st Century, specifically in Western Europe. Trank's crew of researchers conduct interviews on city streets and with prominent scholars, activists, and politicians to uncover how anti-Semitic feelings have proliferated on both right and left ends of the political spectrum. Undercover recordings take a harrowing look at the re-emerging skinhead scene in Berlin. The project began in 2004, but the filmmakers returned to Europe immediately following the 2005 London Bombings. Ever Again takes a hard look at the anti-Semitic violence committed by Islamic extremists while spotlighting Muslim moderates who struggle within their communities to bring greater peace and understanding. Though the Holocaust may be decades behind us, the truths caught here on film reveal how philosophies of violence and hate have continued to manifest in personal attacks, Synagogue bombings, and vandalism. A documentary of our time, Ever Again examines anti-Semitic violence while opening a dialogue for real peace.

Jimmy Carter Man from Plains

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Embarking on a national publicity tour to promote his new book, "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid," former US president Jimmy Carter ignites an international firestorm of controversy when he argues that only Israel's complete withdrawal from the occupied territories can bring lasting peace to the Middle East. Intimate, informative and altogether engrossing, Jimmy Carter Man from Plains is a candid portrait of a Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian and statesman whose compassion and steadfast sense of justice remains undiminished by time. Directed by Academy Award(r)-winner Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs Best Director, 1991; Philadelphia, 1993).

Aliens of the Deep

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Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey with Academy Award(R)-winning director James Cameron (Best Director, Titantic, 1997) in Aliens Of The Deep, and make contact with another world. This incredible underwater adventure gives you extraordinary glimpses of unbelievable creatures that live in an alien world in the deepest depths of the sea. Could these alien life forms be clues to life in outer space? It's an exciting exploration you'll not soon forget.

Amazing Grace (2018)

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A documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin's album Amazing Grace at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.

The Korean War: No Longer Forgotten Part I

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“Some Korean veterans believe that we lost the war, some believe that we won the war and some believe that our men died for a tie, in truth we did all three”This so called ‘Forgotten War’ was one of the most gruelling battles to be fought, and was never forgotten by those involved. Millions of casualties were inflicted to all fighting parties including a Korean ‘peasant’ army, the US, Soviet Union and Chinese; the major players, the battle between communist misery and free world prosperity. The Korean War has left a great impact on history as a war underestimated, causing the armies involved to rapidly develop and improve in order to survive, turning around their tactics with blood, courage and sacrifice.

Sold Out: A Threevening with Kevin Smith

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Third installment in Kevin Smith's "Evening With" series. Smith brings back his famous and "infamous" Q&A to his Red Bank, New Jersey, hometown for his 37th birthday.

Love, Marilyn

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Marilyn Monroe invented a public persona that concealed a private side known only to her closest confidants. This is a woman who did not believe true love was possible, and yet sought it all her life. This is an actress who, at the height of her fame, abandoned Hollywood to study acting with Lee Strasberg because she wanted to be taken seriously. This is a wife who took pills because the husband she had saved from infamy no longer believed in her. Fifty years after her death, her creation still blazes brightly in our cultural imagination, while the creator continues to lurk in the shadows. Love, Marilyn brilliantly reverses this polarity, casting the icon aside and bringing the real woman to life. Drawing on never-before-seen personal papers, diaries and letters, Academy Award nominated director Liz Garbus works with acclaimed actors to evoke the multiple aspects of the real Marilyn - passion, ambition, insecurity, soul-searching, power and fear. Elizabeth Banks, Ellen Burstyn, Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Jennifer Ehle, Lindsay Lohan, Lili Taylor, Uma Thurman, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood each appear on screen to enact Marilyn's words. As Garbus re-invents the woman, she also reinvigorates the non-fiction form. It's fascinating to watch such distinct interpretations of the same real-life character, and Garbus weaves these performances together, along with newly released outtakes, home movies, photos, and interviews with Monroe's closest companions to create the most intimate picture yet of an American icon we all think we know. Rounding out this portrait, Adrien Brody, Hope Davis, Paul Giamatti, David Strathairn and others bring to life the writings of Marilyn's friends and admirers, completing the evocative image of this young woman who, over time, came to embrace life, friendship, and the possibility of her future. In Garbus' film, Marilyn finally gets what she always yearned for - a great role.

The Exodus Decoded

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The Exodus. The very word invokes an epic tale of Pharaohs and Israelites, plagues and miracles, the splitting of the sea, the drowning of an army, Moses and revelation. The story is at the very heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. After six years of research, working with archeologists, Egyptologists, geologists and theologians, Simcha Jacobovici came to the groundbreaking conclusion that the Exodus took place hundreds of years earlier than previously thought. With this new timetable in hand, Jacobovici and his colleagues re-examined long ignored archeological artifacts and uncovered the truth about the Exodus and the Egyptian dynasty that ruled at the time. The producers teamed up with some of the world’s most accomplished special effects designers to create a unique digital, organic experience of the Exodus. Blending archeological findings with modern eye catching effects, Jacobovici built a virtual museum to showcase his discoveries.

In Search of the Last Action Heroes

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A documentary detailing the action genre over the past 50 years from the early westerns to the contemporary movies of today. We explore the story behind the ‘80s action genre many consider the golden era and how it changed come the 90s and saw its decline and eventual rise as we witnessed the old stars of the 1980s make a comeback. We examine how studios were able to turn outrageous concepts into genre-defining tropes, and how the one-man-army sub-genre produced the superstars of the era. Matrix, Rambo, McClane, Ripley, Connor, Dutch - the power of their stories excited and inspired a generation of action enthusiasts. Locked and loaded with nostalgia, ‘80s synth music and exclusive interviews detailing the genre, speaking to the actors, writers, directors, producers and composers who helped influence and shape the films we grew up on.

The Sandlot Journey

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The “Sandlot” is one of those mystical, magical places in childhood, a place where dreams begin and boys and girls learn the art of working together to accomplish a single goal.. to have fun... You only get so much time to spend with your kids. You need to make sure that when it's all said and done, you have no regrets. Our kids really do need us. The times have certainly changed. Things have gotten hectic and the pressures on our children are ever increasing. Kids still have the same dreams and they need the Sandlot time to play. They have to be able to play fearlessly, take chances and be supported. Most importantly they need YOU. The Sandlot Journey shows what a positive impact coaches can have on these young athletes. Parents and Coaches need to know that kids hear you, they see you and they need your support. They Sandlot Journey is a guide to help Coaches and Parents navigate through the journey of little league sports.... with no regrets. Winner, IndieFEST Film Awards Award of Excellence and Inpact Docs! Awards Award of Excellence.

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