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A Classy Broad: Marcia's Adventures in Hollywood

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"I didn't need to watch Mad Men - I lived it." This is a documentary about legendary studio executive and producer Marcia Nasatir. She shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling in 1974 when she became the first female vice-president at a major film studio, United Artists.

FAT: A Documentary 2

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Fat: A Documentary 2 is the sequel to the international sensation that delves deeper into the lies and myths surrounding the age old question: "What should I be eating?" "Common knowledge" regarding healthy eating has grown more and more confusing seemingly by the day. Vinnie Tortorich and a host of health experts talk about the conflicts between plant eaters and meat eaters and how hidden machinations in the food industry are the reasons why we believe what we do about food and optimal health.

Finger of God

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Prepare to go on a dizzying journey around the world – from the streets of Northern California to the mud huts of Africa; from the underground church in China to the Gypsies in Eastern Europe – you will be challenged and encouraged by the extraordinary things God is doing in our world today. Born out of filmmaker Darren Wilson's personal journey of two years and hundreds of hours of footage, Finger of God will show you a world you never knew existed. A world of hope and courage. A world where God's fingerprints are found in the unlikeliest of places.

Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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Winner of the Best Documentary Critics Choice Award as well as the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) is an exhilarating experience. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents this powerful and transporting documentary that’s part music film and part historical record, created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now called Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten – until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The film includes concert performances by music legends Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.

Borrowed Future

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There’s a massive student loan crisis in America. Millions have found themselves buried beneath a mountain of debt. Entire generations are trapped. Borrowed Future uncovers the dark side of the student loan industry and exposes how the system is built to work against you. We meet a group of high school students as they’re about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, and then the other side: the reality for adults living with student loan debt.

Crumb

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This is a remarkably revealing documentary about Robert Crumb, the creator of such underground comics as "Fritz the Cat." Director Terry Zwigoff, an old friend and colleague, links the hilariously rendered and rather peculiar obsessions of Crumb's graphic work to the artist's fantastically dysfunctional family.

Along for the Ride

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Method actor, filmmaker, art collector, and all-American anarchist—the many sides of the legendary Hollywood maverick Dennis Hopper are explored in Nick Ebeling’s documentary. Drawing heavily from the testimony of Hopper’s right-hand man Satya De La Manitou, it features previously unseen photos and footage that span the triumph of Easy Rider, the magnificent career suicide of The Last Movie, and a midlife comeback after an overwhelming amount of booze and brawling.

Eminem: Rebirth

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Eminem is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Spanning over 2decades, he has changed the sound of hip-hop and mainstream music everywhere. His notorious persona and explicit lyrics have caused controversy and offended millions. Chart topping album after chart topping album. Eminem has become one of the biggest musical icons the world has ever seen. This is the story of raps biggest superstar, Eminem.

Ariana Grande: State of Mind

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For years, the pop genre has been dominated by an established elite of voices… Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion. With their iconic anthems and unforgettable ballads they have ruled the pop genre– unchallenged. They were untouchable… until Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande has had an unstoppable reign in the charts, breaking records and demanding attention for her four octave vocal range. She has one of the most powerful voices in the pop genre today and her entire discography is considered a work of art. At just 26, her whirlwind career has assisted her in becoming who she is today. An incredible vocal range and a handful of record breaking albums behind her, she has what it takes to create a lasting legacy in the world of music.

Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche

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In 1982, a massive avalanche descended on Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California, triggering a desperate five day search for eight missing people. BURIED chronicles the third deadliest avalanche in US history, the miraculous rescue efforts and the traumas that still haunt the survivors today.

An Inconvenient Truth

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Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. "Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message," said Guggenheim. An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share. "It is now clear that we face a deepening global climate crisis that requires us to act boldly, quickly, and wisely," said Gore.

The Untold Truth: Dodi and Diana

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After years of speculation, Diana, Princess of Wales, divorced Prince Charles in 1996. The following Summer, she began dating Dodi Al-Fayed - the son of Mohamed Al-Fayed - who owned Harrods department store in London and The Ritz Hotel in Paris. Diana met Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1986 at a polo match against Princes Charles. Eleven years later, Mohamed invited Diana and her children on board his yacht in St. Tropez. This is where the brief affair began. The relationship between Diana and Dodi is shrouded in mystery. Conflicting accounts hinder the actual knowledge of how she felt. Was she falling in love, was she trying to make her former lover, Hasnat Khan, jealous or was it all for show?

Koyaanisqatsi

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A motion picture essay which takes a revealing and shocking look at modern life and its imbalances. The first film in a trilogy which was followed by Powaqqatsi.

9/11: Stories from the City

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New York City - five proud boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At the city’s heart - Manhattan - densely populated and among the world’s major cultural, commercial and financial centers. With over eight million people living in New York City, one in every 38 people in the United States call this city home. On September 11 2001, New York changed forever... Not just the skyline, but the mindset of a nation... It is one of those pivotal moments that has shaped America. For many, it was the moment when neighbors became brothers, stopping what they were doing to contribute time, money, and other resources to those directly impacted by the attacks. Where were you, the day the world changed? Everyone has their own story to tell… When everyone, everywhere stopped and nothing would ever be the same again. 20 years later and the horror from that day still remains almost unimaginable.

Clapboard Jungle

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An emotional and introspective journey following five years in the life and career of an independent filmmaker, supported by dozens of interviews, posing one question: how does an indie filmmaker survive in the current film business? Featuring interviews with Guillermo Del Toro, Richard Stanley, Barbara Crampton, Paul Schrader, Tom Savini, George A. Romero, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Michael Biehn, Frank Henenlotter, and many more.

Killing Beef

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After recovering from a near fatal shooting, former drug dealer and award-winning journalist Samson Styles searches to find meaning in his life and reconciliation with his shooter, in this journey that takes the form of a life-lesson told to a young boy. This powerful conversation offers the young boy an honest accounting of Samson's personal story of crime and violence, and helps the boy (and viewers) truly understand the cause, effects and solutions to ending gun violence and - Killing Beef.

Elton John: Becoming Rocketman

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2019 is the year of Elton John, with the release of the box office hit 'Rocketman', his autobiography and his final farewell tour all eyes are on the musical genius. We take a glimpse into his incredible journey and uncover the truth behind the turbulent and eccentric life of a superstar. Find out what it took for this shy young man to become 'Rocketman'.

The Rise of the Synths

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Narrated by iconic director John Carpenter, The Rise of the Synths traverses nine countries, interviewing the scene’s biggest stars and original trailblazers. The film explores the roots of the now breakout Synthwave scene, charting its humble online and underground beginnings to its impact on today’s pop culture.

Cher: Life in the Spotlight

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A legendary musician, a timeless icon, Cher has secured her legacy amongst the stars. Starting out as a young girl with crippling stage fright, evolving into one of the most recognised figures in Hollywood, she has established six decades of stardom, with an increasing popularity throughout. Follow the journey through Cher’s career, up to her most recent 2019 tour. Gain understanding about her difficult start, motivating her to work hard to become one of the most influential pop stars in the world.At 72, Cher is the perfect example of everything that is hot and current whilst being lasting and timeless. No matter how many times the industry tries to erase her, she makes a historical comeback, proving that she’s still got it, and that age is just a number.

Lynch/Oz

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The themes, images, and cultural vernacular of Victor Fleming’s THE WIZARD OF OZ continue to haunt David Lynch’s art and filmography—from his very first short, THE ALPHABET, to his latest series, TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN. Arguably, no filmmaker has so consistently drawn inspiration—consciously or unconsciously—from a single work. Is David Lynch trapped in the land of Oz? If so, can we derive a new appreciation for Lynch’s body of work from taking a closer look at how it intersects and communicates with THE WIZARD OF OZ? In turn, do MULHOLLAND DRIVE, LOST HIGHWAY, or THE ELEPHANT MAN have something to say about the enduring resonance of one of America’s most beloved classic movies? Through six distinct perspectives and narrated by some of contemporary cinema’s most exciting voices, LYNCH/OZ will take us down the proverbial rabbit hole, help us re-experience and re-interpret THE WIZARD OF OZ by way of David Lynch, to deliver a whole new appreciation for Lynch’s symbolism through the lens of his greatest influence.

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