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Bob Marley: Roots of the Man

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Robert Nesta Marley, known across the globe as Bob Marley, was the first and debatably only superstar ever to emerge from the third world. He rose from eager rural beginnings and blossomed into a man of such significance and influence that his attempted assassination in 1976 turned out to be politically motivated. Bob’s musical influence is still felt all around the world today, but he was more than just a musician - he had a universal such quality in his messages that transcended race, colour, economic and class. This documentary explores the life of one of the 20th century’s most charismatic and challenging performers. Bob Marley’s renown now transcends the role of reggae luminary: he is regarded as a cultural icon who implored his people to know their history.

Secret Space UFOs: Apollo 1-11

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The UFO phenomenon has been recorded far beyond the boundaries of Earth with hundreds of sightings during the Apollo missions 1-11. James Fox, Darcy Weir, Mike Bara, and Richard Dolan discuss this hidden history of UFOs in space and structures on the Moon. A history of NASA's early Apollo missions as astronauts endeavor to set foot on the moon and go further in space than any man has before.

Web

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Web follows Peruvian families living in remote villages in the Amazon Jungle and Andes Mountains as their children experience the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program, gaining access to the Internet for the first time. Web considers both the benefits and complications that arise from digital connections. Alongside the poignant and sometimes humorous local stories, the film includes interviews with leading thinkers on the Internet including Foursquare Founder Dennis Crowley, Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales and OLPC founder Nicholas Negroponte for an insightful look at our times.

Requiem for a Running Back

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A fraught love, a myth-shattering search for truth, and a heartbreaking discovery. Quirky and at times sobering, filmmaker Rebecca Carpenter confronts the revelation that head injury likely impacted her relationship with her father, NFL figure Lew Carpenter. Executive Produced by Cody Gifford—son of legendary player and broadcaster Frank Gifford—and former NFL lineman Chris Borland, the film unravels the paradoxes of a life committed to winning and loving. With Kathie Lee Gifford.

Nazis on the Run: The Fall

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Germany has fallen. The once feared dictator, Adolf Hitler is dead. The allies are closing in. Senior Nazis begin to sweat. The Führer can no longer protect them.The US army are catching up, entering Berlin with a firm plan to capture as many Nazi officials as they can, their aim to bring them before a court on trial for the atrocities they helped make possible.The allied forces; Britain, France, the United States and Russia, all came to the agreement that they wanted to prosecute any living Nazi party officials for the crimes they had committed.In the course of the next few days, the remaining senior members of the Nazi establishment begin to flee Berlin. The wheels were in motion. Top Nazi officials have targets on their backs. They need to make a decision…and quick. Do they attempt to run, or die in Berlin with their Führer. It is every man for himself.

Last Night in New York: The David Patrick Columbia Story

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Meet David Patrick Columbia. If you are an avid reader of New York Social Diary you already know him. If you just enjoy gossip about the powerful, the rich, the famous, and all those who aspire to be part of ‘society,' he is the man for you. With a similar sensibility as 'Bill Cunningham New York' with a bit of 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' mixed-in, this documentary is just the sort of distraction we all need right about now.

350 Days

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In “350 Days, ” pro wrestling legends Bret Hart, Superstar Billy Graham and dozens more peel back the curtain on the severe toll working on the road 350 days a year took on their bodies, families, marriages and psyches. This compelling documentary chronicles their struggles to survive the chaos of 1980's era wrestling. Living a rock and roll lifestyle, they faced nightly temptations, battled their vices, and were absentee parents and spouses while chasing dreams of fame and fortune. In their own words, with the cutting insight and sharp wit one would expect from such legendary icons, these gentle giants tell their harrowing (yet often darkly humorous) tales as marriages dissolve and relationships with their children are strained, sometimes permanently. Such is the life of the professional wrestler; such is life itself.

Green Giants

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Green Giants is a story about how corporations can and are changing the world today. It’s a glimpse into a future where the planet and people coexist in a positive symbiotic relationship that will transform the way you think about business. Experts discuss some of the main problems in our ecosystem, and then a dream team of executives share insights into their business practices and what Green Actions they are taking. Green Giants provides a clear behind-the-scenes look at what some of the most innovative people and companies are doing today to transform the world for good – and do it at a profit! 3 years in the making, 31 top minds, hundreds of ideas and real life samples to inspire you and accelerate this global revolution. Covering food, Alternative Energy, Sharing Economies, Sustainable Home Living, clothing and shoes, home products and technologies, you can’t miss Green Giants!

Black Hawk Down (1997)

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An in depth look at the troubled US intervention in Somalia. We reconstruct the most devastating battles between marines and Somalis using US army broadcasts.

Led Zeppelin: Dazed and Confused

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A rare look at Led Zeppelin, from their humble beginnings to their status as rock gods. Led Zeppelin: Dazed & Confused, the unique chemistry between singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones & drummer John Bonham led to tensions within the band, but were essential to their success. Take a journey where incredible heights and extreme lows helped forge one of the greatest rock bands ever.

56 Up

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Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives. From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 56 more life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed.

That's Entertainment!

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Join star hosts Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Jimmy Stewart, Liza Minnelli, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald O'Connor, Peter Lawford, and Debbie Reynolds in a joyous celebration of MGM musicals, the Hollywood studio that practically invented the musical. Starting from 1929's "The Broadway Melody," up to 1958's Academy Award-winning "Gigi", this collection of song, dance, out takes, and interviews will entertain the whole family. Featuring scenes from such American musical classics as "Singin' In the Rain," "Showboat" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and a parade of stars, including Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Esther Williams, and Clark Gable. A huge commercial and critical success, it was followed by two sequels.

Meet Me in the Bathroom

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An immersive archival journey through the explosive New York music scene of the early 2000s, Meet Me in the Bathroom tells the story of the last great romantic age of rock 'n' roll through the prism of a handful of era-defining bands. Featuring The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, TV on the Radio, The Moldy Peaches, and many more!

#Unfit

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Is Donald Trump fit to hold the office of President of the United States? An eye-opening analysis of Trump by leading US mental health professionals and Republican strategists, on the record for the record. Science. Truth. Duty to Warn.

Challenger

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This film profiles the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff.

50 Summers

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Follow Minor League Baseball's evolution over the last half century through the ups and downs of the Omaha franchise as they kick-off their historic 50th season as the affiliate of the KC Royals -the longest in all of Triple A baseball. The film goes deeper than just Omaha, providing an in-depth look at the changing business of minor league baseball in America over the last half-century. Interviews with George Brett, Warren Buffett, Alex Gordon, Jack McKeon, Branch B. Rickey, and dozens of MiLB executives paint a picture of where the league is today and how it got there.50 Summers pulls back the curtain on game-day life for the small, passionate front office staff on Opening Day as they prepare for the two best words in the English language: Play Ball. Narrated by Rob Riggle. Directed by Dan Napoli. Produced by Bill Hipsher.

Louis Tomlinson: Riding High

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He first captured the attention of the public eye when he appeared on the British X-Factor in 2010, and since that fateful audition, Louis has become one of the most recognisable faces in music. Having recently completed their world wide tour 'Where We Are', Louis Tomlinson and One Direction are on a path to becoming recognised as the biggest boy band of all time. Follow the story of Louis Tomlinson as he continues his rise to superstardom.

Wrinkles the Clown

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It started with a surveillance video uploaded to YouTube, depicting a child sleeping peacefully while a man in a clown mask emerges from underneath her bed. The video’s description claims that the clown’s name is Wrinkles, that he lives in Florida, and that he’s been hired by the child’s parents to punish her for misbehaving. After the video went viral, other mysterious videos popped up online. Wrinkles pushing a cart through a parking lot. Waving alongside a busy highway. Holding balloons in front of a suburban home. The unsettling clips launched Wrinkles the Clown to internet infamy. Cryptic stickers with a phone number began to appear on telephone poles and in public restrooms across the state, promising to terrify misbehaving children. Over one million voicemails were left. Follow this eerie real-life character and explore the unpredictable spread of imagination in the Internet Age.

Man on Wire

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Phillippe Petit's incredible story was the inspiration for the new movie THE WALK. On August 7th 1974, a vivacious young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York World Trade Center's twin towers. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before finally being released. This documentary incorporates Petit's footage to show the numerous extraordinary challenges he faced in completing the artistic crime of the century.

Misdirection: The Real Magic

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A documentary film that follows two young men on a 3-year odyssey, through small triumphs and big set-backs, as they train to become professional magicians – the unconventional career they hope will lift them past poverty and old mistakes - and make them rich and famous! Our main characters are: Miles, whose mental health issues both inspire and hinder his magic; and Devonte, a former gang member. They make a living doing magic at kid’s parties, and their idols are David Copperfield and David Blaine (who appears in the documentary in one of the film’s most beautiful scenes). Their practical mentors are the older men who hang out at Rogue’s, a magic shop on bleak Queen's Boulevard, where ex-gang members and kids from broken families have found a second home and look for tricks to change their lives. Rogue and other mentors shepherd their protégés (with varying degrees of success) to prestigious magic competitions in Reno and Nashville.... and to less glorious gigs in dingy back street clubs. Ultimately, Miles and Devonte increasingly use magic to express pain and joy, and work into their magic acts compelling stories about real life in the communities that made them.

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