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Naked Ambition

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From the trailblazing naughtiness of Bettie Page to the pole-dancing craze of modern housewives, the continual mainstreaming of adult entertainment is undeniable. Now comes Naked Ambition from renowned celebrity photographer Michael Grecco that offers an unabashed peek under the silken covers of one of the few remaining concealed idiosyncrasies of pop culture, the multi-billion dollar porn industry. Naked Ambition takes the audience to a surreal setting where thousands travel each January - the Adult Video News Awards - charmingly sometimes called "the Oscars of Porn." Culling from two recent AVN awards shows and conventions, Grecco gained access backstage and in every other area of the four-day Las Vegas pornography extravaganza. The result is a unique look that captures artistic, revealingly human portraits of porn stars and filmmakers, both legends and literal newcomers. Along with human subjects, the documentary features provocative props, hardware, footwear, sex toys and gadgets used exclusively in the adult industry.

Morgan Spurlock Presents Freedom! The Movie

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From executive producer Morgan Spurlock comes this comedic and irreverent road trip with host Billy Wayne Davis whoís on a quest to discover what freedom really means to contemporary Americans throughout this great land of ours.

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

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While there have been numerous documentaries about Studio Ghibli made for television or for DVD features, no one had ever conceived of making a theatrical documentary feature about the famed animation studio. Yet that is precisely what filmmaker Mami Sunada set out to do in her first film since her acclaimed directorial debut, Death of a Japanese Salesman. With near-unfettered access inside the studio, Sunada follows the key personnel of Ghibli – director Hayao Miyazaki, producer Toshio Suzuki and the elusive “other” director, Isao Takahata – over the course of one year as the studio rushes to complete their two highly anticipated new films, Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises and Takahata’s The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. The result is a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most celebrated animation studios in the world, and a portrait of their dreams, passion and dedication that borders on madness.

Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third Live… and More

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A celebration of the musical legacy of Memphis' best-known secret - Big Star - and their legendary Third album. Performed by a collective featuring members of Big Star, the dB's, Let's Active, the Old Ceremony, the Posies, R.E.M., Semisonic, Wilco, and Yo La Tengo with Kronos Quartet, Skylar Gudasz, Brett Harris, Robyn Hitchcock, Jessica Pratt, Luther Russell and others. Following the untimely death of Alex Chilton two days ahead of Big Star's planned SXSW performance in 2010, famous friends and fans came from far and wide to play the gig in his honor. Much of that spontaneous ensemble, along with other musical titans, return to the stage in this triumphant film.

I Can't Believe I'm Telling You This

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We live in a world where prostate cancer grips two thirds of men before the age of 80. Yet a culture of silence surrounds this uncomfortable disease. I Can't Believe I'm Telling You This charts a year in the life of three very different men dealing with prostate cancer, who have found strength and each other, online.

My Amityville Horror

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Watch while in theaters! A personal retelling of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified an American family in 1975 and shocked a nation.

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist

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A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, Leap of Faith explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography as told by the man himself.

Meryl Streep: The Winner Takes it All

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Meryl Streep. The most successful actress in the industry with many award nominations and wins. Best known for her legendary versatility. Often described as the best actress of her generation, Meryl Streep is one of the most determined actresses in film. She overcame many obstacles in life with personal loss and in her professional film career with rejection and inequality. She found herself labelled as an unconventional beauty by her determination grit and raw talent proved everybody wrong. In her own words she never gave up. She is a talented and adaptable actress who is able to portray a wide variety of roles including biographical, comedic and emotionally charged characters such as Julia Child, Donna Sheridan and Sophie Zawistowski. From her comedic roles like Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her to her more traditional roles like Sister Aloysius in Doubt, Meryl Streep has won the hearts of millions, making her an established name in Hollywood. How many more awards will Meryl Streep win? Will she continue to have the record breaking award collection in Hollywood? Will she always be the Winner to Take It All?

Bachman

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In 1974, Bachman–Turner Overdrive was one of the biggest bands in the world with classics like "Takin’ Care of Business" and "You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet." This is the story of its founder Randy Bachman, from his early days with The Guess Who with hits like "American Woman" to today. As one of the few legendary musical artists to reach #1 in two separate bands, Randy Bachman’s singularly focused goal of creating music has taken on a spectacular journey.

Visitors

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VISITORS is the fourth collaboration of director Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass, now joined by filmmaker Jon Kane, and presented by the visionary Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Contagion) advancing the film form pioneered by The Qatsi Trilogy (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, and Naqoyqatsi): the non-spoken narrative experience where each viewer’s response is radically different yet undeniably visceral. Comprised of only seventy-four shots, a series of human, animal and landscape portraits, VISITORS takes movie watchers on an emotional journey to the moon and back.

Bon Jovi: No End in Sight

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Jon Bon Jovi has personified rock stardom for 40 years. Having originally formed in New Jersey, hits like "Living on a Prayer" and "It's My Life" have contributed to more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Frontman Bon Jovi is also a philanthropist, spending time with the Soul Foundation which fights hunger.

The A to Z of Separating People from Their Money

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Pointing to the increasingly blurred distinction between reality and fiction in the world today, this film discusses the methods used by advertisers, as well as the responsibilities of ad-makers. The biggest names in the business have their say on shock, humour, and sex as methods of selling.

The Cuba Connection

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For two years we chart the rocky passage of the home-made sailing boat Low Entropy as it stops and starts across the Atlantic ocean from Britain to Cuba. The boat is manned by a crew of eccentrics, who support Fidel Castro in his struggle with the imperialist United States. Will they make it to the beleaguered isle and will they find a warm welcome?

Maradona: The Greatest Ever

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A star… A hero… A legend… Few athletes compare to the sheer magnetism of Diego Maradona. In a career spanning 5 decades he brought unimaginable skill to the game of football. He did the impossible… and then he did it again and again. Now, football is left without a God. Reflect and celebrate the incredible life and achievements of the greatest ever… Maradona.

Manny

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From abject poverty to becoming a ten time boxing world champion and history’s first boxing congressman, international icon Manny Pacquiao is the definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen year old weighing 98 pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch. Today at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport and political duties, while still maintaining a personal life. The question now is what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?

Shalom Italia

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From the creator of the award winning film: “LIFE IN STILLS” – a new documentary by Tamar Tal Anati. Three Italian Jewish brothers set off on a journey through Tuscany, in search of a cave where they hid as children to escape the Nazis. Their quest, full of humor, food and Tuscan landscapes, straddles the boundary between history and myth, both of which really, truly happened.

I Am Richard Pryor

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I Am Richard Pryor tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to America's stages and living rooms until his death at 65. Featuring an iconic comedic cast, historians, activists and artists who provide a unique brushstroke into the complex world of Pryor. The film dives deeply into the psyche of a comedic genius whose mother was a prostitute, father a pimp, and grandmother a madam. Pryor dispensed a penetrating comedic view of African American life - essentially comedy without jokes - that struck a chord with audiences of every ethnic, social and economic disposition.

Mermaids

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A feature documentary that examines an ancient myth’s powerful allure, MERMAIDS is a journey into the fairy tales and universal legends about women of the water as seen through the eyes of five women who are part of a growing “mermaiding” subculture today. Following the stories of these modern-day sirens, viewers voyage between mermaid theme parks, conventions, tail-making studios, and deep into the ocean where escaping reality and transforming into the empowered icon of the mermaid is possible.

Nasrin

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Secretly filmed in Iran: an immersive portrait of the world’s most honored human rights activist and political prisoner, Nasrin Sotoudeh, and of the remarkably resilient Iranian women’s rights movement. Featuring acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, and journalist Ann Curry. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman.

Pencils vs Pixels

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Pencils vs Pixels is a celebration of 2D hand-drawn animation and an exploration of how the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and early 1990s led to an animation boom that was quickly upended by the computer animation revolution that followed.

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