Documentary - Movies

Death Metal Angola

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International Award winning Death Metal Angola follows a loving Angolan couple, Sonia and Wilker, whose love for death metal music is bringing hope to the town and children of Huambo, and Angola as a country. The devastating reality of Angola’s history of wars, and civil unrest has left the country’s people torn, broken, and starving for something to give them peace. Sonia, and Wilker’s dream to put on the first national rock festival ignites the emotions of the Angolan people, and helps them heal from the war stricken path Angola has left behind. This engaging reality of Angola touches the heart of the viewer, and sheds new light on a music genre that is not well understood.

Lou Reed's Berlin

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Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his concept album "Berlin."

I Am

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The documentary I AM is the story of a man who had it all until something happened to make him realize he might have it all…wrong. After a near-death experience, Hollywood film director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura) decided to spark a conversation around two rarely asked questions: what’s wrong with our world and what can we do about it? Shadyac traveled the globe interviewing today’s greatest thinkers. And while he may have been filming a documentary, his film reveals a plot twist straight out of a blockbuster movie: scientific proof that we are all connected. By the final scene, it’s clear that while he started out asking what’s wrong with our world, he ended up discovering what’s right with it.

Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain

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Hacktivist and blockchain expert Lauri Love fights extradition in TRUST MACHINE—his computer skills a threat to the US government. Tech innovators strike a raw nerve as banks and network pundits rush to condemn volatile cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology. Why are banks terrified while UNICEF Ventures embraces it to help refugee children? Award–winning filmmaker Alex Winter reveals that proponents of blockchain—a verified digital ledger—are already using the technology to change the world; fighting income inequality, the refugee crisis and world hunger. Narrated by Rosario Dawson.

Margaret Thatcher: Serving the Crown

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The leader of Her Majesty’s Government, the Prime Minister, is a role that was conceptualised as far back as the 1700’s. For almost 300 years, the position was held by men. Until Margaret Thatcher infiltrated the All Boy’s club. Guiding the United Kingdom into a voyage of the unknown, the Iron Lady remained unwavered in her resolve to govern how she thought was best. Her uncompromising politics, sharp tongue and steely determination endeared her to much of the population, but her philosophy weren’t without its risks. Despite polarising communities throughout the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher went on to become the United Kingdom’s very first female Prime Minister and the longest serving in over 150 years. She is the first 20th century Prime minister to have won three consecutive terms. Both the Queen and Thatcher were used to being the only women in the old boys’ network, so how would two powerful women fare in the bid to make Britain great again. From the battles in the Falklands to unrest throughout the mining communities, even an IRA assassination attempt was executed…follow the trials and tribulations of Great Britain’s first female prime minister.

Kanye West: Saint

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Kanye West is one of the most recognizable rappers of the 21st Century, transforming the sound of music through his production style and passionate lyrics. Experimenting with different production styles, Kanye's music changed the sound of mainstream music altogether. However, controversial statements would be a constant factor in his career, affecting his life and causing uproar around the pop culture world. On top of that Kanye’s marriage to Kim Kardashian added another layer to the stars overwhelming fame. The constant hounding of press would affect Kayne’s mental state later in his career. Despite his outspoken behaviour, Kayne West has changed the world with his sound and image. Join us as we explore the genius behind the music and the lyrics. This is the story of Kanye West.

Rod Stewart: The Signature Voice

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After deciding not to pursue a football career, Rod Stewart burst onto the scene as a brash young singer. His distinctive raspy voice endeared fans around the globe, constantly evolving and adapting his sound to the music of the decade.His unique voice, presence on stage and dynamic fashion sense has turned Rod into a superstar, becoming one of the few musicians to have earned two Rock and Roll hall of fame inductions.Some guys have all the luck, but Rod has persisted, through ups and downs, to remain one of Britain’s most notable performers.

I Am Santa Claus

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Everyone thinks of Santa Claus as a magical figure without flaws, but the men who keep his legend alive, real-bearded professional Santas, are nothing like the jolly ol' Saint Nick we've all grown up knowing. In reality, the mall Santa in your cherished children's photo has problems just like the rest of us. Even the jolliest of men fall victim to divorce, job loss, insecurity and even the occasional hangover. 'I Am Santa Claus' is a documentary that follows the lives of five real-bearded professional Santa Clauses as they anticipate and prepare the coming holiday season while showing them for who they actually are; flawed, flesh and blood men who feel an overbearing responsibility to protect the integrity of the spotless, untarnished reputation of the "Red Suit."

On the Brink: WWII & King George VI

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Forced to step up and meet his royal responsibilities unexpectedly, George VI saw the nation through some difficult times and witnessed the changing landscape of Britain.

Hood River

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In a small Oregon community, a high school soccer team struggles to overcome their class and racial divides in a quest for both individual and team success. While leading striker, Domingo, deals with the sudden deportation of his father to Mexico, the defense stalwart, Erik, painfully learns how to become a captain and earn the respect of his Mexican-American teammates. Meanwhile, Coach Riviera, himself a local of Mexican descent, struggles to keep the team together amidst the pressure of academics and athletics. This coming-of-age film, set against the backdrop of a segregated American town, focuses on the friendship and maturation of these characters. Will Domingo graduate? Will Erik learn how to become a leader? Will the Eagles win the coveted state championship? What the Hood River Valley Eagles teach us is that at the end of a match, win or lose, soccer has the power to level the playing field and unite us in profound and lasting ways.

Selena Gomez: On Cloud 9

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Selena Gomez landed a role in the classic children’s TV show Barney & Friends in 2002, and since then she’s gone to achieve fame and fortune beyond her wildest dreams. Her big break came when she was selected by Disney to play the lead role in the show The Wizards of Waverly Place. She’s released multi platinum albums, starred in Hollywood films, and had relationships with some of the world’s biggest stars. Selena is on a roller coaster ride to celebrity superstardom, and she shows no signs of slowing down. Selena Gomez is on cloud 9.

Who Killed JFK? The Conspiracies

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s assassination is a memory etched onto the minds of most Americans. Given time, his ideology would have dictated the course of world history.Many theories as to why the president was assassinated have permeated throughout popular culture, from the account of Lyndon B Johnson's alleged mistress to the mysterious 'Umbrella' man. On November 22nd 1963, the beacon of hope for the future was snuffed out.Over the decades, unanswered questions, tampered evidence, ulterior motives, and witness testimony surrounding the assassination has perpetuated conspiracy theories and alternative explanations that challenge the official narrative.Must of the figures involved, or knew who was involved have mostly passed away, leaving avenues of investigation dead in their tracks.Over time, efforts to determine what happened have left more questions than answers. We take a look back on the moment that changed the course of world history, questioning the official record. Was the assassination a conspiracy?

The Age of Consequences

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The Hurt Locker meets An Inconvenient Truth, THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES investigates how climate change impacts resource scarcity, migration, and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability.Whether a long-term vulnerability or sudden shock, the film unpacks how water and food shortages, extreme weather, drought, and sea-level rise function as accelerants of instability and catalysts for conflict.Left unchecked, these threats and risks will continue to grow in scale and frequency, with grave implications for peace and security in the 21st century.

Spider-Man Tech

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Web-shooting, spider speed and the ability to defy gravity - just a few of the skills in Spider-Man’s arsenal that give new meaning to the phrase, “Catching bad guys.” Born from the imagination of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Spider-Man has wow-ed comic book, television and motion-picture audiences for over 40 years, but do his awesome Spidey-powers hold up when measured against real-world science? SPIDER-MAN TECH features comic book legends, top Hollywood filmmakers, and leading scientists, as we unravel the secrets of Spider-Man’s dazzling powers and explore the real-life abilities of his eight-legged namesake, the arachnid. Using highlights from the blockbuster Spider-Man film series, classic comic book images, and amazing scientific research footage, SPIDER-MAN TECH follows the evolution of the popular character who’s genetically modified DNA seems not so far fetched after all.

Museum Town

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Directed by Jennifer Trainer, a former journalist and one of MASS MoCA's original builders, and narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, the documentary tells the story of an unconventional museum, the small town of North Adams, MA it calls home, and the great risk, hope, and power of art to transform a desolate post-industrial city. Today, MASS MoCA is the largest museum for contemporary art in the world — but just three decades ago, its vast brick buildings were the abandoned relics of a shuttered factory. This documentary tells how such a wildly improbable transformation came to be. Museum Town also looks at the artistic process itself — not only how museums work but how artists create, tracking celebrated artist Nick Cave as he builds the monumental installation “Until,” a reflection on gun violence, race, and the American Dream. In addition to Nick Cave, the documentary features appearances by artists James Turrell, Laurie Anderson and David Byrne, with original music and soundtrack by John Stirratt of Wilco, featuring songs by Talking Heads, Sharon Jones, Big Thief, Wilco, and Moses Sumney among others.

Open Hearts

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In the developing country of Haiti, Dr. Jeff Kempf and an international team of doctors attempt to save 12 children with pediatric heart surgery in a single week, while simultaneously challenging conventional approaches to charity through empowering St. Damien Pediatric Hospital towards self-sufficiency. Open Hearts pulls back the curtain on everything from logistical coordination to the symphony of open heart surgery, revealing a detailed world that few outside of the profession ever get to see. But when complications arise the abilities of these medical professionals are put to the test. This renewed approach to global partnership has transformed pediatric cardiac care in Haiti by helping to train its first pediatric cardiologist, and enabling St. Damien to become the first hospital in Haiti capable of treating children with heart disease! “Charity” must change, and this striking example of humanity and excellence draws you in while challenging what it looks like to lend a hand.

Meru

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Rising 21,000 feet above the sacred Ganges River, the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru is the ultimate test in the high-stakes world of big-wall climbing. The "anti-Everest," Meru has long defeated the world’s best climbers, earning it the reputation as the most complicated and dangerous peak in the Himalayas. When alpinists Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk embark on an expedition to tackle the Shark’s Fin for the first time, they confront nature’s harshest elements and their own personal limitations in an attempt to achieve the impossible. A breathtaking real-life tale of survival, friendship and redemption featuring best-selling author Jon Krakauer (INTO THIN AIR) and a score by Oscar-nominated composer J. Ralph (CHASING ICE), MERU is “a meditation on life, death and everything in between.” (NEWSWEEK)

Alien Paranormal: Bigfoot, UFOs and the Men In Black

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Are Bigfoot creatures traveling to earth in UFO's, and being covered-up by Men in Black? Experience terrifying, real events as documented by top authorities, including: Aliens attacking a house; Alien Abductions to create a hybrid race; vortexes and more!

War in the Sky: The Story of the Royal Air Force

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Trace the story of The Royal Air Force in the 20th Century, from the birth of powered flight itself to the storm clouds of WWI; the heady days of pleasure flights in the 1920s to the horrors of the Blitz in WWII. Featuring sorties of Spitfires, the maritime protection of Sunderlands, Wellingtons in the North Africa campaign and Hurricanes liberating East Asia, this documentary explores how the RAF adapted from a defensive machine to a highly efficient attacking force. Footage from the Berlin Airlift Operation and the role of the Valiant, Victor and Vulcan bombers role in the dark days of the Cold War, takes the story forward, as the RAF develops into a tactical force. From the introduction of Nimrods at sea, the Harrier jump-jet, the Jaguar and Tornado fighters, to the workhorse Hercules transporters, in arenas such as the Falklands Conflict, the Gulf War and peacekeepers with NATO in Bosnia and Serbia, this is the remarkable story of the RAF in the 20th Century.

Fail State

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Executive produced by news legend Dan Rather, Fail State investigates the dark side of American higher education, chronicling decades of policy decisions in Washington DC that have given rise to a powerful and highly-predatory for-profit college industry. With echoes of the subprime mortgage crisis, the film lays bare how for-profit colleges exploit millions of low-income and minority students, leaving them with worthless degrees and drowning in student loan debt. Director Alexander Shebanow traces the rise, fall, and resurgence of the for-profit college industry, uncovering their Wall Street backing and incestuous relationship with the regulators and lawmakers charged with overseeing them.

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