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Antarctica: Ice and Sky
From the Oscar-winning director of March of the Penguins, Antarctica: Ice and Sky is an epic tale of scientific adventure and a stirring personal memoir that recounts the remarkable life's journey of Claude Lorius, the first scientist to discover conclusive evidence of man-made climate change deep beneath the Earth's surface.

- Metascore61
- 2015
Burden
A probing portrait of Chris Burden, an artist who took creative expression to the limits and risked his life in the name of art.

- Metascore72
- 2016
Along for the Ride
Method actor, filmmaker, art collector, and all-American madman—explore the many sides of iconic Hollywood maverick Dennis Hopper as told by pal Satya de La Manitou and his co-conspirators.

- Metascore61
- 2016
Countdown to War
Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between the UK, France, Poland, Nazi Germany, and the U.S.S.R. from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany, caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.

- 1989
Above Ground Level: Dubfire
As one-half of the Grammy award-winning duo "Deep Dish", Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But the road to success was not an easy one. With candid interviews from family, childhood friends, industry peers, and fellow artists, this film takes an intimate and honest look inside the nuanced world of dance music. This is an aspirational story about pursuing your passion, daring to dream big, and the challenges that come with success. It is an insider's look at what its like to be an electronic music artist from Above Ground Level.

- 2017
Britney Spears: Unbreakable
Look into the glamorous and tumultuous life of pop sensation Britney Spears. From her incredible skyrocketing ascent into stardom to her personal troubles and downfalls.

- 2009
Coming to My Senses
In 1999 Aaron Baker broke his neck in a motocross accident leaving him completely paralyzed from the neck down. 16-years later in Coming To My Senses he intends to cross Death Valley unsupported on foot - but will he make it?

- 2017
Blake Shelton: Country Voice
Follow Blake Shelton’s journey through country music and a career that has inspired millions of people all over the world.

- 2019
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam
Beyonce is a true global mega star and is synonymous with talent and success. She is a pop sensation, winning over 16 grammy awards. Learn how she started off from humble beginnings in her home town Houston, Texas. This is her story.

- 2019
Alien Future
For generations mankind has been witnessing UFO and alien visitations. Orbs of light, flying saucers, otherworldly apparitions and Men in Black; but who is behind the UFOs and why are they interested in humanity? The truth to the Alien Presence on Earth is likely to one that will topple the current paradigm.
- 2020
The Babymooners
Two weeks before the birth of her first child, New Yorker Shaina Feinberg recounts her reluctant journey to motherhood in a video letter to her son. Clearly influenced by old Woody Allen films, her letter becomes a series of vignettes that include her newly-sober husband, her goofy Upper West Side parents, an adorable Shih Tzu, a neurotic shrink, and her own views on daytime television.

- 2016
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
A documentary portrait of the chameleon musician Elvis Costello, chronicling the extraordinary journey from his childhood under the influence of his singer father to his early success with the Attractions and his subsequent disenchantment with fame, which led him to reinvent himself, and collaborate with iconic greats like Paul McCartney. Features intimate interviews with Costello and his fellow musicians.

- 2014
Between Two Harbors
A documentary revealing the restorative and healing powers of the ocean.

- 2015
Adele: Homecoming
The eagerly anticipated wait is over, after 5 years since the release of her last album, Adele is back! Through her own words, video and live performance this documentary takes an incredible look at the life of this truly amazing artist.

- 2017
Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again
Bill Engvall, Ron "Tater Salad" White, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy return on-stage to give some funny redneck laughs and humorous spins on everyday affairs.

- 2004
Above and Beyond
In 1948, a group of Jewish American pilots flew for Israel in its War of Independence. The first feature-length doc about the foreign airmen in the ’48 War, ABOVE AND BEYOND weaves interviews and footage to present a fascinating, little-known tale.

- Metascore69
- 2014
Cartel Land
Filmmaker Matthew Heineman and Executive Producer Kathryn Bigelow (“The Hurt Locker”, “Zero Dark Thirty”) bring us this unprecedented look at two vigilante groups fighting the murderous drug cartels on both sides of the Mexican border.

- Metascore76
- 2015
Conor McGregor: The Irishman
The ultimate rags to riches story. Conor McGregor came from Crumlin Ireland, living off of welfare, to becoming the highest paid UFC fighter in history.

- 2020
Alien Worlds: Giants and Hybrids
Explore evidence of colossal, biblical Giants that once towered over man in a mysterious realm of our ancient past that is far stranger than any fiction.

- 2021
As it Happened: Iwo Jima
In the final year of World War II, one of the most dramatic battles took place on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima, Japan. This dramatic documentary features the stories of the brave heroes who on the ground that day fighting for our freedom. Relive that dramatic battle through personal accounts and reenactment footage.
- 2020
The Battle Above: True Stories from WWII Pilots
Join us as we hear the incredible real accounts from military officers on both sides of the war as they recount harrowing true stories from their time in aerial combat.

- 2020
Cannabis: Through the Ages
From its diverse uses in war and exploration, to medicine and intoxication, Cannabis has been instrumental to the evolution of civilisations around the globe.

- 2020
Brewmaster
Douglas Tirola details the rise of craft beer’s popularity and follows two enthusiasts chasing their American brewing dreams.

- 2018
Always Whitney Houston
The iconic legend who sold over 170 million albums may have died, but she will live forever through her incredible music and films.

- 2012