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Pianoforte
Young pianists take part in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition. A unique chance of a lifetime, portrayed from backstage and set to Chopin's music.

- 2023
Camila Cabello: Just Jump
It's a Cinderella story with Latin roots. Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao personifies the American Dream come true. Despite early elimination on the X Factor talent show, Camila still won third place as part of the Fifth Harmony pop group. Four years later she became a star in her own right with her "Camila", "Romance" and "Familia" albums marked by one Billboard, two Grammy and five American Music Awards. Miami had become home sweet home after a transitional childhood that shifted between Mexico City and Havana, Cuba. Now Camila is giving back to the world with partnership projects like Save the Children. Time out for love on screen and off. Perfect casting as the lead character in the film "Cinderella". Will happily ever after prevail once more?

- 2022
John Cena: Champion of the Ring
The man that sat on top of the professional wrestling mountain for over a decade. John Cena has done it all. From bodybuilding to Football and from pro wrestling to the big screen, he has always proven that hard work pays off.

- 2020
Dua Lipa: Elevating
One of the most recognizable voices in all of modern day music, Dua Lipa quickly rose to fame. As a little girl born in London she grew up in Albania with a drive which has made her one of the most successful artists of recent times. Her catchy tunes and sultry vocals make her music appeal to a global audience. Hit songs like "One Kiss," "New Rules," Don't Start Me Now," Levitating,' has made Dua deserving of countless music awards, including two Grammys. Her self-titled debut was the most streamed album in Spotify history and continues to break daily records for plays around the world. Dua's music brings the essence of confidence and authenticity which her fans adore. Get lost in the story of this pop phenomenon - the incredible journey of artist Dua Lipa and her journey to the top of the charts.

- 2022
Lennon & McCartney: Hello from Liverpool
Lennon and McCartney took the world by storm when they toured the world with the monumental band The Beatles. Their song writing completely changed the music industry, changing peoples lives and evolving the sound of the 1960's.

- 2020
Feeding Tomorrow
Up against a broken food system suffering from ecosystem destruction, climate change, health epidemics, and inequality, a brave group of visionary leaders in agriculture, healthcare and education work to build a more just regenerative, and resilient system in their local communities.

- 2024
Six feet of separation
A feature length documentary that highlights how various people from around the world unite in their fight to survive extended quarantines, shuttered businesses, the new normal, and the ongoing threat of a resurgence of the "Novel Coronavirus."

- 2020
Fireline
Enter the spectacle and drama of a Megafire, alongside firefighting teams struggling to save anything they can while protecting each other; revealing the friendship, heartbreak, and exhilaration of going to war against an elemental force.

- 2023
The Last 24 Hours: Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix became an over night sensation during the late 60s, however his fame didn’t last long after he tragically passed aged just 27s. The last 24 hours and attempts to clear the air surrounding his tragic passing.

- 2019
Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me
Keith Richards has smashed through the barriers of tradition for over 5 decades. He is the heart and the soul of The Rolling Stones, crafting some of their classic hits that have helped cement them into the history books. He has lived a life full of drink, drugs and rock and roll and has been involved in countless legal troubles over the years. But despite all that, Keith continues to create phenomenal rock and roll songs that are filled with character. Follow the journey of the infamous Rock 'N' Roll legend. The man behind the beat - Keith Richards.

- 2019
Yes We Can! The Barack Obama Story
Documentary about Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States.

- 2009
Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live from Atlanta
Shaquille O'Neal presents today's most hilarious stand-up comedians LIVE from Atlanta.

- 2013
Southeast 67
Devastated by the arrival of crack cocaine in the 1980s, Washington DC became known as the 'Murder Capital' of the country. Growing up at the epicenter of this violence - in southeast DC - 67 rising seventh graders were promised college scholarships by a wealthy area businessman. Southeast 67 focuses on the students' struggles to reconcile the dream of college with daily survival in a community rife with violence, poverty and addiction. Blowing up the simplistic bootstrap narrative of success, this feature-length documentary combines raw never-before-seen archival film footage and photographs, with present day footage and intimate interviews with the students, twenty years later, as they reflect on the hope and anguish of trying to seize an improbable dream.

- 2015
Kylie Minogue: Showtime
Kylie Minogue has been a household name for over the last three decades, she is a true showbiz product and an incredibly successful woman. Join Kylie and discover her incredible journey. It is time for Showtime.

- 2016
Diet Fiction
The film exposes the most popular diets on the planet as well as several misconceptions about weight loss and nutrition. The film follows the audacious filmmaker Michal Siewierski (Food Choices) in his treacherous journey.

- 2019
Greetings from Fire Island
Greetings from Fire Island is a documentary that captures the natural beauty and history of a long wisp of land off the coast of Long Island's south shore.

- 2013
The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters
Spellbinding accounts of personal encounters with life after death from people of all walks of life including doctors and nurses who have seen spirit visitations and related strange phenomena. Also updates the Forrest J Ackerman case.
- 2013
The Beatles: In the Life
Shooting onto the scene in the early 60’s, The Beatles took the world by storm. Their fame was new, massive and continues to this day. They are still the best-selling band of all time 183 million sales world wide.

- 2019
Seven Wonders of the Muslim World
The story of seven pilgrims to Mecca are interwoven with seven great Mosques of the world and the foundations of the Islamic Faith.
- 2008
Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born
Few musicians have made an impact throughout the decades as seismic as Bob Dylan. Retrace his journey, from humble folk beginnings in Hibbing, to the bustling electric Greenwich Village.

- 2020
Blockchain City
Capturing the insights of leading figures from the technology industry, the Blockchain City Documentary is the story of Dubai's rise as a Blockchain powered city. With Interviews from leading governments worldwide that have implemented Blockchain technology, including the Government of Netherlands, Government of Estonia and of course the City of Dubai, the film captures what is shaping our collective tomorrow so that we can all join hands and take the next steps together.

- 2018
The Monopoly on Violence
Academics opposing the rule of the Government and the ability to make laws and tax. Trying to use a rationale perspective to offer anarchy as acceptable.

- 2020
So This Is Christmas
It's late November in a quiet little Irish town, and the expectations of the impending festive season are growing. Christmas trees are being bought, festive music turned up and presents scrambled for. It's all getting very bright and loud, excessive and expensive. "So this is Christmas" takes us on a heartening and emotional journey with five ordinary characters as they navigate personal dilemmas triggered by this overwhelming time of year. Amid their everyday lives and struggles, we discover stories of extraordinary resilience and humble bravery. The story is brought to life in a creative documentary form, where characters' lives interweave with a colorful tapestry of Christmas scenes. Beyond the façade of tinsel and celebration, the film explores the deeper complexities that emerge when expectations collide with reality. What transpires is an important social commentary, filled with humor yet tinged with tragedy that will leave audiences questioning the true meaning of Christmas.

- 2023
Occupied City
The past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what's to come.

- Metascore76
- 2023