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Beyond 'JFK': The Question of Conspiracy
A documentary destined to calmly explain and analyze the facts, myths and rumours about John Kennedy's assassination and the overwhelming use of information in Oliver Stone's epic "JFK" (1991), at the same time it presents a behind the scenes documentary on the controversial film. Features interviews with the cast and director, and the personalities who lived and remember the facts concerning the November 22, 1963, like reporters, eyewitnesses and others, and some of the real characters from the movie, like Jim Garrison, Numa Bertel, Lou Ivon and Perry Russo.

- 1992
Emily
EMILY imagines Emily Brontë’s own Gothic story that inspired her seminal novel, "Wuthering Heights." Haunted by the death of her mother, Emily struggles within the confines of her family life and yearns for artistic and personal freedom, and so begins a journey to channel her creative potential into one of the greatest novels of all time.

- Metascore75
- 2022
Symphony of the Wild
This dazzling wildlife spectacle propels us into the very private world of some of our most endearing critters. Set across a global stage, a parade of four legged talent struts its stuff against the backdrop of some great classical works. A live action 'Fantasia' features mighty whales breaching, charging elephants, the big cats, and dozens of favourites performing with the symphony orchestra. A highly original event which will thrill everyone, particularly those who share a growing concern for the health of the planet.

- 2016
Ariana Grande: In Grande Style
She may be 5'2" of pint-sized pretty girl, but Ariana Grande-Batera has big-time aspirations. Two Billboard, three American Music, nine MTV Awards and two Grammies filled her trophy case by age twenty-eight. A four-octave vocal range has no doubt contributed to six albums and five #1 single debut songs. The transition from child theater actress in Florida, to Broadway, to worldwide pop and R&B icon came as no surprise. It was, according to the GRANDE scheme, her dream to perform solo. Along the way Ariana turned teen idol as 'Cat Valentine' in the four-season Nickelodeon show, Victorious. But making music has remained her priority. Time out to endorse multiple products like coffee, cosmetics, water, sneakers, a video game and eight perfumes. A host of social causes have drawn her support. A national TV audience will no doubt be hers as the new judge on the 21st season of NBC's 'The Voice.' Yet, her private life remained relatively private during her May 2022 wedding to real estate agent, Dalton Gomez. Meanwhile her fans await the GRANDE finale.

- 2022
Chicken People
Chicken People is a funny and uplifting look at the world of show chickens and the people who love them. Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follows three top competitors over the course of a year as they grapple with life's challenges while vying to win the next year's crown. Both humorous and heartfelt, Chicken People is an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit.

- Metascore81
- 2016
Sustainable
A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system, from the agricultural issues we face — soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use — to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. Sustainable is a film about the land, the people who work it and what must be done to sustain it for future generations.

- 2016
Defining US
Two years after the death of George Floyd, hate crimes still ravage the USA as racism, hatred and inequity impact every aspect of American life as we know it. Nowhere is that more apparent than in our schools where racism and all of the ills of society play out every day. Our classrooms are a microcosm of our community and have now become the most disputed battleground in this generation's American culture wars. We rarely hear the voices of marginalized youth most impacted by the current national debate on if and how racism should be discussed in schools. Defining US takes us inside the nation's largest schools and shows us the importance of conversations about the social issues that impact our individual and national identity. Through the personal stories of students, we see the hope, help, inspiration, despair, second chances, last chances, imprisonment, redemption, and many other contradictions and conflicts impacting students and teachers on the front lines of the divisive struggle over race and other social justice issues. Through these stories, producers build a larger cohesive story arc that shows how acknowledging, embracing, and affirming every student's identity and unique life circumstance is the first step in helping them understand their pain, realize their potential, find their purpose, and embrace their power to succeed and lead in a complex world. "Education is a key point in changing the way you look at your life, your world," says Darion Allen, a student in Los Angeles Unified School District, "then you have a mini revolution going on in your mind and that's something that nobody can take away from you." This breakthrough documentary shines a light on what educators are teaching our children and what they can teach us in chaotic and changing times.

- 2022
Moonage Daydream
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.

- Metascore83
- 2022
Bezos
Bezos chronicles the true-life story of Jeff Bezos-a humble yet awkward entrepreneur on his mission to create Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce company, and turning himself into the richest man in the world.

- 2023
Silent River
SILENT RIVER follows Matt Moseley a world record-breaking long distance swimmer as he attempts a 52-mile swim down the Colorado River. Matt always finishes a swim. However, this time Matt is battling against the worst drought in history.
- 2022
The Highest of Stakes
In the captivating documentary 'Highest of Stakes,' viewers are taken on an exhilarating journey alongside renowned entrepreneur Richard Heart as he embarks on a groundbreaking mission to revolutionize the world of finance. Fueled by his unwavering belief in the potential of blockchain technology, Heart sets out to create a game-changing network called PulseChain.

- 2023
Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
Dave Stevens created The Rocketeer and reintroduced the world to 50's pin-up model Bettie Page. While carving out his own unique corner of importance in comic book and illustration art, Dave showed the world what it's like to pursue the life of a creative individual.

- 2022
Escape from Germany
Based on the novel "Mine Angels Round About". In the summer of 1939, as Hitler's army was closing borders, eighty-five American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. Written from their personal journals, this is a quiet testimony that God really does go before His servants, opens effectual doors and sends His angels round about to bear them up. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern church history.

- 2024
Sisi & I
Empress Sisi of Austria from the point of view of her lady-in-waiting, Irma. Sisi traveled throughout Europe, mastered six languages, practiced high-performance sports and did not fit at all into the tight corset of the Viennese court.

- Metascore60
- 2023
Return to Area 51
A look at the top secret military base in Nevada that doesn't exist on any map.

- 2002
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show
In 1968, Johnny Carson handed The Tonight Show over to a Black anti-Vietnam War and civil rights activist. For an unprecedented week, Harry Belafonte dared Dr. King, Bobby Kennedy and scores of stars to mix politics with entertainment and make television history.

- Metascore70
- 2020
Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme
Wannabe actor Zachary Horwitz was desperate to make it big as a movie star. The only thing stopping him was talent. Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme is a juicy true story about deception, denial, and the seductive promise of fame and fortune.

- 2024
The Lost Tomb of Jesus
The Lost Tomb of Jesus is a documentary which makes a case that the 2,000-year-old "Tomb of the Ten Ossuaries" belonged to the family of Jesus of Nazareth.

- 2007
The Incredible Lamont
Described as "Houdini with a sunnier disposition," illusionist Lamont Ream extends his magic beyond cards and coins to his work as a live-in caregiver.

- 2022
Against the Tides
An extraordinary woman attempts to complete the world's most extreme swimming challenge. As her incredible journey unfolds, dangers of the sea prove easier to conquer than upheavals of the heart.

- 2019
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie follows two badass teens from Rhode Island on a mission to make a wild (and extremely violent) zombie movie, written by and starring themselves.

- 2021
The Apprentice
A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
- Metascore64
- 2024
Christopher Titus: Amerigeddon
Stand-up comic Christopher Titus takes the stage for his eighth stand-up comedy special with one goal in mind: uniting America.

- 2019
e-Life
Computers, smart phones, and tablets are now a part of our daily lives. They have revolutionised the way we work, the way we communicate and the way we view the world. But what happens to our old phone when we upgrade? Where does our broken computer go after we throw it out? e-Life explores what happens to our electrical goods when we throw them away and exposes some unpleasant (and perhaps unknown) truths about the detrimental affects e-waste has on people's health, the environment and the economy. From consumers in the UK to the recyclers in the dumps of Ghana, the documentary will follow the journey of our e-waste. We will examine current manufacturing and disposal processes and also assess the burden the boom in electronic goods is placing on global resources. e-Life will be an objective portrayal of the problem of ewaste that documents the issue through carefully crafted cinematography.

- 2018