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Fittest on Earth: Next Gen
15 years of the CrossFit Games. 15 events designed to test the limits of human potential. Witness the return of the greats and the rise of the new initiates — those who will carry the mantle of the Fittest on Earth for the next generation.

- 2022
Worst to First
WORST TO FIRST is a feature-length documentary that portrays the against-all-odds inspirational story of the launch of the iconic and most successful radio station in history, New York City's Z100.

- 2022
Surviving Sandy Hook
This documentary follows three Newtown families as they rebuild their lives after 12/14. Over a year, we follow families of victims, and survivors. Some are taking the lead in community healing, others advocate for a change in gun laws, all are seeking healing. In their journey, some venture out of their 'safe' suburban community with new eyes:- engaging with black urban America; youth from all walks of life coming together to make change; gun proponents; prisoners incarcerated for violent crimes. This film shows the audience how even amidst such a horrific event, people find a way to survive, and brings a unique perspective to the ongoing gun debate. A film about grief, hope, love and guns.

- 2015
A Perfect Vintage
Experience the journey of some of the world's finest winemakers as they dance with mother nature and take advantage of the Napa region's most epic vintage in decades

- 2021
When the Bands Stopped Playing
When the Bands Stopped Playing is a bit of a time capsule that gives viewers a detailed glimpse inside of this shattered and shuttered industry through the eyes of its' hardest workers. Famous artists, indie artists on the rise, plus rock and dance acts working the club circuit have all lent their voices to this special project. We also believed it was crucial to hear from the perspective of the president of one of the most successful venues in the U.S.as his story speaks for every other venue that was shuttered for the better part of a year. Every voice was crucial to the telling of this story and in our eyes, they also share an equal amount of importance. They speak openly about the financial hardship, deep depression of losing something that they love so much (even temporarily), and the things that they are doing to help keep their own positivity and hope alive.

- 2021
The Real Taylor Swift: Wild Dreams
Music was a mission in this case. A family affair it certainly was long before the "Swiftie" fan club took root. So Taylor Alison Swift's saga would unfold with her dream-come-true move from a Christmas tree farm in Reading, Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004. Her parents' careers in stocks, bonds and mutual funds had no interest for this child prodigy. It was her opera singer grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, who inspired Taylor to make music. 200 million albums would eventually follow. There were lessons, auditions and song writing sessions along the way, even a brief stint as a musical model for Abercrombie and Fitch. By age fourteen Taylor left RCA for the independent Big Machine Records where she became the opening act for Rascal Flats. It was 2018 when a 13 year relationship ended bitterly in court. Meanwhile nine albums and five concert tours have been rewarded with 11 Grammy Awards. 12 Country Music, 11 MTV and 25 Billboard Awards. Swift plays four musical instruments including piano, banjo, guitar and ukulele. She is credited with writing 179 songs, 21 that describe old boyfriends. Seven #1 hit singles like "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood" and "I Knew You Were Trouble" reveal secrets from the past. Be it pop, country or rock, the music traces a life story filled with love and loss, all Taylor-made.

- 2021
Alien Chronicles: What the President Doesn't Know
The secret of the UFOs may be buried deep within the impenetrable realms of the "Industrial Military Complex". A vast organization of the most elite factions on earth dealing with the highest levels of technology within not only the military but the private sector. Billions are spent on projects that are hidden from the masses as well as the highest levels of government, presumably even the office of the President of the United States. Explore this mysterious and enigmatic area that is increasingly becoming the hottest topic and concern in the UFO community in light of the recent UFO video leaks and admission of unknown aerial phenomena operating with impunity in global airspace. Who are they and what do they want? This is the most important question in human history.

- 2022
Insatiable: The Homaro Cantu Story
Chef and inventor Homaro Cantu helped put Chicago on the culinary map when he opened his first restaurant "Moto" and became a celebrity chef in his late twenties. A renowned inventor and social entrepreneur, Cantu innovated his restaurants and tackled big problems from Americans' love affair with refined sugar to re-imagining space cuisine. As much as Chef Cantu tried to change the world and make it a better place, a childhood filled with trauma and abuse shaped him more than he could have known. Filmed over a period of three years with remarkable access, INSATIABLE follows Cantu at a pivotal moment in his career and takes you on a dizzying and thrilling ride, in a story that moves from redemption and inspiration to tragedy and back again.

- 2016
The Gene Krupa Story
The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. This is something his parents would not approve of- they want him to be a priest. When Gene's father dies he promises to enter the priesthood. He soon realizes that he doesn't belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie's band. Ethel, Eddie's girlfriend, convinces Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene's lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon "hits rock bottom" where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.

- 1959
Rocky Marciano
Jon Favreau stars in this bio-pic about the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, Rocky Marciano.

- 1999
Kim Kardashian West: Hollywood Royalty
Whether it’s rumours of plastic surgery or complimenting her figure in a body hugging outfit, Kim will always be the superstar at the top of celebrity news, with her famous family not far behind.

- 2020
Travis Pastrana's Baja Diaries
From the inception of the team, to the purchase and construction of the motorcycle and super-fast pro, Baja Diaries covers the difficulties and expenses that face any team attempting to mount a charge in the Mexican Desert.

- 2006
Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story
The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived in Connecticut inspired one of the world's most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. We know the book, we know the films and series, but do we know the truth? Track down the mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties, uncover new evidence of the location and players, and dig deep to discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself.

- 2020
1917: The Real Story
1917 was a pivotal year for both sides in the conduct of the First World War. Decisions made during that year were to have a profound impact on what happened the following year and the eventual outcome of the war. One of those events provides the backdrop for the incredibly successful movie by Sam Mendes, "1917". "1917" was a huge blockbuster success and was inspired by the director's great-grandfather. So how much was fiction and how much was fact? This documentary analyses the movie and looks at what elements are true, the real-life characters and what became of them.

- 2020
The Ventures: Stars on Guitars
Documentary film on the instrumental rock group The Ventures. The story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.

- 2020
Chicago at the Crossroad
Where did Chicago go wrong? Chicago at the Crossroad tells the story of a city caught in the aftermath of a policy of mass displacement shaded by a long history of segregation.

- 2019
Lose to Gain
Lose to Gain introduces professional skate boarder Brian Sumner, Comedian Michael Jr. and young professional Shannon Culpepper. Each wanted something different- success, laughs, and love. Each was living a life that met their dreams, then it all fell apart. They found their lives changed forever when they met Jesus. He was lasting, real and eternal.

- 2013
Man and Machine
Enter the world of Extreme Enduro where it's man and machine against impossible terrain on a clock. Man and Machine is a compilation of the best Extreme Enduro races in the world, including the infamous Big 5 races and newcomer races like XTinction.

- 2011
Jennifer Aniston: More Than Friends
Sitcom star. Producer. Philanthropist. There are multiple levels to global superstar actress Jennifer Aniston. Fans have long been enticed by more than the silky 'Rachel' hairstyle she introduced on the 10-season Friends hit TV series back in the nineties. Her starring role in Friends would yield 16 Golden Globe, S.A.G. and Emmy nominations with three wins. Follow her career transition to film in Bruce Almighty (2003), The Break-Up (2006), Marley and Me (2008), Just Go With It (2011), Horrible Bosses (2011) and We're the Millers (2013), each with over $200 million in box office receipts. Critics joined fans with rave reviews for Office Space (1999), The Good Girl (2002), Friends With Money (2006), Cake (2014) and Dumplin' ( 2018). Life came full circle with a return to television in 2019 on Apple TV+'s The Morning Show where she earned two Golden Globe nominations and a S.A.G. award win from the first season. Yet, the road to success did not come without its challenges. Learn about her four failed TV series that preceded Friends. Public persona aside, explore the inner struggle to find lasting love while confronting very public divorces from Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. Aniston radiates a vulnerable warmth both on and off screen that keeps her audience loyal. Exclusive coverage revealed in Jennifer Anniston: More Than Friends.

- 2020
Searching for the Face of Jesus
The face of Christ, one still mysterious to mankind, is explored in this documentary. Across time, many an image of Christ's face has appeared, opening new questions about identity. From the infamous Shroud of Turin, to the lesser-known Veil of Veronica, explore the many possible faces of Jesus.
- 2014
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
Chris Claremont's X-Men
Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title turned it into the biggest franchise in comic book history. Forty years later, his work has been adapted into 10 films, three TV series, countless video games and become a part of our cultural mythology.

- 2018
Rescuing Rex
They have been abandoned, abused and put on death row. Now animal lovers are coming to their rescue. Rescuing Rex follows the remarkable journey of the world's stray dogs on a freedom ride to Canada.

- 2020