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Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
Alain Johannes is a musician born in Chile and part of one of the most influential generations in rock music. This poignant story, narrated by Chris Cornell and Josh Homme amongst others, was tragically overshadowed by the death of Natasha Shneider, his wife and musical partner in the band Eleven. The existential void left by her loss pushed him into a musical journey that takes him back to his country of origin after 45 years.

- 2016
Knights Templar: Rise and Fall
Eons ago, an enigmatic group of warrior monks made history. In the 21st Century we are still looking back upon their history and mystery with wonder and speculation. They are linked to the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant and even the bloodline of Jesus Christ. They discovered a shocking artifact buried deep beneath the Temple of Solomon and held mankind's greatest secret of all by banding together to protect it for centuries, they are the Knights Templar.

- 2017
Real Fake: The Art, Life & Crimes of Elmyr De Hory
Walk into any of the world's museums or art auction houses, and you have good reason to doubt your own eyes. Is that Picasso real? Did Modigliani really paint that masterpiece? The answer may be no. These works could very well be the hand of one of history's most versatile and prolific art forger-Elmyr de Hory. 40-years after Elmyr's death, Filmmaker Jeff Oppenheim ("Funny Valentine," Universal Pictures, "A Passion for Giving," PBS) embarks on a re-examination of the facts of the case. A cadre of art experts discuss the issue of forgery within the art market at large, while a team of investigators dig into the life, art and crimes of this enigmatic forger. Assuming all previous information known about this forger might be as "wrong" as his art, the team examines the provenance, forensics and connoisseurship of Elmyr de Hory. Together they cut through a myriad of aliases, searching for never-before-revealed archival records, police files and personal remembrances of those that knew him. In the center of it all is a magnificent trail of evidence-a bedazzling treasure trove of original impressionist and post impressionist masterpieces estimated to number in the thousands and potentially now worth billions. All Fake.

- 2017
Godard Mon Amour
Paris, 1967. Jean-Luc Godard, the maker of "A bout de souffle", "Le Mépris" and "Pierrot le fou", idolized by critics and intellectuals, is shifting from revolutionizing cinema to becoming a revolutionary tout court. Isn't he shooting "La Chinoise", more a political tract in favor of Maoism than an actual movie? His female star is Anne Wiazemsky, writer François Mauriac's granddaughter, sixteen years his junior. Anne and Jean-Luc have been dating since 1966 and they marry this very year. She admires Jean-Luc's originality, intelligence, wit and boldness while he loves Anne's freshness and - admiration of him. But May 1968 puts their marriage to the test. Godard, who is more and more involved in the revolution, indeed becomes less and less available to his young wife, which does not prevent him from acting jealous. It also looks as if the genius is losing his sense of humor.

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- 2017
A Long Way from Home
Canada's military alliances have involved patriots in foreign wars and brought death to more Canadian than American fighting men in the past century. The history of Canada's military alliances is traced back to 1812, and alternatives to pacts that commit us to fight the wars of other nations are explored. Host Gwynne Dyer leaves us to ponder the value of "acting as if we were just another middle-sized European country." Part one of the series.
- 1986
Winning
One film. Five legendary athletes. The compelling and inspiring story of the journeys of tennis champion Martina Navratilova, golf great Jack Nicklaus, Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci, track and field star Edwin Moses, and Dutch Paralympian Esther Vergeer.

- 2016
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo
At the heart of the Apollo program was the special band of brothers in Mission Control. The feature documentary film Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo tells their stories, describing the rural homesteads and smokestack towns they came from, and the remarkable team they became. The film consists of interviews with those who worked in Mission Control and astronauts, enhanced by extraordinary archive, stunning VFX and an original orchestral score. The film covers the first journeys to the moon by Apollo 8 and Apollo 11, and the huge effort required to save the crew of Apollo 13.

- Metascore71
- 2017
Pain Warriors
"Pain Warriors" a new film by Visionary Media Inc. examines with unflinching truth "the forgotten ones" in the war on drugs. Long time pain patients denied life - giving medications by "one - size fits - all governmental policies," can be driven to suicide, while some compassionate doctors that treat them have been threatened with loss of license and even incarceration. Are the human rights of pain patients and pain doctors being sacrificed for politically expedient policies ? Would we take away someones insulin, beta blockers or blood thinners - because a small percentile of the population found a way to monetize those drugs and get high off them ? While the current Opioid crisis is an important and pressing issue that needs to be faced head on, equally important but under -represented in the media, are the lives of patients who build their lives around managing life long pain with no cure in sight. Intractable pain does not discriminate: young or old, black or white, rich or poor, it strikes when least expected. "They" could be any one of "us" - in a flash. We are, all of us, only one car accident , one surgery or one degenerative condition away from a challenging life lived in chronic pain. Eugene and Tina hope to bring a balanced view to this emerging issue, with Chronic Pain exploding in numbers in North America, and beyond. Recent surveys reveal that 7 million Canadians and another 113 million Americans live with a lifelong, debilitating pain condition, at a cost of some $634 Billion annually in the USA alone. This is no small disease - there is no small answer. In making this film, we hope to illuminate the dark corners of this growing health crisis and encourage positive dialogue towards implementing solutions.

- 2019
Ancient Gods of Egypt
"Gods of Egypt" was a huge box office success but the true Gods were more ancient and mysterious than fiction. Powerful and deadly, all knowing, and all seeing, they were the original Masters of the Universe. They originated many thousands of years ago in a land far away from Egypt. From the Gods of the underworld, Osiris and Anubis; to the Gods of light such as Amun-Ra and Horus; the lives and actions of the Gods of Ancient Egypt explain our very existence and our place in the universe. Prepare to experience the Real Gods of Egypt and the original Game of Thrones.

- 2017
Westside vs the World
Fights. Injuries. Death. Westside Barbell took powerlifting to the absolute limit and changed the world of strength forever. But are world records worth the price of the pain? How far would you go for a number?

- 2019
White Gold
Every morning, Flora walks out into the Argentian mountains with her llamas searching for pastures. However, every season the animals become thinner. The world's hunger for rechargeable batteries threatens the last water reserves of the Atacama and Kolla people, evoking memories of past conquistas.
- 2018
- 2016
The Departure
A Buddhist monk asks what we owe one another and provides experiences to help us find answers.

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- 2017
Shelby American: The Carroll Shelby Story
SHELBY AMERICAN tells the story of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, who started as a chicken farmer in East Texas and went on to become one of the winningest racing drivers in the history of American motorsports. When a tragic heart condition sidelined his racing career, Shelby reinvented himself as a manufacturer, creating the Shelby Cobra. The Cobra dominated American sports car racing from its inception, but Shelby's goal was always to win internationally and beat Enzo Ferrari, who he had a personal vendetta against. Henry Ford II noticed Shelby's success and hired him to not only run Ford's GT40 program, but also to beat Ferrari at the biggest race in the world - The 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Ford/Ferrari wars at Le Mans would become the most storied racing battles in automotive history, and Carroll Shelby was always center stage. To this day, Carroll Shelby is the only man in history to win in Le Mans as both a driver and a manufacturer.

- 2019
Kingdom of Swords
In the times of the crusades and the Golden Horde a power came to rise in Central Europe, a power so great that it couldn't be ignored. Prince Roman the Great united the surrounding lands. The Teutonic knights called it the Principality of Ruthenia. At the height of his reign Roman was killed in an ambush.The Boyars seized this opportunity to divide the power amongst themselves. Yefrosinia, the prince Roman's wife, daughter to the Emperor of Constantinople,used her influence to save her children. Ruthenian lands drowned in the bloodshed of internecine war until the Prince's sons, Danylo and Vasylko, stepped forward and reclaimed their father's legacy.

- 2018
The Sea in Between
An audio-visual experience documenting what happens when Josh Garrels and Mason Jar Music go to an island to try to create something beautiful.

- 2013
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY is a feature documentary exploring the rise and fall of one of the most influential animated series in the history of television. It's the story of a group of talented and dedicated artists whose incredible work brought to life two of the most beloved characters of all time - Ren and Stimpy. It's also a cautionary tale of artistic genius gone awry. The controversial creator of the groundbreaking show, John Kricfalusi, both caused and experienced trauma that deeply affected his work and relationships. Through archival footage, show artwork and interviews with the artists, actors and executives behind the show, co-directors Ron Cicero and Kimo Easterwood artfully illuminate the joy, beauty and lasting impact of Ren and Stimpy, as well as the dual sides of the show's creator, a man who is both a brilliant animator and storyteller as well as a deeply flawed person.

- Metascore59
- 2020
Pecking Order
Fierce rivalries, club infighting, problematic birds and irregular judging are just some of the challenges faced by a group of zealous Kiwi chicken breeders hell bent on victory at the 2015 National Poultry Show.

- 2017
Sled Dogs
Sled Dogs is the first documentary to look at what happens at sled dog operations and the Iditarod once the tourists go home.

- Metascore70
- 2016
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art
Banksy, the world’s most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts, and daring invasions outraged the establishment and created a revolutionary new movement while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.

- 2020
Heroin(e)
This Oscar-nominated film follows three women -- a fire chief, a judge and a street missionary -- battling West Virginia's devastating opioid epidemic.

- 2017
Gotti
GOTTI follows infamous crime boss John Gotti's (John Travolta) rise to become the "Teflon Don" of the Gambino Crime Family in New York City. Spanning three decades and recounted by his son John Jr. (Spencer Lofranco), GOTTI examines Gotti's tumultuous life as he and his wife (Kelly Preston) attempt to hold the family together amongst tragedy and multiple prison sentences.

- Metascore24
- 2018
Time Trial
Using pioneering filming techniques, bespoke vehicles and on-bike cameras, TIME TRIAL offers a radical new insight into the world of professional cycling through the eyes of David Millar, the only British rider to have won all of the Tour de France jerseys. We experience the euphoria of the race, but also the tedium in what is Millar's last encounter with the Tour de France. TIME TRIAL shows just how far a man will go in his will to win.

- 2017
To End a War
Desde 2012, el gobierno colombiano y las FARC han mantenido conversaciones de paz en Cuba. Este documental intimo y perspicaz, con un acceso sin precedentes a los negociadores, se ubica en medio de este momento tan profundo de la historia.

- 2017