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Eden
Paul, a teenager in the underground scene of early-nineties Paris, forms a DJ collective with his friends and together they plunge into the nightlife of sex, drugs, and endless music.

- Metascore81
- 2014
When the World Breaks
In 1929 the world was launched into the darkest time in modern economic history. That same year, Ernest Hemingway wrote: "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places." "When the World Breaks" is a film about creativity and survival during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with striking parallels to current times. Depression-era life and art come alive with rare film clips and personal stories from survivors like Ray Bradbury, Jerry Stiller, Buzz Aldrin and Phyllis Diller to take us beyond the bread lines and dust bowls into a vibrant cinematic portrait of this formative decade in American history.

- 2010
Bodyguards and Assassins
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.

- 2009
Ada for Mayor
ADA FOR MAYOR (Alcaldessa) follows former activist Ada Colau for one year, from her time organizing the anti-eviction fight in Barcelona (Spain) to the day she is sworn-in as its first female mayor.

- 2016
Operation Dunkirk
A band of soldiers tasked with staying behind during the Battle of Dunkirk to rescue a scientist with information that could turn the tide of the war must battle their way through dangerous Nazi territory to complete their mission.

- 2017
Alien Contact: NASA Exposed 2
A former astronaut recently went on record to allege that there is abundant evidence that we are being contacted by Alien races and that these civilizations have been visiting us for a very long time. These claims also state that the Alien creatures appearance "is bizarre compared to any type of traditional western point of view and that these visitors use the technologies of consciousness and that they use "toroids," co-rotating magnetic disks for their propulsion systems. In addition, the recent discovery of 1,300 exoplanets that could sustain life has rocked the scientific world. Now more and more people, from world leaders to former astronauts, are testifying that UFOs not only exist, but that Aliens are here and have been monitoring the human race for centuries.

- 2017
Anarchist from Colony
Korean independence activist Park Yeol organizes a Heukdohwe anarchist group during the Colonial era.

- 2017
Mount St. Elias
Three of the worlds best ski mountaineers, Axel Naglich, Peter Ressmann, and Jon Johnston take the challenge of skiing down the longest snow covered vertical drop in the world, Mount St. Elias, the North American K2.

- 2009
Autobiography of a Princess
An Indian princess long divorced and living in self-enforced exile in London, invites her father's ex-tutor, Cyril Sahib, to an annual tea party, intended to celebrate a happier past, where the two watch old movie footage of Royal India.

- 1975
100 Men
Told with humor and candidness, 100 Men charts four decades of changing attitudes to homosexuality as director Paul Oremland tracks down and recalls 100 of the most memorable men he’s met through sex.

- 2017

- Metascore72
- 2010
Speed Is My Need
What drives these two-wheeled gladiators to risk everything? Enter the world of professional speed racing where your motorcycle and your mind must work hand-in-hand to be the first to cross the finish line. With access to heroic racing footage and unbelievable crashes, see how psychology and modern surgery have impacted modern racing.

- 2019
Surfwise
The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.

- Metascore72
- 2007
Inside the Edge: A Professional Blackjack Adventure
The documentary film, "Inside The Edge" is an unprecedented glimpse into the world of elite blackjack players as they take on casinos for millions.

- 2019
Beyond Hoarding
"Beyond Hoarding" takes a fresh look at hoarding through the experiences of people afflicted with this compulsion. Mental health experts shed light on this psychiatric disorder which is treatable.

- 2019
Watson
Co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of Sea Shepherd, Captain Paul Watson has spent 40 years fighting to end the destruction of the ocean's wildlife and its habitat.

- 2019
A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem
Two former NFL cheerleaders fight for equality by filing class-action lawsuits against their teams and the league for illegal employment practices. Their journeys expose the patriarchal foundation of football, America’s favorite pastime.

- 2019
Fine Lines
An introspective journey on the lessons life has taught 20 legends of the vertical world. At times brutally honest, other times pensive, these athletes' stories reveal the triumph of the human spirit, and the profound and unique connection formed as they overcome the world's fiercest physical and mental obstacles.

- 2019
The Matador
We follow David Fandila, "El Fandi" (1981- ), in 2003, 2004, and 2005, three bullfighting seasons in Spain, as he seeks to become the 13th person in history to kill 100 bulls in a season. His older brother dedicated his life to being David's second. He sees little of his fiancée. His parents also assist his success. We watch him train and then fight: he's swift and theatrical. His is one of several voices explaining the sport and its meaning in Spain. Protestors speak out as well. Injury is close at hand. We watch El Fandi in surgery after a goring; he returns that day to the ring. We see gallantry, courage, and showmanship. Will he reach his goal?
- Metascore56
- 2008
Chapter 27
A film about Mark David Chapman in the days leading up to the infamous murder of Beatle John Lennon.

- Metascore32
- 2007
Pigeon Kings
Men in South Central Los Angeles find hope through their dedication to somersaulting pigeons.

- 2020
Kingdom of Brunel
His architectural projects would serve as testament to the ingenuity of mankind and would stamp his legacy upon the landscape. But his legacy endures in more than his constructions and inventions - his genius would come to inspire whole generations of new engineers, architects, and scientists - his legacy lives on all around us. Join us now, as we trace his story from its very beginnings on an exploration of the life and times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

- 2019
American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel
A group of deeply faithful Christians in Oklahoma are challenging firmly rooted fundamentalist Christian doctrine. Labeled as "heretics" for their beliefs and seemingly defiant interpretations of the Gospels, they are open minded to the Bible as a living document, preaching more forgiving and inclusive interpretations of biblical doctrine.

- Metascore65
- 2019
Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story
In the early 1980's, a small group of dedicated Bay Area headbangers shunned the hard rock of MTV and Hollywood hairspray bands in favor of a more dangerous brand of metal that became known as thrash. From the tape trading network to the clubs to the record stores and fanzines, director Adam Dubin reveals how the scene nurtured the music and the music spawned a movement. Murder In The Front Row is told through powerful first person testimony and stunning animation and photography. The film is a social study of a group of young people defying the odds and building something essential for themselves. Featuring interviews with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament, Death Angel, Possessed, and many more. Narrated by Brian Posehn.

- 2019