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Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Hour
He is one of the most successful recording artists of the 21st century. From the Mickey Mouse Club to NSync and now an international superstar solo artist. This is Justin Timberlake's incredible story.

- 2019
Who Killed Nancy?
On October 12th 1978 New York Police discovered the lifeless body of a 20 year-old woman, slumped under the bathroom sink in a hotel room. She was dressed in her underwear and had bled to death from a stab wound. The woman was Nancy Spungen, an ex-prostitute, sometimes stripper, heroin addict, and girlfriend of Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious. In a trial by tabloid newspapers Vicious was pronounced guilty before noon the following day. But the case never had the chance to be brought to trial, and a number of New York cops weren't convinced. Less than six months later in a flat in New York's Greenwich Village, Sid, himself aged only 21, died of a heroin overdose. For the next 28 years the assumption was that Sid did it - case closed. Over time, the death of Sid and Nancy has passed into rock legend and has only added to the controversial and notorious image of the Sex Pistols and punk music. At the request of Sid's mother, who committed suicide in 1996, rock author and punk expert Alan Parker has devoted himself to discovering what really happened in room 100. Parker has re-interviewed 182 people, re-examined NYPD evidence, and gone back to his original interviews with Sid's mother.

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- 2009
Circus Rosaire
Story of the Rosaire family, a 9th generation family of circus performers known for their unique and respectful manner of performing with animals, as they struggle to maintain their family heritage and adapt to the modern world of entertainment.

- 2007
A Dog Called Money
PJ Harvey - A Dog Called Money is a uniquely intimate journey through the inspiration, writing and recording of a PJ Harvey record. Harvey and photographer/director Seamus Murphy travelled through Afghanistan, Kosovo and Washington DC before landing back in London to record in an unprecedented and experimental way - with the public watching.

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- 2019
Tin City
In the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country there is a concentrated village-a wine region within a wine region-populated by rebellious, creative winemakers, brew and cider masters and distillers working at the razor's edge of their craft.

- 2019
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. After 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
Jivin' in Be-Bop
A musical film in the style of a documentary, featuring 19 musical and dance numbers, by many notable musicians.

- 1946
Jungle Cavalcade
"Frank Buck's Jungle Cavalcade" is a compilation film that consists of footage from three previous Frank Buck expedition films: "Bring 'em Back Alive," "Wild Cargo" and "Fang and Claw." Unlike most compilation films from major studios (and there aren't a whole lot of them to start with), RKO made no attempt to keep the viewing audience from being aware of that they were watching nearly 100% archive footage. They sniped every ad and poster with "From - "BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE" - "WILD CARGO" and "FANG AND CLAW", in addition to crediting Clyde Elliott as the director of the "Bring 'em Back Alive" sequences and Armand Denis as the director of the "Wild Cargo" sequences...on all of the advertising and the film. They also used such tag lines as "3 in 1 THRILLER. Streamlining the Mightiest Scenes from ALL His Greatest Pictures..."

- 1941
The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, Germany. On their way they encounterd heavy AA fire and interceptors.

- 1944
Powaqqatsi
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

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- 1988
Red Skelton: A Comedy Scrapbook
"Red Skelton, A Comedy Scrapbook" explores his full career including vaudeville, radio, motion pictures & 20 years on television...Highlights featuring all his classic TV characters are here! See Deadeye, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddie The Freeloader, George Appleby, San Fernando Red, etc. Guest stars include Bing Crosby, George Raft, Peter Lorre, Vincent Price, Jack Benny, Ed Sullivan & many more!

- 1981
A Case for Love
An investigation into how Bishop Michael Curry's teachings of unconditional, sacrificial love are applied in the wider community. Also interviews with well-known personalities and common people.

- 2024
Between the Beats
San Francisco was the epicenter of the American rave scene and witnessed some legendary events that began in the early ‘90s. These all-night electronic-music dance parties are culturally iconic and socially important.

- 2024
American Homeboy
Pachuco and Cholo culture sprouted from American soil in response to social alienation, wartime sentiment, and discriminatory government policies, only to revolutionize pop culture.

- 2023

- 2023
They Fight
Coach Walt Manigan mentors young boxers at his after-school program in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8.

- 2018
The Adventures of Chico
A Mexican boy without young neighbors to play with, befriends a diverse group of desert animals.

- 1938
Big Time
Tom Waits stars in this highly-theatrical concert movie. "Big Time" crackles with the same vivacity and curve-ball humor that has animated Waits through his 15-year recording career. Filmed in November 1987 at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco and the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.

- 1988
All the Love You Cannes!
In this critically-acclaimed "edu-mentary", legendary director Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team show the trials and tribulations of representing truly independent cinema at the Cannes Film Festival.

- 2002
Stepping Razor: Red X
On a fall night in 1987, three men forced their way into Peter Tosh's home in Kingston, Jamaica. Inside, they drew guns and forced their way upstairs where they confronted Tosh and some friends. Tosh was beaten, pistol-whipped and then shot several times. Five others were shot before the gunmen fled. The victims were rushed to the hospital, but it was too late for Tosh. He died shortly after. Stepping Razor: Red X, the documentary, explores the life of the late Peter Tosh, reggae artist, Jamaican folk hero, prophet and radical political activist. Based on his personal taped diaries, the Red X tapes, the film reveals the inner thoughts of this volatile musician. His closest friends and associates talk about the many sides of Peter Tosh, explaining his fiery career and dramatic death. Archival interviews with Tosh and rare concert footage fill out this picture of the Rasta visionary.

- 1992
Seabiscuit
You'll see Seabiscuit's birth, his early life at the stables, and Seabiscuit's first race where his fourth place finish earned him $50. Watch Charles Howard purchase Seabiscuit after a claiming race, and trainer Tom Smith put Seabiscuit through workouts. Chronicles Seabiscuit's most thrilling races including the heart-stopping photo finish at the Santa Anita Handicap, and the legendary match race with War Admiral. Restored in the original black-and-white format, and expanded to include a vibrant color version.

- 1939
Run DMC: Forever Kings
Innovators & originators, Run DMC's influence on the music of the new millenium goes every bit as deep of Elvis or the Beatles. The successes of Run DMC resounded through rap, rock, R&B, and eventually international pop of every kind. They changed an industry by speaking directly to the youth. Along the way, Run was ordained a minister, DMC transformed his life, and Jay launched his own record label.
- 2004
Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock
BURNING MAN: BEYOND BLACK ROCK goes behind the scenes of a social revolution to explore the philosophy that fuels it, the social contract that drives it, and the transcendent experience that makes it a worldwide cultural force. Granted unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Burning Man organization, the filmmakers spent 18 months with the founders, organizers, artists and participants to document the full complexity and diversity of the Burning Man community. But, true to its title, the film goes beyond the city they raise in the desert - revealing the Burning Man's plans to bring its unique culture to the rest of the world. BEYOND BLACK ROCK tells, for the first time ever, the real story of Burning Man - from the inside out.

- 2005