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Eternal Spring
In March 2002, a state TV station in China was hijacked by members of the outlawed spiritual group Falun Gong. Their goal was to counter the government narrative about their practice. In the aftermath, police raids sweep Changchun City, and comic book illustrator Daxiong (Justice League, Star Wars), a Falun Gong practitioner, is forced to flee. He arrives in North America, blaming the hijacking for worsening violent repression. But his views are challenged when he meets the lone surviving participant to have escaped China, now living in Seoul, South Korea. Combining present-day footage with 3D animation inspired by Daxiong's art, Eternal Spring retraces the event on its 20th anniversary and brings to life an unprecedented story of defiance, harrowing eyewitness accounts of persecution, and an exhilarating tale of determination to speak up for political and religious freedoms, no matter the cost.

- Metascore71
- 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A Hero Rises
When all hope seemed lost... When Ukraine needed a hero... Volodymyr Zelensky saved the day. Stepping almost effortlessly from the small screen to the public stage, Zelensky founded the Servant of the People Party and was elected president in 2019 in a landslide. When the war in Ukraine began, the world was in awe after seeing photos of the Ukrainian President in camouflage, who showed no fear of death in the face of the Russian invasion. Leaders around the world watched and felt inspired by the President's solidarity with his people. Rather than making demands to crush the enemy and ride to victory, he calls for peace and the preservation of human life regardless of nationality. He wishes to stop the war and makes it crystal clear, that Ukraine's response to the Russian invasion is an act of pure self-defence. Follow the story of President Zelensky's rise to power and his heroic nature in saving Ukraine in its time of need.
- 2022
The Haunting of the Tower of London
When the remains of two murdered Princes are discovered at the Tower of London, a troubled Priest must put his beliefs aside to befriend a mysterious prisoner, who has supernatural powers to communicate with the dead. Together they must solve the mystery of who murdered the Princes, as prisoners in the castle dungeon meet their bloody fates at the hands of the Princes' ghosts, who continue to haunt the Castle seeking their revenge.

- 2022
Wrist Lock: The Martial Arts' Influence on Police Use of Force
Join Master Martial Artist and retired Police Sergeant Jon Gentile, along with a group of high level Martial Artists and police trainers, on a journey to discover how the Marital Arts has influenced police use of force tactics, and how training can be improved in a manner that will create proficient and physically fit law enforcement officers capable of the performance and decision making necessary to have reasonable use of force outcomes consistently.

- 2022
The Game Is Up: Disillusioned Trump Voters Tell Their Stories
A GOP congressman-turned right wing shock jock; a rising star Young Republican; a party-loyal Ohio farmer; a US Army Veteran and 'MAGA'; and three evangelicals all recount their evolution from Trump supporters to adamant adversaries.

- 2022
Islanders
Documentary filmmakers follow electro-pop duo FINKEL as they set out to write a record from within the frozen forests of their hometown - Michigan's isolated and eccentric Mackinac Island.

- 2022
The Harrisville Haunting: The Real Conjuring House
Four paranormal researchers and YouTubers document the paranormal claims of the former Arnold family farmhouse built in 1736. Now known as the Harrisville Farmhouse and the inspiration for the well known movie "The Conjuring". Are the extreme Paranormal claims from the film real? Come along with researchers Matt Benton, Joe Vitale, Bill Cook, and Eric Conner as they delve into this mysterious haunting and share their incredible findings and evidence.

- 2022
How Did We Get Here?
It has been 11 years since Jacksepticeye has been here on YouTube, and in that time Jacksepticeye (Seán Williams) has decided to debut a documentary about his journey of how he became a YouTuber, what made him famous, and a tour of his setup. A touching experience for any Jacksepticeye fan and non fan that you will not want to miss out on. A film that will touch your heart, and make you cry at the end.

- 2022
iHuman
The documentary follows the booming artificial intelligence industry, what opportunities and challenges it brings and its impact on the global community.

- 2019
The Worst Crime
Johnny Johnson was charged with the abduction and murder of 6-year-old Cassandra Williamson. During the capital murder trial, a juror described the killing as “the worst possible crime.” Does the worst possible crime warrant the worst possible punishment?

- 2019
Welcome to Blakroc
A documentary focusing on the making of the album 'BLAKROC', from conception to completion. 'BLAKROC' is a new music project spearheaded by Hip Hop mogul, Damon Dash, and the Akron, Ohio ,Rock/Blues duo, The Black Keys. The album was created on the spot, in the studio over the course of 11 days,and features the talent of 11 high profile artists including Mos Def, Rza, Raekwon, Pharoae Monch, Q-Tip, Jim Jones, and many more. The documentary follows the Black Keys on a musical discovery, in and out of the studio, collaborating with some of the most unique MC's in the game, blending the genres of Blues an Hip Hop, and creating a sound that has never been heard before.
- 2009
A Tiny Ripple of Hope
Jahmal Cole is the confident and charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago's segregated South and West Sides. Away from the spotlight of his important work though, Jahmal is in the fight of his life as he battles to keep his home out of foreclosure, his marriage alive, and himself out of harm's way. A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows a formative year for Jahmal as he struggles with everything he must sacrifice so that the people and the city he loves can prosper.

- 2021
The Last Tourist
Travel is at a tipping point. Tourists are unintentionally destroying the very things they have come to see. Filmed in over 16 countries and guided by the world’s leading tourism and conservation visionaries, The Last Tourist reveals the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries worldwide through the forgotten voices of those working in its shadow.

- 2021
My Hero the Hitman
Much of the world only knows Shane Stant as a villain. He swung the baton that struck Nancy Kerrigan in 1994. This event would change the face of figure skating forever. We take a journey through the eyes of his sister, Maile; who only knew him for his compassion, inspiration and unconditional love - her hero. Maile Stant was only 3 years old when the attack happened and only knows the person her brother became after this event. Their connection is deep and consummate, but Maile has never asked Shane about who he was before 1994 and what took place that day at Cobo Arena - until now. This is a story about judgment and perspective. Often we see and portray people one-dimensionally as either "good" or "bad." It's convenient and efficient to quickly assign roles of "victim," "villain" or "hero." In this documentary, with a new perspective and by witnessing this loving relationship, we humanize someone that the world had long ago deemed simply a "villain." To see Shane's positive influence on his sister (raising her from the age of 6) and his transformation after the 1994 Nancy Kerrigan attack, is to know that he is more than his worst act. Through their story we gain insight into our own lives and our own judgments, as we are reminded that we are all, at different moments, to different people - victims, villains and heroes.

- 2022
Shadow People: Out of Darkness
What lies in the shadows of Paranormal realms is a world of entities both good and evil that have walked the outer dimensions of earth for millennia. But in our modern day reality, we explore the scariest phenomenon of them all, that of Shadow People. From Demons to Duppies our participants delve into a diverse discussion about what lies in the shadows and beyond. Each one tells of a haunting first hand experience with these entities and we listen intently in the hope of gaining more insight from their terrifying tales.

- 2022
- 2020
Hello, Bookstore
In the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore. A landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, The Bookstore is a magical, beatnik gem thanks to its owner Matt Tannenbaum, whose passion for stories runs deep. This intimate portrait of The Bookstore and the family at its heart offers a journey through good times, hard times, and the stories hidden on the shelves.

- Metascore73
- 2022
The End of Medicine
The End of Medicine is a feature length documentary exploring the link between our treatment of animals and emerging health threats such as pandemics and antibiotic resistance.

- 2022
Ralph Stanley: An Eye for Wood
This documentary profiles a Maine craftsman and his son, who are among the last practitioners of the art of wooden boat building.

- 2015
The Invisible Father
In the 1960s, beat poet and experimental filmmaker Piero Heliczer helped shaped New American Cinema, and was enmeshed with iconic filmmaker Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground at the very start of their careers. Through interviews with family and friends, found photos, and archival footage, Piero's daughter, Thérèse, explores the artistic legacy and life of a man she never knew. This intimate documentary explores the promise and perils of leading an authentic, creative life, and the impact that it can have on the people you leave behind in the process. Can you make peace with never knowing your father if you can find a connection to him through his art?

- 2020
Bunny Hop
From the crew that brought you Pretty Sweet, Yeah Right, and Fully Flared comes another timeless classic with the Chocolate Skateboard team.

- 2022
Healing from the Inside Out
Ever since Carolyn came down with COVID-19 she has struggled with her health as she works to maintain her business. Low energy and brain fog have become commonplace. She travels to a wellness center in Honduras to seek treatment.
- 2021
Quo Vadis 2020
A post millennial journey to Italy before the coronavirus outbreak. While encountering various faces of the contemporary Italian decline, the trip turns into an existential experience arising doubts within a group of ambitious filmmakers, moved by the nostalgia of the humble life that they abandoned to follow their dreams.

- 2020
El Torito
A look back at the career and crimes of Tony Ayala Jr. Ayala Jr was considered one of boxing's hottest prospects in the early 1980s before being convicted of a sexual assault and sentenced to prison. He would be released seventeen years later and resume his career. Claiming redemption, Ayala Jr ultimately could not tame his inner demons leading to a tragic end.

- 2022
