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Where They Raced
WHERE THEY RACED: Speed Demons in the City of Angels tells the story of a pre-gridlocked Los Angeles... a time ripe with orange groves, movie stars, year-round sunshine and more auto racing and innovation than anywhere else in the world. This documentary film is told with hundreds of vintage photos, lost archival films and revealing interviews that reunite the ghost tracks of Los Angeles with the cars that raced on them to give these fading memories a victory lap.
- 2013
The Incomplete
"Can you describe yourself?" "Odenwald-Gay... or Gollum... or Klaus! 60 years old... gay... slave!" A documentary portrait of Klaus Johannes Wolf, who decided to live as a slave. Chained to his bed, he talks about his decision to be a slave, his parents and what it means to be naked. Finally he leaves everything behind to go to a slave camp, to put the finishing touches on his slave's life and become the perfect servant. Director's statement To be a slave in modern society is very similar to being a documentarian. It's about trying to attain the greatest possible freedom within your own set limits.

- 2013
The Passion of Ayn Rand
Upon the death of Ayn Rand (Dame Helen Mirren), Barbara Branden (Julie Delpy) recounts the story of her dealings with the enigmatic twentieth century philosopher and author. Barbara and her husband, Nathaniel Branden (Eric Stoltz), meet Rand and her husband, Frank O'Connor (Peter Fonda) and immediately establish a rapport. Rand takes the youthful Nathaniel under her wing and begins to show a non-platonic interest in her protégé. Barbara must sit by as the two begin what becomes a long, tumultuous affair.

- 1999
The Age of Consequences
‘The Hurt Locker’ meets ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES investigates the impacts of climate change on increased resource scarcity, migration, and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability.

- Metascore68
- 2016
The God Cells
A new documentary exploring Fetal Stem Cell injections for a variety of neurological and immunological ailments. This investigation follows people who have sought this therapy abroad, and the religious and regulatory roadblocks hindering its market approval at home.

- Metascore49
- 2017
Open Your Mouth and Say... Mr. Chi Pig
'Open Your Mouth And Say... Mr. Chi Pig' is a feature length documentary on the life and times of the enigmatic front man of punk band SNFU. The film tells the story of the prolific frontman through his own words, as well as appearances from some of the biggest names in the independent music industry.

- 2009
American Sasquatch Hunters: Bigfoot in America
After massive footprints were found in Northern California in the early 50's, newspaper reporters coined the term "Big Foot." As the legend of Bigfoot grew the term became synonymous with the Native American creature known as Sasquatch.
- 2013
Earthquake: These Ain't Jokes
These Aint Jokes depict Earthquake's unique voice, uncommon appeal and a sense of sensibility that will make the brilliant feel dumb. Nothing is off limits. This comedy special will have you wanting more of Quake.

- 2014
The End of the Tour
The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'

- Metascore82
- 2015
Beaver Trilogy Part IV
A chance meeting in a parking lot in 1979 between filmmaker Trent Harris and a young man from Beaver, Utah inspired the creation of an underground film that is now known as “Beaver Trilogy”. But the film itself is only part of the story.

- 2015
Servant or Slave
Bringing to light the heartbreaking experiences of Rita Wright, Rita Wenberg, Violet West, Adelaide Wenberg and Valerie Linow, Servant or Slave is a film of courage, strength and the fortitude to pursue justice for the crimes committed against them after being stolen from their families, trained to be domestic servants and forced into indentured labour. Theirs is a David and Goliath battle, not only for personal retribution, but also for the next generation of Aboriginal people to come

- 2016
California Clay in the Rockies
In California during the 1950's the art climate was in a state of flux and open to experimentation. The presence of Peter Voulkas signaled a philosophical upheaval of ceramic tradition and technique, inspiring the west coast clay revolution. California Clay in the Rockies is an assemblage of interviews, demonstrations and performances showcasing the seminal artists of this innovative movement, interwoven with a superb survey of their work.

- 1983
The Business of Disease
The Business of Disease is a film exploring the hypnosis of marketing, belief systems and the body's ability to heal. It shows the social programs from which our choices are shaped.

- 2014
The Yes Men Fix the World
Troublemaking duo Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, posing as their industrious alter-egos, expose the people profiting from Hurricane Katrina, the faces behind the environmental disaster in Bhopal, and other shocking events.

- Metascore71
- 2009
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
This documentary looks at Aileen Wuornos convicted of killing 7 men while working as a prostitute in Florida. This is actually the second Wuornos documentary made by this group the first being Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992). With her execution now on the horizon Nick Broomfield returns to Florida to complete the story. Her argument has always been that the killings were in self-defense but she eventually pleaded no contest or guilty to most of the murders. Broomfield was able to film several interviews which reveals her state of mind and puts into question her mental competence.

- Metascore71
- 2003
Firaaq
Following riots in Gujarat, Arati experiences guilt that she didn't open her door to shelter an injured Muslim woman; her husband Sanjay had looted merchandise from shops and his brother Devan had even sexually molested Muslim women. Young lad Mohsin leaves the safety of an army-guarded camp to look for his father. Music maestro Jahangir Khan faces isolation. Sameer Shaikh and his Hindu wife Anuradha decide to relocate to Delhi. Muneera suspects her Hindu friend Jyoti of setting her house on fire, while biased officers continue to oppress Muslims, and five Muslim men find a gun and attempt to seek vengeance.

- 2008
A Queer Country
Harriet and Lisa (one gay and Jewish, and one neither) began their journey in Israel last year. They integrated themselves into the LGBT community in Tel Aviv and saw the difference between life there and in Jerusalem, where not long ago the Pride march had to be held indoors due to violence from the ultra orthodox community. They have since made very intimate and established relationships within the LGBT community in Israel and returned in the Summer of 2014 to continue their fascinating journey into a country which is continually diverse and complex. Israel is a haven for the Jewish people and also, increasingly, a haven for the gay community. It's governed by Orthodox civil law and yet it hosts the world's biggest gay pride. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement say this is a cynical marketing ploy, not a political awakening. Investigating these claims takes us on an extraordinary journey into Israel's Bohemian side and the social revolution that's challenging the foundations of the Jewish state.

- 2016
In Full Bloom... transcending gender
IN FULL BLOOM documents the courageous journey of 15 voices in the Transgender community and their bold step towards social justice.

- 2015
New Muslim Cool
Puerto Rican American rapper Hamza Pérez ended his life as a drug dealer 12 years ago, and started down a new path as a young Muslim. Now he's moved to Pittsburgh's tough North Side to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family, and take his message of faith to other young people through his uncompromising music as part of the hip-hop duo M-Team.
- 2009
Hooligan
Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings series) presents one of the hardest hitting films on football violence ever made.

- 2012
Battle for Haditha
In November 2005, the U.S. Marines fell into an ambush by Iraqi insurgents and one officer got killed. The reprisals by the Americans were frightening, resulting in the massacre of 24 people, many of whom were women and children. "Battle for Haditha" is the faithful account of this tragic event which scandalized the world.

- Metascore65
- 2007
In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee Airmen
In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee Airmen tells the story of the famed aviation pioneers, the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first African American pilots of the US Army Air Force. The men saw combat in the skies of the European Theater…

- 2012
Daughters of the Dust
At the dawn of the 20th Century, a multigenerational African-American family prepares to leave the sea islands for the mainland. In conjunction with UCLA Film & Television Archive, Cohen Film Collection is proud to present a new restoration of director Julie Dash's groundbreaking film.

- Metascore81
- 1991
I, Olga Hepnarova
Raised in a strict family environment in Prague, alienated, bullied, timid-by-nature, friendless, troubled child Olga Hepnarová nurtures a raging hatred towards an indifferent, faceless society. Under those circumstances she soon finds herself trapped in the middle of a war she cannot win, utterly defeated by the same element she's been trying to avoid: its people. Olga feels more and more rejected by everyone, and as a silent but meticulously-prepared plot becomes her only means of retribution, nobody is safe: not her odious circle, not her apathetic family, not the rest of the world. Will she ever find peace of mind?

- Metascore57
- 2016