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Flying Fortress: History of the B-17 Bomber
The Boeing B-17 stood as a powerful symbol of the United States’ unsurmountable air power. Dubbed the flying fortress it conquered the skies and is most closely associated with the air war over Europe.

- 2020
The Man Who Invented the Vespa
Corradino D'Ascanio was an Italian aeronautical engineer who designed the first production helicopter and the first motor scooter. D'Ascanio helped Enrico Piaggio produce the original Vespa. Thorough interviews with researchers, historians, engineers, friends and relatives the film gives a round view of the human and professional story of the great character who gave the world the helicopter, the variable pitch propelled and the famous Vespa.

- 2015
The Bobby Chacon Story
Bobby Chacon was one of the most exciting professional boxers of all-time, earning fight of the year honors two years in a row back in the early 1980s. His personal life, however, was a roller coaster ride much like his boxing career. Following the suicide of his wife, Valorie, Chacon would use her death as fuel to conquer his biggest obstacle in the ring.

- 2020
In the Fabulous Underground
New York City. A secret diary by Anton Perich, one of the most interesting artist of the Factory of Andy Warhol. Anton Perich, Croatian adoption of New York, is known for being a photographer for the magazine edited by Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine, active in the Factory and the inventor of the Painting Machine.

- 2012
ETs Among Us: UFO Witnesses and Whistleblowers
Dedicated to the famed UFO researcher Lt. Colonel (USAF Ret.) Wendelle C. Stevens, this epic documentary exposes decades of government disinformation, keeping knowledge of the extraterrestrial presence from the public: ongoing censorship and manipulation by the media, NASA's shocking evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, secret underground bases, genetic experiments, alien implants, cattle mutilations, reverse engineering of alien technology, and an ancient history of an ongoing alien presence on Earth. Extensive interviews reveal the political motivations for the lies, harassment and discrediting of UFO abductees and witnesses. Among the 36 world renowned UFO experts and whistleblowers are: the former prime minister of Canada the Honorable Paul Hellyer, President Carter's investigative consultants Daniel Sheehan and Alfred Webre, New York Times bestseller Jim Marrs, US Air Force Captain Robert Salas, Air Force Colonel/nuclear engineer Don Ware, UK Ministry of Defense spokesman Nick Pope, astronomer Jacques Vallee, professor/abduction researcher David Jacobs, nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman, and many more, including contactees and abductees.

- 2016
The Standard
Goruck's Selection is not only one of the toughest endurance events on the planet, it's also an attempt by its creators to bridge the military-civilian divide. Hosted by a group of Special Forces combat veterans, this 48-hour challenge is a condensed interpretation of the US Army's 24-day Assessment and Selection. For the participants, the event is a chance to test their limits while paying tribute to those who serve. For the Cadre, it's an opportunity to honor their community and connect with civilians. Less than 2% of participants finished the first 18 iterations of the event. Will anyone in Class 019 meet "The Standard?"

- 2020
Adam Sandler: Funny Guy
Adam remains a consistent favorite among fans who are comforted that they will always have a good time. Get the inside story on this fascinating actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, husband, father, and forever FUNNY GUY.

- 2020
Robin's Wish
In August 2014, the world was shocked to find out that Robin Williams had died by suicide. For someone who brought so much humor to the world, it was a tragic, traumatic end. But no one knew how much more there was to the story. Left to speculate on Robin's motives, the media circus spun out further and further, leaving the public in the dark about a complicated and obscured truth: Robin - bright, funny, quick witted - had lost a battle against an unknown enemy: the nearly impossible to diagnose brain disease Lewy body dementia. Knowing the truth can make all the difference. LBD is a disease that, while all too common, is unknown to most, and without a diagnosis causes heightened fear, paranoia and confusion. In the end, Robin may have lost his final battle with dementia, but he succeeded at his lifelong goal - To make people less afraid. This is Robin's wish.

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- 2020
Denzel Whitaker Transcend and Uplift
NAACP Image Award Winner Denzel Whitaker sits down and talks about how his career started, the films he's been apart of , working on set with American Actor Denzel Washington, and his plans for the future.

- 2020
Wonderlust
The preacher's in love with the sunshine schizophrenic, the range runner has a family of five with one more on the way, and the professor is a cerebral alcohol aficionado; as for Slab City's unofficial sheriff, he shot and killed his step father at age six for raping his mother. The crazy thing about these wonderful people has nothing to do with their sanity (which is a slippery term to define), and everything to do with their intelligence, and enlightened views on life as a human being.

- 2020
Erasing Family
In North America, over 25 MILLION PARENTS are being erased from their children's lives after divorce and separation. The ERASING FAMILY documentary follows young adults fighting to reunite with their broken families. Through the eyes of 23-year-old Ashlynn, 12-year-old Lauren and 28-year-old Brian, consequences on mental health caused by profiteering high-conflict divorce court settlements are revealed. The film shows programs that encourage mediation and shared parenting which will prevent parental alienation and future childhood trauma, making divorce and separation less costly both financially and emotionally. The film ends with children and parents being reunited on screen and will inspire other kids to reach out to #erased parents, siblings and grandparents.

- 2020
Into the Bush
Zay and Chipp travel into the bush of Guyana south America. They discover what it takes to survive in the bush while experiencing the dangers and joys that come along with it. They learn the importance of shelter, hunting, and daylight while on their adventure

- 2019
Lucknow India
Lucknow is a famous historical city in India. It is the capital of the northern Indian state of Utter Pradesh. This city is known for its unique culture and diversity of people.

- 2020
Puppy Time
Get ready to fall in deep, deep puppy love as we follow a litter of adorable puppies as they play, nap, tumble, eat and play some more. Featuring the worlds cutest and most loved and treasured breeds including Pugs, Labradors, Dachshunds and Pekingese - these furry pups will have you laughing, crying, swooning and barking for more as we watch them discover their new world.

- 2019
Rosetta: Audio/Visual
Rosetta: Audio/Visual is the story of blue-collar, Philadelphia-based, post-metal band Rosetta and their relationship with record label Translation Loss; every album is a creative milestone, each tour a test of faith. As the music industry appears to transform, evolve, and erode around them, the bonds of friendship become threatened by the pressures of business, and Rosetta is faced with a career-altering decision: continue with Translation Loss, or release albums independently. Four years in the making, Rosetta: Audio/Visual captures the musical triumph, material sacrifice, and personal loss experienced in the name of financial, artistic, and spiritual freedom.

- 2014
When the Applause Died
Hollywood's glittering stars and starlets have always been the envy of the movie-going public. With their fame, wealth and lush lifestyles, they epitomize the "good life" we find so glamorous. Yet every pleasure has its price, and sometimes bearing the burden of fame can be an overwhelming task. All too often, celebrities find refuge and solace in a bottle of booze, a vial of pills, or a dirty syringe...and destroy their careers, families, and lives in the process. Through exclusive footage and little known facts, When the Applause Died (1990)takes an uncensored, shocking look at Hollywood's brightest stars and music's hottest rockers who burned out and faded away due to their own self-abuse. 'Spencer Tracy', William Holden, Errol Flynn...names that conjure images of self-satisfied greatness. And yet despite their fame and fortune, these stars and many others featured in this documentary were unable to enjoy the fruits of their labor without numbing themselves to what should have been an idyllic existence.

- 1990
Beyond Driven
At the Spanish Grand Prix in 1975, Lella Lombardi, from Frugarolo, Italy made history and became the first and only woman ever to score a point in Formula One, her death leaves behind a mysterious personal life and powerful legacy which has never been revealed or explored, until now.

- 2020

- 2019
Mandela's Lost Children
Whilst Cape Town has recently been voted the world's top tourist destination, it has 130,000 people living in shacks and 35% of the inhabitants live under the poverty line. But is has a community of people who live in even poorer conditions. There are an estimated 7,000 street people who live on the edge, fighting for survival each day. They are one of the world's biggest populations of street people and are fighting back against what they claim is a callous disregard for their plight. Authorities are trying to move them on from parks and public amenities which fear they will lose their tourist appeal once overrun by the growing army of homeless.
- 2015
Hand of the Master: The Art and Life of Dom Gregory De Wit
Driven by enormous faith, Dom Gregory De Wit created a vast body of religious art that spans Europe and the United States. However, his strong personality and bold artistic choices often met incisive criticism. Through interviews, historical accounts, and an audio recording from the artist himself, filmmaker David Michael Warren tells the compelling story of a man whose works point to an even higher creator.
- 2018
Miles in the Life: The Story of a BMF Drug Trafficker
Using the cover of an Atlanta limousine driver, Jabari Hayes trafficked large quantities of cocaine across the United States for the then largest African American drug organization in the South East known as the Black Mafia Family, or BMF.

- 2019
Records Collecting Dust II
In the sequel to Records Collecting Dust, the focus shifts from 1980's West Coast punk to East Coast hardcore and features 28 highly influential interviews. This film dives into the music, the bands, and the records that changed the subjects lives.

- 2018
Showtime: A Coming of Age Football Story
About 2019 Parkway North Junior Vikings 8th Grade Team as they strive to become 3-time champions. Despite their differences, while learning life lessons through the game of football, join together as one team, one vision, one community.

- 2020
HOMO.SAY.WHAT
Homophobia didn't just happen. Orchestrated campaigns by cultural institutions and public figures have systemically instilled anti-LGBTQ prejudice into American culture by shaping public opinion. In the 1960s, propaganda films warned parents of "predatory characters" at local parks under the guise of public service announcements. Anita Bryant's Save Our Children campaign in the 70's galvanized a coalition of conservative religious groups that spread the idea that sexual abnormalities would corrupt the nation and its children. The 80's AIDS pandemic further exacerbated fears about homosexuality and "making fun" became a way to marginalize those who were different, which subsequently generated anger, fear, violence and even murder against targets deemed inferior. Although the LGBTQ+ community has witnessed progress since the passing of Marriage Equality and award-winning LGBTQ+ shows and films have been embraced, the psychic damage to gay people is deep and events like the tragedy that struck the Orlando PULSE night club remind us that hateful propaganda can sometimes lead to deadly outcomes.

- 2019