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Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia
Feel the thrill of the road with this action-packed sports drama inspired by true events. A true David vs. Goliath story spotlighting the intense rivalry between German team Audi and Italian team Lancia at the 1983 Rally World Championship. Against all odds, Lancia battles to regain its former glory with an unbeatable combination of bold innovation and extraordinary courage.

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- 2024
Queen on Screen
Few families have had a life as public and as tumultuous as the royal family. The drama of the monarchy makes for a perfect fit on the silver screen. But there is no royal who has had as many incarnations on screen, then the queen. A queen highly noted for her charming wit, her sense of duty, her sense of being, and above all - her long and historic reign of the United Kingdom. With the sad news of her death, the power of film and television help to keep her memory alive.

- 2023
Meghan & Kate: Women of Windsor
While one represents tradition and the other modernity, The entry of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle into the royal family has transformed the way monarchy is viewed by the public and has been hailed as a new era for the Crown. Both the women have been dedicated to their duties as representatives of the Crown and role models to the public, and have built their own paths to mould the monarchy for a new generation. This is Meghan and Kate: Women of Windsor.

- 2023
Uncommon Allies
In 2011, Rosilyn Temple's son was murdered in his own apartment. He was 26 years old. To this day, his homicide remains unsolved. Uncommon Allies shows how Rosilyn, in the wake and devastation of her son's murder, turned a personal search for justice into a life changing community call to action. At a time when widespread distrust of law enforcement is at a heightened level, Uncommon Allies explores Rosilyn's role in effectively bridging the gap between grieving communities and the police department at every homicide scene in the Kansas City, MO area. Rosilyn's passion, leadership, and dedication are helping to improve police-community relations, and she has become a local hero and beacon of strength for her community.

- 2018
Her Majesty's Prime Ministers: Boris Johnson
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She ascended to the throne, and was crowned Queen at the tender age of 27. During her 70-year reign, Her Majesty worked with over a dozen Prime Ministers, each of whom formed successive governments on her behalf. Her 14th, Boris Johnson, would take on leadership of the Conservative party following two leadership resignations. Inspired by one of history's great Prime Ministers, Sir Winston Churchill, Johnson's career has run extraordinary parallels with the Queen's first Prime Minister. Though Johnson's premiership was comparatively short, he navigated the country through the ravages of the Covid pandemic, as well as finalising a deal for the UK's historic exit from the European Union. But what would her majesty make of her new Prime Minister?

- 2023
Bobby Charlton - Legend
Bobby Charlton was England's most successful football player and greatest ever sportsman. The star of the 1966 World Cup winning team, the captain of the first English team to win the European Cup, a truly great ambassador for the sport. He died in October 2023 and was universally lauded. Features highlights from his life via the Munich air tragedy to becoming a genuine global legend.
- 2023
The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli and his wife Veronica travel through Italy on horseback to complete parts of the Via Francigena.

- 2023
Farewell Your Majesty
On the 8th of September 2022, the long and prosperous reign of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end. Her Majesty's passing was met with outpourings of emotion across the world, as people simultaneously grieved and celebrated the life of the unlikely Queen. During her record-breaking 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth represented continuity and consistency and presided over some of the most important events in modern history. As we say farewell to Our Majesty, we remember the life she lived, the legacy she left and the pride she instilled in all of us.

- 2023
How the Windsors Survived WWII
The rise of fascism brings forth a conflict like no other. Death and ruin in the form of a second World War. Whereas many would shy from the task, it is a royal's responsibility to stand against the opposition. To promise and strive for the longevity of their people. King George VI and his family, the Queen Mother, Elizabeth and Margaret each had their own part to play... Not only to survive themselves; but to lead the nation through thick and thin. Whether on the lines of war or in the houses of the Commonwealth.

- 2023
Harry Styles: Are you Curious?
Few could have predicted the unique evolution that Harry Styles would make after leaving his band One Direction back in 2015. Playful and inclusive, sexy and subversive, he has transcended music and become both a screen star and an eccentric fashion trailblazer. ARE YOU CURIOUS? tells Harry’s remarkable story, from a teenage heartthrob to the most distinctive artist of the modern age.

- 2023
Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview
Burt Reynolds' last interview, uncut, unscripted and uncensored, with exclusive Q and A's with Academy Award winner Quentin Tarantino and close associates reveal the final act of his life. In his own words, Burt explains himself, his career, success, secret passions and advice for others. This no holds-barred interview with "The Last Movie Star" at his Florida acting school, filmed just before his untimely death, is considered by friends to have captured the real Reynolds. Initially scheduled as a brief discussion for a documentary about film financing, which he claimed to know nothing about, he was irritable and edgy, rambled around a bit, eventually settled down and engaged in a rare in-depth look back at his passions and purpose, plans for the future and a wide range of topics. Opinionated, outspoken, charismatic, glib, charming and funny, Reynolds delivers a startling, unsettling, heartbreaking, up-close view of a cinema and Hollywood box-office legend who remains larger than life.

- 2023
Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
On 6th May 1960, Princess Margaret married photographer and designer Antony Armstrong-Jones. In true Margaret fashion, the Princess had broken a centuries long tradition and married a commoner. The first British Royal to marry a non-aristocrat in 400 years. The partnership broke down class barriers, widened Margaret's social circles beyond aristocracy, and brought a sense of fun to the monarchy. Actors, singers, celebrities, and Bohemians all wanted the chance to mingle with the famed couple. The one of a kind pairing changed royal marriages forever and catapulted the monarchy into the 20th century.

- 2023
When the Windsors Met the Obamas
Although close allies for decades, the U.K. has one major difference to its American cousin: the Monarchy. Presidents have come and gone for hundreds of years with each political party fighting it out for a place at the White House. And yet, the British Monarchy has remained a constant, witnessing the rise and fall of governments from across the Atlantic. But what happens when one of the world's most powerful political leaders meets one of the world's most powerful families? This is When the Windsors Met the Obamas.
- 2023
Brother Nature Takes America
The Coronavirus pandemic put many people in tough situations and had to decide between which bills to pay and which necessities they had to sacrifice. Food insecurity was rampant among children and families, and many charitable organizations that were able to serve their communities by the kindness of their neighbors had to close their doors. It is with this in mind that Brother Nature sets out to bring joy, resources, and food to Americans and our furry friends across the country. Brother Nature Takes America is the story of Kelv 'Brother Nature' Pena's, an online personality and philanthropist, journey from Los Angeles to Miami. Along the way, Brother Nature stops at many of America's most famous natural wonders and cities. He meets with various charitable organizations, wild and domesticated animals, and his friends along the way.
- 2023
Sarah Ferguson: Fire and Ice
An adventurous, contemporary woman, Sarah Ferguson seemed a promising addition to the royal household. A witty match for Prince Andrew, an old friend of the late Princess Diana and country sports enthusiast alongside the Queen, the possibility of going wrong seemed far-fetched. However, as time went on, her choice of clothing, hobbies, holidays and the design of her new home caused a whirlwind of media and controversy. Her fiery, spontaneous spirit was deemed too much for the more rigid institution and what was expected of her position. The Duchess continued to make irreversible mistakes, ending in a partial exile from the royal family and a great deal of pain and struggle for many years to come. But unlike the late Princess of Wales' tragic tale, Sarah survived and managed to reinvent herself time after time.
- 2023
The Early Life of Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret was well-known for her glitz and beauty, her passion for nightlife, the arts, and her regular media appearances. She battled throughout her life to strike a balance between her obligations as a member of the British Royal family and her independent spirit and artistic temperament. Despite being the subject of rumours, tabloid speculation, and scandal, the Princess' romantic relationships were crucial in modernising Royal love. Coming of age at a unique time when celebrity culture and tabloid journalism were beginning, her status as the younger sister to the Queen of the Commonwealth and her natural beauty made her one of the most famous faces in the world. People who came into contact with her could be perplexed by her swings between frivolity and formality. She was a glamorous, charming and informal individual who stood out amongst Royal stereotypes.

- 2023
Legacy of the Name: King Charles
With a great name comes great responsibility. Charles' decision to stick to his name as he is proclaimed King signifies that he plans to carry on the legacy behind the historical name. While Charles II was called a merry monarch and oversaw many changes to Britain, Charles I was notorious for being an absolute ruler. Now, as the world welcomes a new King, Charles' ascension to the throne will determine how he plans to shape the royal household to manage current public expectations. Will he live up to his regnal name and rise up to the challenge?
- 2023
King Charles: Portrait of a King
On the 8th of September 2022, Charles's life would change forever. At the exact moment of his mother's death, the Prince of Wales became King Charles III. The extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II ended, and the day he had spent a lifetime preparing for had arrived. A moment he would later say he had dreaded his whole life. Buckingham Palace announced the Queen was under medical supervision, and one by one members of the royal family were making their way to Balmoral to see the Queen. Charles and Anne made it back to Balmoral to be with their beloved mother as she peacefully passed away. The end of the second great Elizabethan era, and a time of tremendous sadness for the family. King Charles III: Portrait Of A King Broadcasters announced her death, and stated the King and Queen will return to London the following day. There is no pause in the continuity of the monarchy, and following his mother's example, Charles stepped into his duties as king.
- 2023
Tribal
A purposeful docudrama unveiling the battles beyond combat, as 3 Veterans return to modern society.

- 2023
The Orphanage
After his parents' death, 10-year-old orphan Nathan Perry is assigned to Milwood Orphanage and Boarding School for Boys. Nathan becomes a victim of unforeseen terror and unusual behavior in the institution's feared Ward B, unleashing a sinister evil within him that no one could have anticipated, and no one can control.

- 2016
Gary K: One Step at a Time
The film is created in a cinema vérité tradition, as the filmmakers immerse in the life of Gary K. and his partner Richard Springle, as they struggle to create their own acting company and stage play. Their relationship sours, sobriety is at risk, and Gary moves to Del Ray Beach, the center of the opioid epidemic, to mentor young adults and practice the 12th step, in order to maintain his own sobriety in the face of so much death.

- 2020
This Is Not Financial Advice
Glauber Contessoto gambles his life savings on a joke cryptocurrency. Two months later, he becomes "The Dogecoin Millionaire" and an internet legend. While it might seem easy to get rich online, it's even easier to lose it all.

- 2023
- 2022
Not A Tame Lion
If the inspiration for the Da Vinci Code's Robert Langdon were drawn from a single living person, John Boswell would have been the one. Boswell read and translated fourteen ancient and modern languages, became a Yale Professor by age thirty and was granted full access to the highly classified and restricted Vatican archives from which he researched four award winning books, making him a world renowned expert in Medieval History and Linguistics. John Boswell was also openly Gay without apology in an era that was neither tolerant nor accepting. NOT A TAME LION offers the first-hand accounts of Boswell's closest friends, students, colleagues and family members as they recount his life, his works and his final days during which he feverishly worked to complete SAME SEX UNIONS IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE a book that changed the trajectory of the Marriage Equality debate, all while privately battling the debilitating effects of AIDS which led to his death on December 24th 1994 at the age of forty-seven.

- 2022