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Anne Frank Remembered

1 hr 57 mins

Using previously unreleased archival material in addition to contemporary interviews, this academy award-winning documentary tells the story of the Frank family and presents the first fully-rounded portrait of their brash and free-spirited daughter Anne, perhaps the world's most famous victim of the Holocaust.

Anne Frank Remembered
  • 1995

Following in Felix's Footsteps

0 hrs 53 mins

For 5 years, Felix Opatowski suffered the horror of the Holocaust. When Felix found himself in Auschwitz, he dared to join a covert uprising with a desperate goal - blowing up the infamous crematoriums.

  • 2013

Appointment in Tokyo

0 hrs 56 mins

Produced by the Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps, with the cooperation of the Army Air Forces and the United States Navy, and released by Warner Bros. for the War Activities Committee, Motion Picture Industry, "Appointment in Tokyo" is the film story of four years of Pacific war detailing the history of the defeat of Japan. The path traces across the Pacific from Corregidor in 1942, General Wainwright's surrender, the Death March, Australia in peril, the turning points of Naval victory in the Coral Sea, land victory at Guadalcanal, and air victory over a giant Japanese convoy in the Bismarck Sea. Vast armies are marshaled in the Philippines as the Marines take Iwo Jima, and combined Army, Navy and Marine forces take Okinawa.

Appointment in Tokyo
  • 1945

The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes

0 hrs 58 mins

We explore the world of Sherlock Holmes and his creator and discover the truth behind author Conan Doyle's love-hate relationship for his legendary detective. What influences in Doyle's life shaped his writing? And what impelled Doyle to kill off Sherlock Holmes?

The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes
  • 2010

Charmed by Darkness

1 hr 18 mins

The real-life story of Roger Morneau, a demon worshiper who became a Christian author and prayer warrior. As a young lad, Roger can't harmonize the teachings of his Church with those of the Bible. He comes to the conclusion that God is a tyrant and walks away from religion completely. Later, his affiliation with a secret society of spirit worshipers is arrested when he makes an unlikely friend. Told by eyewitnesses Cyril and Cynthia Grossé who risk their lives to help him. Set in 1946 and featuring gripping reenactments, flashbacks to World War II, Roger's childhood home and never-before-seen pictures and documents. The film also explores Roger's worldwide prayer ministry which included a list of over 25,000 names. True stories are told by actual people whose lives changed when Roger prayed for them and feature dramatic reenactments. A hard-partying young man is lost and looking for hope. A woman has multiple heart attacks, and the doctors don't know why. Interviews with Roger's family and friends testify that the battle with fallen angels is real, that the Bible is true and that prayer really can change things.

Charmed by Darkness
  • 2019

Portrait of Wally

1 hr 30 mins

The story of a Nazi-looted painting, Egon Schiele's 'Portrait of Wally,' that was discovered on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art in 1997, triggering a historic court case that pitted the Manhattan District Attorney, the United States Government and the heirs of a Viennese gallery owner against a major Austrian Museum and MoMA.

Portrait of Wally

3D Print Masters

0 hrs 52 mins

3D Print Masters is a Documentary Film that unveils the 3D Printing Community with an inside view of their world through the eyes of the industry's top designers and creators. 3D Design expert Scott Tarcy takes viewers on a journey through the printing tech world by showcasing the technology and products achieved through the 3D Printing process and meets up with other Designers and Creators. Inventor Bart Briggs shares his philosophies and inventions in this film, including a touching story about Television's Mr. Wizard. Internet's 3D Printing expert Naomi Wu takes to the streets of Honk Kong, China in this film and tests her different inventions, then reveals her secrets to their design. Inventor and Entrepreneur David Frankel is featured as well, joining Scott Tarcy in Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina for a test of a product. The pair also share their knowledge and tips on successful product design and marketing. Inventor, Engineer and Tinkerer Jeremy Proffitt is a successful Banker who moonlights as a 3D Designer and shares his "3D Dungeon of Secrets" and shows off his different innovative and interesting inventions.

  • 2019

A Racetrack Somewhere

0 hrs 49 mins

Investigating a blossoming network of backyard stables, dedicated strappers, trainers, jockeys and equine enthusiasts, A Racetrack Somewhere explores the vast Australian landscape, delving into the heart of some of the country's most iconic and remote Thoroughbred racing events.

  • 2016

How to Die in Oregon

1 hr 47 mins

In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize a terminally ill person's request to end his or her life with medication. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had legalized the practice. 'How to Die in Oregon' tell the stories of those most intimately involved with the practice today -- terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends -- as well as the passage of a similar law in Washington State.

How to Die in Oregon
  • 2011

A Green Story

1 hr 30 mins

Van Vlahakis left Greece five decades ago with 22 dollars in his pocket. He arrived in the US hoping for a better future for him and his family. Eftichios as is his Greek name not only managed to live the American dream for himself, but also created Earth Friendly Products, a US giant for environmentally friendly cleaning products. His story is not only about transforming his life but also the lives of the ones around him as the owner and CEO of Earth Friendly Products. The story centers on the modern day Vlahakis (played by Ed O'Ross), who is diagnosed with cancer and given only few months to live. During this time, he reflects on his early life as an immigrant (played by George Finn) during the 1950's and ultimately decides to push himself to the limit by closing one final business deal that will concretize his company's success, even if it means taking on a large corporation that is trying to take over his company.

A Green Story

Weed

1 hr 37 mins

Documentary about the prevalence and popularity of marijuana in the early 1970's. Featuring interviews with customs agents, a drug dealer, a law professor, and marijuana smokers, such subjects as the growing, smuggling, smoking, selling, and legalization of marijuana are all addressed. The filmmakers take us on a tour around the world to various places that include Mexico, Canada, Cambodia, Nepal, and Saigon, Vietnam in order to show the ubiquity and availability of marijuana all over the globe.

Weed
  • 1972

Besieged: The Ned Kelly Story

0 hrs 52 mins

The exploits of Ned Kelly, Australian icon and notorious outlaw, raise questions of injustice and oppression. This documentary examines the life of the infamous bushranger, expounds the legend from early indiscretions and the formation of his gang through to his explosive last stand and shoot out at Glenrowan. Was he an outlaw, a freedom fighter or simply a murderer with a message?

  • 2004

Cannabis to Save My Life

Patricia Crone is faced with a difficult choice. On one hand, science suggests that some chemicals in marijuana, or cannabis, may have the potential to fight cancer. On the other hand, federal law prohibits the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Despite the life-and-death stakes, Patricia is caught in a stand-off between science and the law.

Cannabis to Save My Life
  • 2016

David Choe: High Risk

0 hrs 45 mins

Artist David Choe has led a life of high risk, from hedonistic excesses to being imprisoned at a maximum security facility in a foreign country, and yet has been dramatically rewarded for his exploits. Life didn't change much when he traded a $60k fee in favor of stock in a start-up called The Facebook, but now he is estimated to be worth over $250 million, highlighting a colorful career filled with giant street art installations, porn star affairs and investigative reporting for companies like Vice and CNN. Director and childhood friend Harry Kim guides us through the fantastically surreal life of Choe featuring interviews and appearances by Kevin Smith, Eli Roth, Sasha Grey, Sean Parker, and Shepard Fairey.

David Choe: High Risk
  • 2015

Living Temples

0 hrs 45 mins

Living Temples takes the viewer on an intimate journey of mind and spirit throughout the Southwest. We are challenged to ask ourselves, "what is truly a sacred place, can it help heal us, and what are our responsibilities to these places?"

Living Temples
  • 2008

Nick Hewer's African Apprentice

0 hrs 48 mins

The star of The Farm Fixer, Nick Hewer, attempts a near-impossible adventure, towing a one-and-a-half-ton industrial saw and generator 5,000 miles to Sierra Leone.

Nick Hewer's African Apprentice
  • 2017

Over America

0 hrs 55 mins

Celebrate the scenic differences of the country in Over America, a spectacular visual essay on the beauty and grandeur that is America. Every detail, from wave-swept coasts to majestic mountains, was brilliantly captured by high-definition cameras.

Over America
  • 2008

Poured in Pennsylvania

1 hr 30 mins

Poured in PA follows the Commonwealth's storied beer past, delves into recent growth, and aims to capture the full tale of the beer industry in the Keystone State. This documentary features interviews with many industry pioneers like Dick Yuengling, Carol Stoudt, and Harris Family Brewery as they set out to be the first black-owned brewery in Pennsylvania. We also get to see how this industry has created opportunities for hop farmers, maltsters, and keg manufacturers to flourish in the state.

Poured in Pennsylvania
  • 2018

Sissi

1 hr 42 mins

The young Emperor Franz Joseph is on his way to his summer residence at Ischl, where his birthday will be celebrated with a big party. His mother, Archduchess Sophie, has decided that he shall marry her niece Princess Helene of Bayern, and that the engagement shall be proclaimed at the ball. Franz Joseph doesn't know Helene yet, but his mother has already prepared everything. To avoid suspicions of what is going on, her sister, Duchess Ludovika of Bavaria, brings not only Princess Helene, called Néné, to the ball, but also the younger Princess Elisabeth, called Sissi. Archduchess Sophie is particular about strict etiquette at the court, and dislikes her niece Sissi, who is a free spirit, just as her father, Duke Max of Bavaria. To keep Sissi inactive, her room in Ischl is locked from outside, but Sissi escapes through a window. She goes to the woods, and when she is fishing in a river, Emperor Franz Joseph passes by in his royal carriage. He is immediately enamored by Sissi, who doesn't reveal her true identity. When Franz Joseph recognizes Sissi at the ball the same evening, he defies his mother and proclaims that Sissi will become his wife and the new Empress of Austria.

Sissi
  • 1955

HI LA

HI LA follows a group of ambitious young artists who have come from all over the world to chase their dreams by taking part in the challenging Hollywood Immersive program.

HI LA
  • 2020

Le ciel et la boue

1 hr 30 mins

The story of the construction industry and its people, around Lake Geneva in Switzerland, from euphoria to bankruptcies, told through the lives of a dozen workers. A landmark documentary.

  • 1994

Antarctica: Ice and Sky

1 hr 29 mins

From the Oscar-winning director of March of the Penguins, Antarctica: Ice and Sky is an epic tale of scientific adventure and a stirring personal memoir that recounts the remarkable life's journey of Claude Lorius, the first scientist to discover conclusive evidence of man-made climate change deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Antarctica: Ice and Sky

Tower to the People: Tesla's Dream at Wardenclyffe Continues

1 hr 55 mins

Nikola Tesla is transforming from cult-hero to mainstream icon. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of his life revolves around a small building in Shoreham, NY called Wardenclyffe. It is here, Tesla hoped to transmit free wireless energy to anyone on the globe. Destitute and without sponsors, Nikola Tesla was forced to abandon his dream. Almost a century later, a new generation picked up the torch, hoping to rescue the historic property from decay, and preserve it forever. "Tower to the People- Tesla's Dream at Wardenclyffe Continues" explores the genius inventor's dream for Wardenclyffe, and shares the important story of how the last lab of Nikola Tesla was ultimately saved by various groups of dedicated people, using technology Tesla himself helped develop. From a local non-profit organization, a popular internet web comic known as "the Oatmeal", a group of independent filmmakers, to the generosity of people throughout the world, "Tower to the People- Tesla's Dream at Wardenclyffe Continues" sheds light on the promising future of web-based philanthropic crowd-funding. We invite you to experience the mysterious past, uplifting present, and exciting future of Nikola Tesla's lab at Wardenclyffe

Tower to the People: Tesla's Dream at Wardenclyffe Continues
  • 2015

Poets in Hip Hop

1 hr 27 mins

Live from the Ivar Theater in Hollywood. Touchstar Media Presents the Poets in Hip Hop. Featuring some of todays hottest spoken word artists, including Bidget Gray (2001 Grand Slam Champion), Gaknew, Miss Kimm, Joy Jones, Gina Loring, Jahaira and many more. These gifted and talented poets speak on topics from racism to politics in a way that all can relate. This is one of the most significant spoken word performances of our time. One thats guaranteed to inspire and lift you to a higher level of consciousness. Each performance is incredibly emancipating and liberating. Representing a movement thats guaranteed to make history. So sit back, relax... and be entertained.

Poets in Hip Hop
  • 2005
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