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The Fly Room
Young Betsey is forced to spend the day with her father in his laboratory, the Fly Room, where scientists study fruit flies, unlocking the laws of heredity that later became the foundation of modern genetics. While at first she feels closer to him than she ever has, she ultimately discovers secrets about him that will transform their relationship forever.

- 2014
Village of Swimming Cows
What happens when eco-minded, city-dwelling Berliners move in with Polish farmers in the country? Is there something tangible and enlightening to the substantive changes healthy living can offer, and who decides what is a healthy life? Take a charming, extraordinarily funny look at how friendship and communication can overcome boundaries, and how nourishing the mind, body, and spirit begins with love and respect for Mother Earth.

- 2018
Bob Saget: America's Dad
Robert 'Bob' Saget was a well-known edgy and 'in your face' stand-up comedian, television host and actor. It was ultimately his lead role in the American sitcom Full House, where he played the role of a widowed father with three young girls, which fetched him the kind of success he deserved. He quickly became "America's Dad", this being his first big role, gaining wide popularity and thousands of fans. Throughout the years, Saget remained a fixture in stand-up comedy, releasing multiple specials over the years and taking his show on the road. As well as being widely celebrated in the world of comedy, Bob Saget also used his fame and pay checks to support several charities, highlighting issues such as the Starlight's Children's Foundation and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. With a four decade long career, Bob Saget has left a large imprint on the world of comedy, and will continue to be celebrated by his fans and those who knew him best.

- 2022
Glory to the Queen
Against the backdrop of Cold War, Glory to the Queen reveals stories of four legendary female chess players from Georgia who revolutionized women's chess across the globe and became Soviet icons of female emancipation.

- 2020
Moonrise Over Egypt
In 1947, the Indonesian first diplomatic mission arrived in Cairo without passport, to gain recognition over Indonesian sovereignty. They were having series of tackles, which putting the fate of Egypt and Indonesia in the hands of traitor.

- 2018
The Real Top Guns
Top Gun is arguably the most familiar military training establishment in the world. Boosted by a blockbuster movie over 30 years ago, the legends and public adulation that surround Top Gun belie the 1960s-era failures that spawned it. This documentary goes beneath the Hollywood glitz to uncover the true story of how Top Gun came to be, and how it has survived to the present day. Watch never-before-seen footage of flight and combat training in some of the fastest fighter jets on earth as we meet the real Top Guns.

- 2021
How They Got Over
Celebrates the gospel performers who helped usher in the rock 'n' roll revolution. Beginning in the 1920s, Black singers across the country took to the road as the new technology of radio and records made it possible to reach wide audiences. Intense competition brought new ways to entertain: with guitars, then full bands, then with theatrics that would inspire a new generation.

- 2018
Roadie: My Documentary
Unapologetically indie, ROADIE: MY DOCUMENTARY spans the 20 year career of roadie turned filmmaker, TJ Hoffmann as he takes you behind the scenes and on the run with rock-n-roll road crews. Filmed in a handful of countries over the course of 10 years, ROADIE begins as a quest to find out why anyone would want to become one but over time another narrative is discovered as TJ, the man behind the camera is forced to confront his inner demons.

- 2019
Sensitive: The Untold Story
A groundbreaking documentary about the temperament trait of high sensitivity found in 20% of the population in both men and women. Based on the findings of bestselling author-psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron ("The Highly Sensitive Person")

- 2015
Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
Police killings of unarmed black and brown men and women have brought relations between law enforcement and communities of color to an all-time low. What is happening? How can we solve this epidemic? USE OF FORCE is a documentary that delves into the fatal encounters between police and people of color in America. The film will highlight the personal stories of victims like George Floyd, Philando Castile, Eric Garner and others who have been killed by the police. The documentary will take an in-depth look into the history of encounters between police and communities of color; chronicle the journey of the victims' families as they take on the effort to combat police brutality; provide commentary from thought leaders about the policies and tactics enacted by law enforcement; and debate the politics of our country regarding the use of deadly force by law enforcement.

- 2022
Nowhere to Run: Abused by Our Coach
After Charlie Webster was abused by her coach she never spoke to her friends in her running club again. Then years on an email sets her on a journey back to her past to find them.

- 2021
Hardwood
Hubert Davis examines the life decisions made by his father, Mel, and how they affected his life. Mel, a former Harlem Globetrotter, was a married father of one when he fell in love and had a child with a white woman. The strain of living a double life finally comes to a head when he leaves his wife for his lover and joins her and their son in Vancouver, Canada. The young Hubert grows up to be the filmmaker who creates Hardwood. The film is a heart-wrenching look at the impact of fatherless families and the social and emotional impact of the absentee African-American father. Davis manages to unite his family by interviewing his own parents, his brother, and his brother's biological mother. The film is elegantly divide into three chapters that address love, betrayal and redemption.

- 2005
PTSD: The Walking Wounded
Real stories told by real American heroes. Stories told so that others may live. You are not alone. There is hope to heal. Watch PTSD : THE WALKING WOUNDED so that you can understand.

- 2021
Dog Valley
Dog Valley is a feature-length documentary film about the 1988 kidnapping, torture, rape and murder of gay college student, Gordon Church. Set in a rural Mormon community in Southern Utah, Dog Valley examines one of the most brutal hate crimes in the United States. It explores the life of the victim and his legacy, and delves into the minds of the killers, Michael Archuleta and Lance Wood. It also shows the crimes' impact on the community and modern-day hate crimes legislation.

- 2020
Joy Ride
Frenemies and veteran comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait, having learned very little from their near-fatal car accident, get back on the road and journey throughout the American South. The documentary captures the duo as they carefully navigate highways and their decades-old contentious friendship; reflecting upon their careers and relationship with comedy. Buckle up.

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- 2021
Victoria
In the Mojave Desert lies the unfinished city of California, planned in the sixties to receive thousands of inhabitants, like Los Angeles or San Diego. Today, in the middle of empty streets, the city has a few more than 10 thousand people. The trio of Belgian directors follows these new pioneers, that look for new beginnings, telling about their experiences, giving names to streets or making long walking journeys of exploration of the space.

- 2020
The History of St Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is known for a lot of things. It's synonymous with all things lucky, fun and of course Irish. Pick yourself a four-leaf clover and get set to learn all about the man, his deeds, and the celebration of his life.

- 2020
Gautama Buddha
Pup School is back. And young dogs Moxie and Bo are ready to learn from their super smart captain Professor Twiggles. This time the pup team explores the Christmas holiday and learns what it means to celebrate with love and family.

- 2019
Children of Shanghai
Bear Grylls narrates the story of the first foster children in China's 3,000-year history. British former footballer Robert Glover moved to Shanghai with his wife and six young children in 1998 and persuaded the Chinese government to move a million children out of orphanages and into foster families. The documentary films the very first families and the orphans, many of whom are now successful young professionals. It also tells the story of the Glovers, a six-child family in a nation of one-child families.
- 2021
Fish School: Adventures with Jellyfish
Fish School is in session. Professor Shark has a new lesson for the little ones: they are going to learn all about glowing, gooey, graceful and giant - jellyfish. It's Fish School: Adventures With Jellyfish.

- 2021
Matrix
Welcome to the matrix, is it illusion or is it reality? Find out in this powerful new documentary that explores the ultimate questions of life: where do we come from and what is the nature of reality itself. Plug into the Matrix: Are We Living In A Simulation.

- 2020
The Emperor's Sword
After hiding a deadly sword that bestows great power upon its wielder, the emperor dies and a deranged rebel seizes power. Now, the young daughter of a great general is all that stands between a tyrant and his quest for domination.

- 2020
On the Yeti Trail
For the first time in over a century, Yeti legends and personal accounts have become the subject of scientific studies. Does the Yeti really exist? Fascinating and thorough, our film sets out to meet the teams involved in this strange race across the world, featuring laboratories, hair analysis, footprints and DNA as well as the search for samples in Indonesia and in Canadian nature reserves.

- 2014
Tom Petty Somewhere You Feel Free
Drawn from an archive of 16mm film, Tom Petty works on his 1994 album Wildflowers.

- Metascore70
- 2021