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Superbugs: The Unseen Threat
Despite popular belief, man is not at the top of the food chain. There are things out there far smaller than our human senses can perceive that possess the power to remove our species from the universe in the blink of an eye. This new documentary, Superbugs: The Unseen Threat, details the history and the future of dealing with these deadly viral menaces.

- 2020
Toys: A History of Fun
Step into a world of beloved and cherished toys in this fun new documentary that looks at the most popular toys of all time. Take a peek at classics such as the much beloved Barbie, the ubiquitous Legos, Hot Wheels, Transformers and even the Yo-Yo. This playful documentary takes viewers on a wild ride of nostalgic facts that you won't believe you didn't know. Get into the fun with Toys: A History Of Fun.
- 2019
Wilbur's Conspiracy Theories: Ufos
Welcome to Wilbur's Weird And Wacky World. Where the latest x-files and conspiracy theories are blown open and made simple. Storm Area 51 with Wilbur as he investigates UFOs and alien conspiracies in this mind-bending new documentary. Now lets go UFO spotting and chase down some grays, what are you waiting for.

- 2020
What's Hippo: Meghan and Harry
Super trendy Miss Molly Hippo and her co-host, Mandy Marmot are ready to tell you what's cool, what's hip and what's happening. And what's more exciting, interesting and trending right this minute than the beautiful Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle and her dashing hubby, Harry Duke Of Sussex? Be in the know, with What's Hippo.

- 2020
Peter Pan: A Marvel in the Making
Few things in life remind us of our inner child in the way Peter Pan does. In this new documentary film, J. M. Barrie's classic fairy tale is put under a microscope and incredible details are revealed on the origin of this incredible adventure.
- 2019
Wilbur's Conspiracy Theories: Ancient Technology
Even today scientists are baffled by the geometric perfection of the egyptian pyramids and the newly discovered Gobekli Tepe. The truth is stranger than fiction. Seek the truth with Wilbur's Conspiracy Theories: Area 51 Revealed.

- 2020
The Day We Died
In an icy cold Europe, people are slowly moving on after the shocking terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo. In Copenhagen, the newly released criminal Omar has his agenda. Meanwhile, filmmaker Finn, Jewish watchman Dan and the worn-out action force officer Rico live their various everyday lives unaware of their common destiny. They are all affected by a rapidly changing world while trying to make sense of their own. All too late they realize that life changes in an instant, fast and merciless, leaving only one of them left to tell the story about the tragic attack that forever changed the country.

- 2020
Godspeed, Los Polacos!
Five university students on the edge of adulthood find themselves on a kayaking expedition in the Americas with a six-wheeled military truck, homemade equipment, and little to no whitewater skills.

- 2020
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name
Literary history's greatest mystery? Who created the greatest works of iambic thunder in the English language, and who lived the courtly life that is written about in the works of Shakespeare. An uneducated tradesman from Stratford?

- 2021
Because We Are Girls
A documentary set in BC Canada about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.

- 2019
Hell or High Seas
Hell or High Seas follows U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O'Shea as they set sail on the adventure of a lifetime: rounding Cape Horn, one of the most dangerous stretches of ocean on Earth. But the greatest challenge lies not on the water—it is the battle Taylor faces within. Haunted by PTSD after his military service, Taylor embarks on an extraordinary voyage in search of healing, purpose, and a way forward. As the journey unfolds, his story becomes a powerful testament to resilience, demonstrating how confronting life's fiercest storms can illuminate a path toward hope—not only for himself, but for countless veterans navigating the difficult transition to civilian life. Blending breathtaking adventure with profound emotional depth, Hell or High Seas is an inspiring story of courage, perseverance, and the enduring power of hope.

- 2021
Labyrinth of Cinema
The story centers on a group of young people who travel back in time when they are in a movie theater just before closing time. They witness deaths during the closing days of Japan's feudal times and on the battlefront in China before they are sent to Hiroshima just before the Aug. 6, 1945, atomic bombing of the city.

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- 2019
Fish & Men
Today, 91% of our fish is imported and the U.S. is flooded with six billion tons of imported seafood. Consumers across America eat blissfully unaware of the dire consequences that a demand for five species of fish sourced from distant oceans brings to our shores. FISH and MEN exposes the high cost of cheap fish in the modern seafood economy and the forces threatening local fishing communities and public health by revealing how our choices as consumers drives the global seafood trade. But, a new movement is underway - an opportunity to return sustainability to both fish and fishermen. Thriving on local communities, pioneering fishermen and celebrated chefs are leading a revolutionary new model, a 'Catch of the Day' revival based on local, seasonal sustainable fish - introducing consumers to discover new varieties of storied seafood and reconnect us with those who risk their lives to harvest the bounties of the sea.

- 2019
Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars
The hospitality industry is the artistic heartbeat of New York. Nowhere is that more prevalent than in Queens. Thousands of artists, musicians and actors flock to the city's most diverse borough to work in the service industry to supplement their dreams. In March of 2020 these dreamers put their lives on hold, self-isolating and sacrificing their income as Queens became the global epicenter of covid-19. As the weeks go by we follow two local bars fight off the virus, financial ruin and the deaths of loved ones, while the frontline workers battle to slow down the death toll engulfing the borough. Under strict and safe filming guidelines, we witnessed how both industries needed each other in order to bend the curve. It's a tale of two sacrifices that saved not only the lives of thousands but the future of New York.

- 2021
The Art of Dissent

- 2021
From Hell to Hollywood
In this biographical portrait, Nick Ut, the Associated Press photographer finally tells his own story.

- 2021
Blueberry Soup
An intimate look into the rewriting of the Icelandic constitution by its citizens. Chronicling a nation-redefining event, Blueberry Soup is inescapably political, social, and creative. This feature-length film documents the 5-year aftermath that lead to the re-writing of the Icelandic constitution. Wilma's Wish Productions has directed and produced Blueberry Soup in order to contribute a vital example of civic engagement to include in global discussions on national reform.

- 2013
Tell My Story
After his son dies by suicide, a father seeks answers for what is killing today's youth.

- 2021
The Mayberry Effect
Throughout the United States, The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) and characters like Andy and Opie Taylor, Aunt Bee, Floyd the Barber, Otis Campbell, Ernest T. Bass, Thelma Lou, and of course Barney Fife, continue to set off a certain nostalgic feeling of when life was simpler. Andy Griffith once said ""As you become more fragile, you reflect and you realize how much comfort can come from the past." Loyal audiences and super fans make it their life's mission to pass down that nostalgic Mayberry feeling to future generations and even after 60 years, The Andy Griffith Show continues to help viewers escape the real world full of constant turmoil, wars and political disruption for at least 30 minutes per episode. This Utopian sitcom has never been off the air since 1960, continues to draw more fans of all ages and sizes, has helped transition Andy Griffith's hometown of Mt. Airy, NC into a tourist Mecca, and has influenced many to become tribute artists of their favorite Mayberrian characters. Through archival footage, clips from The Andy Griffith Show, and interviews with Andy Griffith Show cast members, tribute artists, scholars, and super fans, the effect this show has had on American television, music, film, and small town America is explored as a means to show how deeply rooted The Andy Griffith Show is in our own culture.

- 2021
Arc of Aleutia
A story about 3 surfers retracing the brutal path of a legend in one of the most isolated and turbulent destinations on Earth. The Aleutian Islands, Alaska.

- 2021
The Great Cookie Comeback: Rebaking Wally Amos
Wally Amos built and lost one of the most popular brands in history...Famous Amos Cookies. Today, at 81, he's launching his final cookie company in hopes of reclaiming the throne to the cookie kingdom. Will his new cookie be as famous as his first?

- 2020
Dean Martin: In the Spotlight
Every man wanted to be him, and every woman wanted to have him. Whether it’s through the microphone or celluloid, Dean had a compelling impact on the whole entertainment industry.

- 2021
Surviving America
In the wake of the new Civil Rights Movement it is important to tell Black stories from those who actually live it. Shoot first and ask questions later, lynchings, redlining, policing of hair, food deserts, underfunded schools are just a day in the life struggle of being Black in America.

- 2020
Steel Song
This documentary intimately follows the lives of women who fight in an extreme and full-contact sport, Medieval Armored Combat.

- 2021