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The Guv'nor
A feature documentary about the life of Lenny McLean, as seen through the eyes of his only son, Jamie.

- 2016
Mammalian
Departing the arctic capital of Yellowknife with 40 days of food,Frank Wolf and Taku Hokoyama strike out into the largest wilderness area in North America. The region contains one of the highest concentrations of land mammals on earth and the pair encounter arctic wolves, the caribou migration, musk ox and- most importantly- make the first ever recording of a rare and elusive creature not previously thought to exist in northern Canada. Through interviews with politicians, First Nation chiefs, elders and others living in the few communities that frame the wilderness they present a clear picture of the area and the issues that face the land and its people.
- 2010
Dear Governor Cuomo
'Dear Governor Cuomo' is a concert protest film aimed at influencing New York state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing - fracking - or adopt it. Featuring local activists including Mark Ruffalo, 'Melissa Leo', Natalie Merchant, Pete Seeger, Citizen Cope and scientists like Sandra Steingraber, the film - a blend of 'The Last Waltz' and 'An Inconvenient Truth' lays out the science and facts behind the decision and encourages the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his state. Though focused on the issue in New York, the education, and incredible music, are relevant in the 34 states that already allow fracking.

- 2012
Disaster Capitalism
A story that reveals the underbelly of the global aid and investment industry. It's a complex web of interests that span the earth from powerful nations and multinational corporations to tribal and village leaders. This documentary offers unique insights into a multi-billion dollar world by investigating how aid dollars are spent.

- 2018
Before the Plate
Before the Plate follows John Horne, one of Canada's most renowned chefs, on an epic journey as he follows each ingredient from one plate of food back to the farms they came from. Beginning in John's prestigious restaurant Canoe, located on the 54th floor of a downtown Toronto highrise, John's journey takes him from the busy, urban city to the rustic, rural origins of his ingredients. During his voyage, John investigates some of the most pressing issues facing farmers today, and discovers what it takes to produce food in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. Enjoy a rare look at today's food system, as the worlds of agriculture and cooking come crashing together in one mouth-watering Canadian food story.

- 2018
Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive!
With over 125million active players around the globe, Fortnite has taken the world by storm. So grab your pickaxe, jump out of the battle bus and join us on the battlefield as we explore one of the biggest games the world has ever seen.

- 2018
Yamada: Samurai of Ayothaya
Based on a true historic figure during Ayothaya Era, the film depicts the life of Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer who gained considerable influence in Thailand and became the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand.

- 2010
Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All
Long before Green Day and Blink 182 inflicted punk-rock's puncture wound on the map of mainstream music, the Descendents were at home concocting the perfect mix of pop, angst, love, and coffee. Complete with interviews from the likes of Dave Gohl, Mike Watt, Brett Gurewitz learn the story of the band that very well may be responsible for pop-punk.

- 2013
Super Task Force One
15 years ago, the Super Task Force Six were shut down in secret by The evil Emperor Zagel. Since then, he has been working on a super weapon powered by all six armors. When a former Enforcer realizes this plan, he risks his life to steal Unit Green and passes it off to a completely unprepared Jason. Can Jason keep Unit Green out of Zagel's clutches? If the Super Task Force Six couldn't beat Zagel, what hope is there for the Super Task Force ONE?

- 2013
American Relapse
Recovering addicts Frankie and Allie spend their lives helping other addicts but can they stay clean themselves?

- Metascore69
- 2018
Bosch: The Garden of Dreams
It's a documentary of the painting by "The Bosch", "The garden of early delights".

- 2016
A Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas
On January 30th 1970 The Warehouse opened it's doors to thousands of fans to see The Flock, Fleetwood Mac and The Grateful Dead. In the ensuing twelve years some of the best musicians in the world would grace the stage. Including - The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Who, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Foghat, Jethro Tull, The Clash, The Talking Heads, Rush, Dr. John and many many more. This documentary is an attempt to capture some of the magic that so many of us missed out on.

- 2013
German Concentration Camps Factual Survey
In April/May 1945 Allied camera teams filmed footage of the German concentration camps, including of the corpses of dead detainees and of the malnourished, ill-treated survivors. The main aim was to produce a documentary of Nazi atrocities to show to the German people in order to weaken any pro-Nazi sentiment that might remain. A secondary aim was as evidence that the atrocities occurred. This film was never made and the footage was archived. In 2014 the footage and narration from the original script were used to create a documentary on the German concentration camps, as seen from the perspective of liberating Allied soldiers. This is that film.

- 2014
The Long Goodbye-The Kara Tippetts Story
Kara Tippetts, a wife and young mother with terminal breast cancer, shares the raw edges of dying with grace, dignity, and a sense of humor.

- 2019
Requiem for My Mother
"Requiem For My Mother" is the story of film composer Stephen Edwards' journey of the loss of his mother and main musical influence Rosalie Edwards. As she is suffering and dying from ovarian cancer, Stephen undertakes the most challenging commission of his life. Immediately he channels all of his anger, passion, sadness, loss and hope for the future into a new major choral work that he gets invited to present in Vatican City at a noted music festival there. That's where the challenge begins.
- 2017
The Hydra
"The Hydra" is a fast-paced suspense thriller and feature documentary about the sudden rise of ecstasy in Europe to epidemic levels after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

- 2019
Vows of Deception
When a prominent lawyer is murdered, his wife is promptly arrested and charged for the crime. She then points the finger at her stepson, with whom she claims to be having an affair. This gives enough reasonable doubt to get her a mistrial, but 20 years later prosecutors arrest and charge her again.

- 1996
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
In this film that closely parallels his own life story, Richard Pryor plays Jo Jo Dancer, a popular stand-up comedian who has severely burned himself in a drug incident. As he lies unconscious in a hospital, his spiritual alter ego gets up and begins a journey of his own. He revisits his life, from growing up in a brothel as a child and struggling to beat the long odds to become a top rated comedian. However, his success brings new problems as he develops a tragic pattern of substance abuse that begins to screw up his life. All the while, Jo Jo's spirit watches these events and attempts to convince his past self to turn off from his path of self destruction.

- Metascore65
- 1986
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
One of comedian Richard Pryor's live performances (at the Sunset Strip, obviously) caught on film. Pryor talks about most of his standard subjects, including rascism and the differences between blacks and whites, along with talking about some of his recent film roles.

- 1982
The Emperor and the Assassin
In the 3rd Century BC, Ying Zheng, heir to the Kingdom of Qin, seeks to dominate the remaining six Chinese kingdoms. Ying's strategy is to seem invincible. Ying sends his concubine Zhao to the Han Kingdom as a spy, to enlist an assassin he can conquer. Zhao persuades Jing Ke, but falls in love.

- Metascore75
- 1998
Malarek
Based on Victor Malarek's best-selling autobiography, this is the extraordinary true story of a streetwise kid who emerges from a violent and unjust background to become a top journalistic reporter. The gunning down of an unarmed juvenile by a trigger happy cop leads the young reporter, Victor Malarek, into an investigation of the local detention center and its record of suspicious deaths.

- 1988
Little Richard
A revealing movie about the tumultuous life of Little Richard Penniman, whose ground-breaking music revolutionized rock and roll. Growing up a social misfit in poverty, Little Richard's passion, talent and flamboyance catapulted him into the limelight of rock music. His career was rocked by his homosexuality, his fundamental beliefs and the pervasive discrimination within the music industry. We go through his chart-topping years when he lived the quintessential Rock and Roll life, indulging in all-night orgies and the spiritual callings that pulled him in and out of the music industry. But as alcohol and drug addition plagued his career in the late 1960s, Little Richard makes the life-saving decision to return to his family. Through their love and strength, and Little Richard's resolve, he moves on in history to become one of the most memorable performers in rock and roll.

- 2000
America's Most Haunted Town
Welcome to New Hope Pennsylvania, where even death it would seem is not the final departure for many of the towns residents.
- 2001
Wings Over Everest
Using material from three separate flights over the famous Mount Everest, this film documents the achievements of a crew of RAF pilots involved in filming footage of the surrounding landscape. The views over glaciers, gorges, cliffs and surrounding mountains make this an interesting and highly cinematic experience.

- 1934