The Conquest of Everest (1953)
The Conquest of Everest 1953 Documentary that covers the famous and successful expedition of the Everest conquest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to reach its peak
Calgary 88: 16 Days of Glory (1989)
A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary
Roseanne for President! (2015)
Roseanne for President! (2015) Comedian Roseanne Barr embarks on the most off-the-rails presidential campaign in U.S. history. 25 years after bringing working-class struggles to the pinnacle of show business, Roseanne is uniquely qualified to fix everything. What begins as a political journey become
Notes on the Circus (1966)
Notes on the Circus (1966) The short film is a montage of sped up video clips of The Ringling Brothers Circus in action set to a musical track. The film is separated into four segments, each segment which focuses on ...
Finding the Gold Within (2014)
Finding the Gold Within (2014) Six young black men from Akron, Ohio, enter college, determined to redefine society's images and low expectations. Despite their confidence, the stark reality of being away from home brings a series of crises. Well trained in critical and metaphorical thinking, and unu
You Cant Kill Meme (2021)
You Cant Kill Meme 2021 A feature debut by directorcinematographer Hayley Garrigus, YOU CANT KILL MEME follows her three year descent into the anonymous internet underworld to explore the genesis of memetic magic and how memes have provided an entirely new way of articulating beliefs The documentary
Herb Alpert Is (2020)
Herb Alpert Is 2020 Amazing talents of Herb Alpert, misconceptions about his heritage The many performers he helped with launching their popularity
For the Love of Spock (2016)
For the Love of Spock 2016 An examination of the enduring appeal of Leonard Nimoy and his portrayal of Spock in Star Trek 1966
Huies Sermon (1981)
Huies Sermon (1981) The reverend Huie L. Rogers delivers an intense and impassioned sermon at his church in Brooklyn.
Gun Fight (2011)
Gun Fight (2011) In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shooting, Oscar winner Barbara Kopple takes an in depth look at the issue of gun rights and gun control. She interviews both gun and anti-gun advocates in an effort to shed some light on this not-quite black-and-white issue.
Ode to Muir: The High Sierra (2018)
Ode to Muir: The High Sierra (2018) Snowboard legend, adventurer and nature enthusiast Jeremy Jones hikes with two-time Olympian Elena Hight deep through the John Muir Wilderness. While winter camping and snowboarding, they reflect on the importance of preserving nature.
The Day Carl Sandburg Died (2011)
The Day Carl Sandburg Died 2011 The Day Carl Sandburg Died is a dynamic exploration into the life and work of the iconic American, Carl Sandburg From an impoverished youth on the prairie of Illinois to the halls of Congress and the Ed Sullivan Show, it was a tale of perseverance and success During h
Billy Mize the Bakersfield Sound (2014)
Billy Mize the Bakersfield Sound 2014 Billy Mizes contributions to Country music shaped the industry His charm and golden voice are legendary among the insiders A performer on the brink of fame, his is a spectacular tale about identity and sacrifice amidst a Country music revolution
Buckjumping (2018)
Buckjumping (2018) Buckjumping is a cinematic journey through the soul of New Orleans. The film explores different communities as they express themselves through movement, painting a dynamic portrait of a city's spirituality, defiance and resourcefulness.
Bye Bye Africa (1999)
Bye Bye Africa 1999 After hearing that his mother has died in Chad, a film maker returns to the country of his birth after many years living in France Whilst there he travels around the capital NDjamena, meeting old friends and meditating on such themes as the cultural dislocation caused by exile, t
Vinicius (2005)
Vinicius 2005 Documentary on Brazilian poet, playwright, critic, diplomat, composer, singer and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes 1913 1980, internationally famous lyricist of Bossa Nova hits like Garota de Ipanema and Insensatez and writer of the play which originated the film Black Orpheus 1959 Archive
The Jam About the Young Idea (2015)
The Jam About the Young Idea 2015 A retrospective view of The Jam, as told through archival footage, interviews with band members, and commentary from those influenced by the band and its music
Fiddler A Miracle of Miracles (2019)
Fiddler A Miracle of Miracles 2019 The origin story behind one of Broadways most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when tradition was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving
Freedom Riders (2010)
Freedom Riders 2010 This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation These self proclaimed, Freedom Riders challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarming
3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy (2015)
3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy (2015) 3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy tells the riveting story of a doctor who made millions preying on the poor and vulnerable of Philadelphia. Told through the eyes of police officers, detectives, reporters, jurors, and victims, the film chronicles a systemic mis
Is That Black Enough for You (2022)
Is That Black Enough for You 2022 Tracks the history of Black cinema, focused mainly on the 70s, with archival and new interviews with many of the key players from the era
Ghermanya Germany in Ghana (2016)
Ghermanya Germany in Ghana (2016) GHERMANYA is about Germany in Ghana. It shows various German influences in the West African country.
Shark vs. Surfer (2020)
Shark vs. Surfer (2020) With shark attacks on the rise worldwide surfers are taking the brunt of the bites. To understand why a one hour SharkFest special relives the most harrowing of shark vs surfer stories from...
My Name Is Jonah (2014)
My Name Is Jonah 2014 What is the secret origin of this self proclaimed real life warrior, adventurer and musician How has he gained his tremendous cult following Steel yourselves for a quest to explore how this enigmatic personality came to be and the powerful effect he has on all those he meets Pr
Volcanic Planet (2014)
Volcanic Planet (2014) An exploration of volcanoes around the world. Adventure Filmmaker Peter Rowe climbs and films 19 volcanoes around the world, from Iceland to the Congo, Italy to Indonesia, Guatemala to Vanuatu, interacting with the people who live and work near these extreme forces of nature.
Houseless (2013)
Houseless (2013) Ted Williams, the Man with the Golden Voice, takes you on a journey through the heart of paradise and into the depths of darkness. Isla Vista is a prosperous coastal town with pristine beaches, high property values and the beautiful University of California Santa Barbara campus. Isl
Five Days in August (2018)
Five Days in August 2018 Five Days in August is a feature documentary directed by four time Emmy Nominated filmmaker Nick Ruff The film follows two teams competing in the 44th annual White Marlin Open, the worlds largest and richest billfish tournament With a total of 353 boats battling for an unpre
SPK Komplex (2018)
SPK Komplex (2018) The anti-psychiatric Socialist Patients' Collective (SPK) was founded in Heidelberg in 1970 and attributed individual suffering to society's capitalist structures. It began as a ...
N.Y., N.Y. (1957)
N.Y., N.Y. (1957) A nearly-wordless collage that follows a day in New York City from early morning to late at night. The day starts with a look at power generators, ready to light the city. At eight, an alarm clock goes off, people go to work on the subway, type, and break for lunch. In the evening,
Wojnarowicz: Fk You Fggot Fker (2020)
Wojnarowicz: Fk You Fggot Fker (2020) A controversial artist blazes a trail for other gay image makers in New York 's 1980s scene, only to perish at the end of the decade from the AIDS virus.
My Comic Shop Country (2019)
My Comic Shop Country (2019) My Comic Shop Country is a feature-length documentary film exploring the business, fandom, and community of comic book stores across the United States. In 2015, New York's Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, setting filmmaker-and former AR employee-An
Haulout (2022)
Haulout 2022 Follows a man waiting in his hut in the desolate expanse of the Russian Arctic He is holding out in order to observe a natural event that occurs here, every year, but ocean warming is taking its toll
99 The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film (2013)
99 The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film 2013 A compelling portrait of the Occupy Wall Street movement From personal stories to analysis of the big picture issues, supporters, participants and critics shed light on why and how this movement took off with such explosive force, and what it means M
Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley (2021)
Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley 2021 Documentary looking predominantly at the plight of the poor in the East End of London during World War II air raids of 1940 How much of what is now seen as an example of British Bulldog bravado was actually acts of desperation an
King Georges (2015)
King Georges (2015) Fiery French chef Georges Perrier is on a crusade to save his world-renowned 40-year-old restaurant, Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia, from closing. Times and tastes have changed and what was once cutting edge is now out of favor. KING GEORGES is the story of a determined, tragi-comic
Backpedal (2017)
Backpedal (2017) An urban documentary illuminating the struggles pedestrians, bike and skateboard commuters in Charleston, SC experience on a daily basis.
Claude Shannon Project (2016)
Claude Shannon Project (2016) A film about Claude Shannon, the "Father of Information Theory"
Time Bomb Y2K (2023)
Time Bomb Y2K 2023 An immersive, all archival retelling of the Y2K millennium bug and the mass hysteria that changed the fabric of modern society
Il senso della bellezza (2017)
Il senso della bellezza (2017) An exploration of the link between science and beauty through the work of scientists at CERN, in Geneva.
March of the Troopers (2013)
March of the Troopers (2013) In 1976, the Eastwood High School Boys Basketball team from El Paso, Texas, made history by winning the state championship, a feat that has not been accomplished by an El Paso team since. ...
HeartChild (2013)
HeartChild (2013) 'HeartChild' is a documentary film about the 28 year Crys Worley, who is the mother of a nine year old autistic child, Sasha. It is a remarkable story about a mother's struggles, not only with her own health, but the well being of her son. Committing to Sasha that she will never gi
Poverty, Inc. (2014)
Poverty, Inc. (2014) The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of the development narrative. But the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and developing world leaders have become increasingly vocal in calling for change. Drawing on perspectives gathered from over 150 int
Bet Raise Fold (2013)
Bet Raise Fold 2013 BET RAISE FOLD tracks the origins and evolution of the Internet poker industry during the 2000s and its impact on a new generation of poker professionals It examines the conflict between the US government and online gambling that eventually led to Black Friday, the government shu
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power (2022)
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power 2022 It tells the story of the courageous campaign of citizens and activists who faced violence and oppression in the struggle for the right to vote
J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only (2017)
J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only (2017) An hourlong special that combines documentary footage of Jermaine Cole's travels to various cities through the Midwest and the South that have personal or political resonance for him with in situ music videos that locate Jermaine Cole's songs as part of a larger conv