Lone Star (1952)
Lone Star (1952) Rip-roaring big star, big budget semi-historical story about cattle baron Devereaux Burke, who is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Crad
Taxi to the Dark Side (2007)
Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) Using the torture and death in 2002 of an innocent Afghan taxi driver as the touchstone, this film examines changes after 9/11 in U.S. policy toward suspects in the war on terror. Soldiers, their attorneys, one released detainee, U.S. Attorney John Yoo, news footage and
The Round Up (1966)
The Round Up 1966 In Hungary, the national movement led by Kossuth has been crushed and the Austrian hegemony re established, but partisans carry on with violent actions In order to root out the guerilla, the army rounds up suspects and jails them in an isolated fort The authorities do not have the
The Final Inquiry (2006)
The Final Inquiry (2006) It is the year 33 of the Vulgar Era. The Emperor Tiberius is troubled by strange phenomena, an earthquake and the sky turning black as an eclipse. His astrologers give him fair warning: their omens indicate that the world is in the throes of a great upheaval and that old god
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (1980)
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (1980) Well-intentioned history lesson; the decision to drop the atom bomb, the secrecy surrounding the mission, and the men who flew it.
Maze (2017)
Maze (2017) Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.
Anatahan (1953)
Anatahan (1953) Josef von Sternberg directed, photographed, provides the voice-over narration and wrote the screenplay (from a based-on-actual event novel by Michiro Maruyana translated by Younghill Kang) about twelve Japanese seaman who, in June 1944, are stranded on an abandoned-and-forgotten isla
Elvis & Nixon (2016)
Elvis & Nixon (2016) On a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock n Roll showed up on the lawn of the White House to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Nixon. Starring Academy Award� nominee Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley and twotime Academy Award� wi
Young Einstein (1988)
Young Einstein (1988) Albert Einstein is the son of a Tasmanian apple farmer, who discovers the secret of splitting the beer atom to put the bubbles back into beer. When Albert travels to Sydney to patent his invention he meets beautiful French scientist Marie Curie, as well as several unscrupulous
The Last of the Mohicans (1936)
The Last of the Mohicans (1936) In the year 1756, Fort William Henry on Lake George is under siege by the French and Hurons under General Montcalm. Alice and Cora Munro, young daughters of the British Commander, Colonel Munro, set out from Albany to join their father at the fort. They are accompanie
Charming the Hearts of Men (2020)
Charming the Hearts of Men (2020) A romantic drama set during the politically charged early 60s where a sophisticated woman returns to her Southern home town and discovers her options are limited yet discrimination is plentiful. With the help of a Congressional ally, she inspires historic legislatio
The Essential Church (2023)
The Essential Church 2023 When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment take a courageous stand
A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
A Tale of Two Cities (1980) Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes enchanted and then hopelessly in love with the beautiful Lucie Manette. But Lucie loves and marries Charles Darnay, and remains oblivious to Carton's undimmed devotion to her. When Darnay is ensnared in the deadly web of the Frenc
Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981)
Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981) This biographical movie begins with a short blurb about Uganda, followed by the joyous scenes surrounding Amin's military takeover from Milton Obote. He goes about arresting and torturing the rebels. In his freezer he keeps the heads of his rivals and says: "It is
Frida Kahlo (2020)
Frida Kahlo 2020 Who was Frida Kahlo Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life Making use of the latest technology t
Dawson City Frozen Time (2016)
Dawson City Frozen Time 2016 Dawson City Frozen Time, pieces together the bizarre true history of a collection of some 500 films dating from 1910s 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory, in Dawson City, located
Naked Among Wolves (2015)
Naked Among Wolves (2015) Taking place at the Concentration camp Buchenwald at the end of March 1945, prisoner Hans Pippig discovers in a carrying case of an incoming prisoner a Jewish child. If reported the three-year-old is sure to die. On the other hand, a violation of the rules of the camp would
An End to Killing (2013)
An End to Killing 2013 In the 1200s, a man arose whose ruthlessness was so feared, he emerged as the greatest empire builder ever known to mankind Inspired by true historical events
Cabiria (1914)
Cabiria 1914 Three centuries before Christus Young Cabiria is kidnapped by some pirates during one eruption of the Etna She is sold as a slave in Carthage, and as she is just going to be sacrificed to god Moloch, Cabiria is rescued by both Fulvio Axilla, a Roman noble, and his giant slave Maciste Ma
Summer of 67 (2018)
Summer of 67 (2018) Based on real life events, Summer of '67 brings to life the turbulent times of the sixties and the struggles faced by the men and women impacted by the Vietnam War. Young wife and mother ...
The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)
The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958) Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.
Cleopatra (1999)
Cleopatra 1999 Princess Cleopatra becomes Egypts Queen and has an out of wedlock son with the son less Roman ruler Julius Ceasar Through two romances, she strives to protect Egypt from the Romans, and make her son the heir to Ceasers Roman Empire
Désirée (1954)
Désirée (1954) In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding Genaral Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a w
O Jerusalem (2006)
O Jerusalem 2006 A tale of friendship between two men, one Jewish and the other Arab, as the country of Israel is being created
1898. Los �ltimos de Filipinas (2016)
1898. Los �ltimos de Filipinas (2016) In 1898, Spain sends a military squad to the town of Laber, Fillippines, to protect one of the last colonies of the Spanish Empire to avoid that rebel natives recover its ancient territories. Lead by Captain Enrique de las Morenas and Lieutenant Cerezo, a p
The Epic of Everest (1924)
The Epic of Everest (1924) The official record of Mallory and Irvine's 1924 expedition. When George Mallory and Sandy Irvine attempted to reach the summit of Everest in 1924 they came closer than any previous attempt. Inspired by the work of Herbert Ponting (The Great White Silence) Captain Noel fil
The Oklahoma Kid (1939)
The Oklahoma Kid 1939 McCords gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw The Oklahoma Kid Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord McCord stakes a sooner claim on land which is to be used for a new town in exchange for giving it up he gets control of ga
Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (2014)
Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (2014) What is the validity of history found in the Bible? Is it fact or fiction? What does the hard evidence really have to say about the foundational story of the Old Testament: the Exodus out of Egypt? An in-depth investigation by documentary filmmaker Tim Mahoney sea
21 Brothers (2011)
21 Brothers (2011) 21 Brothers tells the story of the Canadians 21st Battalion as they prepare for the battle of Courcelette in WWI. Taking place in real time, the film follows Sgt. Reid as he must get his men ready for the impending battle. Not only must he prep his battalion Sgt. Reid must also de
The Blood of Others (1984)
The Blood of Others (1984) WWII. In German occupied Paris, Helene is torn between the love for her boyfriend Jean, working for the resistance and the German administrator Bergmann, who will do anything to gain her affection.
Chimes at Midnight (1965)
Chimes at Midnight (1965) Sir John Falstaff is the hero in this compilation of extracts from Shakespeare's 'Henry IV' and other plays, made into a connected story of Falstaff's career as young Prince Hal's drinking companion. The massive knight roisters with and without the prince, philosophizes com
Rustin (2023)
Rustin 2023 Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington
Masterpiece: Frank Millers The Dark Knight Returns (2013)
Masterpiece: Frank Millers The Dark Knight Returns (2013) Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns- Documentary -78 minutes This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of Batman: the Dark K
That Hamilton Woman (1941)
That Hamilton Woman (1941) Sir William Hamilton, a widower of mature years, is British ambassador to the Court of Naples. Emma who comes for a visit with her mother wouldn't cut the grade with London society but she gets along well with the Queen of Naples. Emma likes being Lady Hamilton and life go
The German Doctor (2013)
The German Doctor (2013) Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor (Alex Brendemühl) meets an Argentinean family and follows them on a long desert road to a small town where the family will be starting a new life. Eva (Natalia Oreiro), Enzo (Diego Peretti) and their three children welcome the doctor into th
Riveted The History of Jeans (2022)
Riveted The History of Jeans 2022 The history of jeans, from their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip hop
The Fugitive (1947)
The Fugitive (1947) Based of the Graham Greene novel about a revolutionary priest in Central America. A priest who is The Fugitive is trying to getaway from the authorities who have denounced Christianity and want anyone linked to it dead. The Fugitive finds shelter with an Indian Woman (The Woman),
Virginia City (1940)
Virginia City (1940) During the American Civil War, Captain Kerry Bradford escapes from a notorious confederate prison. He and two of his men are sent to Virginia City where Confederate sympathizers are prepared to donate $5 million dollars to the cause of Southern independence. The war is going bad
Ludwig (1973)
Ludwig (1973) Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandonned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip
Cold Case Hammarskjöld (2019)
Cold Case Hammarskjöld (2019) Danish director Mads Brügger and Swedish private investigator Göran Björkdahl are trying to solve the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld. As their investigation closes in, they discover a...
Outbreak: Anatomy of a Plague (2010)
Outbreak: Anatomy of a Plague (2010) Patient Zero is a stewardess, stricken with what she thinks is chickenpox. She goes to ground in a Montreal hotel room. A few weeks later, she's back on the job, unaware of her role in an impending public health catastrophe. Pandemics have killed more people thro
Time of Moulting (2020)
Time of Moulting 2020 The still life of a family in 57 pictures Germany in the 1970ies Stephanie is an intelligent and lively child But she leads an isolated life with her parents, marked by the symbiotic bonding with her mentally unstable mother A mother who has never really left her own childhood
Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal (2006)
The GET THRASHED journey begins in the early 80s, where Metallica and several other bands laid the groundwork for what would become a lasting impression on the face of heavy metal music. These bands helped ignite local scenes in Los Angeles, the Bay area of California and New York City, which helped
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM (2015)
The life and work of the mash-up pioneer and his influence on electronic music.
The Match (2018)
Inspired by true events which transpired in the Spring of 1944 To commemorate Adolf Hitlers birthday, the Nazis organized a Football Soccer Match between an elite Nazi team and a squad of Inmates made up of ex footballers and political prisoners Led by the charismatic former National Football Captai
Zama (2017)
Zama (2017) Based on the novel by Antonio Di Benedetto written in 1956, on Don Diego de Zama, a Spanish officer of the seventeenth century settled in Asunción, who awaits his transfer to Buenos Aires.
Agent nr 1 (1972)
Agent nr 1 1972 Jerzy Szajnowicz Ivanov, the son of Polish mother and Russian father, raised in Greece, reports to the Carpathian Brigade in the spring of 1941 Poles are wary at first English recommend him to arrange the intelligence grid and sabotage in the Athens area Soon the grid starts to work