Empire City (1985)
Empire City (1985) A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures such as David Rockefeller, Edward Koch, Joseph Papp, Norman Mailer, Herman Badillo, Richard Ravitch, J
Winter Nomads (2012)
Winter Nomads (2012) Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and a eight hundred sheep. An exce
Sembene (2015)
Sembene 2015 Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon
Adieu Bonaparte (1985)
Adieu Bonaparte 1985 A story during the French Occupation of Egypt 1797 1803, depicting the conflict between tradintion and modernization in the context of fighting the French invadors
Knight Without Armor (1937)
Knight Without Armor (1937) Because he can pass as a Russian, A.J. Fothergill is recruited to spy on the revolutionary movement in Russia in 1913. He becomes imprisoned in Siberia, as a revolutionary, until the 1917 uprisings. Amid the turmoil of the civil war between the red and white armies, he tr
Egypts Treasure Guardians (2016)
Egypts Treasure Guardians (2016) This fascinating programme follows a select cast of individuals determined to bring Egypt back from the brink, to discover more of Egypt's history, to keep its heritage safe and to get tourists to visit the country again.
Return to Antarctica (2019)
Return to Antarctica 2019 Has Antarctica served as a home base for extraterrestrial visitors to Earth for thousands of years As human exploration of the frozen continent increases, are we about to come face to face with both the ruins of an ancient advanced civilization buried under the ice and perh
Dan Dream (2017)
Dan Dream 2017 A group of middle aged men from Denmark band together and attempt to make the first ever electric car
Escape - Stop That Wedding (2019)
Reveals the innermost turmoil people suffer during relationship upheavals, but which turmoil are rarely seen by others. What happens in the victim's mind and private world, uncovering their unseen hurt and their consequent decisions and actions.
Marat/Sade (1967)
Marat/Sade (1967) July 13, 1808 at the Charenton Insane Asylum just outside Paris. The inmates of the asylum are mounting their latest theatrical production, written and produced by who is probably the most famous inmate of the facility, the Marquis de Sade. The asylum's director, M. Coulmier, a sup
Englands Reformation: Three Books That Changed a Nation (201
Englands Reformation: Three Books That Changed a Nation (2017) It is 500 years since the Reformation, when England broke away from the authority of the Catholic Church. This is the story of three books at the heart of the schism. Presented by Dr Janina Ramirez.
Hillarys America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Hillarys America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (2016) Documentarian Dinesh D'Souza analyzes the history of the Democratic Party and what he thinks are Hillary Clinton's true motivations.
Sealab (2019)
Sealab (2019) The U.S. Navy's SEALAB, a pressurized underwater habitat complete with science labs and living quarters for divers, helps advance deep sea diving and rescue.
Seven Rebel Gladiators (1965)
Seven Rebel Gladiators (1965) The ruthless Roman tribune, Vadio, joins forces with the evil Morakeb to take over the throne of Aristea, usurping King Krontal and stealing away his lovely daughter in the process. Meanwhile, Marco Aulo, now a Roman centurion, comes to Aristea to learn where his legion
Passage (2008)
In 1845, the British send John Franklin with two ships and three years supply on a well equipped expedition to find the Northwest Passage in the Artic but the group disappears Franklins wife eventually convinces the Admiralty to offer a 20,000 reward She even pursues spirits and psychics In 1854, Jo
44 Pages (2017)
44 Pages (2017) A portrait of Highlights Magazine following the creation of the cultural phenomenon's 70th Anniversary issue, from the first editorial meeting to its arrival in homes, and introducing the quirky people who passionately produce the monthly publication for "the world's most important p
You Got to Move (1985)
You Got to Move 1985 You Got to Move is a documentary by Lucy Massie Phenix Winter Soldier and Veronica Selver Word Is Out that follows people from communities in the Southern United States in their various processes of becoming involved in social change The films centerpiece is the Highlander Folk
102 Minutes That Changed America (2008)
102 Minutes That Changed America 2008 The September 11 terrorist attacks seen by the eyes of New York citizens All videos are recorded with common peoples cameras from the moments that anticipate the impact of the first plane,till the collapse of the WTC 1 and 2 There couldnt be a more realistic way
Le train dHitler: bête dacier (2016)
Le train dHitler: bête dacier (2016) At the end of the 1930s, Hitler ordered the construction of a special train that could transport him around safely and appease his growing paranoia. A veritable fortress on rails, this ...
Magnetic Beats (2021)
Magnetic Beats 2021 A kid living in Brittany in the 1980s is called up for military service and drafted to West Berlin
H H Holmes Original Evil (2018)
H H Holmes Original Evil 2018 In the world of evil and deranged serial killers, there is no equal Meet the Dark Lord of a murder castle who killed roughly 200 people in a self made house of horrors who may have also been the notorious Jack the Ripper
They Are We (2014)
They Are We 2014 Can a family separated by the transatlantic slave trade sing and dance its way back together In Perico, Cuba is an Afro Cuban group that has kept alive songs and dances brought aboard a slave ship by their ancestor, known only as Josefa They preserved them proudly despite slavery, p
Remember the Sultana (2015)
Remember the Sultana (2015) The Sultana was a river boat that exploded in 1865 killing many passengers, mostly Union Soldiers.
Death by China (2012)
Death by China (2012) In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry on this free trade agreement, China began flooding U.S. markets with illegally subsidized exports while the big multinational com
Keep Walking (1983)
Keep Walking (1983) The assuming of responsibility by individuals, the use of science for man and not against him, the duty of truth to increase the stature of people, all together: these are the important themes this movie debates in allegorical form. Roles are performed by non professional actors
Winter in Wartime (2008)
Winter in Wartime 2008 In the Nazi occupied Netherlands, a teenage boy gets involved in the Dutch Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded RAF pilot
O Roshiya koku suimu tan (1992)
O Roshiya koku suimu tan 1992 This epic story starts out interesting, if rather gently paced, and gradually builds up to involving and terrific The scenery and cinematography range from grim to spectacular, and are always effective The Japanese actors do a sterling job, whilst the Russians are adequ
Coming Out Under Fire (1994)
Coming Out Under Fire 1994 A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans
I Shot Jesse James (1949)
I Shot Jesse James (1949) While the law hunts him, Jesse James lives quietly in a rented house on the corner of Lafayette and Twenty-first street in St. Joseph, Missouri, under the alias of Tom Howard. His wife Zee begs him to end his association with the Ford brothers. Before they can leave on a "l
Bravo Common Men, Uncommon Valor (2011)
Bravo Common Men, Uncommon Valor 2011 Twenty weeks before Khe Sanh, these men were boys, sitting in their mothers kitchens Then they went to war Through interviews, film footage, photographs and audio recorded in Vietnam in 1968, fifteen former Marines and Navy Corpsmen tell their tales of battle, f
Kingdom 3 (2023)
Kingdom 3 2023 It follows Li Xin and Wang Qi as they stand on the battlefield for the first time to fight off an invasion by Zhao, and it also follows Ying Zhengs unknown past
The Toughest (2016)
The Toughest (2016) In 1970, following almost two decades of losing football seasons, the town of Blytheville, Arkansas decided to hire a new coach. But the Athletic Director warned 'You may not be tough ...
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021)
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea 2021 The story of legendary Kunjali Marakkar IV and his epic warfare against the Portuguese
The Last King (2015)
The Last King (2015) The precious Kohinoor diamond belongs the last king of Punjab, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The fabled Kohinoor diamond is a symbol of Sikh strength and pride. This diamond was stolen by the British 150 years ago and was brought back to England where it was recut and set in Queen
Old Ironsides (1926)
Old Ironsides (1926) An American fighting ship battles Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean in the 18th century.
Shake Hands with the Devil (1959)
Shake Hands with the Devil 1959 In 1921 Dublin, the I R A battles the Black amp Tans, special British forces given to harsh measures Irish American medical student Kerry OShea Don Murray hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organizat
Jesus (1999)
Jesus 1999 Jesus dreams of a medieval battle in the name of Jesus Christ and of a dying world war soldier who, in desperation, calls out the name Jesus Jesus awakes, distraught What is the meaning of this nightmare Why are these strangers using his name Jesus is a simple carpenter, like his father J
Impeachment (2019)
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis, the personal and political fuse in The Edge of Democracy to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. Combining unprecedented access to Presidents Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff with accounts of her own family's complex
Bitter Springs (1950)
Bitter Springs (1950) Tommy Trinder is called in to smooth things out when Wally King encroaches upon Aboriginal Tribal ground.
Katsuben (2019)
Katsuben 2019 Set in early 20th Century Japan, the movie follows the adventures of a young man who wants to get into the movie business but in a job unique to his country a dramatic narrator for silent movies known as Katsubenshi or just benshi Comedy and action ensue as he becomes entangled with co
Catching the Sun (2015)
Catching the Sun (2015) Through the stories of workers and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun captures the global race to lead the clean energy future. Over the course of a solar jobs training program, Catching the Sun follows the hope and heartbreak of unemployed American workers
Sharpes Waterloo (1997)
Sharpes Waterloo 1997 Based on the novel by Bernard Cornwell, Sharpes Waterloo brings maverick British officer Lt Col Richard Sharpe to his last fight against the French, in June of 1815 Sharpe is assigned to the Prince of Oranges staff, and is rejoined with Sgt Harper retired and riflemen Hagman an
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene (2008)
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene (2008) Actor Don Cheadle narrates the story of America's first shock-jock, Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene.
Gangsta Walking the Movie (2015)
Gangsta Walking the Movie (2015) GANGSTA WALKING THE MOVIE! First collaborative movie about Memphis Hip Hop and Dance culture, EVER! Gangsta Walking the Movie tells the hidden secrets of how the Memphis Rap Music and Dance culture started. Listen to Lord Infamous from the OSCAR AWARD WINNING 3-6 Maf
Angeli senza paradiso (1970)
Angeli senza paradiso 1970 Music lessons crescendo with a love affair as a young Franz Schubert tutors a countess in Budapest Then her fiance challenges the composer to a duel
Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956)
Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956) The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with the intendant Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility...
In the Life of Music (2018)
In the Life of Music (2018) In the Life of Music tells the story of how one song "Champa Battambang," a song made famous by Sinn Sisamouth (the King of Khmer Music), plays a role in the lives of three different generations. It is a feature narrative told in 3 chapters during 3 different decades, dep
The Witches of Hollywood (2020)
The Witches of Hollywood 2020 Having found Cinema Red Natives amp Horror 2019 also reviewed to be an interesting swift doc about Native Americans in Horror cinema,I was happy to spot the online Soho Horror Film Festival screeningstreaming a doc about the history of Wicca and witches in Horror,leadin