This intimate portrait examines one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians. Told largely through Robin’s own voice and using a wealth of never-before-seen archive, the film takes us through his extraordinary life and career and reveals the spark of madness that drove him.
For the first time on television, this series tells the true story of Stalins encounters first with the Nazis and then with Churchill and Roosevelt and consequently their enormous impact on World War II and later, the fate of post-war Europe.
An enthralling mix of high politics including the inside story of the Allies meetings at Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam and the dramatic personal experiences of those who bore the consequences of the decisions made by the powerful. Astonishing dramatic reconstructions carefully sourced from archive material, reveal how the great leaders decided the future shape of the post-war world. These decisions had immediate and often harrowing effects for those on the ground.
A documentary that captures a live tribute concert for Leonard Cohen featuring Sting, Courtney Love, Elvis Costello, Adam Cohen, The Lumineers, Seth Rogan and other artists. This film provides unprecedented access to performing artists, including rehearsal footage and a glimpse behind the scenes.
A documentary examining the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued. After the police initially declared the shooting as justified, journalists and activists fought for footage of the event to be released, sending the Chicago Police Department and local Chicago government officials into upheaval as the community demanded justice.
Canvassing six decades of Ella Fitzgerald’s astonishing trajectory from a teenager living on the streets of Harlem to her life changing appearance at the Apollo Theatre, JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS illustrates her sublime transformation, reconstructing the stale stock narrative into a well-rounded examination of her mixed fortunes.
A documentary on the unrest in Ukraine during 2013 and 2014, as student demonstrations supporting European integration grew into a violent revolution calling for the resignation of President Viktor F. Yanukovich
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A documentary about legendary climber Jerzy Kukuczka. Second person in the world to climb all Eight-thousanders.
Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls (1995) was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. You Don’t Nomi traces the film’s redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.
Meet David Crosby in this portrait of a man with everything but an easy retirement on his mind.
A backstage exploration of what it means for young Islanders to preserve and pass on the culture of their ancestors, diving behind the scenes for a rare look into one of Hawaii’s most popular (and least understood) tourist stops.
A chilling and scary look at the prophecies of Nostradamus from the assassination of JFK to the attack on September 11, did Nostradamus really predict all these?
Orson Welles narrates an incredible look at the prophecies of Nostradamus, whose amazing accuracy in predicting the future compels us to consider what his writings foretell us.
Club Frontera is a riveting documentary about the Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (Xolos) professional Mexican soccer team and their positive impact on the city of Tijuana, Mexico. The compelling film follows players, fans, political figures, sports personalities, and enthusiasts from both sides of the border as they share their personal stories of how the newly emerging success of the Xolos is changing Tijuana for the better. Tijuana, nestled just south of the U.S. border with a turbulent history of violence and corruption, has long struggled to develop a collective identity. But with the emergence of the Xolos and their 2012 Championship season in Mexico’s Premier League (Liga MX), Tijuanese may have finally found a rallying point to unify and rejuvenate the city into a 21st century cultural resurgence.
