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Can't Get You Out Of My Head: An Emotional History of the Modern World
Can't Get You Out Of My Head: An Emotional History of the Modern World
This new series of films tells the story of how we got to the strange days we are now experiencing. And why both those in power - and we - find it so difficult to move on. The films trace different forces across the world that have led to now, not just in the West, but in China and Russia as well. It covers a wide range - including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opiods, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Can't Get You Out Of My Head: An Emotional History of the Modern World 2021
Fire of Love
HULU
Fire of Love
A doomed love triangle between intrepid French scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft, and their beloved volcanoes.
Fire of Love 2022
An Inconvenient Truth
Prime Video
An Inconvenient Truth
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
An Inconvenient Truth 2006
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Max
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
With a magical new invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, heralded as the next Steve Jobs. Then, overnight, her 10-billion-dollar company dissolved. The rise and fall of Theranos is a window into the psychology of fraud.
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley 2019
The Gunnery:  A Montford Point Marine
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine
In this heartfelt short film by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, Roosevelt Farrow, born in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression, shares his lifelong dream of becoming a U.S. Marine, despite the racial barriers of his time. Raised by his grandmother in humble conditions, he was inspired by the sight of Marines visiting his community. Farrow's determination led him to join the Marine Corps, where he faced the challenges of Montford Point boot camp and eventually became an expert marksman and retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. Although he never saw combat due, in his view, to his beloved wife's prayers, he realized the significance of his journey when he witnessed black officers rising in the ranks. Farrow's story is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging others not to give up on their aspirations despite austere beginnings and social injustice.
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine 2023
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Disney+
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
A new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series. Features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and visits to the creature shop and props department.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return 2022
The Alpinist
The Alpinist
Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer his questions. Marc André, a little uncomfortable, prefers to return to the depths of the forest where he lives in a tent with his girlfriend Brette Harrington. In the heart of winter, Peter films vertiginous solos on fragile ice. He tries to make appointments with the climber who is never there and does not seem really concerned by this camera pointed at him "For me, it would not be a solo if there was someone else" . Marc-André is thus, the "pure light" of the mountaineers of his time, which marvel Barry Blanchard, Alex Honnold or Reinhold Messner, interviewed in the film. An event film for an extraordinary character.
The Alpinist 2021
Thriller 40
Paramount+
Thriller 40
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Thriller 40 2023
Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the hurricane during the shooting of the first film, and how advances in CGI for Jurassic Park helped change the world of special effects forever. All interviews for these retrospective documentaries come with comments from Spielberg, Johnston, Neill, Dern, Goldblum, the effects crews, the child actors, and Peter Stormare. This documentary is broken into six parts: Dawn of a New Era (25 min), Making Prehistory (20 min), The Next Step in Evolution (15 min), Finding the Lost World (28 min), Something Survived (16 min), and The Third Adventure (25 min).
Return to Jurassic Park 2011
Paper & Glue
Paper & Glue
A documentary following JR's artwork giving a global voice to everyday people.
Paper & Glue 2021
The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance 2019
Abducted in Plain Sight
Abducted in Plain Sight
In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg is abducted from a small church-going community in Idaho by a trusted neighbour and close family friend.
Abducted in Plain Sight 2018
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes 2022
I Am Ali
Prime Video
I Am Ali
Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
I Am Ali 2014
Dawn Dusk
Dawn Dusk
Chelli Look, an artist specializing in handbags, experiences overwhelming grief after the murder of her sister by her brother-in-law. In the years that follow, Chelli’s journey towards healing forces her to rediscover who she is as an artist, leading to an unexpected revelation that takes her in a new direction.
Dawn Dusk 2024
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet 2020
A Trip to Infinity
A Trip to Infinity
Does infinity exist? Can we experience the Infinite? In an animated film (created by artists from 10 countries) the world's most cutting-edge scientists and mathematicians go in search of the infinite and its mind-bending implications for the universe. Eminent mathematicians, particle physicists and cosmologists dive into infinity and its mind-bending implications for the universe.
A Trip to Infinity 2022
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed
A documentary on Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed 2015
Freakonomics
Prime Video
Freakonomics
Some of the world's most innovative documentary filmmakers will explore the hidden side of everything.
Freakonomics 2010
Sicko
Prime Video
Sicko
A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States who's main goal is to make profit even if it means losing people’s lives. "The more people you deny health insurance the more money we make" is the business model for health care providers in America.
Sicko 2007
This Is My Moment
This Is My Moment
Biniam Girmay, a 17 year old promising cyclist from the African country Eritrea, dreams of one day riding the Tour de France, the most prestigious Grand Tour in the world. For years he thought the Tour was only for European or white cyclists, as over its more than 100 editions, only a handful of the participants were black. Biniam’s evolving performances give a rare insight into cycling in Africa. But to make it into an international Pro Team, Europe’s visa procedures are a constant hassle. And once he marries in Eritrea and becomes a father, the distance of 6.000kms takes its toll. Against all odds, Biniam climbs up the international rankings. When at age 21, he wins his first ‘Classic’, he proves African riders can win big races. He becomes a cycling hero overnight, but can he change cycling forever?
This Is My Moment 2024
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Paramount+
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Along with documenting his creative efforts during this period, the doc will also explore his relationship with Anselmo Feleppa — who died from AIDS-related complications — as well as the death of Michael’s mother.
George Michael: Freedom Uncut 2022
Collection Questions
Collection Questions
Have you ever wondered what your favorite movie collectors, watchers, and reviewers are thinking? In this DVD dump bin, you never know what you'll find or see. As we take the time to chat with 100 members of the community, we show off some awesome $h*t and reveal secrets about the movie-collecting life we bet you didn't know.
Collection Questions 2023
One Direction: This Is Us
One Direction: This Is Us
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
One Direction: This Is Us 2013
Lucy and Desi
Prime Video
Lucy and Desi
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.
Lucy and Desi 2022
QT8: The First Eight
Starz
QT8: The First Eight
A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.
QT8: The First Eight 2019
The Great Buster: A Celebration
The Great Buster: A Celebration
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
The Great Buster: A Celebration 2018
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste
Netflix
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste
A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers, then members come forward with shocking allegations.
Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste 2022
Ghosts of the Abyss
Ghosts of the Abyss
With a team of the world's foremost historic and marine experts as well as friend Bill Paxton, James Cameron embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the wreck of the Titanic where nearly 1,500 souls lost their lives almost a century ago.
Ghosts of the Abyss 2003
LA 92
Netflix
LA 92
Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.
LA 92 2017
Bill Russell: Legend
Netflix
Bill Russell: Legend
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Bill Russell: Legend 2023
Rogue Shark
Rogue Shark
A series of shark attacks that happened in the same patch of ocean, the remote islands of the Whitsunday in Australia.
Rogue Shark 2021
Athlete A
Netflix
Athlete A
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.
Athlete A 2020
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy 2010
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Netflix
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Investigators reveal how Boeing’s alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other.
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing 2022
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told
HULU
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told
A celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the 80s and 90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told 2024
Som vi har älskat
Som vi har älskat
Sara Parkman has, through her very unique expressions revolutionized Swedish folk music and her album Vesper proves a big breakthrough. Yet, there's something about this sucess tale that doesn't feel quite right. The devotion to art can make you feel alone, because as the fire burns strong it also hurts. Now we meet the person behind Sara Parkman's strong stage persona, as a new album begins to take shape based on a topic Sara has long avoided – love.
Som vi har älskat 2024
The Pigeon Tunnel
The Pigeon Tunnel
Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
The Pigeon Tunnel 2023
La Théorie du Boxeur
La Théorie du Boxeur
La Théorie du Boxeur 2024
Joonam
Joonam
Spurred by a provocative family memory and a lifetime of separation from the country her mother left behind, a young filmmaker delves into her mother and grandmother’s complicated pasts and her own fractured Iranian identity.
Joonam 2023