Documentary Movies
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perfectly a strangeness
In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.
Welcome to Chechnya
This searing investigative work shadows a group of activists risking unimaginable peril to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ program raging in the repressive and closed Russian republic. Unfettered access and a remarkable approach to protecting anonymity exposes this under-reported atrocity–and an extraordinary group of people confronting evil.
Dick Cavett's Watergate
From 1972 to 1974, the Watergate scandal was frequently a part of “The Dick Cavett Show.” In fact, Cavett was at the forefront of national TV coverage, interviewing nearly every major Watergate figure as the crisis unfolded. With exclusive access to the archive of the show, documenting the scandal in the words of the people who lived it: from the botched burglary at the Democratic National Headquarters; to the must-see TV of the daily Congressional Watergate hearings; to the ongoing behind-the-scenes battle between the White House and “The Dick Cavett Show,” culminating with the resignation of President Nixon on August 9, 1974. Offering a unique opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of a defining moment in American history.
Making 'Taxi Driver'
A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew, and more.
La Primera
The documentary showcases Inter Miami CF's remarkable Leagues Cup season, capturing the team's transformation into the inaugural champion and its impact on American soccer.
Destination Dune
A short documentary that was originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events in the lead-up to its release.
Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2
Emanuelle hosts this peculiar sexploitation Mondo film that looks at several examples of bizarre sexual behavior.
Wagspiracy: Vardy v Rooney
With access to key individuals who didn’t give evidence at the trial, this documentary explores the hidden workings of the tabloids, PRs and agents connected to ‘Wagatha Christie'.
Inside Pandora's Box
A series of featurettes on the challenges facing cast and crew as filmmakers devise new technologies to push the limits of cinema
Queen Rock Montreal
The iconic rock band Queen performs their best hits like "We Will Rock You, " "Somebody To Love, " and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in an unforgettable live concert.
Acting 'Carrie'
In this documentary, director Brian De Palma and the stars from his film "Carrie" (such as Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, Piper Laurie, William Katt, Nancy Allen and others) share stories about the making of the classic horror film 25 years after its release.
Before Sunrise
Şafakla Dönenler describes the difficulties experienced by all laborers through the eyes of Erdal and his 12-year-old son, Merdan, who work as a vegetable at night. Father and son go to work in the face of the brutality of the night and the harshness of the cold. They try to sell at the bottom of the dark wall with hand carts taking greenery from large shops. After getting some of the goods, the trolleys are stolen. On the one hand, they try to move and sell the goods on their backs, while on the one hand they search the carts. Will they be able to find their car when the night is over and at dawn?
China's Van Goghs
An intimate portrait of a peasant-turned oil painter transitioning from making copies of iconic Western paintings to creating his own authentic works of art.
ZEF
ZEF follows a 21-year-old genderqueer topless meat raffle worker through a collage of moments, sensations and memories; exploring gender, love and sexuality. An unfiltered snapshot of our desire for intimacy in its oscillating forms.
American Santa
Black Santas are local heroes, spreading joy and love to children and families at a bustling mall during the Christmas season. But even during this special time, the ugly shadow of bigotry falls on the season's true spirit.
The American Nightmare
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
My Name Is Pauli Murray
Overlooked by history, Pauli Murray was a legal trailblazer whose ideas influenced RBG's fight for gender equality and Thurgood Marshall's landmark civil rights arguments. Featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings, a portrait of Murray's impact as a non-binary Black luminary: lawyer, activist, poet, and priest who transformed our world.
Femicidio
This documentary film looks into femicides in Italy, where one woman is murdered every three days. By focusing on cases that rocked the country, the film tries to understand the reasons behind the phenomenon
Kung Fu Stuntmen
A new documentary film revisits the golden age of kung fu stuntmen and action directors in Hong Kong during the 1960s-'80s, exploring their pain and struggles. The documentary is a tribute to kung fu stuntmen. “They risked their lives for stunts,” said kung fu choreographer Yuen Bin. In their heyday, these stuntmen and choreographers presented the best, most creative and most complicated kung fu fight sequences anywhere in the world, creating stunts that looked seemingly impossible.