Documentary Movies

Unblock Cuba

A faithful portrait of Cuba's recent history and of the efforts of the American administration to gain influence in the caribe politics. From the War of Independence and the triumph of the Cuban Revolution to nowadays with the presidency of Miguel Diaz-Canel and the application of Title III of the Helms-Burton by the Trump administration. The beginning and the consequences of the American blockade, the changes that are happening in the country and the bilateral relations of the island with the USA.

The Dream Job

A young woman named Ilinka leaves her rural home for the city, where she joins the female playback orchestra of VIKOM television. Through her adaptation to the new environment and interviews with female singers from different generations, the film explores Bosnia and Herzegovina's show-business scene, the role of managers, money, career control, appearance and the position of women in the entertainment industry.

Hollywood on Parade No. B-10

Essentially an advertisement for Murder at the Vanities (1934). Features Chico Marx, W.C. Fields, Duke Ellington and many others.

Stargate SG-1: True Science

In this documentary, Amanda Tapping, known as Samantha Carter from SG-1, shows the scientific background of the successful science fiction series "Stargate SG-1" and lets us take a look behind the scenes.

Fourth Everest Expedition

Percy Wyn-Harris' filmic record of the 1933 expedition, led by Hugh Ruttledge. It features comprehensive footage of the 1933 Mount Everest Expedition. Opens on the team’s arrival in India and shows landmarks, then shots of the preparations in Darjeeling. Includes blessing ceremonies by the Buddhist Lama at Darjeeling and the Chief Lama at Rongbuk. Scenes of all six camps being established and the journey back to Darjeeling, when it became clear summiting would be impossible this time.

The Class of ‘92

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.

Gastronomy of The Eye

As they wander through São Paulo, two actors talk about life, death, and theater, until their walk begins to blur with the rehearsal and they become Bibelot and Aurora, characters from The Seven Kittens, just hours before stepping onto the stage at Teatro Oficina.

Irmã

4 Little Girls

On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

GiGi

From a tormented little mermaid to the blossoming woman she is today, Gigi recounts her transitional journey with humor and sensitivity.

Ama Girls

Oscar winning documentary short from 1958

Catfish

Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.

Trieste, Yugoslavia

A documentary about favorite shopping destination for Yugoslavs: Trieste in Italy.

Immortal at Last

A band attempts to stand out from the musical mainstream and still remain commercial enough. On the one hand ‘Florian Paul & die Kapelle der letzten Hoffnung’ want it all; on the other hand, they want very little. Like many other German indie bands, they face challenges: how do we reach our audience? And at what cost?

Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood

For over 100 years, Hollywood cinema has crafted the ultimate "villain"- the Indian, as they were labeled in early Westerns. Confined almost exclusively to this genre, the Western became a vehicle for American racism, obscuring the genocide upon which the United States was built. In this documentary, only Native Americans are given a voice to share their story, one that has been overshadowed by Hollywood's portrayal. Their narrative, part of the larger American story, highlights how cinema has long been used as a powerful propaganda tool, distorting history and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Looking for Fidel

Oliver Stone's second documentary on/interview with Fidel Castro specifically addresses his country's recent crackdown on Cuban dissidents; namely, the execution of three men who hijacked a ferry to the United States.

Three Lives and a Rope

The idea is a simple one: three alpinists climb in the Mont Blanc Massif. This situation brings one face to face with the dangers of the mountain: avalanches, crevasses, fog, the climbing of the rocks, roping up, etc. All of this is magnified, transcended by a remarkable and strong use of the language of cinema. One of the first films about high mountains with Roger Frison-Roche and magnificent music by Maurice Jaubert

The Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic tells the story of a unique medical institution that has been called a "Medical Mecca," the "Supreme Court of Medicine," and the "place for hope where there is no hope." The Mayo Clinic began in 1883 as an unlikely partnership between the Sisters of Saint Francis and a country doctor named William Worrall Mayo after a devastating tornado in rural Minnesota. Since then, it has grown into an organization that treats more than a million patients a year from all 50 states and 150 countries. Dr. Mayo had a simple philosophy he imparted to his sons Will and Charlie: "the needs of the patient come first." They wouldn't treat diseases...they would treat people. In a world where healthcare delivery is typically fragmented among individual specialties, the Mayo Clinic practices a multi-specialty, team-based approach that has, from its beginnings, created a culture that thrives on collaboration.

Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship

This new documentary special is about the most intact slave shipwreck found to date and the only one for which we know the full story of the voyage, the passengers and their descendants.

Capitol Limited

A couple’s wedding day and an Amtrak train route are intertwined in this personal exploration of marriage and contemporary America. An enormous story – a train journey, a wedding and a tragedy – all in two minutes. A remarkable example of cinematic economy of means, the film’s brevity does not deter from its impact. Based on true events.