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Amy
Documentary, Music
This documentary chronicles the life of Amy Winehouse, a supremely gifted singer whose career was tragically cut short. It follows her journey from adolescence, where her vocal talent was evident, through her rise to fame and subsequent struggles with alcohol…
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Marley
Music, Documentary
Bob Marley's extraordinary influence on music, history, and social change is unlike anything seen before. Directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the complete story of the musician, revolutionary, and icon, following his…
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Thinking XXX
Documentary
Photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders photographed 30 adult film stars, capturing each performer in two poses: clothed and nude. This film documents those shoots, featuring interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers, including John Waters. The actors and writers discuss…
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Zeitgeist: Moving Forward
Documentary
This film presents an argument for a fundamental shift away from the current global economic system. It focuses on the essential, practical needs for human and societal survival, looking beyond cultural differences and established beliefs. The film explores how these…
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Deliver Us from Evil
Crime, Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims' accounts and a revealing interview with O'Grady himself,…
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Life Cycles
Documentary
Life Cycles is a visually stunning documentary that follows the life of the mountain bike, from its manufacture to its end. Using Ultra HD, the film explores the culture surrounding mountain biking through breathtaking natural landscapes. We witness riders navigating…
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TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay - Away from Keyboard
Documentary, Crime
TPB AFK is a documentary about three computer enthusiasts who revolutionized media sharing with their website, The Pirate Bay. The film explores how Tiamo, a beer-loving hardware expert; Brokep, an environmentally conscious activist; and Anakata, a paranoid hacker with libertarian…
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Food, Inc.
Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner explores how large corporations now control every part of the American food system, from farming to restaurants and supermarkets. Narrated by Eric Schlosser, the film includes interviews with ordinary Americans about what they eat, insights from…
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The Corporation
Documentary
Following a late 18th-century legal ruling that established corporations as legal persons, they have become a powerful force in global economics, politics, and society. This film offers a psychological exploration of this corporate "person" through various real-world examples. The analysis…
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Web
"Web" is a thoughtful film exploring technology, connection, and the internet. For ten months, director Michael Kleiman lived with families in remote villages in the Peruvian Andes and Amazon, documenting their initial experiences with computers and the internet through the…
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More Than Honey
Documentary
Academy Award-nominated director Markus Imhoof (of "The Boat Is Full") presents a sweeping, visually stunning look at endangered honeybees. The film travels the world – from California to Switzerland, China, and Australia – offering the most comprehensive exploration of this…
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Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders
The murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, two of America's most infamous unsolved crimes, have fueled endless investigation, speculation, and conspiracy theories. "Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders" reveals the definitive story behind these sensational cases. Drawing…
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WikiRebels
WikiRebels explores the formative years of Julian Assange and his subsequent creation of an organization enabling anonymous information sharing from whistleblowers. Assange aims to expose injustice, exemplified by the leaked film "Collateral Murder." The documentary showcases other releases from WikiLeaks…
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Chasing Ice
Documentary
National Geographic photographer James Balog sought to capture climate change with his camera, focusing on ice. His subsequent cover story on glaciers became the magazine's most popular in the past five years. This project, however, was just the start of…
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Are All Men Pedophiles?
The film examines a society with conflicting attitudes towards children, simultaneously condemning child sexual abuse while also contributing to the sexualization of young girls. It explores the various dangers children endure and reveals the widespread violation of children's rights by…
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Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
The Internet Archive has released Bruce Lee’s sole surviving television interview, filmed in 1971. The martial arts icon, famous for films like ENTER THE DRAGON, gives his only English-language interview. Recorded shortly after the release of his first film, THE…
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Blackfish
Documentary
Blackfish examines the troubling effects of keeping highly intelligent and emotional animals like killer whales in captivity. The documentary focuses on Tilikum, a notorious orca who has been involved in the deaths of three people, including a trainer. It reveals…
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More Business of Being Born
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the creators of the acclaimed documentary 'The Business of Being Born,' return with a new four-part DVD series. The series continues their examination of today's maternity care, covering various birthing choices and including stories from…
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Sicko
Documentary, Comedy, Drama
This documentary exposes the profit-driven flaws within the U.S. Healthcare system, revealing how financial gain is prioritized over patient well-being. The core business model of American healthcare providers relies on denying coverage to maximize profits: "The more people you deny…
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The Square
Documentary, Drama, History
*The Square* examines the daily struggles of Egyptians striving to establish a new democracy. The film centers on Cairo's Tahrir Square, following several young activists who believe the fight for democracy truly began after Hosni Mubarak's ouster. Driven by their…
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The Invisible War
Documentary, War, Crime
This documentary is a powerful investigation into the widespread issue of sexual assault within the U.S. Military. It examines the systems that enable and conceal these crimes, and explores the devastating impact on individuals and society as a whole.
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A Crude Awakening
Crude Awakening, by Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, joins documentaries like Maxed Out and An Inconvenient Truth in examining forces disrupting modern society. It focuses on crude oil, specifically the dwindling supply of petroleum as consumption risks outstripping what's available.
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The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy
A hunter in a remote area discovers the mummified body of a 40-year-old man. The man’s detailed writings reveal he died by starvation the previous summer. Liechti’s film blends a fictional story inspired by this true event, creating a cinematic…
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Beautiful Noise
BEAUTIFUL NOISE delves into a significant music movement of the late 20th century. At the time, innovative musicians blended guitar noise with traditional pop song forms, prioritizing the music's inherent expression. Despite being largely private, key figures from this era…
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The End of Time
Filmmaker Peter Mettler explores the difficult concept of time, tackling a challenging subject with his signature style. The film journeys from a Swiss particle accelerator investigating unseen regions of time, to lava flows in Hawaii that have impacted a single…
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Bowling for Columbine
Documentary, Drama
This film isn't about gun control. It explores the underlying anxieties of the United States and the 280 million Americans who can legally own a Uzi. Examining Columbine High School security footage, the home of NRA President Charlton Heston, a…
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The Fog of War
Documentary, TV Movie, History
The Fog of War uses archival footage, recordings of government meetings, and an interview with 85-year-old Robert McNamara to chronicle his life. It follows his journey from a promising young military officer during World War II, to president of Ford…
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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
Documentary
This film delves into the world of Anonymous, the influential "hacktivist" group that has changed how people protest online. It begins by examining early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, then follows Anonymous' emergence…
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Black Indians: An American Story
Narrated by James Earl Jones, this film explores the shared history between Native Americans and African Americans, who frequently blended their cultures for survival while facing rejection from white society. The film features personal stories and interviews with people of…
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We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
Documentary
Julian Assange, Bradley Manning, collateral damage, Cablegate, and WikiLeaks – these names and concepts have dramatically reshaped how democratic societies handle privacy, secrecy, and the public's right to know, with potential long-term consequences. *We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks*…
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9to5: Days in Porn
Documentary
"9to5 - Days in Porn" offers an unvarnished look at the individuals working in the adult entertainment industry, a controversial multi-billion dollar business. The film presents a series of distinct, authentic stories, avoiding both glorification and judgment. It provides intimate…
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8: The Mormon Proposition
Filmmaker Reed Cowan, a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, investigates the church's extensive, nationwide campaign against the legalization of same-sex marriage. The film details efforts like California's Proposition 8, which voters approved in 2008.…
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Grizzly Man
Documentary
This film chronicles the story of Timothy Treadwell, known as "Grizzly Man," and his thirteen summers spent living in a National Park in Alaska, dedicated to protecting grizzly bears. Through distinctive footage, the documentary offers an intimate look at a…
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Children Underground
Documentary
Children Underground tells the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen, who make their home in a Bucharest subway station. Daily, commuters pass them by as the children struggle to survive, resorting to begging, petty theft, and deception…
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Whores' Glory
Documentary
Across three countries – Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico – women navigate harsh realities. In Bangkok, they work in a brightly lit establishment, awaiting clients. In Faridpur, Bangladesh, a madam negotiates the sale of a young girl. And in Reynosa, Mexico,…
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Happy
Documentary
Happy, a 2011 documentary film by Roko Belic, examines human happiness through interviews with people from fourteen countries. The film incorporates recent research from positive psychology. Belic was inspired to make the film after producer/director Tom Shadyac showed him a…
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Prescription Thugs
Documentary
The United States accounts for three-quarters of global prescription drug use. Driven by the loss of his brother to prescription drug addiction, documentarian Chris Bell investigates this widespread problem. His inquiry into the pharmaceutical industry and medical professionals reveals insights…
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Collapse
Documentary, Drama
From the director of *American Movie*, this documentary features Michael Ruppert, a former LAPD officer now working as an independent reporter. He details his experiences as a controversial thinker and presents his predictions for the future, covering crises in areas…
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Bill Gates: How a Geek Changed the World
Fiona Bruce of the Money Programme gains exclusive access to Bill Gates as he prepares to step back from his full role with Microsoft, the company he founded. Gates revolutionized the world, but remains a controversial figure, known for his…
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Inside Job
Documentary, Crime
This film reveals the startling reality behind the 2008 economic crisis. The worldwide financial collapse, costing over $20 trillion, led to millions losing their homes and jobs. By thoroughly researching and interviewing key financial figures, politicians, and journalists, Inside Job…
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This Is Not a Film
Documentary
Following a six-year prison sentence and a twenty-year ban from filmmaking and foreign interviews for his support of the 2009 Iranian election opposition, acclaimed director Jafar Panahi secretly filmed this movie. His close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb captured Panahi's daily life…
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Cobain: Montage of Heck
Documentary, Music
This is the only authorized film to offer a comprehensive look at Kurt Cobain. Award-nominated director Brett Morgen uses Cobain's personal materials – including art, music, previously unseen films, animation, and interviews with his family and friends – to create…
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Hot Coffee
Documentary
The widely known "McDonald's coffee case" has been misrepresented by corporations seeking tort reform. *HOT COFFEE* exposes how large businesses, with media support, spread misinformation to protect their interests. The film follows four individuals whose lives were ruined by legal…
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Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire
This film chronicles the experiences of Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire as commander of the United Nations mission in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. Inspired by Dallaire's 2003 book, "Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda,"…
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Documentary
The film explores the Black Panther movement, providing an intimate view of its beginnings and influence on America. It avoids typical stories of tragedy and violence, instead offering a realistic portrayal of the people who created this revolutionary culture during…
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How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Documentary
This film examines Bruce Lee's widespread influence on popular culture – from fitness and film to music, sports, dance, video games, and philosophy. Shannon Lee travels to the United States, Asia, and Europe to explore her father's origins in Hong…
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