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Hit & Run
Documentary
Following years of lighthearted antics, HIT & RUN (2000) offers a more in-depth look at the personalities behind the sport. The film combines intimate interviews with leading surfers, set against stunning footage of high-performance surfing. Featuring insights from Bruce Irons,…
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Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson
Documentary, Music
Hellhounds On My Trail celebrates the enduring impact of Delta Blues icon Robert Johnson on modern music. Produced as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "American Masters Series," the film explores Johnson's lasting legacy through insights from…
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Give Me Your Soul...
Documentary
This film offers a glimpse into the adult film industry in the San Fernando Valley, centering on several individuals. It follows Luke Ford, a reporter who challenges the industry's unspoken rules by writing about performers living with HIV/AIDS. We also…
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Thicker Than Water
Documentary, Drama
Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson collaborated to film the life of a professional surfer. Shot entirely on 16mm film, "Thicker Than Water" documents Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian, and others during an 18-month journey across…
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Documentary
Sidney Poitier, acclaimed actor and director, reflects on his life and work. He recounts his Jamaican childhood, early struggles in New York, his activism during the American civil rights movement, and his work against apartheid in South Africa. Friends, colleagues,…
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The Original Kings of Comedy
Comedy, Documentary
This riotous comedy brings together comedians Steve Harvey (of "The Steve Harvey Show"), D.L. Hughley ("The Hughleys"), Cedric the Entertainer ("The Steve Harvey Show"), and Bernie Mac ("Life") in a hilarious summit, directed by Spike Lee.
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The Endurance
Documentary, History
This documentary recounts Sir Ernest Shackleton's disastrous 1914 expedition to Antarctica. Shackleton and the crew of his ship, 'The Endurance,' became trapped in the ice. Faced with injury, starvation, and exposure, Shackleton led a small team on a perilous journey…
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Paragraph 175
History, Documentary
Under the Nazi regime, homosexual men faced widespread persecution, beginning with Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code in 1871. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time…
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Michael Jordan to the Max
Documentary
This documentary features basketball star Michael Jordan's impressive skills, with footage from both inside and outside the game. It includes moments of the Chicago Bulls competing against the Utah Jazz during the 1997 NBA Finals. Interviews with Phil Jackson and…
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Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Documentary, Action
This documentary explores the life and legacy of martial arts icon Bruce Lee, centering on the creation of his final film, *Game of Death*. Through interviews and archival footage, Bruce Lee expert John Little offers a comprehensive look at the…
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As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Documentary
This film presents a collection of more than 30 years' worth of home movies shot by Lithuanian-American filmmaker Jonas Mekas. Mekas assembled the footage "purely by chance," without arranging it in any particular order.
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The Filth and the Fury
Documentary, Music
Julien Temple's second film about the Sex Pistols offers an insightful and engaging look at the early days of the punk movement. Using archival footage, previously unseen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions, the documentary includes interviews with surviving band members,…
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Paradise Lost 2: Revelations
Documentary, Crime
This film revisits the 1994 murders of three eight-year-old boys in Arkansas and the subsequent trial of three teenagers convicted of the crime. A follow-up to *Paradise Lost*, *Revelations* includes new interviews with the convicted men, as well as with…
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Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Documentary
Eva Marie Saint hosts this 40-minute documentary about Alfred Hitchcock's film for MGM. It features interviews with Martin Landau, Patricia Hitchcock, production designer Robert F. Boyle, and screenwriter Ernest Lehman, alongside movie clips and archival photos. The film offers a…
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The Tomb of the Scythian Prince
Documentary, History
Between the 9th and 3rd centuries B.C., the Scythians, a powerful and nomadic people known for their horsemanship, established a formidable empire across the Eurasian steppe. Today, their legacy lives on in their burial mounds, called Kourganes. In April 1999,…
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Frame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol Spier
Documentary
FRAME BY FRAME is a documentary that explores the unique collaboration between a director and their production designer. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Carol Spier, the often unseen artist who creates the visual world of David…
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Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
Documentary
The 1971 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, often called "The Fight of the Century," is a defining moment in sports history. This documentary details the build-up to the fight, where undefeated heavyweight champion Joe Frazier challenged the…
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The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect
Documentary, Horror, Science Fiction
This documentary explores David Cronenberg's 1986 film, *The Fly*. It chronicles the story of Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist who merges his DNA with a fly during an experimental teleportation attempt. The film details the horrifying physical and…
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Adventures in Wild California
Documentary
This film explores California's reputation for extremes, showcasing diverse experiences across the state. It features sky surfing in San Diego, a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood including the Academy Awards and a staged stagecoach chase, and recollections of Walt Disney, featuring…
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Bride of Monster Mania
Documentary, Horror
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, celebrates the iconic villains of horror in this one-hour special. "Bride Of Monster Mania" explores the world of memorable female monsters, from witches and vampires to possessed women and extraterrestrials. The program features rare film…