Movies Similar to Speed Stacks (2000)

This documentary follows the actors as they work to remake Stephen King's original IT, over the course of two summers. It was originally released as bonus material with the film IT: Chapter…

This documentary recounts the events of June 12th, 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when a young man hijacked bus 174, threatening to harm the passengers. The incident, broadcast live across Brazilian…

This documentary explores Michael Mann’s 1983 film *The Keep*, an often-overlooked work in his filmography. It examines how Mann’s Cold War-influenced vision, drawing from German Expressionism and grand opera, transformed F. Paul…

A poetic look at Édouard Lock, the choreographer who founded the dance company LaLaLa Human Steps.

Few realize that very few openly identify as gay in the world of professional football. Despite changing attitudes elsewhere, the topic remains largely taboo in the sport. THE LAST TABOO features the…

On November 28, 2023, the filmmaker traveled to the Upper Kern River to film a tree with orange leaves. The planned shot was 87 minutes long, matching the runtime of Godard's *Breathless*.…

The assassination of poet Jean Senac in Algiers on August 30, 1973, was intended to silence him permanently. Instead, his influence continues to grow. This film explores the enduring legacy of Senac…

After a teenage prison sentence, 30-year-old Ricky re-enters society and struggles to adjust to life outside. He faces the difficulties of becoming independent as an adult for the first time.

She dreamed of becoming a successful reggae artist in Jamaica, but her aspirations took an unexpected turn. Early in 2008, her song "Calabria" topped Billboard's Hot Dance Chart and became a worldwide…

Sven Grünberg is a composer, musician, Buddhist thinker, and the person who first brought the Dalai Lama to Estonia – among many other things: son, husband, brother, teacher, and a man like…

A man fleeing the law is determined to honor a commitment. However, he will soon face an impossible choice.

A young girl is forced into service as a child soldier in the Colombian jungle. To cope with her harsh reality, she escapes into a world of fantasy created by her own…

Following the unexplained death of Alice's father, Daniel and Alice bring their two young children to her mother's home. There, Daniel discovers a history of unsolved murders and disappearances within the town.…

Capturing Water examines Cape Town's worsening water crisis in recent years. Pollution of natural water sources is increasing, and development is jeopardizing access to clean water. Meanwhile, government solutions have proven insufficient.

During the peak of the space race, three American astronauts are selected for the inaugural Apollo mission. This compelling documentary uses stunning archival footage and rare behind-the-scenes access to examine the devastating…

This documentary charts Wizkid's ascent to global fame, examining how he's transforming perceptions of Africa. It combines personal insights, dynamic concerts, and cultural perspectives to show how Wizkid uses his influence to…

American Experience's *Summer of Love* vividly portrays San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district in the summer of 1967. The film follows the area's transformation from an idealistic haven of peace and love to…

Thirty-two prominent Brazilian screenwriters discuss their approaches to writing. They cover everything from developing initial ideas to navigating collaborations with directors, including their perspectives on the final film, critical reception, and debates…

A small-time criminal is recruited into a formidable Yakuza organization by his accomplished younger brother. He's then ordered to assassinate the leader of a rival gang.

In the South African township of Mphopomeni, Siyabonga stages his own theatre productions. When a film crew sets up shop nearby, he becomes determined to get involved. He resorts to increasingly desperate…

This documentary follows the actors as they navigate the process of creating the remake of Stephen King's *IT* over two summers. It was originally released as bonus material with the theatrical release…

This film adapts a story from Mahmoud Uthman's recent Egyptian novel, *The Revolution of 2053*, and draws inspiration from Chris Marker's *La Jetée* (1962). A time traveler describes his vision of the…

The 1976 novel *The Education of Little Tree* was widely praised as a significant work of Native American literature, presented as a memoir of an orphan's life in the Tennessee hills. The…

Joy Levine lives in a vibrant apartment, a stark contrast to the rundown building it's in. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she's cast on a TV show called "Gotta Be…

In a secluded village, Gassal Abbas quietly prepares the deceased in the lower level of his home. Akay, seeking respite from city life, arrives in the village and stays longer than expected,…

Inspired by the 1980s soap opera *Santa Barbara*, *Svetlana* follows a woman who becomes a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia, immigrating to California with her two children to meet a man who…

Manuel is a promising young swimmer on the verge of achieving his Olympic dreams, with a blossoming romance and supportive family. However, his life is irrevocably altered by a sudden, violent accident…

This featurette explores the creation of the film *Capote* (2005). It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing the story to the screen. The featurette details the making of the…

Inside a painter's studio, a secret fight unfolds. The artist is battling against ten powerful adversaries.

Stephen Kramer, a young artist seeking opportunity, takes a job cleaning out a remote house. Ignoring warnings from the locals, he awakens hidden secrets within the house and learns he was specifically…

This film explores the portrait work of Paul Cézanne, beginning with its Paris debut and subsequent showings in London and Washington. Understanding Cézanne is essential to understanding 20th-century art. Filmed at the…

David Hockney is Britain’s most popular artist, famous worldwide for his exhibitions in major cities like London, New York, and Paris, drawing huge crowds. Still vibrant at nearly 80, he continues his…

This documentary follows four people with a shared lifestyle: veganism. It explores the individual stories of an ultramarathon runner who found redemption through plant-based eating after battling addiction, a cattle rancher's wife…

On March 7, 1967, 40 million Americans watched CBS Reports: The Homosexuals, the first television documentary about homosexuality. Host Mike Wallace labels homosexuals "the most despised minority in the United States." The…

This film chronicles the remarkable journey of George Lucas's special effects studio, culminating in a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."