Movies Similar to The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin (The story of America’s first succession) (2011)

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This documentary chronicles oceanographer Sylvia Earle's efforts to protect the world's oceans from dangers like overfishing and pollution.

"The Making of Stranglehold" offers a fascinating glimpse into the creation of the iconic video game, representing the final collaboration between Chow Yun-Fat and John Woo.

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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…

A group of friends launch a new hip-hop showcase in their city and quickly gain popularity. However, their friendship is strained as they pursue increasingly different goals.

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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…

Even after years in Switzerland, many Tamil refugees struggle with temporary residency, constantly battling for permits, work, travel authorization, and education. *Wanakam* tells the story of Nixsan, a withdrawn child in a…

Water begins leaking from the ceiling of the house where Marina cares for her elderly father.

A rideshare driver finds himself caught in a dangerous situation when three criminals target him for murder.

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Urospredere is a Norwegian documentary exploring file sharing. It examines the possibility of legalizing file sharing, outlining the changes required to achieve this and detailing how such a system could function.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans: a 24-hour test of exhilaration and exhaustion, demanding total commitment. This film follows the dedication, determination, and spirit needed to endure 3,000 grueling miles and compete…

Hollywood actress Laurie Cardell is haunted by recurring nightmares of her childhood at an orphanage, where she was cruelly treated. She thought those days were behind her, until two brothers decide to…

Life can unexpectedly change in an instant. For Michelangelo, a young writer about to publish his first book, his plans are derailed by his father's death, leaving him to care for his…

A small group of skaters push the boundaries of wildness, combining extreme skating with outrageous antics. The film features a priest with a secret interest in pornography, escaped prisoners, dangerous stunts, muddy…

Velvet Terrorists blends documentary and humor to tell the unbelievable story of three men who tried to overthrow the communist government of Czechoslovakia through bombings. Stanislav, Frantisek, and Vladimir, all now in…

Four sisters who perform together in a Native American drum group are challenged when one sister chooses to leave.

Andrei studies how plants retain sounds. He's created a method to retrieve echoes of the past through sound. Andrei is determined to keep his findings secret.

Brice Dellsperger revisits Mike Hodges' *Flash Gordon*.

This is the story of Martin Shkreli, a pharmaceutical executive who gained notoriety for dramatically increasing the price of a life-saving AIDS medication. He also made headlines by purchasing the only known…

An artist documents a journey through the Panama Canal, filming ten-minute sections on 16mm film. The resulting work is a time-based, almost abstract exploration of the canal's opening and closing locks, contrasting…

"Closure," the twelfth official release from Nine Inch Nails, combines music videos with excerpts from educational films and exclusive footage by Peter Christopherson. This includes behind-the-scenes moments featuring Nine Inch Nails and…

This is the story of Gabriel Medina, a surfer who defied expectations. He rose from humble beginnings to become a dominant force in surfing and a major name in the world of…

Alexandre O Philippe, known for his critically praised documentaries on Psycho, Alien, and The Exorcist, now focuses on Monument Valley for his newest project.

A female student in Tehran is executed after seven years in prison for killing a man. She claimed self-defense against a rapist, but to secure a pardon, she must recant her statement.…