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Antwone Fisher
Drama, History, Romance
A volatile sailor is sent to a naval psychiatrist seeking treatment. Initially resistant, the young man eventually opens up about a traumatic childhood. With the help of his doctor, he confronts his…
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His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Documentary
This documentary looks back at the influential horror franchise, Friday the 13th. It includes interviews with actors and filmmakers involved in all twelve movies made over three decades.
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Drama, History, Thriller
In 1974, Sam Bicke is devastated. His wife leaves him with their three children, he's fired from his job, his brother abandons him, and he's denied a loan to rebuild his life.…
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6.9
The Bridge
Documentary
"The Bridge" is a challenging documentary film featuring footage of individuals choosing to end their lives by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, a location with a high rate of suicides. The…
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So Help Me God
Documentary, Thriller, Crime
Around twenty years ago, two sex workers were murdered in a wealthy district of Brussels. Anne Gurwez, a respected Belgian prosecutor, chooses to reopen the investigation, meticulously examining the old evidence with…
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Religulous
Documentary, Comedy
Comedian Bill Maher engages in provocative conversations about religion with people who hold strong beliefs. He journeys globally to explore the core principles of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, questioning topics like homosexuality,…
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7.6
Global Metal
Documentary, Music
GLOBAL METAL, directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, explores how heavy metal, often misunderstood in the West, has resonated globally. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn as he…
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7.9
The Yes Men
Comedy, Documentary
This sharp and insightful documentary follows a small group of activist pranksters as they become internationally known for their elaborate impersonations of the World Trade Organization. They stage their performances on television…
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6.8
The Block
Drama, History
During the mid-1960s, privileged socialite Edie Sedgwick encounters artist Andy Warhol. She becomes a central figure at Warhol's Factory and his primary muse. Despite outward appearances of success, Edie struggles to gain…
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6.4
JFK
Drama, Thriller, History
This drama tells the story of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his determined effort to find the truth about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film unfolds during a time…
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8.0
Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris
Documentary
This documentary explores the compelling relationship between James Baldwin, the celebrated writer, and a British film crew in 1970s Paris. What begins as a simple look at Baldwin's life becomes a more…
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Altman
Documentary
Robert Altman's life and career were incredibly diverse. The father of American independent film profoundly shaped not only the development of filmmaking but also the spirit of the American West. Using rare…
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6.8
Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut
Documentary
This documentary offers a clear and engaging look inside the digestive system, explaining how a healthy gut impacts our overall health.
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6.6
Titanic: The Digital Resurrection
Documentary, TV Movie
Employing advanced scanning technology and CGI, a team of specialists constructs the first detailed 3D digital replica of the Titanic wreck. Their immersive investigation reveals the ship's final hours, highlighting both bravery…
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7.1
SIMON! The Joy of Conducting
Documentary, Music
This documentary follows Sir Simon Rattle, the celebrated conductor, as he reflects on his career and life, exploring music's profound impact. The film blends Rattle's personal stories with interviews from other musicians…
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JazzTown
Colorado's celebrated jazz musicians share their insights on achieving lasting success in the music industry, offering advice to the next generation navigating a challenging and competitive scene. Filmed on historic stages in…
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Weekend of a Champion
Filmmaker Roman Polanski documents a weekend spent with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he strives to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix, providing a remarkably intimate look into the life of…
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7.5
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
This film explores the horror movies released in the 1980s.
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7.3
The Hugo's Brain
"The Hugo's Brain" is a French documentary-drama exploring autism. The film interweaves real accounts of autistic individuals with a fictional narrative following Hugo, an autistic person, from childhood through adulthood. It depicts…
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7.8Tin Tan
Germán Cipriano Gómez Valdés Castillo, a young radio announcer from Ciudad Juárez, gains prominence by popularizing the pachuco movement through his character Tin Tan, pioneering a new blend of languages known as…
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7.5Dream Cast
In the 1988 film *Bad Dreams*, the actors discuss their experiences working on a movie that deeply explores difficult subjects like suicide, guilt, depression, and widespread death.
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One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
The film's cast and crew, along with notable fans, look back on the chaotic and intense production of *The Evil Dead*, the horror film widely considered a landmark in terrifying cinema.
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6.9
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
"To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story" chronicles the difficult life of stuntman Kane Hodder, who endured a painful childhood marked by bullying in Sparks, Nevada. Following a severe burn injury,…
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7.7
Tasmanian Devil: The Fast and Furious Life of Errol Flynn
This is the story of Errol Flynn, the Tasmanian-born actor whose brief but dazzling life was defined by scandal, adventure, romance, and extravagance – all captured by the cameras, both on and…
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Next Summer
At 15, Rasmus is left on the island of Bornholm with his mentally ill father when his mother and siblings relocate. Shaped by his father's insecurities, anger, and disappointments, Rasmus leaves Bornholm…
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Stooge
"Stooge" is a documentary about Robert Pargiter, Iggy Pop's biggest fan. The film follows the three years before his 50th birthday as he embarks on a quest to find his idol, seeking…
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The Blob: A Genius without a Brain
This documentary explores the unusual abilities and recent research surrounding *Physarum polycephalum*, commonly called slime mold.
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Folkhemmets Estetik
This documentary examines the design and construction of Swedish homes built during the 1960s, exploring their impact and contemporary perception.
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Anamnesis
This film uses audio and visual recordings from individuals living with dementia to depict the progression of the disease.
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Modern Life
For a decade, Raymond Depardon has documented the lives of farmers in the mountains, offering an intimate and unforced glimpse into their world. This quiet film explores our connection to the land…
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7.5
Missing 411: The U.F.O. Connection
Missing 411: The UFO Connection continues David Paulides' exploration of people who disappear in remote areas, leaving no trace. In this third film, David presents the initial evidence suggesting a connection between…
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7.0
Malcolm X
This is a look at the life of the controversial Black activist and key figure in the fight for Black liberation. Facing a low point during his imprisonment in the 1950s, he…
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7.7
Emma Wants to Live
This Dutch documentary follows the final weeks of Emma Caris, an 18-year-old girl battling anorexia nervosa since she was 16, as she receives care in a Portuguese clinic.
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LSD: The Beyond Within
This straightforward and unbiased account details the discovery and evolution of the well-known hallucinogenic drug. It avoids moralizing and includes perspectives from key figures in psychedelic history, such as Albert Hofmann, the…
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Connor McDavid: Whatever it Takes
Connor McDavid: Whatever It Takes chronicles Connor McDavid's toughest offseason yet. The documentary details the remarkable recovery of one of hockey's top players following a potentially career-altering injury. A leading medical team,…
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