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A diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and drama-filled school board meetings. The first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S
"The Transcon" follows Paul Johnson’s relentless 3, 000-mile run across America, battling physical exhaustion and his own mental health struggles to inspire communities and raise funds for charity. Through pain and perseverance, he connects with people nationwide, proving that resilience and purpose can drive us beyond our limits—leaving a lasting impact on those who follow the journey.
Set amongst the unlikely backdrop of cowboy boots, rodeos, and global geopolitics, thirty of the world's most promising musicians travel to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Vying for gold and their shot at classical piano stardom, the contestants must endure six intense performances, multiple elimination rounds, and a discerning panel of jurists. Behind the scenes, we uncover the stories of adversity, sacrifice, and heartbreak driving the pianists to perform at the highest level. As fan favorites and early contenders are eliminated, one unassuming genius rises to the top.
The Stones Are Speaking tells the inspiring story of how archaeologist Mike Collins, at great risk and personal sacrifice, saved 30 acres of looted land deep in the heart of Texas and revealed it as one of the most significant sites in the Americas. Collins and his team changed history when they found evidence of people living in Central Texas 20, 000 years ago. The film is more than a tale of archaeological discoveries at what is now known as the Gault Archaeological Site. It illustrates the power of an individual to make a difference and what people can accomplish when they work together for the greater good.
Fitrepreneur is a gripping documentary following Phil Graham, the "Tony Robbins of fitness, " as he faces the biggest challenge of his career: the rise of artificial intelligence. Renowned for helping fitness and bodybuilding coaches build thriving businesses, Phil must confront the growing threat of AI tools that could render traditional coaching obsolete. Determined to adapt, he embarks on a global journey to explore how AI is reshaping the fitness industry, seeking ways to turn it from a competitor into an ally.
The Sound of Protest offers a brand-new take on the subject of protest songs. This is no home for hand-wringing worthiness, but a film bristling with iconic, successful high impact and powerful songs. Music that also happen to be loaded with meaningful messages and full of intent. The film asks a provocative question. Do Protest Songs make a difference? How does the next generation make themselves heard? The answers, from an exclusive cast list of singers and songwriters are revelatory.
8.1
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion showcases the six-decade career of award-winning costume designer, Bob Mackie. The documentary includes original interviews with Bob Mackie clients and collaborators, along with those he has inspired, including Cher, Carol Burnett, RuPaul, P!nk, Miley Cyrus and Tom Ford.
After being raised in the United States, twenty-two-year-old Mikel is suddenly deported to Albania. Struggling with his new reality, he tries to find a way out. An ocean apart, his eleven-year-old American born sister Angela, is left behind and must decide to stay or join her brother. While discovering where they belong, both find something unsuspecting.
7.8
J.K. Simmons narrates The Fish Thief, which explores the mystery behind how and why the fish most prized by people nearly disappeared from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth: the Great Lakes. The story dramatically illuminates nature's links to our economic prosperity and quality of life. Since prehistoric times, fishing has been unusually important here. Aboriginal people fished for subsistence and fishing is central to their cultures. European immigrants drove the growth of a booming commercial fishing industry that employed thousands of people in Canada and the United States. Then disaster struck. THE FISH THIEF tells the story of remarkable people who tackled the mystery, first uncovering the cause then tenaciously searching for a solution. The future of businesses, towns, tribal communities and First Nations hung in the balance. They discovered a problem that menaces ecosystems globally. What they accomplished continues to influence the Great Lakes region's economic fortunes and sounds a warning about the future of natural resources and the prosperity of millions around the world today.
7.2
Han er en af verdens største fodboldlegender, og så er han dansk. I denne todelte dokumentar dykker vi ned i Peter Schmeichels forrygende fodboldkarriere og hans liv uden for banen.
9.3
Soldiers of Song follows the extraordinary journey of Ukraine’s most beloved musicians as they unite their war-torn nation through the transformative power of music. Amidst the chaos of Russian aggression, artists like Slava Vakarchuk (Okean Elzy), Andriy Khlyvnyuk (Boombox), and Svitlana Tarabarova share their deeply personal experiences of resilience, hope, and defiance. From intimate interviews and gripping performances, the film intertwines their stories, revealing how their melodies have become anthems of unity and resistance. As these musicians navigate the perils of war, their music becomes a beacon of courage for their fellow citizens, offering solace and strength when it’s needed most. Set against the haunting backdrop of the ongoing conflict, Soldiers of Song captures the emotional weight of their fight.
From unlucky beginnings, driven by a mother who wanted more, Wynonna Judd hit the dizzying heights of music stardom ‘twice’ and finally found peace and love with an unlikely soul mate. Love Is Alive chronicles her multiple ascents to stardom and delves into her current story with her music being made her way.
Our new hard hitting documentary on the deep impacts of the road to recovery in La Palma, Canary Islands. What happens after the most destructive eruption in an island's history stops? How do you rebuild a whole valley? And what happens to the thousands of people displaced and communities destroyed? The eruption of Tajogaite volcano hit international headlines in 2021, but we reveal the deep impacts of the struggle to recover on this small island in the middle of the Atlantic. With dramatic footage and intimate testimony from politicians, scientists, residents and activists this new documentary digs deep behind the headlines to unpick the successes and failures of the following two years post eruption. From the makers of award winning documentary "Lava Bombs: Truths Behind the Volcano" on the impacts of the eruption of Tajogaite volcano in La Palma in 2021, this new documentary reveals what happened after the volcano stopped roaring so lessons can be learnt worldwide, and we advocate for change to help build resilience to future volcanic eruptions in the Canary Islands and elsewhere.
The table wine Revolution. When Dirk Niepoort stepped into his family's small Port merchant business, he had big dreams and plans that his father did not support. Despite that, Dirk persevered and turned it into one of the most successful wine companies in Portugal. A few years ago he handed over the daily management to son Daniel, who has the same quirky and creative streak and love of wine.
The famous benchmark rosé we all know, is the Provence pale rosé. When Lucien Peyraud received a pre-phylloxera bottle of Bandol from his father-in-law on his wedding with Lucie (Lulu) Tempier, this inspired him to re-start the production of the mixed-grape wines of Bandol with Mourvèdre as the dominant grape. Lucien and Lulu became the ambassadors of the Bandol appellation. Two generations later, there is no family heir to the estate.
Known as the wine of the popes, it was however Robert Parker who put the entire southern Rhône valley on the wine map at the end of the last century. Today many people see Beaucastel of the family Perrin as the benchmark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Historically, the base wine of Champagne was almost undrinkable. Champagne needed bubbles and dosage to produce an amazing wine. Pierre Peters was one of the first Champagne Growers, after being exploited by the big brands. Grower Champagne brought the wine lover back to the region.
Until recently the Mouchão winery in Alentejo had no access to electricity, so they were forced to stick to ancient traditions. This is one of the only places where these traditions are upheld, and it turns out that these wines have the best aging potential in the world. The Reynolds family lost Mouchão during the Carnation Revolution and regained it years later in a completely neglected state.
Georges Duboeuf, “the King” of the Beaujolais, is inextricably linked to this region. He introduced the celebration of the new Gamay harvest, the Beaujolais Nouveau, and made it a worldwide famous festivity. Thanks to this popularity, also Beaujolais Cru’s like Fleurie, Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent finally get the attention they deserve. His grandson Adrien Duboeuf-Lacombe was chosen as his successor at a very young age.
Port is central heating for adults. It's rich, it's sweet, it's comforting, it's reassuring. Charles Symington is certainly one of the most important wine makers in the world because of the range of wines he is in charge of. Of all the British families that have entered the Port trade in recent centuries, the Symington family is one of the few that is left in Porto.
Two sets of brothers racing at the 3 hardest 24h races across Europe, all within one Month. Each of them driving a different racecar, they are not only fighting against each other, but each of them has his own goal: victory. This motorsports documentary gives a thrilling and emotional insight of race drivers on and off the track.
A hidden network of female journalists and activists, dedicated to UFO disclosure, uncovers shocking truths about the government's knowledge of extraterrestrial phenomena. This documentary follows their groundbreaking work and exposes the darkest secrets.
Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan explore the ups and downs of aging in a social media-driven world as he tries to paint her portrait in Arthur Balder's multi-awarded, rule-breaking, non-linear, Lynchian art house masterpiece.
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Chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence.
