“The Next Step” is a story of tragedy, triumph, and a wild ride on Route 66. In 2019, Janne Kouri, Founder of NextStep, rode his power wheelchair 3100 miles from LA to D.C. to raise awareness and funds to support the 6 million Americans living with paralysis. Janne was joined by friends who rode bikes alongside him. This dedicated team inspired those in the communities they visited. They provided quality-of-life grants, donated medical equipment, and hosted charity events. The journey was a true test of endurance, strength, and camaraderie. It was the adventure of a lifetime!
During Lockdown of March 2020, award winning Master Photographer David Trood was stuck at home like most people. On a piece of land, far away from any town and even further from a city, David used his time to realize a dream that he has had since childhood. A garden full of food! A living paradise he called The Weedy Garden. David’s film, Down the Carrot Hole follows the creative and visual journey of understanding food security through Permaculture principles. With his enthusiasm and camera gear to explore, David shares the journey of food self-sufficiency to show others that they can do it also.
7.7
Three elite surfers travel to eight remote destinations searching for pristine waves and an escape from the stress of competition. Trilogy: New Wave is a documentary that follows Ethan Ewing, Griffin Colapinto, and Seth Moniz as they balance their careers with a desire to rediscover the joy of surfing, free from contest scores. From pastime to mainstream sport, Trilogy: New Wave charts a fresh take on surfing’s present.
Experiencers of UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters tell their personal stories, with reenactments portraying their experiences. Throughout, trauma therapists and UFOlogists make commentary.
9.4
A group of storm chasers battle nature's most powerful storms to find answers that will save lives. Filmed over a 7-year period, this award-winning film explores the everyday life of storm chasers in America's Tornado Alley region. We learn about the science of the storms they track, and what they are doing to make communities safer.
Kenny and Kerry marry with secrets. Kerry has never discussed her childhood abuse, and when Kenny's PTSD is triggered by his newborn's crying, it almost blows their young family apart. It seems the marriage is over, but instead Kerry returns to school to study solutions to their traumas. An intimate portrait of a remarkable decade-long recovery, as they emerge with new insights and resilience for their life ahead.
Here, the real star is the show behind the show: In their nearly hour-long documentary "Rammstein – Behind The Scenes of the World Stadium Tour 2019–2024", the focus is not on the musicians themselves, but on the people who make Rammstein’s monumental performances possible in the first place. Directors Anne Winkler and Marek Weinhold provide a detailed look at the planning, processes, and countless tasks that must be completed before the band can even set foot on stage. Organizing concerts of this scale is always a massive undertaking—but Rammstein’s opulent pyro show, extraordinary stage design, and demanding lighting and sound requirements push their crew to face even greater challenges. The documentary offers an impressive and intimate glimpse into how a team of around 250 people rises to meet these demands. From scouting stadiums and drafting stage layouts, to bolting together massive stage components, rigging the lighting, testing the pyrotechnics, setting up merchandise booths, and preparing catering for the entire tour crew—fans are given an authentic sense of just how many steps it takes before the first flame finally ignites the night’s show. And even after the last note of the encore has faded, the work is far from over for the crew: steel beams, power generators, flamethrowers, instruments, mixing consoles, costumes—everything must be dismantled, packed up, and prepared for the next stadium performance within just a few hours. Watching the crew work hand in hand—highly focused but still smiling—makes the magic of this often-hidden world behind major tour productions truly tangible. Where other bands use documentaries to place themselves front and center, Behind The Scenes shines a light on those who make the musicians’ success possible—through personal portraits, brief interviews, and, most powerfully, the camera’s direct, unobstructed view over their shoulders.
When the U.S. government targets a rising tech, who really wins? This eye-opening documentary reveals how power players tried to crush a digital currency called XRP sparking a war over innovation, control, and truth. Packed with whistleblowers and insider interviews, Rigged from the Start uncovers a battle that affects the future of finance.
7.7
Internationally acclaimed skier and filmmaker Nikolai Schirmer discovers that his reclusive childhood friend is training for a ski tour unlike any other: Vegard Rye is preparing to climb and ski down 27 mountains in a single, continuous expedition. The journey is equivalent to running four marathons while simultaneously ascending Mount Everest from sea level—three times. To accomplish this superhuman feat, Vegard isolates himself from friends and family, lives in caves, and dedicates his entire existence to training. Vegard has no intention of telling a soul about his achievement, but Nikolai wants to share his friend’s story with the world and sell it to his sponsors as "The Greatest Ski Tour Of All Time." At the same time, Nikolai attempts to adopt his friend’s training methods to elevate his own skiing to new heights. However, he quickly realizes that telling a story is far easier than living it. Meanwhile, the bigger questions looms: Why did he lose his best friend and mountain partner so many years ago?
8.7
Twelve-year-old Shamira Muhammed recounts the difficult decision she and her mother must make when facing certain death in South Sudan. They choose to trek the 100 miles of brutal terrain in hopes that they will find a new life in a refugee camp in Uganda. Failed murder attempts, weeks in the harsh African bush, and unthinkable abuse on dangerous dirt roads cause them to consider if a violent death in their own home would have been a more humane choice.
8.6
Uncovering a nation's dairy disaster by showcasing the untold stories behind the success of India's White Revolution - The World's Largest Dairy Production and Development Campaign.
True Grit follows David Pocock’s epic journey from an idyllic childhood on a Zimbabwean farm, to the terror of fleeing Robert Mugabe’s land requisitions, to a new start in Australia. Pocock’s pilgrimage around the world has imbued him with a keen sense of social and environmental justice that has seen him stand up for same sex marriage and protest fossil fuel extraction. Despite suffering career-ending injuries, and abuse for his beliefs, Pocock has come out on top, and stronger than ever.
6.8
Over 25 years and 10 studio albums—using powerful sonic force mixed with subtlety and grace—Mogwai have defined their own musical genre and built a cult following. The film takes us on a journey from their very beginnings, in the mid 1990s, to creating their tenth studio album in their hometown of Glasgow in 2020. While at first seemingly impossible to make, they ultimately made history with it.
8.3
Two Egyptian extreme athletes, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, enter the world's toughest rowing race: the Atlantic Challenge, an unsupported 3,000 mile open-ocean race from the Canary Islands to Antigua, despite neither having experience on open water.
8.2
For the very first time, a documentary offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic bands in rock music history. 'Access All Areas' provides unprecedented insights into Deep Purple's tour life, showcasing intimate backstage moments and highlighting the work of the dedicated team that makes their legendary live shows possible. Deep Purple closer than ever before!
8.2
The astonishingly true story of John Robbins, heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, who turned down a billion-dollar inheritance from his father to pursue his own path, writing a best-selling book that becomes a lifeline for his father and a catalyst that heals their relationship.
8.1
For around fifteen years, no Western camera has been able to get to the heart of Tibet. In this challenging and revelatory doc, Director Jean-Michel Carré gains authorisation over several months to film the human, economic and political realities of the region – one that exists outside time, but which is still in constant evolution towards a modernity imposed by China. With contributions from residents and regional experts, the film generates a new perspective on this region, which has become, despite existing under China’s control, a nexus of global geopolitical influence.
8.1
DIG! XX looks at the collision of art and commerce through the star-crossed friendship and bitter rivalry of dueling rock bands - The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. DIG! XX is the 20th anniversary extended edition of the rock documentary DIG!, which adds new narration by The Brian Jonestown Massacre's Joel Gion and features 40+ minutes of never-before-seen footage. This special 20th anniversary edit of the film brings the story up to date through to today, and interweaves many new stories within this timeless tale. It is brought to you by the original sibling team Ondi and David Timoner, founders of Interloper Films.
7.8
Biniam Girmay, a 17 year old promising cyclist from the African country Eritrea, dreams of one day riding the Tour de France, the most prestigious Grand Tour in the world. For years he thought the Tour was only for European or white cyclists, as over its more than 100 editions, only a handful of the participants were black. Biniam’s evolving performances give a rare insight into cycling in Africa. But to make it into an international Pro Team, Europe’s visa procedures are a constant hassle. And once he marries in Eritrea and becomes a father, the distance of 6.000kms takes its toll. Against all odds, Biniam climbs up the international rankings. When at age 21, he wins his first "Classic", he proves African riders can win big races. He becomes a cycling hero overnight, but can he change cycling forever? "This Is My Moment" gives a unique insight into Biniam Girmay’s climb to success and to adulthood. For more than six years, Lieven Corthouts was the only friend and filmmaker allowed to film Biniam's life in Eritrea as well as in Europe. Having Biniam also filming with a vlogging camera, they have made this film together in a co-creation process.
7.5
Stuck in the arctic of Norway and refusing to accept the boundaries imposed by international politics and rigid bureaucracy, filmmaker Mohamed Jabaly insists on telling heartfelt stories from his hometown Gaza. Despite having only limited connection to his family abroad and support from his friends, he manages to channel his own creativity, adhering to his motto Life is Beautiful.
7.8
Hunting whales is a matter of life or death for the Indigenous people of St. Lawrence, a tiny island in the Bering Sea. So, when Chris Apassingok becomes the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his Alaskan village, his mother proudly shares the news on Facebook. To her surprise, thousands of keyboard activists brutally attack Chris without fully understanding the scope of his accomplishment.
7.6
The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She became one of the most accomplished recording artists of all time, but her heart was always in Gospel music. From her first performance in front of an audience to the best-selling Gospel album of all time, The Preacher's Wife, experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced her personal life and helped shape her career.
7.5
Against a backdrop of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, we explore the vast savannahs and dense forests through the eyes of courageous safari trackers. From thrilling encounters with majestic lions to adrenaline-fuelled elephant chases, their stories tell of the challenges and adventures experienced behind the scenes of African wildlife. However, amidst the mysterious foliage and sunny glades, misadventures also emerge, such as wilderness challenges and unexpected situations that test their skill and dedication. In this epic narrative, we discover the fascinating and unpredictable world of safari trackers, guardians of the secrets hidden in the vastness of the African wilderness.
No athlete in action sports wants to train into a robot, risk their lives on the daily and not enjoy it.This isn't about the fake interviews or one of those played out Hollywood style flicks. This is about the fun of action sports and simply life away from competition. We give you a look inside some of the best athletes in the action sports world. Sit back and enjoy watching these cats rip it up just for the F of it! Welcome to Stagnation, where the industry is stale and the riders are ripe! Filmed in 9 Different Countries, 4 Sports Featured.
