A former Chinese journalist living in exile in the United States, desperately tries to reunite her broken family and get justice for the murder of her sister.
A post millennial journey to Italy before the coronavirus outbreak. While encountering various faces of the contemporary Italian decline, the trip turns into an existential experience arising doubts within a group of ambitious filmmakers, moved by the nostalgia of the humble life that they abandoned to follow their dreams.
When it was announced in May of 2016 that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the band decided that they would do one final run of 15 dates across Canada. A National Celebration was the final show of the Tragically Hip's Man Machine Poem Tour recorded on August 20th, 2016 at the K-Rock Centre in their home town of Kingston Ontario. Originally aired live by CBC across all platforms, the concert was experienced by an estimated one-third of Canadians, among the biggest events in the country's broadcast history.
7,000 babies are stillborn every single day, yet talking about it remains a taboo. We follow 7 families over 3 years as they rebuild their lives after the loss of their babies.
In association with Think Thank, this is Dinosaurs Will Die's first video offering. Originally intended to be a self titled release, it has since become recognized as the Team Vid, explaining exactly what it is. Sit down and hold on!
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.
A city faced with unimaginable tragedy rallies around a most unlikely hero. A timeless story about healing & finding purpose in life after the devastating bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon, told by the people who experienced it.
Prisoners in indefinite detention in Zambia face a painful choice between love and safety. William has been remanded for 2 years in Lusaka Central Prison, awaiting conviction in a case in which he is charged with car theft and murder. After losing touch with his wife and daughter six months ago, he is now deeply concerned about his daughter’s safety. Unbeknownst to him his wife has secretly remarried in the hope that it would afford their child greater security, but William is convinced that their love must be saved. Given his undecided fate in prison and the uncertainty of his future William is eventually forced to make a tough decision: choosing between a secret affair with his ex-wife from who he has been so painfully separated, or the safety of their child.
Uncover the untold story of America's opioid epidemic. Opioids: The Hidden Crisis dives deep into the nation's silent struggle with addiction, featuring raw interviews with health experts, recovery specialists and personal stories from those in recovery. Discover the truth behind the headlines and learn how recovery programs like Celebrate Recovery are helping to fight back. This expose on the drug industry reveals the human side of a crisis that impacts millions.
Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat takes viewers into the heart of the volunteer fire service, and by extension on a journey through the many facets of America. Locations like California’s wine (and wildfire) country, a small Nebraska farming community, and an Orthodox Jewish enclave of New York are the backdrop for stories of service, found family, and the search for purpose. Together they convey the depth, diversity, and critical role volunteer fire departments play across the country. Told through an unexpected cast of characters, the film challenges stereotypes and preconceptions at every turn. Barbara is a retired grandma who suits up as an EMT when the tones drop. Madely, a Salvadoran immigrant, joins a crew of teenagers who balance saving lives with getting their homework done. For Jaime, the volunteer fire service saved his life, and he’s passing on those lessons and legacy to his sons and grandson. At a fragile and fractured point in American history, the film is entertaining, hopeful, and optimistic. It suggests that when it comes to the most desperate and important moments of our lives, we will drop everything and come together to help our neighbors.
Paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident, a young rugby player defies the odds to achieve a seemingly impossible series of athletic feats.
Live performances and candid behind-the-scenes interviews with masters of improvisation. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. JazzTown is the most important music documentary to come out of Colorado in the last 50 years. Tragically, more than a few of the world class musicians featured in JazzTown have died during the making of this movie. Their stories, their passion and their wisdom live on to entertain and inspire future generations.
A feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide.
In 2004, Ronald Wallace was convicted and imprisoned for fraud. Left with huge fines and no income, his family is thrown in poverty. With bills to pay and two kids to feed, the family’s situation is hopeless. Lucky for them, one of their kids is about to do something unheard-of. Torin Yater-Wallace is a halfpipe-skiing prodigy. At the ripe age of 15, he becomes the youngest medalist ever at the renowned Winter X Games. Torin’s success briefly redeems his family’s morale and financial stability, but his meteoric rise to stardom is derailed by his mother’s cancer diagnosis, his own serious injuries, and finally a sudden lethal illness that puts him on life support. Through it all, the young Torin Yater-Wallace continues to battle for his dreams of a united family and becoming the world’s greatest professional skier.
Narrated by Oscar Nominee Edward Norton, Longevity Hackers takes a deep dive in the fields of longevity and anti-aging. And explores the life extension technologies that could slow down or even stop human aging and potentially allow people to reach immortality one day. Featuring top experts and scientists from around the world.
An intimate look at lambic beer and three of its most revered brewers and blenders as they each navigate the growing demands of consumers today.
Shot in six cities along the Trans-Siberian Railway, this documentary details the current state of the Russian queer community - giving both broad societal overviews and deeply personal accounts from activists and non-activists alike. The film follows Paul Rice and Liam Jackson Montgomery, a gay couple from Ireland, as they travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway, meeting with a diverse range of LGBT+ people-from Nobel Peace prize nominees and drag queens to those who have suffered brutal homophobic and transphobic attacks.
The sun is our source of life, but for sufferers of 'Leopard's Syndrome', it represents death. A rare genetic disease, the condition causes sufferers to be covered in thousands of freckle-like skin spots, which make them highly sensitive to the sun. Even brief exposure to daylight can cause skin cancer. This heartbreaking and beautifully realised doc follows five girls grappling with the disease and a life of terrible restrictions and early mortality.
Hosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!
Felled is a story about finding worth and beauty in something most consider to be trash. The film chronicles the journey of an urban pine tree downed by a summer storm and saved from the landfill by two woodworkers who give the tree new meaning as a family dinner table. Through interviews with industry experts, sawyers, arborists, artists, and woodworkers, including both Norm Abram and Nick Offerman, the film highlights the growing urban lumber movement and explores themes of waste, craftsmanship, and redemption.
Fans will discover an all-access look at life on the road as the San Diego, CA quartet embark on their worldwide tour. Pierce The Veil chronicles the extraordinary life of international touring through exclusive interviews, previously unreleased live performance footage, travel experiences, and everything in-between.
Step into our world, as we bring you a raw look at the talents of the next wave of riders and photographers. Come face to face with our diverse styles as we take on new lines and new places. ARRIVAL is all about what is happening now. Bringing viewers into the reality of a new generation of freeriders and racers.