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.
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!
8.6
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.
In 2018, Cape Town narrowly averted completely running out of drinking water. In a country sitting 29th on the list of water-scarce places in the world, this became a ghastly harbinger of things to come. The city council committed to take urgent action to protect the supply of water by enforcing a policy of limited access. Capturing Water follows the unfolding fight, led by working class activist Faeza Meyer, to overturn water cuts-offs, which are punitive to the Cape’s many poor and crowded dwellings. From the mayor self-financing crucial infrastructure to the communities living with sewage spills, and the campaigners fighting land developers that threaten the city’s aquifers, this expertly-crafted documentary exposes the lethal pitfalls of market-led solutions to the water crisis.
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.
7.5
Months after Russia invades Ukraine, the conflict continues with no end in sight. Ukrainian citizens are forced to find a new normal under the constant constriction of war. Four burgeoning stand-up comics utilize comedy to reconcile the challenge of resuming routine life while living in an embattled state. Drawing inspiration from their daily life, they build provocative comedy routines providing witty, biting, and poignant commentary on war, their country, and resistance. As an act of rebellion against Russian forces, they take their tour on the road, traveling to theaters, shelters, and the frontlines to deliver joy and comfort to their countrymen. This timely documentary offers a unique perspective on a story currently playing out on the global stage. Its intimate access to ordinary citizens creates a stark but thoughtful profile of life in wartime, where, despite the atrocities, everyday life continues. The subjects' brave comedy is a balm to injured spirits, and their indomitable.
7.7
Den kjente skikjøreren Nikolai Schirmer får høre at barndomsvennen hans, Vegard Rye, skal gå en skitur utenom det vanlige. Turen skal gå over 27 fjell i Nord-Norge, uten stopp, over fire døgn.
7.2
In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
6.9
The national ski jumping team of China is trained in Finland, starting from scratch just three years before the Beijing Winter Olympics. Under the guidance of legendary coach Mika Kojonkoski, in an unprecedented training project, young athletes strive to represent their country on the world stage. Training is tough and the cold is biting, but relationships warm the heart. The team becomes a family, and the pursuit of joy ultimately becomes the most important factor in their development.
6.9
Beyond the vacation, below deck, cruise ships house thousands of crew members from all over the world, living and working together at sea for months at a time. Journey into their hidden world, and discover the lives of the people who call these travelling metal cities home.
6.8
Once hailed as a trailblazing bodybuilding icon, Robby Robinson vanished from the limelight, leaving behind a legacy overshadowed by time. But now, at 77, he's staging a jaw-dropping return to the spotlight, defying age with a physique that defies logic. Delve into Robby's remarkable journey from a tumultuous past to his triumphant return, as he unveils the truth behind the muscle and the man. For the first time ever, the real Robby Robinson is ready to be shown to the world as he should have been known in his prime. His greatest impact not yet behind him but instead about to unfold by reshaping the very blueprint of the fitness industry.
7.7
For decades, Theo Jansen has toiled on the beaches of the Netherlands in his quest to make his beloved Strandbeests self-sufficient. But what happens when, as the artist pursues his dream to create new life, he starts to feel his own slipping away? As he contemplates whether he is the Strandbeests' master or slave, Theo races against the inevitable passing of time and his eventual death.
Experiencers of UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters tell their personal stories, with reenactments portraying their experiences. Throughout, trauma therapists and UFOlogists make commentary.
6.3
"The First Code" is a time-traveling story: it begins in the 50s, when Ukrainian engineers created the first computer, and continues to the present day, when the IT sector has become not only a powerful industry, but also an important front in the war against russia. The film tells the story of the real-life struggle against the enemy by IT specialists who united into a 300, 000-strong virtual army and ordinary people who were able to resist the enemy using smartphones. Each viewer will hear stories about the creation of cyber armies from the most influential people in the world. In particular, from Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, about the role of each Ukrainian in the cyber war. The film also tells the story of the Ukrainian IT industry as a whole - from its inception to the integral structure of cyber armies.
6.1
Portland, Oregon has the most strip clubs per capita of any major U.S. city. Through interviews with strippers, regulars, and industry experts, viewers are invited to leave their preconceived notions at the door and step into a highly misunderstood world.
6
A successful realtor and soccer mom’s life is turned upside down when neo-Nazis unleash a troll storm against her and her family. In the face of an alarming growth of American fascism, she finds solidarity with her community by standing up, fighting back and ultimately filing a landmark case for the First Amendment, setting a precedent that could shape America’s future.
6.2
This captivating film marks the culmination of an epic four-year search for the Royal Navy 'Q' ship Lady Olive and the German Submarine UC18. These two vessels allegedly destroyed one another in a famous WW1 battle. They have lain lost on the sea bed ever since – along with the remains, in the case of the U-boat, of 28 crew. The details of the their deadly encounter have remained a mystery – until now. Follow the intrepid and tenacious work of a dedicated team of historians, divers and researchers as they push further and further to find the location and the truth of the lost submarine and its 28 crew, trapped inside over a century ago.
5.9
The compelling story takes you on a journey examining how, with its start in illegal raves and warehouses, pirate radio and bedroom producers, this underground genre became a multi-billion-dollar Grammy-winning industry with its presence felt in film scores, commercials, computer games, and most modern pop productions.
6.7
The Whanganui River in Aotearoa/New Zealand is the first river in the world to be recognized as a legal person, as a living and indivisible being. Maori river guardian Ned Tapa invites a First Nations Elder from Australia and his daughter, who are activists dedicated to saving their own dying river back home, on a five-day canoe trip down this sacred river. Made over a three-year period, in close collaboration with the Whanganui Maori, the film is a positive, urgent call to action for the rights of nature: now the fastest growing legal movement in the world.
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.
7.3
God Bless Bitcoin asks the timely question: How do we fix our broken money? Through in depth conversations with bitcoin and interfaith religious leaders, the film exposes the broken, unjust, and immoral nature of our current fiat-based monetary system, one that is intimately connected to the military industrial complex and the propagation of war. The film also shows how and why members of the poor and middle class feel a financial squeeze even when they work hard and lead fiscally responsible lives. God Bless Bitcoin ultimately suggests the ways in which bitcoin can present alternatives to our current system that are more just, equitable, and peaceful.
For nearly a decade, Hickshow has witnessed and captured some of the best sledding in the industry. The past season was our best one yet, and it shows! FollowCam 7 takes you to the most amazing locations and captures the essence of snowmobiling. Riders from across North America come together in the beautiful B.C. backcountry to ride deep powder, monster mountains, and enjoy the amazing views. And of course, Hickshow Productions was there to capture it all. Now you can experience extreme backcountry sledding, Hickshow style!
For good measure, the vast, gorgeous backcountry cinematography in this film has been carefully framed to include the vastly less gorgeous human males known as The Manboys. Experts at bumbling around in the snow, they love to execute dangerous snowboarding maneuvers with all of the gusto and wonderment of those kids from Hook, but also the facial hair of that guy from Cast Away. From handmade features in natural terrain, to the mean streets of the urban frontcountry, these Manboys want you to have a hell of a good time watching them have a hell of a good time.
