7.2
An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places.
6.9
Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote her first review in 1953 and joined ‘The New Yorker’ in 1968. Praised for her highly opinionated and feisty writing style and criticised for her subjective and sometimes ruthless reviews, Kael’s writing was refreshingly and intensely rooted in her experience of watching a film as a member of the audience. Loved and hated in equal measure – loved by other critics for whom she was immensely influential, and hated by filmmakers whose films she trashed - Kael destroyed films that have since become classics such as The Sound of Music and raved about others such as Bonnie and Clyde. She was also aware of the perennial difficulties for women working in the movies and in film criticism, and fiercely fought sexism, both in her reviews and in her media appearances.
4.9
Explore haunted sites around the state with filmmaker Dan T. Hall as he searches for answers to questions that still resonate from his Documentary Central State. Asylum for the Insane. "Are these real experiences?" Go inside the Rivoli Theater closed since 1994 in search of evidence of "Lady Rivoli". Walk back in time to the Tuckaway House as turn of the century celebrities are said to still be felt at the spiritual hour of 3AM. And then follow film crew through the Hartford City Jail and witness unexplained phenomena as members wander through the cells and traverse the dungeon level. These and other unexplained events are captured in this documentary.
7.5
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
4.4
The documentary follows Dan T. Hall as he seeks out definitive communication with the other side. Walk the rooms of historic Cliff House in Madison with 20-year-old Michael Jones, the boy who reportedly inspired the blockbuster movie The Sixth Sense; visit Whispers Estate in Mitchell in search of "Rachel," a little girl who died in the house; creep into the basement at Tuckaway in Indianapolis to find spirits lurking in dark corners; discover the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond and listen for the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy; and delve into the tragedy of a family torn apart by murder in Hagerstown.
8
In the world of sports, there is a point in every young athlete's career when they will be tested both physically and mentally to see if they are among the elite to make it into the professional arena.
6.5
Venus and Serena takes an honest and unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of sisters and tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams. Through the prism of one year in their lives, the film tells the untold story of how these two great stars came to be and how they struggle to stay on top.
6.9
Two modern Red Arrows pilots take on the challenges faced by World War I pilots by performing photo reconnaissance, artillery ranging, and bombing missions in period aircraft - culminating in a classic dogfight.
6.7
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
6.5
Barbecue is about more than grilling a piece of meat. It’s a ritual performed religiously across the world. For some it’s a path to salvation. It is the pride of nations. And the stories told around the fires become a way to bring the world together.
7
Banksy is a household name, but behind this name hides a multitude of stories, artworks, stunts, political statements and identities, leading to one of the art world's biggest unanswered questions- who is Banksy?
8
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
8
A documentary that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof.
7
An investigation of the king of the Beat Generation.
8.1
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.
The complete life story of songwriter, producer and entrepreneur- Will.I.Am. From “being raised in the ghetto’ to forming the Black Eyed Peas, everything Will.I.Am touches turns to gold. He has dabbled in fashion, technology, acting and business. He is the first artist to have a song sent to Mars. There are no limits or boundaries for this universal superstar. What will he do next?
7.4
At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out. Almost four years passed and the only stimuli that engaged Owen were Disney films. Then one day, his father donned a puppet—Iago, the wisecracking parrot from Aladdin—and asked “what’s it like to be you?” And poof! Owen replied, with dialogue from the movie. Life, Animated tells the remarkable story of how Owen found in Disney animation a pathway to language and a framework for making sense of the world.
6.8
With a first-person look at the notorious Crips and Bloods, this film examines the conditions that have lead to decades of devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles.
Countless marine animals frolic on the steep slopes of underwater volcanoes.
ISIS is waging a merciless war against Culture in the territories that it controls in Iraq, Syria, Libya, and soon Egypt. Its goal is to create a new world order by destroying the centuries-old libraries and great archaeological sites, the very places where written language and the means of conserving our heritage appeared 5 thousand years ago. Who will stop them? The New Monuments Men.
7.5
A musical journey through the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou, the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta and Moonshine soaked BBQs in the North Mississippi Hill Country. Visiting the last original blues devils, many in their 80's, still living in the deep south, working without management and touring the Chitlin' Circuit. Let Bobby Rush, Barbara Lynn, Henry Gray, Carol Fran, Lazy Lester, Bilbo Walker, RL Boyce, Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes, Lil Buck Sinegal, LC Ulmer and their friends awaken the blues in all of us.
5.3
The Great One, The People’s Champion, The Rock. An Icon in both professional wrestling and Hollywood.From humble beginnings to one of the highest grossing actors today, he remains grounded, charismatic and enjoyable to watch in any form of media.Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson paved the way for professional wrestlers to make their way and be taken seriously in the film industry, being followed shortly by the likes of John Cena and Dave Bautista. Whether Dwayne is starring in a blockbuster franchise like The Fast and Furious, making media appearances or receiving his place on the Hollywood walk of fame, he remains one of the nicest men in the business and the hardest worker in the room.
7.4
In 1955, as a hotly contested hockey season was coming to an end, the star of the Montreal Canadiens, Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, was suspended for attacking an opponent with a stick and hitting a referee by then president of the NHL Clarence Campbell. This set off a huge riot in the streets of Montreal. The documentary claims, unconvincingly, that this event added to the sparks of the political revolution in Quebec that led to the rise of the separatist movement.
