Sherman’s March (1985)
Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman’s march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ross McElwee
Actors: Burt Reynolds, Charleen Swansea, Dede McElwee, Patricia Rendleman, Ross McElwee, Ross McElwee Jr.
John Cassavetes: To Risk Everything to Express It All (1996)
It’s tempting, when praising Cassavetes’s films, to resort to generalizations about the director’s admirable intentions; descriptions like “original,” “raw,” and “human,” while certainly true, need to be expanded upon in…
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003)
Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel…
Follow Me (2017)
Aspiring to be an internet celebrity and make big bucks, a filmmaker travels the world to learn the tricks of the trade from social media influencers.
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks (2003)
A biographical documentary on the late great comedian Bill Hicks and his career; in particular the censorship by Letterman that scarred it.
When Stand Up Stood Out (2003)
Documentary covering what came to be known as “The Boston Gold Rush” of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin…
Yeah Right! (2003)
Live 8 (2005)
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 – 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe…
Into the Wind (2010)
In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit of a singular, motivating vision: to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated…
Mavis! (2015)
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate…
Mademoiselle C (2013)
A documentary focused on former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief and fashion stylist Carine Roitfeld.
The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to…