Freedom Riders (2010)
This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation. These self-proclaimed, ‘Freedom Riders’ challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarmingly simple act.
Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Stanley Nelson
The U (2009)
Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in…
The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a…
Cirque du Soleil: LoveSick (2008)
This fascinating reality program exposes the ups and downs of a group of Cirque du Soleil performers as they put together “Zumanity,” a new, highly erotic show in Las Vegas….
Playing with Sharks (2021)
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks…
Mr. Untouchable (2007)
The true-life story of a Harlem’s notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire drug-lord. Follow his life story from his rough childhood to the last days of his life.
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008)
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to…
Perdida (2009)
One could describe Lost as a family documentary in the first person; but also as a film that goes through a good part of the history of Mexican cinema. Viviana…
Caught in the Net (2020)
Everyone knows something like this is happening. But this is the only experiment to fully demonstrate what excessive openness on the internet means. The filmmaking couple hired youthful-looking (but over…
Rise of the Superheroes (2019)
This is the story of how superheroes from Tim Burton’s prototype blockbuster Batman, Blade, X-Men, Spiderman to Iron Man and the Black Panther brought to life from the pages of…
The Reluctant Radical (2018)
A heartbreaking and heartwarming story of long-time environmentalist and activist Ken Ward.
Heroes: Silence and Rock & Roll (2021)
An exploration of the rise of Héroes del Silencio, the seminal 1980s Spanish rock band anchored by Enrique Bunbury.
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath – Paranoid (2010)
The story of how the classic album “Paranoid” was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second…