Mandela (1996)
A documentary that chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. Mandela is probably best known for his 27 years of imprisonment, and for bringing an end to apartheid. But this film also sheds light on the little-known early period of Mandela’s life.
Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Angus Gibson, Jo Menell
Actors: Eugene Terre'Blanche, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela
China Blue (2005)
“China Blue” is an engrossing documentary that tells the story of 3 teenage girls who leave their rural homes in China to come work for a factory that makes blue…
The Business of Being Born (2008)
Director Abby Epstein’s controversial documentary takes a hard look at America’s maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that some expectant parents are…
Becoming Mayan: Creating Apocalypto (2007)
An overview of the making of Mel Gibson’s ‘Apocalypto’.
What Is Democracy? (2018)
A vast, timely, and often chilling investigation into the idea and practice of democracy, ranging from Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe to civil rights, fears of voter fraud, and the…
The World According To Bush (2004)
The 1000 days of George W. Bush’s presidency from the 9/11 attacks to the iraqi quagmire.
Chaos on the Bridge (2015)
Canadian acting legend William Shatner takes viewers inside the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the bold attempt in 1986 to recreate the success of the original television series,…
An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder (2006)
In this second Q&A with Kevin Smith he now enters the homes of some of his fans in Toronto and London.
Bodyguards: Secret Lives from the Watchtower (2016)
Explore the secret world of the bodyguards who risk their lives to protect the rich, famous and powerful.
Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey (2013)
Follows the real life rock-n-roll fairy tale story of Filipino Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from You Tube to become the front man for iconic American rock band, Journey, thereby…
Whateverest (2012)
Whateverest is a documentary about the unlikely inspiration behind a dance tune produced by Todd Terje called ‘Inspector Norse.’ ‘Inspector Norse’ is the Internet alias of Marius Solem Johansen, a…
Life After Tomorrow (2006)
Women who have played orphans in “Annie” are brought together in this documentary.
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Johnny Knoxville and his crazy friends appear on the big screen for the very first time in Jackass: The Movie. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on…