Soccer Shoot-Out (1991)
Italia 90 was another fascinating tournament, a melting pot of different styles, culture and technique. The biggest tournament to date, it saw the emergence of the African nations with the free-flowing Cameroon capturing everyone’s hearts. The final was tight and not for the squeamish, but the well-drilled and better-disciplined Germans prevailed 1-0 winners to claim the crown for the third time.
The Weather Underground (2002)
The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s, and of radical politics at its best and most disastrous.
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters (2012)
A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at…
400 Years of the Telescope (2009)
A documentary chronicling the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo. Featuring interviews with leading scientists discussing Galileo’s first use of the telescope to the latest discoveries in…
35 Up (1991)
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during…
Evelyn (2019)
Haunted by the suicide of a brother, a director and his kin walk across the UK in an emotionally trying, visually sublime journey toward healing.
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2018)
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of “Black Caesar,” “It’s Alive,” “God Told Me To,” “Q,” “The Stuff,” and…
Emicida: AmarElo – It’s All for Yesterday (2020)
Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo’s oft-inaccessible Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
Doin’ It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC (2012)
An independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau. The film explores the definition, history, culture, social impact and global influence of New York’s outdoor summer basketball scene, the…
The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen (2014)
Fifty lesser-known horror flicks hailed by critics and genre fans as “absolute must-sees” are given the spotlight with fun, engaging commentary from journalists, directors, actors and critics in a countdown…
Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)
It had all the makings of a huge television success: a white-hot comic at the helm, a coveted primetime slot, and a pantheon of future comedy legends in the cast…
Tony Parker: The Final Shot (2021)
The background and career of Tony Parker, whose determination led him to become arguably the greatest French basketball player.
Dan Carter: A Perfect 10 (2019)
Two time Rugby World Cup winner, three-time international rugby player of the year, all-time international leading points scorer, winner of franchise rugby competitions in three continents, BBC Sports Personality of…