The Secret Glory (2001)
A British-produced documentary about the bizarre life of Nazi SS officer Otto Rahn, focused on his search for the mystical Holy Grail of Christ.
Supermassive Black Holes (2000)
“Horizon” examines the recent discovery of supermassive black holes, which spawn galaxies even as they threaten to destroy everything in their path.
Transhood (2020)
Filmed over five years in Kansas City, this documentary follows four transgender kids – beginning at ages 4, 7, 12, and 15 – as they redefine “coming of age.” These…
The Filth and the Fury (2000)
Julien Temple’s second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival…
Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)
The story of the evolution of a boy from Nebraska who became one of the most respected men in the world, and the heroes who helped guide him along the…
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey (2017)
Fred Beckey is the legendary American “Dirtbag” mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber’s pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues…
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…
Running with Beto (2019)
This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Beto O’Rourke’s rise from virtual unknown to national political figure through his bold attempt to unseat Ted Cruz in the US Senate.
Life, Animated (2016)
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…
Back to the Well: ‘Clerks II’ (2006)
Feature-length documentary about the making of Clerks II.
Willi und die Wunder dieser Welt (2009)
Nachdem Willi (Willi Weitzel) seiner inzwischen verstorbenen Freundin Frau Klinger versprochen hatte, ihr Wüstensand aus der Sahara mitzubringen, verabschiedet er sich von Freunden und Familie und besucht vier voneinander entlegene…
Take the 5:10 to Dreamland (1976)
Its slow somnambulic rhythm, its animalistic jungle sounds as well as the eerily mixed images create a dream mood that comes closest to my actual dreaming-feeling. The long black phases…
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…