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Ted Williams Trailer (2009)
15 July 2009
Born in 1918 in San Diego, Williams was a latchkey child from a broken home, raised by a mother more dedicated to the Salvation Army than to her two sons, and by a father who spent more time away from home than in it.
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech Trailer (2009)
20 January 2009
A documentary look at the changing interpretations of the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution - laws and court cases that have alternatively broadened and narrowed the amendment's protection of free speech and assembly.
East of Main Street: Asians Aloud Trailer (2010)
01 May 2010
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, HBO presents a collection of perspectives from a diverse group of Asian Americans.
Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing Trailer (2016)
21 November 2016
Recounts the dramatic story of the April 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon through the experiences of individuals whose lives were affected.
Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare Trailer (2026)
20 February 2026
The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.
Suited Trailer (2016)
25 January 2016
Going deeper than fine fabrics and silk linings, Suited takes a modern, evolved look at gender through the conduit of clothing and elucidates the private and emotional experience surrounding it.
Warning: This Drug May Kill You Trailer (2017)
01 May 2017
A harrowing, unflinching look at the devastating effects of opioid addiction in the U.S. told from the perspectives of four families devastated by the deadly epidemic.
Bertha Lutz: Women and the U.N. Charter Trailer (2021)
09 March 2021
BERTHA LUTZ: WOMEN AND THE U.N. CHARTER reveals the important and unknown role of a Brazilian biologist and feminist in ensuring that gender issues were addressed at the basis of the United Nations.
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks Trailer (2021)
18 June 2021
This documentary chronicles renaissance man Gordon Parks’ stellar career from staff photographer for LIFE magazine, through his artistic development photographing everyday Americans, through his evolution as a novelist and groundbreaking filmmaker.
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Trailer (2008)
18 January 2008
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words Trailer (2014)
04 August 2014
From 1971 to 1973, Richard Nixon secretly recorded his private conversations in the White House. This film chronicles the content of those tapes, which include Nixon's conversations on the war in Vietnam, the Pentagon Papers leak, his Supreme Court appointments, and more--while also exposing shocking statements he made about women, people of color, Jews, and the media.
We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest Trailer (2020)
18 February 2020
Every year, hundreds of children from pre-K through 12th grade take the stage at the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest, a public speaking competition where they perform poetry and speeches inspired by the legacy of Dr.
1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed Trailer (2023)
22 April 2023
W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, including his own.
The End Trailer (2004)
11 March 2004
A documentary examining the end of live for five hospice patients and their families.
The Black List: Volume Two Trailer (2009)
26 February 2009
THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.
The Smashing Machine Trailer (2002)
01 May 2002
An unflinching look at the life and story of Mark Kerr between 1999 and 2001, an intelligent, articulate, and emotionally vulnerable athlete, considered by many at the time to be the most dominant ultimate fighter in the world.
Capturing the Friedmans Trailer (2003)
30 May 2003
An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children.
The Case Against 8 Trailer (2014)
06 June 2014
A behind-the-scenes look inside the case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Shot over five years, the film follows the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House Trailer (2008)
18 August 2008
This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years.
Helmut by June Trailer (2007)
30 April 2007
An intimate portrait of iconic photographer Helmut Newton shot by his wife and fellow photographer June Newton.
The Alabama Solution Trailer (2025)
28 January 2025
Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.
Jagged Trailer (2021)
14 September 2021
An intimate exploration of Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.
39 Pounds of Love Trailer (2005)
02 December 2005
This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.
Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music Trailer (2023)
14 June 2023
This riotous concert film documents New York theater legend Taylor Mac's joyous, challenging, and ostentatiously queer 24-hour musical performance.
The Scheme Trailer (2020)
31 March 2020
The revealing, no-holds-barred tale of Christian Dawkins, convicted in federal court in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, a criminal enterprise that infiltrated college basketball teams and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer recruits to prominent athletic programs.
The Words That Built America Trailer (2017)
04 July 2017
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
Open Your Eyes Trailer (2015)
21 August 2015
Living under the Himalayan sun, their eyes have slowly gone milky white. Manisara and Durga have cataracts, and their mountain home in Nepal has become a warren of darkness.
David McCullough: Painting with Words Trailer (2008)
28 May 2008
Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO miniseries--this documentary paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as he gives a speech and even visits his old Brooklyn neighborhood.
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Trailer (2019)
24 January 2019
With a magical new invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, heralded as the next Steve Jobs.
The Final Inch Trailer (2009)
01 April 2009
A documentary about the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Faye Trailer (2024)
15 May 2024
Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway contextualizes her life and filmography, laying bare her struggles with mental health while confronting the double standards she was subjected to as a woman in Hollywood.
Enigma Trailer (2025)
28 January 2025
Two legends contested their identities as women in the court of public opinion: April Ashley, who was immortalized as a trailblazer by embracing her transgender history; and Amanda Lear, who has consciously denied and obfuscated her history for decades.
Risky Drinking Trailer (2016)
19 December 2016
Are you a risky drinker? Nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol and nearly 1/3 of them engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives.
537 Votes Trailer (2020)
21 October 2020
Documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, including the chaotic voter recount in Florida that ended with George W.
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story Trailer (2026)
09 June 2026
Robin Byrd pioneered NYC public access with her cult sex-positive call-in show. Now the larger-than-life 70-year-old champion of free speech, queer visibility, and safe sex reflects on her unique legacy and her hidden, decades-long marriage behind the scenes.
True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps Trailer (2014)
15 June 2014
A documentary about the creation of one of HBO's most successful series.
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind Trailer (2020)
27 January 2020
Explore the personal and professional triumphs and challenges of actor Natalie Wood, which have often been overshadowed by her premature death.
His Way Trailer (2011)
04 March 2011
A look at the professional, political and personal life of legendary movie producer Jerry Weintraub featuring interviews with friends, family and colleagues.
The Blood of Yingzhou District Trailer (2006)
13 June 2006
A year in the life of children in the Province of Anhui in China, who have lost their parents to AIDS.
I Am Evidence Trailer (2017)
24 April 2017
The modern criminal justice system is hindered by the fact that countless rape kits remain untested in police evidence storage facilities across the United States.
The Apollo Trailer (2019)
24 April 2019
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale Trailer (2009)
16 January 2009
John Cazale was in only five films – The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon and The Deer Hunter – each was nominated for Best Picture.
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage Trailer (2021)
23 July 2021
Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief Trailer (2015)
25 January 2015
The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
Southern Rites Trailer (2015)
18 May 2015
Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff.
Crazy, Not Insane Trailer (2020)
18 March 2020
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people.
No Contract, No Cookies: The Stella D'Oro Strike Trailer (2010)
20 August 2010
Follows the struggle of 138 mostly immigrant workers who strike to save their jobs at a famous bakery in the Bronx when a private equity firm buys the bakery and demands wage cuts of up to 30%.
The Mystery of the Morro Castle Trailer (1980)
01 March 1980
On a stormy night in September 1934, the Morro Castle was making its way through heavy seas en route from Havana to New York City.
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia Trailer (2012)
29 October 2012
Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential.
The Lion's Mouth Opens Trailer (2014)
18 January 2014
A documentary on filmmaker Marianna Palka, as she confronts her risk of Huntington's Disease.
Reagan Trailer (2011)
07 February 2011
Based on the story of Americas enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world - icon, screen star, and two-term president, Ronald Reagan.
David Byrne's American Utopia Trailer (2020)
10 September 2020
A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Coma Trailer (2007)
04 July 2007
Four young Americans who've each suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury emerge from their comas at a New Jersey medical facility.
Quad Gods Trailer (2024)
07 June 2024
As the world’s first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, the Quad Gods are fierce competitors iny
Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn Trailer (2019)
29 September 2019
Legendary and controversial attorney Roy Cohn was a power broker in the rough and tumble world of New York City business and politics.
The Pirate Tapes Trailer (2011)
11 July 2011
Exposing piracy in Somalia from the inside out, The Pirates Tapes follows Mohamed Ashareh, a young Somali-Canadian, as he travels to Somalia in hopes of joining an active pirate cell.
The Art of Political Murder Trailer (2020)
16 December 2020
An investigation into the truth behind the murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi, who was killed in 1998 just days after trying to hold the country's military accountable for the atrocities committed during its civil war.
Agnelli Trailer (2017)
18 December 2017
Documentary about the life of Giovanni "Gianni" Agnelli, an influential Italian industrialist and principal shareholder of Fiat.
Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss Trailer (2021)
12 November 2021
An intimate and often eye-opening exploration of the life and all-too-short career of wunderkind rapper Juice WRLD.
Google Baby Trailer (2009)
08 May 2009
A journey across three continents telling the story of the up and coming baby production industry in the age of globalization.