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Letters To The President Trailer (2009)
12 February 2009
Iran, 2008. As President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's motorcade creeps through the teeming streets of Qom Shrine, thousands of people jam hand-written letters into the hands of his handlers.
Life According to Sam Trailer (2013)
21 January 2013
Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition that causes accelerated aging in children; its young victims rarely live past 13.
Ithuteng (Never Stop Learning) Trailer (2005)
13 May 2005
Tells the stories of four students who are turning their lives around at the Ithuteng Trust School.
The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring Trailer (2023)
01 October 2023
In a candid, first-time interview with Rachel Lee, the so-called teenage mastermind behind a string of high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008 and 2009, the film examines the motivations of Lee and a group of her friends who broke into celebrity homes in Hollywood to ransack and steal, exploring the possible reasons behind her actions including mental health issues and addictions, as well as the climate of celebrity excess that fueled the teens, recontextualizing the events behind the sensational headlines.
Gasland Trailer (2010)
24 January 2010
It is happening all across America-rural landowners wake up one day to find a lucrative offer from an energy company wanting to lease their property.
Baghdad ER Trailer (2006)
16 November 2006
Produced and directed by 11-time Emmy Award-winner Jon Alpert, this 64-minute verite documentary takes an unforgettable look inside the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), the U.
Spring Awakening: Those You've Known Trailer (2022)
03 May 2022
Fifteen years after the smash, Tony-winning Broadway run of "Spring Awakening," the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-night only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund.
Brothers Lost: Stories of 9/11 Trailer (2007)
05 June 2007
Award-winning filmmaker Sean McGinly lost his brother Mark in the attack on the Twin Towers. Overwhelmed with grief and unwilling to let Mark fade away, Sean set out to find other men who had lost brothers on 9/11.
Getting Over Him in Eight Songs or Less Trailer (2010)
02 February 2010
A sexy, funny and poignant reminder that losing love can mean finding yourself. This film is a series of surreal songs linked by an ongoing monologue, triumph for the main character lies between the two.
Habla Texas Trailer (2011)
05 May 2011
Latino's in Texas talk about what it is like to grow up Hispanic.
First Comes Love Trailer (2013)
13 May 2013
With great wit and insight, New York City filmmaker Nina Davenport documents her quest to have a baby as a single mother over forty.
Three Sisters: Searching For A Cure Trailer (2004)
19 May 2004
Follows the lives of three sisters affected by one having ALS, finding a cure, and the foundation formed to combat the disease, Project ALS.
Finishing Heaven Trailer (2008)
20 June 2008
On its surface, this is a film about a man returning to New York to finish the film he began in 1970, when he was a 22 year old film school hotshot.
Love, Josh Trailer (2001)
10 June 2001
chronicles the life of Josh Keogh, a 15-year-old whose family was shattered when his father died of liver cancer only six weeks after being diagnosed.
Don't Divorce Me! Kids' Rules for Parents on Divorce Trailer (2012)
20 September 2012
A group of children, ages 5 to 9, share their advice for parents to help kids adjust and cope when families go through a divorce.
Diego Torres: Sinfonico Trailer (2019)
18 October 2019
Diego Torres walks onto the Gran Concierto Davivienda de Navidad's stage in Bogota, Colombia, to delight the audience with Christmas songs and his own works.
The UCLA Dynasty Trailer (2007)
26 March 2007
While the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement and political scandal were consuming the nation, a basketball legacy grew in southern California.
Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death Trailer (2016)
28 November 2016
A raw, unvarnished look at contemporary Cuba through the lens of its people, who are at once fiercely loyal to their country while being extremely dissatisfied after decades of neglect.
Prisoners of the War on Drugs Trailer (1996)
08 January 1996
From its beginning during the Reagan years through current times, the War on Drugs has left many victims stranded in the prison system.
Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World Trailer (2008)
12 March 2008
When Jacques d'Amboise took a group of dancers and members of his teaching staff to China, they worked with acclaimed dancer Dou Dou Huang and more than a hundred Chinese children.
Locks of Love: The Kindest Cut Trailer (2008)
01 January 2008
This heartwarming film focuses on Kandice, Alexa and Amanda, three young girls who are all experiencing hair loss due to illness.
Facing Arthur Trailer (2002)
07 April 2002
This documentary chronicles the relationship between Holocaust survivor Arthur Lederman and 20-year-old Christoph, a German descendent of a Nazi soldier.
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA Trailer (2007)
17 November 2007
A candid and introspective look at the extreme beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the British-born co-founder and driving force behind People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal-rights organization.
Song of Parkland Trailer (2019)
07 February 2019
When Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School drama teacher Melody Herzfeld heard the fire alarm on Feb. 14, 2018, she was with her students in rehearsals for their annual children’s musical.
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Trailer (2017)
11 January 2017
An intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty featuring Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher, and Carrie Fisher.
The One Percent Trailer (2006)
29 April 2006
Jamie Johnson takes the exploration of wealth that he began in Born Rich one step further. The One Percent, refers to the tiny percentage of Americans who control nearly half the wealth of the U.
Showgirls: Glitz & Angst Trailer (2003)
06 September 2003
No sick days. Mandatory diets. Boob jobs. Endless rehearsals. It's what showgirls do for love--and a steady job--in the Las Vegas spotlight.
Birders: The Central Park Effect Trailer (2012)
16 July 2012
A diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.
Our Towns Trailer (2021)
13 April 2021
A documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic reinvention is transforming small cities and towns across the country.
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Trailer (2024)
08 June 2024
Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage.
After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News Trailer (2020)
19 March 2020
An investigation into the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.
Siempre, Luis Trailer (2020)
25 January 2020
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A.
The Price of Everything Trailer (2018)
16 November 2018
Featuring collectors, dealers, auctioneers and a rich range of artists, including market darlings George Condo, Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter and Njideka Akunyili Crosby, this documentary examines the role of art and artistic passion in today’s money-driven, consumer-based society.
Arthur Miller: Writer Trailer (2017)
08 December 2017
One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today.
The Super Bob Einstein Movie Trailer (2021)
28 December 2021
This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Trailer (2022)
26 October 2022
On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history.
Transhood Trailer (2020)
28 May 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.
Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections Trailer (2020)
26 March 2020
In advance of the 2020 Presidential election, Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections takes a deep dive into the weaknesses of today's election technology, investigating the startling vulnerabilities in America's voting systems and the alarming risks they pose to our democracy.
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn Trailer (2020)
12 August 2020
The 30-year legacy of the murder of black teenager Yusuf Hawkins by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.
Stopping the Steal Trailer (2024)
17 September 2024
An inside account of President Trump's challenge to the results of the 2020 presidential election as told by former White House staff and appointees, including former Attorney General William Barr, and elected Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who resisted pressure to change the results of the vote in their states.
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Trailer (2009)
03 November 2009
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a documentary film produced by Edward Norton broadcast in November 2009 on HBO, which follows Barack Obama and various members of his campaign team, including David Axelrod, through the two years leading up to the United States presidential election on November 4th, 2008.
The Last Cruise Trailer (2021)
16 March 2021
Using intimate footage recorded by passengers and crew, The Last Cruise is a first-person account of the nightmare that transpired aboard the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise ship, which set sail from Japan on the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward Trailer (2013)
19 October 2013
The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.
The Latin Explosion: A New America Trailer (2015)
16 November 2015
With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts.
True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality Trailer (2019)
19 June 2019
An intimate portrait of Alabama public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, who for more than three decades has advocated on behalf of the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned, seeking to eradicate racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.
Escape from Kabul Trailer (2021)
21 September 2021
Unfolding over 18 monumental days in August 2021, this deeply immersive and emotional documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage from those on the ground at the airport with exclusive interviews with people who were there throughout the period, including Afghan citizens attempting to flee, U.
Which Way Is The Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington Trailer (2013)
20 January 2013
A portrait of photographer Tim Hetherington's work in war zones around the world.
Jim: The James Foley Story Trailer (2016)
23 January 2016
In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe.
Quad Gods Trailer (2024)
07 June 2024
As the world’s first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, the Quad Gods are fierce competitors iny
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now Trailer (2012)
23 July 2012
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades.
Mr. Saturday Night Trailer (2021)
13 November 2021
The untold story of Robert Stigwood, the impresario behind “Saturday Night Fever” and its record-breaking disco soundtrack.
The Windmill Movie Trailer (2009)
17 June 2009
Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces.
An Apology to Elephants Trailer (2013)
13 April 2013
Elephants are among the most majestic and intelligent creatures on Earth--but for hundreds of years, they have suffered at the hands of humans.
The Crash Reel Trailer (2013)
10 June 2013
The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession.
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.
The Slow Hustle Trailer (2021)
22 June 2021
After Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter is shot and found dead while on duty, the tragedy soon becomes enmeshed in a widening corruption scandal that threatens to unravel the public’s already strained relationship with law enforcement.
Black Art: In the Absence of Light Trailer (2021)
09 February 2021
An introduction to the work of some of the foremost Black visual artists working today, inspired by the late David Driskell's landmark 1976 exhibition, "Two Centuries of Black American Art.
5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids Trailer (1995)
11 March 1995
When a child gets hold of a loaded handgun, someone often dies. Last year, 24,000 Americans lost their lives to handguns.
Reopening Night Trailer (2021)
20 December 2021
This documentary follows the cast, crew and staff of the world-famous Public Theater as they prepare to mount an all-black adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the open-air Delacorte Theater in New York City.