Outbreak: Anatomy of a Plague
5.8
2010
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This feature length documentary juxtaposes a 21st century scenario against the cautionary history of Montreals 1885 smallpox epidemic to depict a modern city under siege.
Into the Cold: A Journey of the Soul
6.6
2010
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Into The Cold--A Journey of the Soul retraces the personal and harrowing expedition of two men on foot to the North Pole in sub-zero temperatures to commemorate the centennial of Admiral Pearys reach in 1909. It is a journey of endurance and commitment into the depth of the soul against the backdrop of the magnificent, unforgiving and rapidly vanishing Great North.
12th & Delaware
7.2
2010
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Nénette
6.6
2010
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A documentary on a 40-year-old orangutan that is locked behind bars.
Big Sur-Wild California
6.4
2010
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National Geographic presents a comprehensive view of the spectacular California coastal area known as Big Surthrough the eyes of three intrinsically connected native creatures: condors, sea otters and mountain lions.
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
7.2
2010
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Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.
Steam of Life
7.1
2010
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Finnish men in sauna, speaking straight from the heart.
Inside the Perfect Predator
7.3
2010
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Four top predators are compared, each champion in a type of environment, with key adaptations. On the ground, the cheetah outruns prey (approached in masterly stealth) and enemies. In the air, the peregrine falcon is a flight and diving machine. In sweet water, the Nile crocodile survives since the Dino age, without natural enemies, with several amazing metabolism stunts. Lurking under water, it snaps blindly at migrating wildebeest, then waits underground. In the oceans, the equally ancient shark, notably the great white, migrates seasonally to find abundant prey, such as young seals around South Africa.
Embracing Chaos: Making the African Queen
6.6
2010
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The story of how a number of improbable circumstances combined with some exceptionally creative people to bring about the unlikely critical and commercial success of The African Queen.
Mister Rogers & Me
7.4
2010
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An MTV producers life is transformed when he meets the recently retired host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Fred Rogers. Friendship with the PBS icon sets the young producer on a heros quest to find depth and simplicity amidst a shallow and complex world through conversations with Susan Stamberg (NPR), Tim Russert (Meet The Press), Marc Brown (Arthur) and more.
Hubble 3D
7.8
2010
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An IMAX 3D camera chronicles the effort of 7 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio
7.2
2010
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Documentary about an architecture school based in rural Alabama that focuses on building projects for the local community.
White Water Black Gold
6.4
2011
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The development of Albertas tar sands puts the Canadian water supply at risk.
The Karski Report
7.3
2010
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An extended interview with Polish resistance fighter Jan Karski, consisting largely of footage gathered for but not included in Claude Lanzmanns epic 9-hour documentary \Shoah\.
Lemmy
7.8
2010
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A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.
The People vs. George Lucas
6.7
2010
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An examination of the widespread fan disenchantment with George Lucas.
When I Rise
10
2010
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A documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who finds herself at the epicenter of racial controversy, struggling against the odds and ultimately ascending to the heights of international opera. A gifted black music student at the University of Texas is thrust into a civil rights storm that changes her life forever. Barbara Smith Conrad is cast in an opera opposite a white male classmate fueling a racist backlash from members of the Texas legislature. Barbaras expulsion from the cast escalates the incident to national news, prompting unexpected support from a pop superstar. This small-town girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano and headlines on stages worldwide.
Thunder Soul
7.5
2010
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Alumni from Houstons storied Kashmere High School Stage Band return home after 35 years to play a tribute concert for their beloved band leader who turned the struggling jazz band into a world-class funk powerhouse in the early 1970s.
Requiem For Detroit?
7.6
2010
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A documentary about the decay and industrial collapse of Americas fourth largest city.
Dirty Pictures
7.2
2010
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Alexander Sasha Shulgin is the scientist behind more than 200 psychedelic compounds including MDMA, more commonly known as Ecstasy. Considered to be one of the the greatest chemists of the twentieth century, Sashas vast array of discoveries has had a profound impact in the field of psychedelic research. Dirty Pictures delves into the lifework of Dr. Shulgin and scientists alike, explores the world of these scientists; their findings and motivations, their ideas, and their beliefs as to how research in this particular field can aid in unlocking the complexities of the mind.
Marwencol
7.6
2010
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Documentary about Mark Hogancamp. After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark seeks recovery in Marwencol, a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard. Inspired the movie Welcome to Marwen (2018)
This Way of Life
8
2009
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A lionhearted father struggles valiantly to create a life of idyllic simplicity for his family.
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
8.3
2010
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An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Heavy Metal Britannia
7.6
2010
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Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbaths Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxons Biff Byford.