Documentary, Music
Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
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Attila
Luce, About Jean Vigo
Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
The Final Adventure of Kaktus Kid
One Chance
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
Jersey Boys
David Bowie: Out of this World
Past Life
Let's Ask Nostradamus
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Jane Birkin: Simply an Icon
Madonna: Truth or Dare
De Charles de Gaulle à Emmanuel Macron, les gardiens de l'empire
Maestro
Napoleon: Destiny and Death
Alien Endgame
Albert & Hermann Goering
Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See
Blues Run the Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank
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Attila
IMDB 5 | Jan , 2020
This sports documentary goes behind the scenes in the world of mixed martial arts while chronicling the life story of MMA champion Attila Végh.Luce, About Jean Vigo
IMDB 8.5 | Mar , 2016
Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2010
Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.The Final Adventure of Kaktus Kid
IMDB 6 | May , 2018
Aleksandar Zograf, a renowned cartoonist discovers an unusual comic book from World War II. The comic’s hero is Kaktus Kid – a small cactus trapped in his pot. Intrigued, Zograf investigates into the life of Kaktus Kid’s creator – little known artist Veljko Kockar. He soon discovers that Kockar was arrested just after the liberation of Belgrade in 1944. He was charged for being a Gestapo agent and executed. Zograf’s investigation reveals a far more complex story: Kockar’s identity and artistic works were stolen, he possibly has an affair with the girlfriend of a guerilla soldier and he drew anti-communist propaganda for the Nazis. As he explores the story and pieces together the scraps of evidence 70 years after it happened Zograf is faced with his own personal and artistic dilemmas: why do these little drawings have such power to give consolation but also lead to violence?One Chance
IMDB 6.7 | Sep , 2013
This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 2013
Supermensch documents the astounding career of Hollywood insider, the loveable Shep Gordon, who fell into music management by chance after moving to LA straight out of college, and befriending Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. Shep managed rock stars such as Pink Floyd, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and Alice Cooper, and later went on to manage chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, ushering in the era of celebrity chefs on television.Jersey Boys
IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 2014
A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.David Bowie: Out of this World
IMDB 5.8 | Apr , 2021
Through his ever changing reinvention, Bowie has become a symbol for fearlessness, innovation and creativity. He has become a true icon. A Phenomena that people will always remember, as he altered music forever.Past Life
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2020
A glimpse into the making of Maggie Rogers' song 'Past Life', from her debut studio album 'Heard It in a Past Life' in celebration of its one year anniversary.Let's Ask Nostradamus
IMDB 6 | Jun , 1953
Nostradamus writes a letter to his young son, and his prophecies are compared to events of the French Revolution.Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
IMDB 6.9 | Aug , 2016
Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.Jane Birkin: Simply an Icon
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2019
A kaleidoscopic portrait of the English actress and singer Jane Birkin, heroine of pop culture.Madonna: Truth or Dare
IMDB 6.3 | May , 1991
From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the icon, from a prayer circle before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.De Charles de Gaulle à Emmanuel Macron, les gardiens de l'empire
IMDB 7 | Mar , 2022
Maestro
IMDB 6.3 | Nov , 2023
A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.Napoleon: Destiny and Death
IMDB 7.2 | Apr , 2021
May 5, 1821. Napoleon Bonaparte, deposed emperor exiled on the island of St. Helena, is about to take his last breath. The son of a Corsican family, he has been close to death on many occasions since, as a young captain in the revolutionary army, he seized Toulon from the royalists in 1793.Alien Endgame
IMDB 6.6 | May , 2022
In 2021, a Pentagon report revealed what the US government had denied for decades -- UFOs are real and may even pose a threat to our planet. Now, ex-military members break their silence about the massive cover-up. Are we prepared for an alien invasion?Albert & Hermann Goering
IMDB 8 | Jan , 2016
Two brothers who could not have been more different. The eldest, Hermann Göring (1893-1946), was a prominent member of the Nazi regime, head of the German Air Force, and a war criminal. The youngest, Albert Göring (1895-1966), opposed tyranny and was persecuted, but today he is still unjustly forgotten, although he saved many lives while his brother and his accomplices ravaged Europe.Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See
IMDB 8 | Jul , 1992
The first biographical film on the famed Mexican artist, traces his life from childhood through his Cubist period, his leading role in the Mexican mural renaissance, his fame as a muralist in the USA, and his later years. The film explores Rivera's life and work, including his stormy relationship with Frida Kahlo and the destruction of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Shot on location in Mexico and the United States, the film includes a remarkable collection of archival film and photographs, much of which has not been seen before. The text is drawn from the writings of Rivera and Kahlo and from other historical texts. Using Rivera's own words, this richly detailed film brings to life the difficulty he faced in his transition from studio artist to public and political artist, and the conflicts that arose from that point onward.Blues Run the Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2023
The untold story of Jackson C Frank, an American folk legend. His tragic life produced some of the most timeless folk music of our time.