Documentary
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
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Thomas Hart Benton
Grizzly Man
Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston?
The Man Who Was Too Free
A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner
Becoming Warren Buffett
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
In the Theatre of the Gogs
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Dr. Jack & Mr. Nicholson
Othelo The Great
Coach Zoran and His African Tigers
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist
The Whale and the Raven
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
I Am Heath Ledger
Visconti: La verdad del melodrama
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
The Last Trapper
Alaska: Spirit of the Wild
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Thomas Hart Benton
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 1989
Thomas Hart Benton's paintings were energetic and uncompromising. Today his works are in museums, but Benton hung them in saloons for ordinary people to appreciate.Grizzly Man
IMDB 7.5 | Jul , 2005
Werner Herzog's documentary film about the "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in one man's attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston?
IMDB 7.3 | Nov , 2015
Daniel Johnston stars in this psychedelic short film about an aging musician coming to terms with the dreams of yesteryear.The Man Who Was Too Free
IMDB 6.5 | Feb , 2017
A documentary about Boris Nemtsov, a prominent figure of Russian political opposition and an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin. Nemtsov was murdered in Moscow in February of 2015.A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner
IMDB 8.5 | Feb , 2021
Born in Berlin in 1896, Lotte Eisner became famous for her passionate involvement in the world of both German and French cinema. In 1936, together with Henri Langlois, she founded the Cinémathèque Française with the goal of saving from destruction films, costumes, sets, posters, and other treasures of the 7th Art. A Jew exiled in Paris, she became a pillar of the capital's cultural scene, where she promoted German cinema.Becoming Warren Buffett
IMDB 7.2 | Jan , 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 way. By allowing access to his life and never-before-released home videos, Buffett offers a glimpse into his unique mind to help us understand what is truly important when money no longer has meaning.Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
IMDB 6 | Feb , 2000
Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.In the Theatre of the Gogs
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2021
A contemplation of art and adventure in the southern wilds of New Zealand by both a landscape photographer and an adventure filmmaker. This film is the unexpected result of their two unique perspectives.All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
IMDB 7.6 | Apr , 2014
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.Dr. Jack & Mr. Nicholson
IMDB 6.7 | Jul , 2019
In a Hollywood career spanning more than 50 years and with 60 movie credits to his name, Jack Nicholson has conquered everyone, becoming the archetypal star who lives according to his own rules. Unmoved by critical approval and conventions he remains the most elusive of American actors.Othelo The Great
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2024
A beautifully told story using archival footage to explore the life of Grande Otelo, a groundbreaking Black Brazilian actor. Overcoming poverty and racism, he built a stellar career, facing controversy yet using it to challenge prejudice.Coach Zoran and His African Tigers
IMDB 4.2 | Feb , 2014
Documentary following Serbian football coach Zoran Đorđević as he helps form South Sudan's first national football team.Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist
IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 2014
In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man verses mountain, athlete verses addiction, Marco Pantani verses himself.The Whale and the Raven
IMDB 8.7 | Sep , 2019
Director Mirjam Leuze’s The Whale and The Raven illuminates the many issues that have drawn whale researchers, the Gitga’at First Nation, and the Government of British Columbia into a complex conflict. As the people in the Great Bear Rainforest struggle to protect their territory against the pressure and promise of the gas industry, caught in between are the countless beings that call this place home.Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
IMDB 6.9 | Jul , 2008
Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.I Am Heath Ledger
IMDB 7.4 | Apr , 2017
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.Visconti: La verdad del melodrama
IMDB 8 | Mar , 2001
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
IMDB 7 | Jun , 1988
A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.The Last Trapper
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2004
Norman is not just an admirer of nature, he's a part of it. He survives the harshness of the climate and the wildlife by coexisting with it. With his wife Nebraska, they live almost entirely off the land, making money by selling their furs.Alaska: Spirit of the Wild
IMDB 6.9 | Sep , 1998
Alaska... Here, in this vast and spectacularly beautiful land teeming with abundant wildlife, discover the "Spirit of the Wild." Experience it in the explosive calving of glaciers, the celestial fires of the Aurora Borealis. Witness it in the thundering stampede of caribou, the beauty of the polar bear and the stealthful, deadly hunt of the wolf pack.