The fascinating complexity of high school debate gives way to a portrait of the equally complex racial and class bias of American education in Greg Whiteley's riveting documentary.
Casts Jane Pauley, Karl Rove, Josh Lucas, Juan Williams, Samuel Alito
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Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last
Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia
Language Says It All
The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
Kukuczka
Shock Cinema: Volume Four
MxPx - Both Ends Burning
Traceable
Showgirls: Glitz & Angst
Hidden Universe
More Than Robots
Theater Dark Video Magazine
The Comeback
Top Ten Monks
Born to Lose - Lorenzo Woodrose
Robert Doisneau: Through the Lens
The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection
Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania
SEED: The Untold Story
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Modern Marvels: American Steel: Built to Last
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2025
An exploration of the past and future of the steel industry in America.Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia
IMDB 7.4 | Jan , 2010
Why do we see so many severely mentally ill people on the street off treatment? Delaney has seen her paranoid schizophrenic father in this state and for 10 years hid from him. Unlisted depicts Delaney's journey, now as a doctor, to bring her father back into her life. Can she have a relationship with him that is not solely based on being his care provider, which was her role as a child. After 2 years of reconnecting, things suddenly change when Richard stops his medicine and disappears....and what starts as an emotional tale of reconciliation turns into a frantic race for survival.Language Says It All
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1987
Language Says It All is a 1987 American short documentary film about deaf children and their caregivers, directed by Rhyena Halpern and produced by Halpern and Megan Williams. The film follows four families as they come to understand their deaf child's need for language. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 2011
The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
IMDB 5 | Jan , 2009
This fascinating documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between high schools in Southern Indiana to win a prestigious festival performance with lavish student musical productions that often cost in the tens of thousands of dollars to produce.Kukuczka
IMDB 10 | Oct , 2015
Shock Cinema: Volume Four
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1991
A documentary about special makeup effects on low budget horror films. Includes behind-the-scenes footage from Murder Weapon (1989), Robot Ninja (1989), Ghoul School (1990) and Skinned Alive (1990).MxPx - Both Ends Burning
IMDB 10 | Dec , 2011
"Both Ends Burning" is a film that captures MxPx at a crossroads in their seasoned career. Directed by Bryan Buchelt, this documentary not only follows the band's struggles in the face of the new touring climate, it also looks at the legacy and impact that Mike, Tom, and Yuri have had on the music industry, fellow bands, and their fans. This is one of the first true looks into the life of the notoriously private working class band on the road and at home.Traceable
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2014
Traceable follows Laura Siegel, a fashion designer who takes a critical look at the fashion supply chain and fast fashion industry, travels through India in order to meet and work together with the artisans who create the majority of the clothing that we wear. The film explores our growing disconnect of how and who makes our clothing, thus instilling a need for traceability in the fashion industry.Showgirls: Glitz & Angst
IMDB 0 | Sep , 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. 'A Chorus Line' meets 'Real Sex' in this sexy yet poignant documentary that follows the mounting of a new all-female musical revue in Las Vegas--from auditions through opening night--over the course of ten pressure-packed weeks.Hidden Universe
IMDB 6.7 | Jun , 2013
An extraordinary journey deep into space offering fresh insight into the origins and evolution of the universe.More Than Robots
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2022
More Than Robots follows four international teams of teenagers as they prepare for the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition. Get to know competitors from Los Angeles, Mexico City and Chiba, Japan as they work towards the ultimate goal of taking their unique designs all the way to the highly competitive global championships. Along the way they must overcome challenges such as having limited resources or putting everything on hold because of the COVID pandemic. The kids persevere and learn that there is a lot more to the competition than just robots.Theater Dark Video Magazine
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1996
A video magazine centered around horror films.The Comeback
IMDB 6 | May , 1980
After an absence of five years, six times Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback and attempts to take the World Body Building Championship for the 7th time.Top Ten Monks
IMDB 5.7 | Dec , 2010
The Cistercian monks of Austria are holy men who rise at 4:30 a.m., pray for more than four hours a day and have devoted their lives to God. They're also pop stars. This documentary offers a glimpse at the daily life of the joyous monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey whose recordings of their ethereal Gregorian chants have turned them into chart-topping music sensations.Born to Lose - Lorenzo Woodrose
IMDB 10 | Dec , 2015
Robert Doisneau: Through the Lens
IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 2017
Featuring previously unissued photographs and video archives as well as interviews of his friends and partners in crime, this documentary tells how the kid from the poor suburbs turned superstar photographer. It draws the intimate portrait of the life and work – being so closely interwoven – of and artist fiercely determined to be purveyor of happiness.The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection
IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2020
In this two-hour special event from The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, previous drag monsters from Seasons 1-3 return for a chance to earn a spot in Season 4 and $20,000 cash.Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania
IMDB 10 | Nov , 2015
A documentary film investigating the 1928 murder of a Pennsylvania farmer and the allegations of witchcraft that shocked the nation.SEED: The Untold Story
IMDB 6.3 | Sep , 2016
A film about the importance of heirloom seeds to the agriculture of the world, focusing on seed keepers and activists from around the world.