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The inspiring true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire but, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, ends up spending his life championing the message, "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together."
AGAVE IS LIFE is an exploration of the history of the agave plant in the cultures of Mexico and the American Southwest. Starting thousands of years ago when hunter-gatherers viewed the hardy desert succulent with it's myriad uses as a gift from the gods, agave's story is told through the lens of archaeological, ethnographic and modern day vignettes, closing with concerns about threats to the plant's future
Darkon is an award-winning feature-length documentary film that follows the real-life adventures of the Darkon Wargaming Club in Baltimore, Maryland, a group of fantasy live-action role-playing (LARP) gamers.
A journey into the lived reality of international human rights, observed from within long-term relationships and shared time. At its centre stands Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, whose presence emerges through the voices of those who have lived and worked alongside him over decades. The film is carried by two women - his wife Natalia Pinchuk and his closest colleague Sasha Koulaeva. Through memory, routine gestures and years of shared experience, they reveal what it means to remain with someone when history moves in circles rather than forward. Moving across places marked by authoritarian experience, from Belarus to Tunisia and Colombia, the film follows a recurring rhythm of hope, exhaustion and return, linking human rights defenders across borders and generations. A film shaped by endurance, loyalty and the quiet persistence of human dignity over time.
A fascinating story of rock n roll told through the clothes of those who lived it! From Elvis to Bowie, ducktails to Mohawks, this is the definitive look at Rock n Roll fashion.
Documentary about the sculptor António Duarte
William G. Wilson is co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a man included in TIME Magazine's "100 Persons of the 20th Century." Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how Bill Wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. With Bill as its driving force, A.A. grew from a handful of men to a worldwide fellowship of over 2 million men and women - a success that made him an icon within A.A., but also an alcoholic unable to be a member of the very society he had created. A reluctant hero, Bill Wilson lived a life of sacrifice and service, and left a legacy that continues every day, all around the world.
Since the start of 2014, Edmonton Impact has put together one of the most dominant runs in professional paintball history. But amongst all their series championships and individual tournament wins, paintball's most respected prize has continued to allude them: The World Cup. Follow Impact as they look for one final victory in their historic 2016 season run, and see how a simple father and sons' outing for the Yachemic family helped create one of professional paintball's most dominant franchises.
Explores the wildly fantastic world of legendary underground clay animator Bruce Bickford. Traces the origins of his remarkably unique sensibility, journeying back to Bickford's childhood in a competitive household during the paranoia of the Cold War. Finally, the film examines Bickford's relationship with his father, George, who is grappling with the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.
Chronological look at the fiasco in Iraq, especially decisions made in the spring of 2003 - and the backgrounds of those making decisions - immediately following the overthrow of Saddam: no occupation plan, an inadequate team to run the country, insufficient troops to keep order, and three edicts from the White House announced by Bremmer when he took over.
A celebration of music and rallying cry that takes viewers on a journey across generations, eras, and genres, anchored by a female chorus of musical icons, whose songs, voices, and activism provided inspiration for the past and current fight for equality for all.
A trip into grandma's intimate life shows the status of Slovenian women in the first half of the 20th century.
Journey to the seemingly idyllic world of Native Hawaiians, whose communities are surrounded by experimental test sites for genetically engineered seed corn and pesticides sprayed upwind of their homes, schools, hospitals, and shorelines.
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
The first films of Patagonia - where I grew up - show a territory that no longer exists, as the araucarias, millenary trees from the Patagonian forests, were in part replaced by more productive pines. Near my new home, in Belgium, I find araucarias that adorn front gardens. We hear some girls playing in the car, pointing out araucarias on the road. How did these plants become a petty-bourgeois fashion in northern Europe? I confront these archives with contemporary technoscientific images, used by a lab to explore plant modifications. What can these modes of representation tell us about our time?
Chasing Great is an insightful portrayal that weaves Richie McCaw's life story into his final season as an All Black, revealing the determination and mental toughness of an international sporting legend who still sees himself as an 'ordinary guy' from small town New Zealand.
Two young Syrian directors in the Za’atari refugee camp (Jordan) and two young indigenous Shipibo-Konibo directors in Lima (Peru) exchange intimate cinematographic correspondence, based on their daily experiences.
How trafficking in conspiracy theories went from the fringes of U.S. politics into the White House.
Rachel Khoo's Simple Pleasure is a brand-new Food Network series that follows chef, writer and broadcaster Rachel Khoo as she makes a range of mouth-watering dishes that she loves to cook at home. Bringing all her usual flair and style, Rachel confidently and creatively transforms seemingly ordinary, easy-to-find ingredients into extraordinary meals and draws out the joy that can be found in simple, tasty home cooking.
Oz Clarke and Hugh Dennis scour the British Isles for the best independent drinks. They plan to open two bars that will go head to head for one night only.
Jeremy Musson -- architectural historian and journalist with Country Life -- visits Britain's grandest houses. In each episode he visits a historic private house and combines observations on architecture with insights into the lives of the owners.
Justin and Dwight are Determined to experience the heights of luxury. And nothing, including money, will stand in their way.
This 6-hour documentary series recalls one of the most thrilling races in history, between three icons, super powers and ideologies that came together to overcome a greater evil and achieve VE Day. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin find themselves in an uneasy alliance, fraught with power-struggles, false promises and deadly suspicions of each other. The series paints an in-depth picture of the race to power and victory during the war, to reach VE Day.
Accounts of some of the most extraordinary tales of scammers and fraudsters who have used the internet to find their victims and to lure and con them, with terrifying and sometimes deadly results.
'The White Man' explores what happens now that the white man's self-evident position of power is under pressure. For what happens to you when you are no longer the norm by default?
In 1970, near the Ukrainian village of Chernobyl, a utopia was born: the world's largest nuclear power plant. Its inhabitants, chosen for their talent and faith in the future, lived a dream that was shattered on April 26, 1986, when the technologically obsolete plant exploded, causing thousands of victims.
Making Star Wars Webdocs was a series of videos released on StarWars.com featuring behind-the-scenes looks at the production of Star Wars: Episode I, II, and III.
Social Media Influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmares.
There’s only one team that managed to break all records for the worst team in Formula 1 history. And it hailed from the same country as Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini. Andrea Moda Formula was based in the rolling hills of central Italy, where a fledgling shoe magnate had begun his successful business. Why Andrea Sassetti thought his footwear acumen should translate to Formula 1 success is a mystery, nonetheless, he paid the half-million dollar entry fee to join the Circus and cobbled together an unlikely group that managed to fail spectacularly.
Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.
Quebec is going through an exceptional situation due to COVID-19. Confinement is difficult for everyone and the situation does not spare larger families for whom working from home and raising children can be difficult. Three Canal Vie families have agreed to show what it’s like during these hard times.
Billy Connolly goes far off the beaten track into the places you’ve heard of but have rarely seen, as he follows the migratory trail of the Scots through America, starting in New York and finishing in the heart of America, Nashville, Tennessee.
Host Jeff Corwin teams up with everyday people who are making an extraordinary impact on the world through animal advocacy, wildlife conservation, youth empowerment and aiding those dealing with food insecurity issues.
Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels through time to unlock the world of Russian art.