Movies genre: Documentary
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2016

Peter and the Farm

A documentary on Peter Dunning, the proprietor of Mile Hill Farm in Vermont who has isolated himself away from his family and often suggests to the filmmakers to make his own suicide a narrative device.


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Peter and the Farm

2016

The Prison in Twelve Landscapes

A film about the prison from the places we least expect to find it.


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The Prison in Twelve Landscapes

2015

In Pursuit of Silence

A film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives.


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In Pursuit of Silence

2016

Maya Angelou And Still I Rise

The first feature documentary about the remarkable writer, poet, actress, activist Maya Angelou.


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Maya Angelou And Still I Rise

2016

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened

This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.


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Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened

2016

The Fourth Phase

From the innovators of "The Art Of FLIGHT" (2011) comes a documentary about the iconic snowboarder Travis Rice. The production of the movie started in 2013.


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The Fourth Phase

2016

Oasis: Supersonic

Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.


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Oasis: Supersonic

2016

Louis Theroux: Savile

In light of numerous allegations of abuse and sexual violence against the late Sir Jimmy Savile, Louis Theroux re-examines his media relationship with the enigmatic public figure.


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Louis Theroux: Savile

2016

Derren Brown: Miracle

Illusionist Derren Brown reinvents the concept of "faith healing" through a series of stunts that debunk the confines of fear, pain and disbelief.


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Derren Brown: Miracle

2016

Rats

A history of rat infestations in major cities throughout the world.


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Rats

2016

Hamilton's America

Hamilton's America delves even deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into groundbreaking musical theater.


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Hamilton's America

2016

Generation Startup

This film tracks six young Detroit entrepreneurs over 17 months as they struggle to make their business dreams into successful startup realities.


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Generation Startup

2016

Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

Tech tycoon John McAfee made millions from his antivirus software. Now, he may be best known his bizarre and scandalous lifestyle.


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Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

2016

The Lovers & the Despot

The story of the South Korean actor, Choi Eun-hee, and her ex-husband and film director, Shin Sang-ok, who were individually kidnapped and reunited by dictator and film fan Kim Jong-il to force them to develop North Korea's film industry.


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The Lovers & the Despot

2016

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War: Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and Martha Sharp, a trained social worker, in February 1939, boldly commit to a life-threatening mission in Europe to assist refugees.


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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

2016

Audrie & Daisy

A look at the effects that online bullying has on the lives of teenagers and their community.


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Audrie & Daisy

2016

The Truth About Alcohol

Dr Javid Abdelmoneim goes about experimenting and discovering the science to some of the age old questions about alcohol and it effects on humans.


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The Truth About Alcohol

2016

Obesity: The Post Mortem

A BBC3 production on the health-related effects of obesity. The movie is part human anatomical dissection done by medical practitioners, part interview with clinically obese individuals from the UK.


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Obesity: The Post Mortem

2016

Amanda Knox

American exchange student Amanda Knox is convicted and eventually acquitted for the 2007 death of another student in Italy.


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Amanda Knox

2016

Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Cyber Attacks

The shocking story of the Ashley Madison hacking scandal.


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Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Cyber Attacks

2016

50 Years of Star Trek

This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.


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50 Years of Star Trek

2016

Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

Over 300 Shakespeare films from all over the world were produced during the silent era, most of which are now lost. This compilation from the BFI National Film and Television Archive showcases some of the very best material that survives.


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