Movies genre: History

A drama based on a true story when the Stirn family lived next to a Nazi POW camp in Wisconsin during W.W.II.

Massamba and his daughter Mati, slaves on Eugène Larcenet's plantation, hatch a daring plan to escape slavery, braving numerous obstacles in their pursuit of freedom.

New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.

The documentary, recalls the history of the "Pescarese" competition, from the beginning until the years of great success and then to the final cancellation. Following the several events that changed it, the documentary open a break on the Italian and the international automotive industry developments, and on the history of racers and big names who became part of the legend, such as Ferrari, Fangio, Nuvolari, Moss and many others. Through the evolutions of this path, we will see the transformations of a city, of a social contest, of an entire nation, about its customs and traditions and its politics. Thanks to the collaboration of Richard Williams, and the contribution of fans and historians, the documentary has lot of interviews, photos, statements and footages (most of them unpublished), which return an accurate and authentic portrait, never realized before, about Coppa Acerbo.

A documentary about Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Karaoglan is a Turkish historical comic book and drawn by Suat Yalaz.

Shored Up is the story of our coasts where life on the edge of a rising sea has placed our towns and cities on the front lines of climate change. Following frustrated scientists, confused politicians and level-headed surfers, Shored Up follows the conflicts that are erupting from New Jersey to North Carolina as the ocean rises and we challenge nature to an unwinnable duel.—Anonymous

An intimate, and often humorous, portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein el-Helweh, in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is a sensitive, and illuminating study of belonging, friendship, and family in the lives of those for whom dispossession is the norm, and yearning their daily lives.—Anonymous

The world's most successful diamond thieves take us into the dark world of the international jewel trade.

Join America's favorite storyteller on an epic journey to the heart of Washington DC. This cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more.

Atti, a smart and quick-witted Roman teenager, manages to upset Emperor Nero with one of his schemes. For punishment, Atti is sent to work in a cold and wet Britain where he also meets the Celts.

The life of O.W. Gurley, a trailblazing Black entrepreneur, and his unwavering spirit that built Greenwood District into the thriving economic hub known as Black Wall Street, overcoming adversity in 1920s Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Torn between his love for Sarah and his mission to save farmlands, George Washington Carver risks losing everything over his work. Facing racism and doubt, Carver works to unlock the secrets of the peanut that could transform agriculture.

Twisted Prince Nero will do whatever it takes to become emperor and rule Ancient Rome with an iron fist.

MY ITALIAN SECRET tells a heroic story that was all but lost to history, until now. The film recounts how WWII bicycling idol Gino Bartali, physician Giovanni Borromeo and other Italians worked with Jewish leaders and high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church, risking their lives by defying the Nazis to save thousands of Italy's Jews.

Seed Money is the story of Chuck Holmes, a San Francisco pornographer turned philanthropist. Holmes helped shaped and create gay identity in the years after Stonewall, and later became a major contributor to gay advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT Victory Fund, only to find later in life that while his money was welcome in philanthropic circles, he sometimes wasn't.—Mike Stabile

Charismatic. Loner. Enigma. Warrior has been described many ways, but above them all is Legend. Examine the most outspoken and intense WWE Superstar of all time in this revealing documentary which examines the life, career and final days of The Ultimate Warrior.

On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire: an event that for over 40 years, was considered the "Largest Gay Mass Murder in U.S. History".

Switzerland, 1942: Hoping to make a career as a singer in Germany, poor vagabond Ernst Schrämli sells Swiss military information to a Nazi spy. But then his offense is discovered.

Out of Darkness is a full length three-part documentary examining the untold history of African people and the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world.

The disillusioned general of an ancient Chinese army regiment finds himself stranded in a village populated by a strange clan with mystical connections to wolves.

In Berlin 1942, Hilde is a member of an anti-Nazi group. She falls in love with another member, Hans. The two spend a summer together until they get caught by the Gestapo and Hilde is imprisoned, eight months pregnant.

After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr., his wife Emma Hale Smith was left with much to shoulder: salvaging Joseph's estate, the safety of her family, her own grief, and growing isolation as danger and rumors swirled around her. Through the eyes of one of her sons and Lucy Mack Smith, Emma's struggles reveal a courageous woman who stood as a pillar of strength for her loved ones.

Simon Bolivar fought over 100 battles against the Spanish Empire in South America. He rode over 70,000 miles on horseback. His military campaigns covered twice the territory of Alexander the Great. His army never conquered -- it liberated.

During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group.

True tale about two men planning to escape from communist East Germany in a hot air balloon, but only if they can take their families with them.

Based on the Profumo Scandal of 1963, an affair between an exotic dancer and the Minister of War shakes up the British government.

Eflatun is a master miniature artist who's living in 17th century Istanbul. One day, he's taken to the vizier's mansion by force. There he learns that Danyal, one of the Ottoman princes who has ignited an insurrection, is arrested in a far off state and to be executed soon.

1965. Colette, a woman of so-called loose morals, is wrongly accused of murder by misogynist policemen. Anne-Marie, a young examining magistrate, is given the case. Will she manage to stand up to her chauvinistic superiors? Inspired by real life, the film recounts the combat of two women of opposing temperaments.—TV5Monde Europe

The 20th July 1944. Operation Valkyrie is underway. Conspirators race to change the course of history forever. Will the plot succeed or will Adolf Hitler escape unharmed...once again?