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(0)Gravitas (Firm)
Language
English
Description
A true crime documentary that tells the twisting, turning story of the Broberg’s, a naïve, church going, Idaho family that fall under the spell of a sociopathic neighbor who will stop at nothing to be with their 12 year old daughter. Winner of Best Documentary at the **Impact Docs Awards** and the **Phoenix Film Festiva**l. *"...harrowing true story, beautifully constructed by Borgmann as a series of shocking revelations that culminate in an empowering...
65) The Magic Pill
Language
English
Description
What if most of our modern diseases are really just symptoms of the same problem? THE MAGIC PILL follows doctors, patients, scientists, chefs, farmers and journalists from around the globe who are combating illness through a paradigm shift in eating. And this simple change – embracing fat as our main fuel – is showing profound promise in improving the health of people, animals and the planet.
66) General Magic
Language
English
Description
The ideas that dominate the tech industry and our day to day lives were born at a secretive Silicon Valley start-up called ‘General Magic’, which spun out of Apple in 1990 to create the “next big thing”. General Magic shipped the first handheld personal communicator (or “smartphone”) in 1994. This film combines rare archival footage with powerful honesty from the “Magicians” today, reflecting on the most influential Silicon Valley...
Language
English
Description
This documentary takes a moving look at four individuals who have shot someone. They describe how the pull of a trigger changed them emotionally, psychologically and spiritually offering a powerful new perspective on gun violence. Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the **Slamdance Film Festival**.
68) Tucked
Language
English
Description
A raw & tender drama about an aging drag queen who forms an unlikely friendship with a younger queen. As they discover more about each other, they realize how to truly be themselves. A slice of life film about love, loss and friendship. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Outstanding International Narrative Feature at **L.A. Outfest**. *"[A] touching, unexpectedly funny end-of-life drama set in Brighton, with a terrific performance by 83-year-old Derren...
69) Daphne
Language
English
Description
A vibrant character portrait of a young woman on the threshold of a much-needed change. Nominated for a **British Independent Film Award** for Best Actress (Emily Beecham). Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival**. "*Quickly develops into something pretty remarkable, thanks mostly to the stunning performance at its center.*" - Brian Tallerico, ***RogerEbert.com***
70) Sound City
Language
English
Description
Deep in the San Fernando Valley, behind the train tracks and amidst dilapidated warehouses, was rock n' roll's best kept secret. Sound City, America's greatest unsung recording studio, housed a legendary, one-of-a-kind recording console, and became the birth place to the seminal albums that defined 20th century music. Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Nirvana, amongst many others, all put magic to tape within these walls. It...
71) A Bitter Legacy
Language
English
Description
This documentary examines issues before, during and after WWII, regarding the treatment of people of Japanese ancestry in America, most of them, American citizens. Many of these forces are still here and have repercussions today worldwide.
72) Samui Song
Language
Thai
Description
A 30 year-old soap opera actress finds herself increasingly pressured by Jerome, her French husband, who is obsessed by a cult and its leader. She hires a mysterious conman to get rid of him but things don’t go quite as planned… Best Film nominee at the **Venice Film Festival**. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
73) Dog By Dog
Language
English
Description
A documentary that aims to wake up the American public to the horrible realities of puppy mills by following the money trail across the US and confronting those that have maintained this corrupt and irresponsible system. *"If you've ever loved a dog, I'm begging you to see this." - Linda Cook, **Quad City Times***
74) Long Time Coming
Language
English
Description
Sixty years after integrating Little League baseball in the South, the pioneering players embark on a personal journey and question the ballgame’s historic significance while trying to navigate America’s lingering racial divisions. Nominated for an award at the **Cleveland International Film Festival**.
75) Social Animals
Language
English
Description
A daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a midwest girl next door are all looking for the same things from their Instagram account–a little love, acceptance and of course fame. And they’ll do just about anything to get it. Nominated for the Documentary Grand Jury Award at the **SXSW Film Festival**.
76) Altered Minds
Language
English
Description
A psychological thriller about a tormented son who makes a desperate bid to save his sanity by unearthing family secrets before his father dies. Plagued by terrifying visions, Tommy Shellner hijacks a family celebration in an attempt to force a confession from his once CIA psychiatrist father. The warm reunion in their family home turns icy and spirals out of control when Tommy alleges his father adopted three children for the purposes of psychological...
Language
English
Description
Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian Bill Hicks's legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. Nominated for the Emerging Visions Award at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"A portrait of the short-lived artist that will move fans while letting the uninitiated witness enough onstage highlights to leave them wanting...
78) To Err is Human
Language
English
Description
Medical mistakes lead to as many as 440,000 preventable deaths every year, making it the #3 leading cause of death in the US. TO ERR IS HUMAN is an in-depth documentary about this silent epidemic and those working hard to fix it.
Language
English
Description
A documentary about the modern circumcision debate, and the growing Intactivist movement, which says that all human beings should have the right to make their own choices about their bodies. Winner of Best Documentary at the **Lone Star Film Festival**. Silver Jury Prize winner at the **Seattle Social Justice Film Festival**.
80) Solace
Language
English
Description
A 17 year-old orphan is shipped off to her estranged grandmother and she plots her escape while navigating a foreign environment, new friendships and a hidden eating disorder. Winner of Best Narrative Feature at the **New Orleans Film Festival**. Winner of Best Enssemble Cast at the **Los Angeles Film Festival**.
