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81) Free in Deed
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Set in the provocative and distinctive world of converted storefront churches and based on actual events, FREE IN DEED depicts one man’s attempts to perform a miracle. When a single mother on the brink of profound desperation brings her tormented young son to church for healing, a lonely Pentecostal minister is not only forced to confront the seemingly incurable illness of the child, but his own inescapable demons as well. And the more he prays,...
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Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir broke barriers in becoming the first Division I basketball player to play wearing hijab. When a ruling ends her chances at playing professionally, she re-examines her faith and identity as a Muslim American. Nominated for an award at the **Cleveland International Film Festival**.
84) Bitter Melon
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When a Filipino-American family reunites for a Christmas party, the holiday takes a dark turn when they conspire to murder the abusive bully of the family in this dark comedy by filmmaker H.P. Mendoza. Best Narrative Feature winner at the **San Diego Asian Film Festival**.
85) Being Evel
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Millions know the man; few know his story. Academy Award-winning director Daniel Junge and producer Johnny Knoxville take a candid look at daredevil Evel Knievel, while reflecting on our voracious public appetite for heroes and spectacle. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the **Sundance Film Festival**. *"A savvy documentary that gives the granddaddy of extreme sports his due while gauging the national climate that welcomed...
86) Public Figure
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A documentary that investigates the psychological effects of everyday social media use while exploring how our influencers deal with the fame, money, hate, and obsession that comes with it.
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The worlds of stand-up comedy and indie rock collide in the Tribeca Film Festival breakout hit Pitchfork calls “*a joy to join*.” Struggling comedian Paul Scott (*Girls’* Alex Karpovsky) is invited to open for his successful rocker buddy, Jason Black (*22 Jump Street's* Wyatt Russell), on his solo acoustic tour from Boston to Atlanta. Jason hopes the trip will help Paul get his 'mojo back' after being dumped by his fiancé. The misadventures...
88) Brothers in Arms
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A documentary about the making of *Platoon*, the Oscar-winning, non-union, low budget film cast with young, unknown (at the time) actors. Insider stories of Oliver Stone's unique directing style and brutal filming conditions from the stars including Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp and Charlie Sheen.
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Embark on a visual odyssey through the history of country music as told by legendary artists and captured by elite photographers over 90 years. From the Carter Family to Taylor Swift, the film chronicles country's rise from regional sound to international phenomenon as seen in the evolving image of the country singer—from rhinestone cowboy to pot-smoking outlaw to stadium-filling megastar. The film features never-before-seen photographs, footage...
90) Kim Swims
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The inspiring story of an accomplished open water swimmer’s attempt to become the first woman to swim 30 miles through a stretch of cold, rough and shark-inhabited waters near the San Francisco coast. Winner of Awards at the **Portland Film Festival** and the **Mill Valley Film Festival**.
92) I'm Not Here
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A man named Steve (played by J.K. Simmons and Sebastian Stan) struggles with the tragic memories of his past as he tries to make sense of the present, but soon realizes that time isn't the enemy he thinks it is. Nominated for Best Directorial Debut at **Camerimage**. *"J.K. Simmons does not speak a word in I'm Not Here,but his performance is eloquent, anguished, and moving." - Nell Minow, **RogerEbert.com***
93) The End of Meat
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Although evidence of meat consumption's negative impact on the planet and on human health continue stacking up as animal welfare is on the decline, humanity's love affair with meat just doesn’t end. In Germany, home of bratwurst and schnitzel, meat is an integral part of the diet. That is, until a few years ago, when perceptions somewhat evolved. Health concerns and meat scandals led to a public debate about the ethical implications of meat consumption...
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A journey of discovery into how an American artist and a Canadian artist with a father and son generation gap team up to revive the ancient Japanese woodcut printing by juxtaposing traditional art with pop culture icons such as Super Mario and Pokémon. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs International Documentary Festival**. *"UKIYO-E HEROES is a beautiful film about people who strive to make beautiful things, and that lesson resonates regardless...
95) Armstrong
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Dramatic, moving and insightful, ARMSTRONG tells the definitive life story of Neil Armstrong: from his childhood in rural Ohio, through aerial combat in Korea, to his first steps on the Moon, and unwanted celebrity status that ensued. Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor, Harrison Ford. *"The movie is sleek, smart, and reasonably thorough, and it offers the enticement of never-before-seen home movies" - Matt Zoller Seitz, **RogerEbert.com***
96) Dying Laughing
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Featuring Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Bob Saget, Jamie Foxx, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Lewis, Steve Coogan, Bobby Lee, & the late Garry Shandling, DYING LAUGHING is a candid look inside the agony and ecstasy of making people laugh for a living. A stand-up comedian must be the writer, the director, and the star performer. There is no rehearsal, no practice, and no safety net when you’re in front of a live audience. For most...
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The political murder of a Moscow lawyer, an American father’s tragic mistake and the cancellation of 259 pending U.S. adoptions of Russian orphans are seemingly disparate events found to have an insidious connection in this chilling expose. Winner of a Documentary Prize at the **Nashville Film Festival**. *"Cooper took a ubiquitous topic and told it in an innovative way through both human love and human suffering." - Morena Duwe, **HuffPost***
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Martina and her 60-year-old mother embark on a 6-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia. Their adventure is interspersed with five beautifully crafted portraits of high-altitude human endurance and passion. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival**. *"[An] astounding hymn to the natural world." - Adrian Mack, **Georgia Straight***
99) Burn the Ships
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Women’s professional softball has spent decades fighting for survival, forcing the best players in the world to choose between their livelihood and their dreams. BURN THE SHIPS is the story of one woman and her team who sacrifice it all and refuse to let those dreams slip away. Winner of the ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman at the **Cleveland International Film Festival**.
100) Sneakerheadz
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An in-depth look into the exploding subculture of sneaker collecting and the widespread influence it has had on popular culture around the world. Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"It's the really well-structured, tongue-in-cheek American history as told by brilliant knuckleheads that makes this one a must-see." - Anne Harris, **Austin Chronicle***