Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
Documentary about the life and work of film director Preston Sturges.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Kenneth Bowser
Actors: Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, Fritz Weaver, Paul Schrader
The Palindromists
The Palindromists is a documentary delving into the world of palindromes- those peculiar words and phrases that read the same backwards and forwards. Explore palindromes in history and meet the…
Adam Patel: Real Magic
In his first major television special, British Asian illusionist Adam Patel, showcases his trademark brand of magic, sleight-of-hand, perceptual manipulation and mind hacking, astounding celebrities and the general public.
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Interviews with scientists and authors, animated bits, and a storyline involving a deaf photographer are used in this docudrama to illustrate the link between quantum mechanics, neurobiology, human consciousness and…
This Is Orson Welles
Misunderstood genius, superstar, Hollywood’s fallen angel… Orson Welles left his indelible mark on the 20th century.
Do I Sound Gay?
What makes a voice “gay”? A breakup with his boyfriend sets journalist David Thorpe on a quest to unravel a linguistic mystery.
Climate: A Few Degrees Less
Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute has a mission: he wants to keep the world temperature from rising by more than 2°c before 2050. Beyond these extra 2°c, the…
Visions of Eight
Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch’s take on Olympic losers and their struggle to…
16 Days of Glory
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told “from the inside” through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of…
Carole King: Natural Woman
Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman delves into her life and career. New…
Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream
This two-hour documentary goes behind the scenes of one of America’s most beloved horror movies, Scream, to uncover the shockingly true story of serial killer Danny Rolling
Murdered and Missing in Montana
Four Days in October
When the night of October 16, 2004 came to a merciful end, the Curse of the Bambino was alive and well. The vaunted Yankee lineup, led by A-Rod, Jeter, and…