Documentary
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The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin
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A 35-year old computer programmer becomes fascinated with Bitcoin, and through his eyes, the global impact of the open-source digital currency is showcased. The idea to start filming was born due to the programmer and his brothers' difficulty in explaining Bitcoin. His brother took on the role of...
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General Magic
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In the 90s, General Magic worked in almost complete secrecy in the depths of Silicon Valley, creating the earliest versions of crucial technology. By 1992, Sony and AT&T, along with many of the world's largest corporations, had invested in the start-up. Modern smartphones and other daily-use tech...
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Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
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The prolific life, talents, and legacy of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot helped to change the world's view of Canada's culture and arts. His array of songs celebrated the nation while also connecting on a personal level with listeners. Lightfoot’s rise from church choirs to coffee ho...
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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
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Exploring the life and legacy of the countercultural trailblazer William S. Burroughs through interviews with friends, artists, and his admirers. Through a historical lens, the documentary dives into Burroughs' upbringing, drug addiction, the tragic shooting of his wife, and his lasting impact on...
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
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Stan Lee’s legacy carries on through generations and shows no signs of slowing down. The mastermind behind Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four changed comics, superheroes, and the world for good. The documentary walks through the extraordinary life, imagination, and career of the Marvel...
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My Generation
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1960s England brought an explosion of music, art, culture, and change. It was “the first time the future was shaped by young people,” says Michael Caine, who allows viewers to see the cultural revolution through his eyes in the documentary. Interviews, archive footage, and more detail the rebelli...
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Being Evel
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Produced by Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, Being Evel explores the life and legacy of the man who stared death in the face over and over to become the ultimate daredevil. Robert ‘Evel’ Knievel shook the world throughout his lifetime with his daring stunts and unmatched craving for danger. Daniel ...
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27: Gone Too Soon
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Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in pu...
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Analog Love: The Art of the Mixtape
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Remember the long lost era of sharing your feelings with someone through a mixtape? Through a series of conversations, we'll analyze why this ritual of communication through music still continues to be so important to this day.
Directed by Robert V. Galluzzo. Starring Jude Angelini, Chris Carmen...
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
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'Showrunners' is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These people are responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State's big...
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All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records
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Filmmaker Colin Hanks examines the history of Tower Records, from its rise and fall to the legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.
The film is about the rise and demise of Tower Records, the retail giant that once advertised its East 4th Street and Broadway New York City location a...
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My Darling Vivian
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The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
In My Darling Vivian, director Matt Riddlehoover traces the romantic, wrenching, and dizzying journey of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
Produced by Dustin ...
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Westwood: Punk. Icon. Activist.
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The first film to encompass the remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, as she fights to maintain her brand's integrity, her principles - and her legacy.
Since igniting the punk movement with ex-partner and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, Dame Vivienne Westwood has been rede...
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Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable
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Photographer Garry Winogrand uses his Leica M4 to capture ordinary Americans at the turn of the 20th century in spontaneous moments of everyday life.
Discover the life and work of Garry Winogrand, the epic storyteller in pictures who harnessed the serendipity of the streets to capture the Americ...
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Enormous: The Gorge Story
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Nic Davis examines the rich history of the Gorge Amphitheatre, the internationally renowned concert venue that attracts millions of fans and the world's best musicians. Features interviews with Dave Matthews, John Oates, Steve Miller and others.
"The Gorge" has brought over 7 million fans, and t...
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Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
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The legendary London record label Trojan Records played a leading role in the musical conquest of Great Britain by Jamaican music styles like Ska, Reggae, and Rocksteady.
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The Sheik
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The life and career of Iranian-born wrestler Khosrow Vaziri, better known as 'The Iron Sheik'.
The Sheik is a pop culture documentary that chronicles Khosrow Vaziri's electrifying career. From his upbringing in Iran, to his journey in America, to his unprecedented experiences as America's most h...
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It All Begins with a Song - The Story of the Nashville Songwriter
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Visit the world of Nashville songwriters, whose melodies and lyrics reach millions of fans.
Go behind the performers to the creators of well-known songs and the city they call home. Featuring both up-and-comers and the greats who turned Nashville into a songwriting centre.
With over 50 masters:...
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Colin Hay - Waiting for My Real Life
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The story of singer-songwriter Colin Hay, the former front-man of the Australian rock band Men at Work. We follow Hay from his earliest days in Scotland, through his family's emigration to Australia, to the massive, worldwide success of his band, to the depths of addiction and failure, to a slow ...
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The Source Family
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A charismatic leader founds a commune in Los Angeles in the early '70s based on natural food, spiritual practices and psychedelic rock. This short-lived era is recreated with archival material and the memories of participants.
The Source Family is a 2012 feature documentary film directed by Jodi...
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Sound City
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Sound City is a 2013 American documentary film produced and directed by Dave Grohl, in his directorial debut, about the history of recording studio Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. Grohl was inspired to create the documentary after he purchased several items from the studio, including...
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is a 2019 documentary film about the history of sound design in cinema of the United States. It is directed by Midge Costin.