1985 · Film · ★ 6.9The Statue of LibertyFor more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait…Movies
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1985 · Film · ★ 6.9The Statue of LibertyFor more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait…
2024 · Film · ★ 7.8Tigers on the RiseCelebrate the remarkable comeback of tigers and the local heroes fighting to protect them.
2023 · Film · ★ 6.7Being Mary Tyler MooreWith unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore Estate, friends, family, and colleagues, Being Mary Tyler Moore constructs an intimate mosaic of Mary's sixty-year…
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9Carts of DarknessIn the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into the extreme…
2022 · Film · ★ 7.0We Feed PeopleWe Feed People spotlights renowned chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s incredible mission and evolution over 12 years from being a scrappy group…
2023 · Film · ★ 7.1Good Chemistry: The Story of ElementalPixar director Peter Sohn takes viewers on a humorous personal journey through the inspiration behind Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Elemental.” “Good Chemistry: The…
1990 · Film · ★ 7.5Central ParkThe famous New York City landmark is given the spotlight, as well as the variety of ways in which people make use of it: running, boating, walking, skating, music,…
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8HowardThough legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare…
2008 · Film · ★ 7.4Visual AcousticsVisual Acoustics celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world's greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the…
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8One Day at DisneyDiscover the inspiring personal stories of the people behind the enduring magic of Disney.
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8SolarmaxSolarmax is a 40-minute giant-screen documentary that tells the story of humankind's struggle to understand the sun. The film will take audiences on an incredible voyage…
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6Shark Beach with Chris HemsworthChris Hemsworth has a real passion for sharks. The Hollywood star talks to experts to find out more about the apex predators of the oceans.
2022 · Film · ★ 7.2Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelAn in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer, the man who’s become the dominant force in the world of movie…
2017 · Film · ★ 7.0Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-QiangKnown for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he…
2023 · Film · ★ 7.7Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers…
1999 · Film · ★ 7.8The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks StoryThere's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the…
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2McKellen: Playing the PartBuilt upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career…
2024 · Film · ★ 7.1ABBA: Against the OddsThis year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls for a celebratory cinematic tribute fitting for the ultimate pop band.…
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1Mark TwainLargely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns.
2023 · Film · ★ 8.1Hot Potato: The Story of The WigglesHot Potato is a backstage pass to the global phenomenon, The Wiggles. The documentary chronicles the story of three preschool teachers, Anthony, Murray and Greg, and…
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9Glorious TechnicolorThe history of color photography in motion pictures, in particular the Technicolor company's work.
2019 · Film · ★ 6.9And We Go GreenProfessional drivers on the international Formula E circuit — like Formula One, but with eco-friendly electric cars — race for victory across 10 cities.
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8Mission to the SunA look at NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which launched its mission to explore the sun in August 2018.
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and BeyondRetrospective looking at the revolutionary computer-animated feature film Toy Story.
2024 · Film · ★ 8.2Butterfly in the SkyTwo seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous…
2019 · Film · ★ 7.8Loving Vincent: The Impossible DreamA documentary detailing the journey it took two passionate filmmakers to achieve their impossible dream, creating the world's first fully painted feature film.
2023 · Film · ★ 6.9Fungi: The Web of LifeMuch of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals,…
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the BandA confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular…
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7Hitsville: The Making of MotownThe remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar…
1988 · Film · ★ 7.9Tex Avery: King of CartoonsA documentary about the life and career of legendary cartoon director Fred "Tex" Avery.
2015 · Film · ★ 7.7Landfill Harmonic"Landfill Harmonic" follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes…
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8Catching the SunAn unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur. But who wins and who loses the battle for power in the 21st century? Through…
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to PeopleDocumentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as…
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9Mummies: Secrets of the PharaohsThe grail is not the gold, nor the books of ancient wisdom, but the 3,000 year old DNA of the mummies, which may lead to a cure for malaria.
2021 · Film · ★ 7.6Playing with SharksValerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the…
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5Lily Topples The WorldFollow 20-year-old Lily Hevesh — the world’s greatest domino toppler and the only woman in her field — in a coming-of-age story of artistry, passion, and unlikely…
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9The World Before Your FeetFor over 6 years, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every street in New York City – a total of more than 8000 miles. The World Before Your Feet tells the story of one…
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8Hidden UniverseAn extraordinary journey deep into space offering fresh insight into the origins and evolution of the universe.
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4King OttoIn the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal…
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9The Magic of FlightTake a technological thrill ride The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wider than modern science or even your imagination!…
1999 · Film · ★ 7.1Genghis BluesBlind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently…
2012 · Film · ★ 7.4Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELODocumentary which gets to the heart of who Jeff Lynne is and how he has had such a tremendous musical influence on our world. The story is told by the British artist…
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8When Björk Met AttenboroughAward-winning musician Björk and legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough have admired each other's work for years but this is the first time they…
1973 · Film · ★ 7.1Visions of EightEight 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…
2020 · Film · ★ 7.0Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm but dreamed of making music. They had the…
2021 · Film · ★ 8.1Life in a Day 2020On July 25th, 2020, Ridley Scott and Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald invite you to be part of Life in a Day—a historic, global documentary capturing a single day on…
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2CavediggerRa Paulette digs cathedral-like, 'eighth wonder of the world' art caves into the sandstone cliffs of Northern New Mexico. Each creation takes years to complete, and each…
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2Desert RunnersAn aging Irish businessman, an aspiring Australian actress, a retired American baseball player and a widowed British bodyguard attempt to complete the four most…
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2Science FairFilmmakers follow nine high school students from around the globe as they compete at an international science fair. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest teens from…
2023 · Film · ★ 8.4Pencils vs PixelsA documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were…