Documentary / Biography - Blu-ray

<p>"National Bird" follows the dramatic journey of three whistleblowers who are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial current affairs issues of our time: the secret U.S. drone war. At the center of the film are three U.S. military veterans....

<p>A group of teachers at a Mojave Desert high school takes an unconventional approach in an effort to improve the lives of their struggling students. Located in an impoverished Mojave Desert community, Black Rock Continuation High School is one of California's alternative schools for...

<p>Film legend Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) tells his own story in a never-before-seen interview shot in 2008. With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being. The documentary features clips from Lumet's films -- 44...

Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck bound for the glue factory. Harry paid eighty dollars for the horse and...

<p>Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world's most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader's code, only to be trounced by IBM and...

For the Love of Spock" celebrates the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" through a personal, intimate look at the life and career of Leonard Nimoy and the enduring appeal of his alter-ego, Mr. Spock, as told by his son, Adam Nimoy. Includes interviews and...

<p>"Ghostheads" is a documentary that explores the extreme side of the "Ghostbusters" fandom. Within the documentary, there are storylines mixed in with interviews from "Ghostbusters" fans all over the world -- from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Italy and the UK, for starters. "Ghostheads"...

During his long and distinguished ministry, Billy Graham has preached the gospel to well over 200 million people worldwide. The massive evangelistic gatherings that took place in sports arenas, concert halls and outdoor venues became known as the Billy Graham Crusades. With expert commentary...

<p>On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese died after being attacked on a street in Kew Gardens, Queens. Soon after, "The New York Times" published a front-page story asserting that 38 witnesses watched her being murdered from their apartment windows for over half an hour...

<p>"Marilyn Monroe Declassified" balances the image of the blonde bombshell icon we thought we knew with information about her revealed in newly declassified FBI and CIA files. Here is the proof that her troubles were not all the product of her upbringing in an...

Join beloved television actor David Suchet, best known for his role as Detective Hercule Poirot on the PBS series "Masterpiece Mystery," as he traces the footsteps of one of the most important figures in early Christianity, the man we know as St. Peter. In...

An innocent country lad from the Fens goes to London to preach. There he earns the love and respect of a nation as one of its most influential figures. But his strong principles run against the grain of the culture and, in standing up...

Ephesus was a major center of Early Christianity. This impressive city was a significant location in Paul's ministry. Several books of the Bible were written here, and an infamous riot, recorded in the Book of Acts, broke out against the Christians. Ephesus was the...

The year 2011 marked the 400th anniversary of the creation of the King James Bible, arguably the greatest piece of English literature ever produced. King James had an uncanny love of beautiful things, including language that stirred the soul. With several inferior English translations...

<p>September 1939 -- war erupted in Europe as Germany invaded Poland. Eight months later, Hitler publicly broadcast that he would not invade Holland due to their neutrality during World War I. Within hours, this promise became a treacherous lie that engulfed the small country...

Though many are familiar with the better-known Quakers, such as William Penn, Susan B. Anthony, Daniel Boone and Johns Hopkins, numerous lesser-known Quakers have also impacted society in significant ways. Led by what they refer to as their "inner light," members of the Society...

<p>A film about a messed up world and how we could fix it. Sprinkled with music from Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and Willie Nelson, "One Peace At A Time" lyrically weaves a tapestry through 20 countries and is as magical as it...

<p>In 1976, during the hottest summer on record, "Star Wars" was shot in suburban North London. Nobody involved had any idea how big the film would become and many couldn't even remember the title. Yet, for the extras and actors in smaller roles, their...

<p>The Nature of Things: Bugs, Bones and Botany In the world of police investigations, nature is being enlisted in the war on crime. Dr. Jennifer Gardy of the CDC observes and explains how bugs, plants, bones and even dust can be used by forensic...

<p>Through bizarre backstage access and unbiased interviews, the film goes through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and laughable psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to get back on stage after a...

<p>This ground-breaking, action-packed documentary takes you back to the winter of 1975 in Hawaii. A group of South African and Australian surfers put it all on the line and sacrifice everything to create a sport, a culture and an industry that is today worth...

<p>There is so much interest in food today, but there seems to be no interest for the people that pick and handle the food. In America, farm labor has always been one of the most difficult and poorly paid jobs and has relied on...

<p>Each year, through the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge, a hundred people across the country attempt to tame a wild mustang in a hundred days. Following this dangerous and traumatic adventure, performed by everyday people from every walk of life, is a public showcase that...

<p>The highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed documentary "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison Of Belief" is a look inside the controversial religion from Academy Award -winner Alex Gibney. The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith,...

<p>What are you willing to believe? "The Unbelievers" follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world. Blasphemous to some, heroic to others, the weight of their...

This 1953 documentary was used by United Aircraft to celebrate 50 years of flight. The film explores the first flight by the Wright Brothers in 1903 all the way up to 1953, featuring interviews and footage from pioneers like Frank Long, Igor Sikorsky, Glen...

<p>Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1975, this stirring chronicle tells the tale of Japanese alpinist Yuichiro Miura and his attempt to ski down Mt. Everest in 1970. Narrator Douglas Rain reads from Miura's actual diary giving a first-hand look of...

<p>The inspiring story of Rob Selvig, pioneering coach of the University of Montana's Lady Griz basketball team. In an era when gender discrimination in sports was the norm, Coach Selvig built a "house" of inclusion and empowerment by recruiting female athletes from the ranches,...

A true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire. Stricken with tuberculosis and miraculously healed through prayer, he spends his life, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, championing...

This definitive documentary explores the triumphant but tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale, yet was plagued by alcohol,...

Physical media reigns supreme in KIM'S VIDEO, a tribute to the iconic video store in NYC that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a small Sicilian village for "safekeeping." What starts as...

Filmmaker David Farrier (Tickled) faces off against his greatest foe yet in a bizarre game of cat and mouse with a mysterious con man.

<p>Director Alex Winter explores the ascension and acceleration of YouTube; a video-sharing website that started with humble origins and has gone on to change how we experience the world. With exclusive access to some of YouTube's biggest stars; the film presents an eye-opening and...

The true story of Donald Rugoff, the crazy genius who kicked art films into the mainstream in the 1960's and 1970's with outrageous marketing schemes and pure bluster. Rugoff's impact on cinema culture in the United States is inestimable, and his influence on the...

The untold story of the legendary artist behind the beloved '80s show The Secret City. Commander Mark Kistler helped shape a pivotal era of instructional programming for kids in the pre-youtube world, teaching 3D drawing before CGI.

Man in the Arena is a feature-length documentary exploring the life of media icon and political strategist Roger Ailes. Long before founding FOX News, Ailes was a key consultant for three presidents, and a pioneering master of broadcasting. Told in his own words through...

Zack Hample isn't a professional baseball player, but for decades he's been racking up stats as if he were. The legendary "ballhawk" has attended thousands of Major League Baseball games across every ballpark in the country on his journey to snag 10,000 baseballs from...

BIG FUR is a wry portrait of an eccentric artist-hero, immersed in his defining project. World Champion taxidermist Ken Walker has an unshakable belief that eventually he'll find true love. Or the hairy, 800-pound validation of his life's quest. Can he find both by...

In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted at knife-point by two men outside her home in South Africa and left for dead. Against extraordinary odds, Alison survived this horrific attack. But this was only the beginning of her struggle. This is the remarkable story of...

The story of a man desperately trying to be a good father after a lifetime spent trying to be a great star. Featuring the late, great, legendary Canadian jazz singer, Kenny Coleman.

Biopic about larger-than-life Canadian pot activist Marc Emery, who served 5 years in a U.S. penitentiary for selling marijuana seeds to Americans over the Internet.

War Movie is a five-part documentary series that examines not only the history of war in American cinema, but how this medium has shaped our country's perspective on conflict, foreign policy, race, masculinity and national identity.

Mike Halac better known in the mid-1990s as Mantaur, half-man, half-minotaur rose from humble roots in Omaha, Nebraska to the bright lights of the WWF, wearing the bull's head, mooing at crowds, towering over opponents. But behind the horns and the character was a...

Discover the inspiring journey of Daniel Truhitte, forever etched in cinema history as Rolfe Gruber in The Sound of Music. This captivating documentary traces his path from a young dancer and vocalist in Sacramento, California, to his iconic role in the beloved musical. Follow...

The Don Reed Story: A Life on the Edge of Eternity is a gripping true-life documentary chronicling the dramatic rise, fall, and redemption of Don Reed, Sr. a successful businessman whose hidden addictions brought him to the brink of destruction. Beneath the polished exterior...

This is the story of one man's battle to get to his son, the longing for a dream, and its juxtaposition with the misery of the migrant situation. It tells of the human costs of political failings, rising nationalism, and the sheer scale of...

Shawn Miller, who navigates the world with mild to moderate Autism, offers a distinctive outlook on life as he transitions from high school to adulthood. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn as the final months of his senior year are significantly influenced by...

Saving The Ice" is a compelling documentary that explores the rich history, triumphs, and challenges faced by the legendary Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society. Established in 1849 for the rescue of people who fell through the ice on Philadelphia's Schuylkill River, through the...

Charlie Baker has reached the end of his rope. He has battled with alcoholism and addiction all of his adult life. He has become the joke of the community. Now estranged from his family and separated from his wife, Charlie decides to get help....

Reta is a journey into the life of serial killer Reta Mays told from her son's perspective. Since 2019, when his mother was named the person of interest for the murders of multiple Veterans, Brandon Mays met with filmmakers and revealed shocking information about...