Documentary / Biography - Blu-ray

<p>Five years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, a Japanese farmer seeks out a solitary existence within the radiation red zone. Here, the blowing wind is the soundtrack to Naoto's lonely days, spent cultivating his land and feeding his cattle. Naoto fights to build a...

<p>Think insects are a pest? Think again. This visually stunning science documentary shows how these tiny geniuses can help us solve some of science's biggest problems -- from producing biofuel to killing drug-resistant bacteria and curing cancer.</p>

<p>On the eve of Parks Canada's centennial, over 52 of the country's finest film and audio artists embark on a historic expedition to capture the majesty of the landscape in music and film.</p>

<p>This investigation, filmed in Sweden, France, Romania and Indonesia, investigates the real cost of cheap wood.</p>

<p>Dobrin spends most of his days praying for a miracle to happen: for his youngest daughter to get up from her wheelchair and walk.</p>

<p>Why do so many people distrust the media? How has the internet changed journalism? Many have questioned the role of fake news and false information in the American election and in the Brexit referendum. Donald Trump actively brands journalists, experts and the media as...

<p>Lea Garofalo, 35. She went to the police with details of the numerous crimes of her Mafioso husband, Carlo Cosco. In revenge, Cosco kidnapped and murdered her before dissolving her body in acid. Maria Concetta Cacciola, 31. Another Mafia wife. In August 2010, she...

<p>Dariko, the only local television journalist in a small town in Georgia, strives from one report to the next to provide a pseudo-ethnographical portrait of a community and its traditions. Like Virgil with Dante, she leads director Salome Jashi through the Georgian "circles of...

<p>Animal activists have long battled to stop testing on animals. But now, some scientists are adding their voice to the debate, saying that the results of many animal experiments are inaccurate, biased or plain useless. They claim that better alternatives to animal testing exist....

<p>At the end of April around 1000 'Night Wolves' and the biker clubs supporters met in Moscow to celebrate the start of the motorcycle season. They paraded through the capital, put on bike shows and put on concerts. But do they have a hidden...

<p>Is Scandinavia ready for Bitcoin? This is starting point for "The Bitcoin Experiment," a road movie about the Bitcoin blockchain and digital currency. Amund Sjolie Sveen takes us on a road trip from Oslo via Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm and further up in Sweden. Along...

<p>Six corporations control the pesticide market: Syngenta, Bayer, Monsanto, Dow, Basf et Dupont. They rule over a market of 50 billions dollars. For a year, director Martin Boudot followed the tracks of their molecules to show how some of the most dangerous ones get...

<p>In Europe, food manufacturers have signed up to 'responsibility pledges', promising no added sugar, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours and not to target children. So why are they using tactics banned in the West in the developing world? There, they have created ultra low...

<p>'There is a global war against Christianity' states Timothy Radcliffe, former master of the order of preachers. According to a Vatican report, 100,000Christians are martyred every year. Others are harrassed, raped or attacked, and subjected to forced displacement and the destruction of their places...

<p>It is August 1951 and an entire French village goes crazy. People are screaming in the streets and throwing themselves out of windows. 300 people are affected and 7 end up dead. 60 years later declassified documents from the United States reveal that the...

<p>Frida, Anniken and Ludwig live, breath and dream fashion. They spend hundreds of euros every month on clothes and make a living promoting the latest catwalk trends. Except for speculated that factory workers must be 'used to' their hard lives, they have never given...

<p>For 50 years, Berlin was the symbol of the Cold War. The city at the heart of the intelligence war between the US and the Soviet bloc. Thousands of KGB orCIA, agents observed each other, cogs in the biggest information war in history.</p>

<p>Fly Colt Fly is a feature length documentary about teenage fugitive Colton Harris-Moore, whose superhuman ability to escape capture by stealing airplanes and living in the wilderness made him the modern day folk hero of a new generation. Fusing documentary, graphic novel style animation,...

Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat takes viewers into the heart of the volunteer fire service, and by extension on a journey through the many facets of America. Locations like California's wine (and wildfire) country, a small Nebraska farming community, and an Orthodox Jewish...

Discover Bobby Rush and the people who keep The Blues alive and the powerful impact of America's musical gift to the world. Witness 232 winners of local contests take their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals and possible record deals in...

Michael Des Barres' six-decade career as an actor & rock singer is a veritable museum of pop culture: From To Sir, With Love to MacGuyver & over a hundred other TV & film roles, & a diverse music career including brushes with Led Zeppelin,...

On an airstrip in Connecticut, a squadron of World War II-era DC3/C47 airplanes is forming the distinctive, throaty roar of their massive radial engines stirring up memories and challenges. Lovingly restored and flown here by passionate aviators from all over the country, each plane...

Academy Award -winner for Best Documentary Feature, THE FOG OF WAR is the story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara was one of the most controversial and...

Hood Bo$$es is an urban music documentary chronicling No Limit Records' rise, as Master P and the No Limit Soldiers escape street life to build one of hip-hop's most influential labels. Featuring rare footage by Bavgate, the film follows their climb to chart-topping albums...

This immersive documentary traces the rich and complex evolution of firearms in the United States. Travel back to the earliest pistols that shaped early conflicts, the iconic revolvers and rifles that defined the Wild West, and the powerful modern firearms of today. Along the...

This captivating documentary pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a world-class opera house. Focusing on Glyndebourne's rich 80-year history, it highlights the extraordinary passion, dedication, and sheer hard work that turned it into one of the world's most beloved...

Jeremy Bad Boy Bailey rises from London street hustler to prime suspect in the 53 million Securitas heist, Britain's largest cash robbery. As police close in, his swagger and criminal past turn him into a tabloid folk hero and a wanted man. Arrested and...

Discover the astonishing true events of World War I that inspired the gripping Netflix series that audiences can't stop talking about. This in-depth documentary dives into the real people, battles, and secret missions that shaped the dramatic storyline. Learn how history's untold moments were...

From irresistible screen icon to fiercely private artist, Paul Newman shattered Hollywood's labels. Through his films, passions, and civic battles, this portrait reveals the sharp mind, loyal family man, and bold philanthropist behind the legendary blue eyes.

James Billie- Vietnam veteran, musician, alligator wrestler, and father of Indian casinos rose from poverty to transform the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Wrestling Alligators traces the Seminoles' survival from the swamps to a multi-billion-dollar gaming empire, following Billie's epic battles with governments and his...

In the aftermath of the deadliest wildfire in California's history, two brothers document the devastation and resilience of the Paradise community. As wildfires continue to threaten California, this documentary serves as a haunting reminder of the lives forever changed by the 2018 Camp Fire....

Narrated by Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges, Pablo documents the life of famously unknown artist Pablo Ferro, spanning from pre-revolution Havana to his home in the garage behind his son's house. Credited as the father of the 60's look and the MTV aesthetic, this documentary blends...

This documentary dives into America's zombie obsession, focusing on the allure of Sexy Female Zombies. Through interviews with genre insiders, it explores how zombies entered mainstream culture from ads to conventions like ZomBcon. The film also offers a rare look at creating a Zombie...

With legends like Tom Savini (From Dusk Till Dawn), Sid Haig (House of 1000 Corpses), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects), and Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), this horror film documentary takes viewers behind the scenes to explore the psyche of horror enthusiasts. It not only delves...

A documentary outlining the history of the filmmaking process, from the invention of motion pictures to today's state of the art 3D technology. By capturing the evolution of film on the big screen, we are lent incredible insight into how the human connection has...

Las Vegas headliner Vinnie Favorito a comic once connected to Joe Rogan conned audiences and friends alike to fuel his gambling habit in this shocking true story.

Nuremberg: The Real Story revisits the historic trials that brought Nazi leaders to justice and shaped modern international law. It also uncovers the forgotten story of American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, whose tense exchanges with Hermann Goring exposed disturbing truths about power and psychology. A...

Delve into the mesmerising journey of the renowned stage production "Wicked" in this captivating documentary. Uncover the rich history behind the beloved book and stage adaptation, tracing its path to critical acclaim in the UK and beyond. Featuring exclusive interviews with past and present...

Nosferatu was a silent horror film, an unauthorized Dracula adaptation. Despite a court order to destroy it, surviving copies became highly influential in cinema. This documentary traces its origins, impact, and legacy, leading to the 2024 remake.

In Germany's Hurtgen Forest, during the final days of World War 2, an exhausted and overwhelmed band of American army paratroopers fight for survival amid a deadly hidden threat, escalating internal conflict and seemingly impossible odds.

Even today, more than 40 years following her tragic death at the age of 53 - Maria Callas (1923-1977) still firmly remains one of classical music's best-selling female vocalists of all time. Through stills, archival footage, and interviews with friends and co-workers - This...

Fight to Live is a gripping look at a young woman's journey from victim to conqueror; from a troubled young kid in Launceston, to a terrified mother protecting herself and her children from an abuser, Bec has been through hell and come out a...

Embark on a gripping journey with this documentary, which shines a spotlight on the courageous individuals who manned the Lancaster Bombers and Flying Fortresses during World War II. Delve into their harrowing experiences, exploring the challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made while...

Sharmaine Weed is a young Native American extreme bareback horse racer with dreams of becoming a champion. After her sister is involved in a catastrophic accident at the track, Sharmaine quits racing to care for her. But when racing season starts up, she puts...

Set in the run-up to the 2020 US Presidential Election, this eye-opening documentary explores the political alliance between religious fundamentalists, oligarchs, Cambridge Analytica and its shell companies that have fundamentally shifted the balance of politics in the US.

This life story of Guns N' Roses bass player Duff McKagan shows his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and the fight to overcome it. The film focuses on the real challenges of his everyday life, his childhood, and how the band made it...

Filmed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, follow Kelv 'Brother Nature' Pena as he explores the vast nature of America on a journey from Los Angeles to Miami. Setting out to bring joy, resources, and food to Americans and our furry friends, the...

Celebrated director Domiziano Cristopharo (Phantasmagoria) leads you on a journey into modern history as he interviews the masters of Italian independent cinema, from the golden era and beyond. Witness testimony and incredible stories of their greatest accomplishments in film all from their own intimate...

Centering on the powerful music of Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey, this film sheds light on the personal stories of his devoted fans. Through heartfelt interviews and live performances, Love Yourself Today captures the deep emotional connection between Dempsey's music and his audience. The film...

Paul McCartney gained worldwide fame as the bass guitarist and singer for The Beatles. In this authorized documentary, Paul speaks candidly about his contribution to The Beatles, his relationship with John Lennon, and much more. With contributions from esteemed peers such as George Martin...