Documentary / Biography - DVD

Facing Monsters digs deep into the psyche of West Australian surfer Kerby Brown, a man whose connection with the ocean runs as deep as his love for his family. Far more than just a surfing story, it's an unapologetic musing into the essence of...

Banksy Most Wanted draws an in-depth portrait of the masked Robin Hood of the art world. Each investigation reveals a facet of the artist: his political views; commitment to environmental causes and political refugees; his links with the music scene and his entrepreneurial side....

Hidden in the shadows of temporary and sub-contracted work is a Latino workforce who feels they have no voice, but together the workers are empowering one another and making noise to move progress forward.

This expose reveals the U.S. government cover-up of millions of cancer cases caused by nuclear fallout from 928 bomb tests at the Nevada Test Site, 1952 to 1992. The fallout spread across the country in rainstorms and contaminated hundreds of communities. The cancer deaths...

The Dogmatics: A Dogumentary" shares the untold story of the band the Dogmatics that unwittingly pioneered and became emblematic of the genre. The quartet was no different than any other talentless, self-deprecating, beer-swilling, girl-chasing lunkheads with guitars. It wasn't about money. Catching a girl's...

Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician who won the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature. A journey in the memory of a great poet, one among the greatest of all times.

A modern day portrayal of the three daughters of Zeus, namely; Aglaia, representing splendour; Eufrosine, representing joy and gladness, and Talia, the bearer of prosperity and flowers.

This beautifully shot documentary features rare and recent interviews and performances of soul music protagonists. Every year, in the last 30 years, some of the greatest "legends" of Soul and R&B have performed at Porretta Soul in Italy -- the most prestigious festival in...

Amorth The Exorcist is the most important biopic about the most famous Exorcist of our time: Father Gabriele Amorth. An important document on how the devil can influence the life of people and human organizations

The proposed documentary explores the views and impacts of gun violence through the eyes of 25 young student artists of Jersey City, NJ. In creating a 180-foot long mural titled "How Many Lives?

<p>A young woman and her two children travel during the Covid19 pandemic, amid flights bans, to reach her husband in her home country. A journey through lock downs and human rights violation, accompanied by scientific contributions and touching stories.</p>

An intimate look at the horror genre featuring icons, actors, and filmmakers within the industry. This documentary features David Howard Thornton (Terrifier), Reggie Bannister (Phantasm), Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead), and many others.

While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the model par excellence of Christian virtue, a brilliant example of obedience to God and trust in Divine Providence. His role...

On March 13, 2013 the world was introduced to Pope Francis. He was the first Pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit, and the first to take the name Francis. Within days he had captured the hearts of the world through his gestures of...

The papacy of St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the American continent. Driven by his singular conviction of a "United American Continent" under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, his papal travels from Argentina to Alaska generated massive crowds, shaped...

The most important event in the evangelization of the New World occurred in December 1531. Over the course of four days, the Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, appeared to an indigenous convert named Juan Diego. As a result of...

En 1929, el gobierno mexicano declaro la guerra a la Iglesia Catolica. Mataron y exiliaron a los sacerdotes, saquearon y destruyeron iglesias y los catolicos mexicanos se vieron obligados a vivir una lamentable persecucion. Pero en los momentos mas oscuros, la fe de los...

In 1926 the Mexican Government declared war on the Catholic Church. Priests were killed and exiled, Churches were pillaged and Mexican Catholics were forced to live in abject terror. But in their darkest hour, the faith of the nation's Catholics proved unshakeable. Emboldened by...

Enduring Faith: The Story of Native American Catholics explores the rich legacy of faith among Native Americans. It is impossible to fully understand what it means to be a Catholic in North America without a sincere appreciation for the Catholic tradition among so many...

The support of the Knights of Columbus for the armed forces is legendary. Since its founding in 1882 Brother Knights have served on the front lines in every war. The Knights have never wavered because there is a natural affinity between the virtues of...

The friendship between the Knights of Columbus and the city of Rome has overcome every difficulty precisely because it was founded on the virtue of charity. As we reflect on these past 100 years in Rome we have sought after just such a "heart...

In the fall of 1979, John Paul II was one year into a transformative papacy filled with hope and dynamism. Northern Ireland was a decade into the Troubles, a bloody conflict that shrouded all of Ireland in gloom. The dramatic encounter between this charismatic...

El Papa Francisco ha inspirado a millones de personas alentandoles a abrazar la piedad. La esencia de esta llamada se refleja en: El Rostro de la Misericordia Este extraordinario documental nos descubre a un Dios Misericordioso a traves de las fascinantes visiones de Santa...

Uno de los mayores ejemplos de la historia del triunfo del poder espiritual sobre la violencia y la opresion se relata vividamente en Liberando un continente: Juan Pablo II y la caida del comunismo, un nuevo documental que captura de manera conmovedora el intrincado...

<p>In July 2016, inspired by Pope Francis' chosen theme "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy," Catholic youth from around the world descended on Krakow, Poland, for World Youth Day. These pilgrims traveled in the footsteps of St. John Paul II and...

<p>Pope Francis has inspired millions by urging the world to embrace Mercy. The essence of this call is revealed in The Face of Mercy, an extraordinary new documentary film narrated by Jim Caviezel. Watch its story unfold, from St. Faustina's powerful visions of a...

Throughout history, humanity has been enthralled by the idea of heroes. From Hercules to Superman, the heroic narrative in literature, the arts and culture has been passed from one generation to the next. But heroism is not some unattainable ideal. It is not reserved...

One of history's greatest examples of the triumph of spiritual power over violence and oppression is vividly recounted in Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, a new documentary film that poignantly captures the intricate role played by John Paul...

<p>Deep inside America's most basketball-crazed state, in the heart of southern Indiana's Amish/Mennonite country, stands Barr-Reeve High School. Despite being one of the state's smallest remaining schools, Barr-Reeve's hard-working Amish/Mennonite athletes have their program on the cusp of a championship. Led by a no-nonsense...

<p>A film, by Rob Fruchtman, Cornelia Ravenal, Mikael Sodersten, Wendy Sax Six, about diverse dancers from the acclaimed Battery Dance Company who travel the world, working with youth who have experienced war, poverty, prejudice, sexual exploitation, and severe trauma as refugees. In India they...

<p>How to Boil a Frog is a comedic documentary that shows the consequences of Overshoot: too many people using up too little planet. An everyman dad (Jon) gives us the scoop on the imminent end of the world as we know it, and five...

The Sierra #3 is possibly the most famous steam locomotive in the world. She has been in continuous service at the Jamestown Railroad in Northern California since 1906, surviving a wreck in the '20s, and the scrap yard during World War II. After the...

It was 1929 in Atlantic City. Under his expansive reign over the city, gangster "Knucky" Johnson set about construction of one of the largest convention halls in the ountry. But it wasn't the hall itself that was the prize. It was being constructed, literally,...

At the Vintage Wings Museum in Ottawa, Canada, a priceless spy plane from World War II is restored by first-time restorers, young and old. Under the direction of experts, we are with them as they "learn as they go". The Lysander will be one...

As often happens in large, important restorations, things can take surprising turns. In this fascinating and beautiful-to-watch episode, what begins as the restoration of one carousel, soon becomes the story of 2 painstaking restorations. From the turn-of-the-century until today, there has been one carousel...

Once again, host Bob McNeil joins with yacht restoration expert Jeff Rutherford to tackle a huge project with a colorful past, the 135 foot wooden schooner, quot;Coronet". Built in 1885 for American industrialist Rufus T. Bush, during her first five years CORONET earned fame...

In our premier episode, we follow Bob McNeil's four year restoration of the 136' "CANGARDA", the last American steam yacht. Built in 1901, and salvaged 103 years later from a mud flat in Boston Harbor. Few were willing to even conceive of saving her,...

At Avalon Rail in Wisconsin, we follow the intricate, multi-million dollar restoration of one of the world's rarest railroad cars. During the Depression of 1911, when the West was expanding at a rapid rate, bringing fingerling fish out West from the East Coast and...

In 1926, when only the best would do, Kansas City ordered a small fleet of Ahrens-Fox fire engines. Fire engines in that era were a source of pride for any city, and these were the finest, most expensive fire engines ever conceived or built,...

Over four years and multiple return visits, a veteran team of paranormal researchers and psychic mediums conducts an immersive investigation inside Randolph County Asylum in Winchester, Indiana. Using experimental methods and cutting-edge techniques, they strip away legend and lore in search of a deeper...

Based in nostalgia and fueled by craft beer, Token Taverns is a documentary that takes a boozy look into three Arcade Bars and their owners over 2 years as they try to thrive and survive through a global pandemic.

Fierce, Bold, Fast, Brave! "Women in the Front Seat" paints a vibrant and diverse picture of women who not only drive their motorcycles but drive their lives. This feature documentary captures the growing movement of women hitting the throttle and riding into the wind,...

This award winner explores the history of laser light shows and the pioneers behind creating moving laser images to the sounds of music. In the early 70's filmmaker Ivan Dryer saw a laser art experiment at USC by Dr. Elsa Garmire. He then had...

<p>A documentary film about Michael Chambers, the American dancer, and actor also known as "Boogaloo Shrimp." Michael is most renowned for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult movie "Breakin'" and its sequel "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo." He also worked one-on-one with superstar...

After her mother's death, Mona Achache discovers thousands of photos, letters and recordings, but these buried secrets make her disappearance even more of an enigma. Through the power of filmmaking and the beauty of incarnation, she brings her mother back to life in order...

What makes a city healthy? How do we build greener and cleaner cities of tomorrow, reconnecting with nature and combining the benefits of the countryside with the advantages of the urban world? This inspiring documentary on how cities can be propelled into the 21st...

Richard Heart embarks on a groundbreaking missing to revolutionize the world of finance and bitcoin. Fueled by his unwavering belief in the potential of block chain technology he sets out to create a world-changing network called Pulse Chain only to be indicted by the...

<p>LIFE & LIFE tracks the journey of Reggie Austin as he redeems his life following a murder conviction 40 years ago. The film looks at Austin's effect on his fellow inmates and his efforts to reconnect with his family, as well as the parole...

<p>Are You Proud? is a vivid and engaged docu-celebration of the LGBT rights movement from the partial victory of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act to Stonewall, the Gay Liberation Front, the AIDS crisis, Legal Marriage and finally the 2016 Pulse night club shooting. The...

A comprehensive film based on rigorous research providing a detailed, unprecedented look into the extraordinary life, achievements and legacy of Raphael (1483-1520), one of history's most prolific and influential artists of the Renaissance. This captivating film offers a compelling narrative with an abundance of...