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- DirectorChris ArnoldStarsMasen DavisChristine McGinnTiffany WoodsTRANS is an extraordinary documentary feature about men and women, and all the variations in between. It is about the Transgender Community, perhaps the most misunderstood and mistreated minority in America and around the world. Inspired by the incredible story of Dr. Christine McGinn and her work as a transgender surgeon, TRANS provides an up-close and very personal vision into the lives, loves, and challenges of a remarkable cast of characters of all ages and from all walks of life. Stories of confusion and courage, excitement and emotion that have never been told, until now. To anyone who has ever looked in a mirror and wondered, 'who they really are?' TRANS ask another question, 'are you brave enough to find out?'
- DirectorFrancis WhatelyStarsDavid BowieRick WakemanJohn HarrisA documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
- DirectorDavis GuggenheimStarsMalala YousafzaiZiauddin YousafzaiToor Pekai YousafzaiA look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai for speaking out on girls' education, followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
- DirectorD.A. PennebakerStarsDavid BowieMick RonsonTrevor BolderThe July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud'/'All The Young Dudes'/'Oh! You Pretty Things', a Lou Reed cover, and a Rolling Stones cover are but some of the highlights.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsAnni-Frid LyngstadBenny AnderssonBjörn UlvaeusAn incompetent radio DJ tries to get an interview with the Swedish pop group during their famous week-long 1977 tour of Australia.
- DirectorSamantha PetersStarsAgnetha FältskogBernt EnghardtLittle GerhardThis documentary includes interviews with the members of ABBA, about the group's history and where they are now. As the title implies, this is especially focused on Agnatha Faltskog.
- StarsDan AlemshahBryan CranstonGina GianFollowing the success if Ben Affleck's 'Argo,' which chronicles the CIA's attempt to rescue six Americans during the 1978 Iran hostage crisis, Discovery Channel's 'Argo: Inside Story', gains access to the top players involved in the crisis to hear their side of the story, including the CIA's chief of disguise, Tony Mendez, who was called upon to devise the rescue plan.
- DirectorDavid LeafJohn ScheinfeldStarsJohn LennonYoko OnoStew AlbertA documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
- DirectorJohn EdgintonStarsSyd BarrettJoe BoydVenetta FieldsRoger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
- DirectorTom DiCilloStarsJohnny DeppJohn DensmoreRobby KriegerA look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
- StarsJulian Rhind-TuttCharles Shaar MurrayDavid FrickeSeven Ages of Rock is about the history of rock music. It comprised six 60-minute episodes, with a final episode of 90 minutes. Each episode focused on one type of rock music, each typified by one or two artists or bands.
- StarsJohn AizlewoodCamilla PiaCal SevilleBritish documentary series which explores the 20th century's most interesting musicians.
- DirectorBrett MorgenStarsKurt CobainWendy O'ConnorDon CobainAn authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
- DirectorRichard LesterStarsJohn LennonPaul McCartneyGeorge HarrisonOver two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.
- DirectorDrew HeriotStarsBob ProctorJoe VitaleJohn AssarafInterviews with self-proclaimed authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of visualizing your goals. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.
- DirectorTerry McDonoughStarsDavid BradleyRoss Gurney-RandallRoger MayAn actor tapped by a succession of hard-man roles and a wannabe producer frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters.
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsLily TomlinTony CurtisSusie BrightA documentary surveying the various Hollywood screen depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them throughout the history of North American film.
- DirectorKirby DickStarsKirby DickKimberly PeirceDarren AronofskyKirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.
- StarsDavid HeymanRupert GrintChris ColumbusExplore the World of Harry Potter through the behind the scenes creation of the films.
- StarsDavid HeymanDaniel RadcliffeEmma WatsonDive deeper into the World of Harry Potter by focusing on the characters in the film and going behind the scenes with filmmakers.
- StarsChris ColumbusAlfonso CuarónDavid YatesGo behind the scenes in the World of Harry Potter and explore the magic behind the creatures throughout the films.
- DirectorMike PrinceStarsBen ShephardRobbie ColtraneStuart CraigA behind-the-scenes look at the making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
- DirectorJames RuncieStarsJames RuncieJ.K. RowlingSarah BealAn insight into what life is like for well-known "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling as she finishes the final book in the series.
- DirectorLeo BurleyStarsJ.K. RowlingMark StrongBest Selling Author JK Rowling sets out to investigate her french roots. She has always been interested in her late mother's french ancestry but knows little about it. Her journey begins in Edinburgh and then to the Savoy in London, and eventually to Paris.
- StarsJ.K. RowlingAuthor JK Rowling rises from poverty to international fame and wealth thanks to her "Harry Potter" book series.
- DirectorAlex WinterStarsMike DHenry RollinsNoel GallagherA documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.
- StarsIan DanielElliot PageJair BolsonaroElliot Page and Ian Daniel set off on a journey to explore the multiplicity of LGBTQ experiences around the world, getting up close with moving stories of struggle and triumph.
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsRupert EverettKlaus MüllerKarl GorathHistorian Klaus Müller interviews survivors of the Nazi persecution of homosexuals because of the German Penal Code of 1871, Paragraph 175.
- DirectorMarc de GuerreStarsPeter StaleyHow We Got Gay tells the incredible story of how gay men and women went from being the ultimate outsiders to occupying the halls of power, with a profound influence on our cultural, political and social lives.
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsAnjelica HustonBilly CrystalTom HanksThe history of the Academy Awards.
- DirectorD.A. PennebakerStarsBob DylanAlbert GrossmanBob NeuwirthDocumentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.
- DirectorFrancis WhatelyStarsDavid BowieEarl SlickGail Ann DorseyA documentary about David Bowie's final two albums "The Next Day" (2013) and "Blackstar" (2016) and Broadway musical "Lazarus".
- DirectorJames HaleStarsJarvis CockerDavid BowieMarc AlmondBoth a visual flashback and a telling of the life and birth of the alter ego that was David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust.
- DirectorWilliam SteadStarsSiara-Lauren BrownHayley EllisonTaylor HammerslaIn this heartfelt tribute to David Bowie, a young reporter comes face to face with the world's most famous rock star, only to discover his fantastical secret which could change the world.
- DirectorChris RodleyStarsCherie LunghiRosie BoycottJoe BoydA look at how rock 'n' roll has had to deal with old age and aging within a music movements which once rejected the elderly.
- DirectorWendy AppleStarsKathy BatesZach StaenbergJodie FosterDocumentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
- DirectorMatt SchraderStarsMarco BeltramiJon BurlingameLeonard MaltinA look at the cinematic art of the film musical score, and the artists who create them.
- DirectorJulian JonesStarsPeter CapaldiMatthew LandrusInside the Mind of Leonardo is based on the artist's private journals dating from the Italian Renaissance. With more than 6,000 pages of handwritten notes and drawings, Da Vinci's private journals are the most comprehensive documents that chronicle the work of the world's most renowned inventor, philosopher, painter and genius. Never before has access been granted to capture these works in 3D HD format. Using this precious collection of writings and drawings to recount Da Vinci's story in his own words, the film re-creates the mindscape and ideas of mankind's greatest polymath. In a powerful and haunting performance, actor Peter Capaldi portrays Leonardo, dramatically narrating passages and monologues from his journals. Capaldi captures the passion of Leonardo's genius, his understanding of the workings of the natural world, his insights on art and life and his inner fears and torments.
- DirectorUgis OlteMorten TraavikStarsLaibachBoris BenkoTomaz CubejALL ART IS PROPAGANDA. George Orwell ...AND ALL PROPAGANDA IS ART. Laibach
- DirectorMila TurajlicStarsSrbijanka TurajlicMila TurajlicMira BoskicFor Serbian filmmaker Mila Turajlic, a locked door in her mother's apartment in Belgrade provides the gateway to both her remarkable family history and her country's tumultuous political inheritance.
- DirectorKevin HaydenKeshaLagan SebertStarsKeshaSinger-songwriter Kesha discusses the process of making her album, 'Rainbow'.
- DirectorDon KlineStarsSal PiroRichard O'BrienMichael WhiteDocumentary about the cult phenomenon of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the making-of its spin-off, "Shock Treatment."
- DirectorCharlie RussellStarsPaul KayeAndrew RyanStephen BriggsA poignant and humorous film telling the story of the hugely popular author of the discworld series of books, in his own words.
- DirectorSam FederStarsLaverne CoxBianca LeighJen RichardsAn in-depth look at Hollywood's depiction of transgender people and the impact of those stories on transgender lives and American culture.
- DirectorAnders ØstergaardStarsHergéNuma SadoulMichael FarrA high-profiled documentary about Hergé and his major cartoon success, Tintin, based in part on previously unreleased archive tape footage.
- DirectorHenri RoanneGérard ValetStarsKing Albert IÉlisabeth de BavièreRobert Baden-PowellA documentary about herge and his experience writing the tin tin comics.
- DirectorTerence DixonStarsJames BaldwinA meeting with James Baldwin doesn't quite go according to plan for a group of presumptuous white filmmakers in this Paris-set documentary short.
- DirectorRoss WilsonStarsRussell BrandAmy WinehouseMitch WinehouseAfter the death of his friend Amy Winehouse from an overdose, Russel Brand looks back on his own years of addiction and wants to show that not all addicts turn out the same way.