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- The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
- As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice.
- Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.
- The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life.
- "Documentary" about a man who can look and act like whoever he's around, and meets various famous people.
- Paul Sutton, a young married soldier, befriends a pregnant lady who is petrified her father will disown her, and agrees to pose as her boyfriend. As time passes, they start growing fond of each other.
- The sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of WWII India, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them, knowing that their lives will never be the same again.
- An American woman of Irish and Jewish-German parentage goes undercover in Nazi Germany.
- Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
- The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara.
- A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
- The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.
- A documentary of the decline of America. It features footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.
- Disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
- Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans (the film shares the same name as Evans's famous 1994 autobiography).
- Playboy unveils the hottest moments in the history of film. This feature-length documentary traces the evolution of sex in Hollywood cinema and uncovers the formula for successfully arousing audience interest around the world.
- Follows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
- Based on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard's resonant film explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and later in the movie Peter Fonda narrate the story about the censorship, exploitation and sex in Hollywood movies from the 1930s and the Hays' Motion Picture Production Code to the present day era.
- A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
- The history of the American film industry in Hollywood during the Silent era.
- Exploring Natalie Wood's life and career through the unique perspective of her daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and others who knew her best.
- After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for the spaceflight.
- Documentary on Bayard Rustin, best-remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
- Documentary about the moviestar's last months including her tumultuous love affairs, drug and alcohol dependency, depression and eventual firing from her final film, 20th Century Fox's "Something's Got To Give". Features several first time interviews with the people surrounding Monroe at the end of her life, behind the scenes footage and stills, and the assembled footage from her final film, co-starring Dean Martin and Cyd Charisse.
- A nostalgic look back at the Great Depression with contemporary archival footage and film clips picturing James Cagney as an American Everyman.
- A documentary about the inventor of the first electronic synthesiser instrument and his subsequent life after he was abducted by the KGB as well as a history of his instrument.
- Biography of risk-taker and raconteur John Huston from his childhood to become one of the most highly respected filmmakers in the world.
- A filmmaker explores the lives and deaths of her grandparents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed as spies in 1953.
- A look behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film, 'Forrest Gump'.
- Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.
- A controversial three part critical documentary on the history of the CIA.
- A trip through the idiosyncrasies and difficulties of making one of the most tormented movies ever filmed.
- Her story is well-known - the lonely child who yearned for affection and approval which she finally seemed to find as Hollywood's greatest love goddess. But even though she scaled heights few could even dream of, she was one of the loneliest of stars. And yet, in spite of the breakdowns, the failed marriages, the sordid rumors surrounding her life -- and her death
- The life and career of Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues.
- The life of Brother Andre who, from his modest position of a catholic college's doorman, raised the fervour of the catholics around the world to Saint Joseph, father of the Christ. His miracles. And the way he succeed in the construction of the Saint-Joseph's Basilica in Montreal.
- 200139mUnrated8.0 (105)VideoReleased as a Bonus Feature for Disney's Platinum DVD Edition of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" this short documentary shows how this classic film came to life.
- "Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures" was a television special with Cassandra Peterson as "Elvira" hosting a special about creepy creatures in the world.
- Beginning with William Wrigley's acquisition of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919, the history of the island is explored with archival footage, stills, interviews of residents, historians and celebrities.
- A unique documentary that looks at the political activities of the American Communist Party in the early to mid-twentieth century.
- Filming Africa both from the ground and from their two small airplanes, Martin and Osa Johnson document the "Dark Continent." Martin's airplane, which is painted like a giraffe and named "The Spirit of Africa," accompanies Osa's airplane, which is painted like a zebra and is named "Osa's Ark." Together, they travel through Africa, capturing glimpses of the continent's natives, wildlife and geography on film. Aerial photography of Mt. Kenya is included in the film, as are scenes of a Masai village burial of two villagers killed by rhinoceroses. Also included is a scene in which Mrs. Johnson shoots down a charging rhinoceros. A bird's-eye view of Mt. Kilimanjaro is followed by a visit to a Pygmy camp and a trip to what is claimed to be the largest baboon colony ever found by an explorer. The film also includes footage of thousands of flamingos taking to the air. Alligators, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, impalas, zebras, jackasses, giraffes, lions and many other African wild animals are shown in their natural habitat.
- A survey of 86 years of Titanicana in popular culture, with the emphasis on movies about (or inspired by) the disaster.
- Berga Soldiers of Another War reveals the untold story of 350 American prisoners of war caught in the tragedy of the Holocaust. It is the final work in the distinguished 50 year career of late documentary filmmaker Charles Guggenheim, winner of four Academy Awards. His personal connection to the story compelled him to write, direct and narrate the film.
- A tribute to the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers utilizing rare archival footage and personal interviews.
- Jack Taylor's custom-made suits have stood the test of time, an always fashionable and enduring symbol of status. This documentary features candid interview footage and evocative vintage video and stills, revealing the colorful life of Jack Taylor, consummate craftsman, and fashion pioneer. A bittersweet portrayal of old Hollywood, detailing the demise not only of custom tailoring, but of an era.
- 'Ghost Exchange' probes the volatile state of U.S. capital markets and their critical impact on America's economic future. The film explores the acceleration of the evolution of U.S. stock exchanges, and uncovers the risks resulting from this wholesale adoption. Wall Street has transformed from the world of human touch trading, to computer algorithm trading- where stocks are owned for mere microseconds. The thought-provoking documentary also examines how recent financial headlines are a direct result of automated systems running unchecked. The capital market system that many considered as the world's best, may have been inadvertently lost by the pursuit of speed and efficiencies that we still do not truly understand. Wall Street has become a 'ghost exchange'.
- Of all the great directors, Rossellini was arguably the most eloquent and articulate in talking about his life work and how it related to the larger aspirations of humanity in general.In this documentary, scholar Adriano Apra combines footage taken from different sources of Rossellini being interviewed, with clips, posters, photos, and behind the scenes making of material to create a full and moving portrait.
- Famed photographer Ernest Withers was credited with documenting the civil rights movement, but his legacy was blemished when it was revealed after his death that he'd been an FBI informant.
- This film examines the reasons why the United States decided to engage in the Korean War. Scenes describe Russia's attempt to gain power following World War II (Korea included), and its refusal to allow free elections in the country. Footage shows Soviet-backed North Korean troops' movement into South Korea on June 25, 1950, the United Nations' response, and the armed struggle against both North Korean and later Chinese troops led by General Douglas MacArthur.