Catching the Sun
An unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur. But who wins and who loses the battle for power in the 21st century? Through interwoven character dramas spanning the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun explores the global economic race to lead the clean energy future.
State of Fear
STATE OF FEAR takes place in Peru, yet serves as a cautionary tale for a world engaged in a “global war on terror.” It dramatizes the human and societal costs…
President
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads. The leader of the opposition MDC party, Nelson Chamisa, challenges the old guard ZANU-PF led by Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as “The Crocodile.” The election tests…
The Man Who Stole the Scream
The true story about the master thief who stole Edvard Munch’s iconic painting ‘The Scream’ – told by himself! A witty and wildly entertaining film about boyhood dreams, lost friendships…
Air: Eating, Sleeping, Waiting and Playing
This documentary follows the French electronic duo Air during their 1998 Moon Safari tour, highlighting the monotony of travel and waiting to perform. The routine is punctuated by Godard-inspired segments…
The Importance of Being Oscar
A star-studded BBC film of Oscar Wilde’s glittering and controversial career before his trial for homosexual crimes and tragic fall from grace. Highlights from Oscar’s brilliant comedies such as The…
I Want My Name Back
Thirty years after recording “Rapper’s Delight,” Master Gee & Wonder Mike come back to reclaim their identities and rightful place in Hip Hop history.
Flying Scotsman: Sounds from the Footplate
Another chance to enjoy the view from the driving seat of the world’s most famous steam locomotive as Flying Scotsman travels the length of the Severn Valley Railway. Special ‘cab…
Hamburger America
A documentary on some of the interesting hamburgers available around the United States and the unique characters who sell them.
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History
Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in history, story-telling and film.
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
One of comedian Richard Pryor’s later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in…
Watatu
In this drama that morphs into documentary, the lives of 3 men in Mombasa intertwine as one of them falls victim to radicalization.
