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- 4 Little Girls. Spike Lee, one of the greatest and most insightful filmmakers of our time, most frequently writes and directs movies that take a hard and critical look at race in America, both historically and in contemporary times.
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. Nan Goldin is one America's most progressive and transgressive artists, utilizing the medium of photography to intimately and sensitively depict others and give voice to the overlooked.
- All That Breathes. Visceral, engrossing, and attention-demanding, "All That Breathes" is a nature documentary but one of a new breed — it's set in an urban area and features domesticated animals and wild birds alike and how they deal with the encroachment of both human civilization and human assistance.
- André the Giant. André René Roussimoff was a mountain of a man, standing more than seven feet tall. Wrestling fans know him as the intimidating André the Giant, the singlet-clad titan of many landmark WWF wrestling matches of the 1980s.
- 'Lfg'
- 'Bs High'
- 'Being Mary Tyler Moore'
- 'All The Beauty and The Bloodshed'
- 'Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present'
- 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain'
- 'Tina'
- 'Class Action Park'
- 'The Inventor: Out For Blood in Silicon Valley'
- 'Fake Famous'
Rotten Tomatoes: 53% | IMDb: 5.6/10
LFGfollows members of the United States women's national soccer team as they file a gender-discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation for pay discrimination. The documentary stars notable soccer players like Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Jessica McDonald as they sue the federation three months before the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner sets a trial in Los Angeles to address the players' claim of discriminatory work. However, Kla...
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.2/10
BS High is aptly named as it follows the investigation of an Ohio high school football team that garnered attention after it was discovered that their high school didn’t exist. The scandal surrounds the charismatic and controversial former head coach Roy Johnson, who used his charm and questionable intentions to create a fake team composed of aspiring young athletes from Columbus that would compete against the elite private high schools around the state, getting exposure to crowds and media c...
Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.5/10
Step into the life of the revolutionary performer who redefined the way that women were seen on television — both in front of and behind the camera. Being Mary Tyler Moore is a thorough examination of Moore’s life, from her early work on The Dick Van Dyke Show to her personal struggles with health and hardships. The documentary features archival interviews and footage that give insight into the way she was perceived by the media, plus testimonials and stories from her closest friends and coll...
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.5/10
Masterful director Laura Poitras dives into the fascinating life of activism, as well as the successful photography career of legend Nan Goldin, in All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. With an emphasis on the intersection of art and politics, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed rawly reveals Goldin’s passionate involvement in exposing the crimes of the Sackler family and their horrific opioid epidemic. Showcasing the iconic artist, along with unencumbered interviews with David Velasco and Megan Kap...
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Since 1973, conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović has been creating works meant to be striking for anyone who bears witness, and this documentary follows her as she prepares a retrospective installation of her artwork that will push her to her limits. For 78 days, Abramović displays her work at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as sits motionless in a chair every hour the museum is open, inviting anyone who wants to come to sit across from her to do so. The director c...
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.7/10
When news of Anthony Bourdain’s death was announced in 2018, the culinary scene was never the same. Years after his passing, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain aims to explore the life and career of Bourdain as a chef, author, and travel documentarian. Bourdain is a celebrated figure not just amongst fellow renowned chefs but also amongst the general public. He became prominent thanks to his book Kitchen Confidential, an unfiltered take on the demanding restaurant industry. But fame ar...
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.9/10
The life of a mega superstar can be a tumultuous one. Tinais a film demonstrating the highs and lows of Tina Turner’s musical career. Primarily adapted from Turner’s memoir ‘Happiness Becomes You,’ the documentary is a raw retelling of Tuner’s life events, from her childhood abandonment, living in poverty, rise to stardom, and the abusive relationship she had to endure in secret. Audiences will look into her struggles as she falls and rises again in the demanding music industry and how she re...
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 7.0/10
What if you discovered that your local amusement park is a death trap? Class Action Parkinvestigates the infamous American amusement park Action Park, situated in Vernon Township, New Jersey. Famous for its attraction areas, the Alpine Center, Motorworld, and Waterworld, the park modernized the idea of American water parks. Action Park attracted fellow thrill-seekers looking for some much-needed adrenaline. Still, there is another reason why the amusement park gained notoriety: it’s filled wi...
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 7.2/10
If you enjoyed Hulu's The Dropout, this documentary is for you. The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valleyfollows the life of American former biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes and her now-defunct company Theranos. Once named the youngest self-made female billionaire, with a cover in Forbes magazine, her so-called success collapsed due to her massive frauds. Listed in Fortune's "The World's 19 Most Disappointing Leaders", the film digs into Holmes' inner workings and how she was a...
Rotten Tomatoes: 73% | IMDb: 6.6/10
What does it take to become popular? Fake Famoustransforms the lives of three non-famous individuals into social media influencers - through a social experiment. The participants include an aspiring actress, a fashion designer, and an ordinary real estate assistant who are all curious about living an influencer lifestyle. But in this case, fame literally comes with a cost. Participants must “fake” their fame by purchasing followers and faking their luxurious lifestyle. In a world where social...
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