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 | Four Seasons Lodge
More Info | 2008 |  |  | 09/04/10 | 09/04/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Inspirational Biographies, Indie Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Carl Potok, Esther Geizhals, Hymie Abramowitz, Olga Bowman, Regina Lewis, Victor Lewis, Director(s): Andrew Jacobs, In this inspiring documentary, a group of Holocaust survivors converges -- for what may be the last time -- in a bungalow in New York's Catskill Mountains to celebrate life with song, dance, food, bawdy humor and memories of their darkest days. In his directorial debut, New York Times journalist Andrew Jacobs, with cinematographer Albert Maysles (Gimme Shelter), captures an affecting passion for life shared among this family of friends. |
 | Starz Studios: Going the Distance / The Last Exorcism / Takers
More Info | 2010 |  | | 09/03/10 | 09/26/10 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Starz Studios takes you behind the scenes of the hottest movies and gives you the latest Hollywood buzz. This episode features cast and crew interviews of Going the Distance (starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long), The Last Exorcism and Takers. |
 | In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber: Episode 34
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/03/10 | 08/26/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, TV Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner reminisce on their careers in show business and talk about their favorite comedians. Producer Christopher Mallick and director George Gallo discuss Middle Men, which stars Luke Wilson. |
 | Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops
More Info | 2006 |  | | 09/01/10 | 04/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Music, Cast: Busta Rhymes, Cam'ron, Fat Joe, Freeway, Game, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Kanye West, Marshall Mathers, Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Director(s): Don Sikorski, Are the feds and other local authorities keeping tabs on your favorite hip-hop stars? Documentarian Don Sikorski seems to think so, and he's got the never-before-seen surveillance footage to prove it. Highlights include interviews with big names such as Russell Simmons, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule and Snoop Dogg, as well as bonus performances from Eminem, Fat Joe and Jadakiss. |
 | Something to Cheer About
More Info | 2002 | | | 09/01/10 | 04/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Cast: Hallie Bryant, Oscar Robertson, Ray Crowe, Willie Merriweather, Director(s): Betsy Blankenbaker, In 1955, the Crispus Attucks Tigers of Indiana became the first all-black high school basketball team to win a state championship. A half century later, documentarian Betsy Blankenbaker catches up with the original team members, including NBA great Oscar Robertson and former Harlem Globetrotter Hallie Bryant. Between the inspiring interviews are clips from the famed event, which shows the young men at the top of their historic game. |
 | The Devil Came on Horseback
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/01/10 | 03/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Cast: Brian Steidle, Director(s): Annie Sundberg, Ricki Stern, In this unflinching documentary chronicling the genocide in Darfur, former Marine Capt. Brian Steidle is forever transformed by the atrocities he witnesses as a military observer for the African Union. Armed only with his camera, Steidle records the killings of black Africans at the hands of Janjaweed militias funded by Sudan's Arab government. With his bleak photos, Steidle focuses attention on the horrors ignored by the rest of the world. |
 | Hell's Kitchen: A New York Neighborhood
More Info | 2000 | | | 09/01/10 | 05/27/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Indie Documentaries, Cast: Clifton James, Erika Eleniak, Griffin Dunne, John Ford Noonan, John Michael Bolger, Director(s): Kamal Ahmed, It is perhaps the most notorious neighborhood in New York City. Hell's Kitchen -- the section of Manhattan's West Side that runs from 34th Street to 59th Street -- is the focus of this film that looks at the area's illustrious and violent history. Winner of the Best Documentary award at the New York International Independent Film Festival, the film crafts a vivid mosaic of the neighborhood through the tales of local artists and other residents. |
 | Mama Heidi
More Info | 2004 | | | 09/01/10 | 02/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Inspirational Biographies, Faith & Spirituality, Cast: Heidi Baker, Rolland Baker, In 1994 Mozambique, just after the country's devastating civil war, missionaries Heidi and Rolland Baker arrived to help mend the country and care for its beleaguered. This documentary details the Bakers' selfless African saga as they turn a broken-down orphanage into a safe, clean place where children receive medical attention and education. The Bakers go on to establish three more havens for Mozambique's children. |
 | The Tabernacle
More Info | 2005 | | | 09/01/10 | 02/01/12 | |
| Genres: Faith & Spirituality, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Documentary, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Take an intriguing walk through the ancient Tabernacle. This holy meeting place between sinful man and the Most High is depicted in computer-generated, 3-D detail. Marvel at the contrast between the bronze-covered altar, with its implications of death, and the gold lamp stand, showing the way to life and forgiveness. This artful visualization brings passages of the Scripture to life, allowing viewers to vicariously walk through this sacred space. |
 | Shaolin Ulysses: Kung Fu Monks in America
More Info | 2004 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Martial Arts, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Cast: Beau Bridges, Director(s): Martha Burr, Mei-Juin Chen, If you get a kick out of kung fu, you'll love this exhilarating film that traces the journey of five kung fu monks in search of the American dream. Hailing from China's legendary Shaolin Temple, these Zen masters and kung fu stars have left their homeland to forge a new life and bring their special brand of martial arts to the west. Hear their personal stories (narrated by Beau Bridges) and watch in awe as they display some of their best moves. |
 | The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection: The Inspector: "Sacre Bleu Cross"
More Info | 1969 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/12 | |
| Genres: Children & Family, Cartoons, Kids' TV, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries, Thrillers, Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Action & Adventure, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Military & War Action, Warner Home Video, Comedy, Indie Comedies, Late Night Comedies, Mystery, Indie Suspense & Thriller, Blu-ray, Drama, Romantic Dramas, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Period Pieces, Dramas Based on the Book, Dramas Based on Classic Literature, United Kingdom, Foreign Countries, |
 | Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
More Info | 2008 |  | | 09/01/10 | 08/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Sports Documentaries, Basketball, Social & Cultural Documentaries, African-American Documentaries, Sports Stories, Blu-ray, Cast: Brandon Jennings, Donte Greene, Jerryd Bayless, Kevin Love, Kyle Singler, Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, Robert Garcia, Tyreke Evans, Director(s): Adam Yauch, Filmmaker and Beastie Boy Adam Yauch documents the lives and talent of some of America's most gifted high school basketball players as they prep for the first annual Elite 24 all-star game in 2006 at Harlem's famed Rucker Park. Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabar were groomed on that same court, and young hopefuls such as Jerryd Bayless, Michael Beasley, Tyreke Evans and Kevin Love hope to follow in their footsteps. |
 | Hoop Dreams
More Info | 1994 | | | 09/01/10 | 08/07/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Sports Documentaries, Basketball, Sports Stories, Cast: Aretha Mitchell, Arthur 'Bo' Agee, Arthur Agee, Bill Gleason, Curtis Gates, Earl Smith, Emma Gates, Gene Pingatore, Isiah Thomas, Luther Bedford, Marjorie Heard, Patricia Weir, Sheila Agee, Sister Marlyn Hopewell, William Gates, Director(s): Steve James, The filmmakers of this groundbreaking documentary meant for it to be a short movie, but wound up weaving a widely celebrated feature-length film spanning years filled with grace and honesty. Meet Arthur Agee and William Gates, two young boys from equally rough Chicago neighborhoods who make use of their prodigious basketball talents to aim for a life outside the ghetto. But strife and setbacks befall them at every turn. Will they succeed? |
 | The Yes Men
More Info | 2003 | | | 09/01/10 | 03/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Political Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Cast: Andy Bichlbaum, Dr. Andreas Bichlbauer, Michael Moore, Mike Bonanno, Director(s): Chris Smith, Dan Ollman, Sarah Price, This humorous documentary monitors the exploits of a group of jokester liberals who make names for themselves as they mimic members of the World Trade Organization at various venues across the globe. The absurd facade gets started when two members of The Yes Men create a web site that looks quite similar to the WTO site, resulting in the group being invited to high-level meetings and being mistaken for WTO officials. |
 | Facing the Habit
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/01/10 | 08/18/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Magnolia Martin, Junkie and former millionaire stockbroker Dave starts looking for more experimental treatments after 10 years of failing to kick his heroin habit. He journeys to Mexico to undergo treatment with Ibogaine, a controversial drug made from a mysterious West African root known as iboga. Filmmaker Magnolia Martin's searing portrait of addiction won Best Short Documentary at the 2007 San Francisco Frozen Film Festival. |
 | The End of America
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 08/18/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Cast: Naomi Wolf, Director(s): Annie Sundberg, Ricki Stern, Based on Naomi Wolf's sobering best-seller, this documentary examines post-9/11 American freedom. Filmmakers Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern present evidence that our society's liberty has been systematically eroded under the Bush administration. Their examples parallel the loss of liberty experienced in other countries as their governments tumbled into fascism, and draw chilling connections between what's already happened … and what is yet to come. |
 | Big Rig
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/01/10 | 04/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Cast: Director(s): Doug Pray, Filmmaker Doug Pray journeys coast to coast to chronicle life on the road with America's long-haul truck drivers in this engaging documentary, featuring candid interviews that reveal the drivers' passions and colorful personalities. Driven by fierce independence, these unsung heroes of the highway will surprise and touch you with their wit and down-home wisdom. You'll never look at an 18-wheeler in quite the same way again. |
 | Run for Your Life
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 04/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Sports Documentaries, Sports Stories, Miscellaneous Sports, Other Sports, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Blu-ray, Cast: Alberto Salazar, Bill Rodgers, Brian Crawford, Frank Shorter, Fred Lebow, Grete Waitz, Johnny Carson, Ted Corbitt, Tom Brokaw, Vince Chiappetta, Director(s): Judd Ehrlich, Filmmaker Judd Ehrlich's documentary recounts the fascinating life and work of Fred Lebow, the eccentric founder of the New York City Marathon whose love and passion for road running sparked a worldwide phenomenon. Featuring archival footage and candid interviews with Lebow's family, friends and contemporaries, Ehrlich paints a vivid portrait of a man who transcended his own shortcomings to become the figurehead of the sport he loved. |
 | Act of God
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Spiritual Mysteries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Canada, Cast: Fred Frith, Paul Auster, Director(s): Jennifer Baichwal, Acclaimed filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal (Manufactured Landscapes) directs this documentary that delves into the lives of several people who have been struck by lightning and explores the lasting metaphysical effects a strike can have on a human being. Drawing on the experiences of individuals from all around the globe, the subjects of Baichwal's captivating film include a improvisational guitarist and a prolific author. |
 | No Impact Man: The Documentary
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Colin Beavan, Michelle Conlin, Director(s): Justin Schein, Laura Gabbert, A Fifth Avenue family goes very green when writer Colin Beavan leads his wife, Michelle Conlin, and their baby daughter on a yearlong crusade to make no net impact on the environment in this engaging documentary. Among their activities: eating only locally grown organic food, generating no trash except for compost and using no carbon-fueled transportation. Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein's film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. |
 | This Film Is Not Yet Rated
More Info | 2006 | | | 09/01/10 | 03/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Atom Egoyan, Darren Aronofsky, John Waters, Kevin Smith, Kimberly Peirce, Maria Bello, Mary Harron, Matt Stone, Director(s): Kirby Dick, Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence. Interviewees include John Waters, Darren Aronofsky, Maria Bello, Atom Egoyan and more. |
 | Urban Explorers: Into the Darkness
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/01/10 | 04/30/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Sports Documentaries, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Other Sports, Miscellaneous Sports, Cast: Director(s): Melody Gilbert, Discover the secret world of urban explorers, daring modern archaeologists who seek out the hidden nooks and crannies of cities in abandoned subway stations, long-sealed sewers and condemned buildings, in this captivating documentary. Filmmaker Melody Gilbert joins these thrill seekers as they hunt for the lost trappings of the modern world and, in the process, shines a light on a fascinating subculture that is, quite literally, underground. |
 | Iraqi War: The Untold Stories: "Inside Iraq: War Story"
More Info | 2005 | | | 09/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, |
 | Iraqi War: The Untold Stories: "And This Is the Truth: Eyes of a Soldier"
More Info | 2005 | | | 09/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, |
 | Iraqi War: The Untold Stories: "The Aftermath: National Security"
More Info | 2005 | | | 09/01/10 | 11/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, |
 | It Came from Kuchar
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/01/10 | 06/15/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Atom Egoyan, B. Ruby Rich, Bill Griffith, Buck Henry, Christopher Coppola, Cory McAbee, George Kuchar, Guy Maddin, John Waters, Mike Kuchar, Wayne Wang, Director(s): Jennifer M. Kroot, Director Jennifer M. Kroot examines the works of filmmaking twins Mike Kuchar and George Kuchar and explores the undeniable influence they've had on independent directors such as Atom Egoyan, John Waters and Buck Henry. Known for creating eccentric, no-budget films like The Thief and the Stripper, Hold Me While I'm Naked and The Secret of Wendel Samson, these movie maverick siblings are true pioneers of underground cinema. |
 | Capturing Reality: The Art of Documentary
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 07/10/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Alanis Obomsawin, Albert Maysles, Errol Morris, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, Jennifer Baichwal, Joan Churchill, Michel Brault, Nick Broomfield, Paul Cowan, Werner Herzog, Director(s): Pepita Ferrari, This illuminating documentary about making documentaries features notable directors such as Werner Herzog, Nick Broomfield and Errol Morris discussing the art, craft and unique challenges of nonfiction filmmaking. Topics range from ethical concerns and theories about the power of images to techniques for interviewing, editing, sound design and more. Scenes from acclaimed documentaries reveal how master filmmakers put it all together. |
 | Christianity and Islam: "The Tenets of Islam"
More Info | 2004 | | | 09/01/10 | 02/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality, In an attempt to educate Christians about Islam, noted theologian Dr. Timothy George provides an overview of the five basic tenets of the Muslim faith, as well as the five pillars that form the foundation of Muslim life, noting differences and similarities between the two religions. |
 | Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey
More Info | 2000 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Cast: Joseph Campbell, Explore the life and work of author and mythologist Joseph Campbell with this compelling documentary. Classroom clips and interviews are woven together to present Campbell's theories. Discussing his own life's quest, Campbell explores how life can be explained through a mythic model with each person the hero of his or her life's journey. Peter Donat, George Lucas and other famous faces make appearances. |
 | Daughter from Danang: American Experience
More Info | 2002 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Heidi Bub, Mai Thi Kim, Director(s): Gail Dolgin, Vicente Franco, This documentary follows an adopted American woman -- one of thousands of Vietnamese children who were separated from their families and flown to America in 1975 -- who gets more than she bargained for when she's reunited with her birth mother. The film emphasizes how much culture, rather than innate physical characteristics, can shape an individual. The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. |
 | Off the Charts: The Song-Poem Story
More Info | 2003 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Caglar Juan Singletary, David Fox, Gary Forney, John Trubee, Director(s): Jamie Meltzer, Through interviews with would-be lyricists and composers, this fascinating documentary examines the eccentrics who, in response to ads in the backs of magazines, send their heartfelt poems (and a large fee) to be made into hit songs -- hopefully. What few of these fearless aspiring artists realize, however, is that of the estimated 200,000 songs that have been concocted by this mail-order method, not one has ever been a hit. |
 | A Panther in Africa: POV
More Info | 2004 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Political Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, Cast: Pete O'Neal, Director(s): Aaron Matthews, In 1969, Pete O'Neal, a young Black Panther in Kansas City, Mo., was arrested for transporting a gun across state lines. One year later, he fled the charge and has since lived in Tanzania as one of the last American exiles from an era when activists considered themselves at war with the U.S. government. This film explores the new challenges O'Neal faces living between two worlds -- America and Africa, his radical past and his uncertain future. |
 | The Flute Player
More Info | 2003 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Cast: Arn Chorn-Pond, Director(s): Jocelyn Glatzer, After the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia in 1975, 9-year-old Arn Chorn-Pond was thrust into the darkness of Cambodia's Killing Fields. For four years, Arn's musical talent kept him from perishing in a genocide that took the lives of 2 million Cambodians. Now, after living in the United States for 20 years, Arn faces the dark shadows of his war-torn past as he fights to save Cambodia's once-outlawed traditional music from extinction. |
 | Independent Lens: Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire
More Info | 2006 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Narrated by Tom Brokaw, this program -- part of the Emmy-winning PBS "Independent Lens" series -- explores the life and work of three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad. During his 50-year career, Conrad has covered 11 American presidents and racked up a long list of prestigious journalism awards. Interviews with Conrad, Ed Guthman, Doug Marlette and many others shed light on this remarkable man and his legendary career. |
 | Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati
More Info | 1998 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Travel with mythology expert Joseph Campbell as he explores shared iconic imagery that marks the human experience and influences our ability to dream and find our spiritual center. Campbell suggests that all religions share the same path to enlightenment, but it's up to us to make the actual journey. Evidence of the commonality of mythological symbols is investigated in the ruins of Ajanta in India, Delphi in Greece and Stonehenge in England. |
 | The Loss of Nameless Things
More Info | 2006 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, This documentary from filmmaker Bill Rose examines the life and career of fast-living playwright Oakley Hall III, who was poised to take the theater world by storm when he suffered a brain-damaging fall from a bridge in upstate New York in 1978. Members of Hall's Catskills-based theater company share their recollections, and Rose visits the still-recovering writer shortly after his new play, "Grinder's Stand," was produced in 2002. |
 | Joseph Campbell: Mythos I
More Info | 1997 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS, Actress Susan Sarandon hosts this collection of insightful lectures from mythology and religion expert Joseph Campbell, exploring the history, psychological underpinnings and social significance of myths across cultures. Filmed during one of Campbell's final lecture tours, these talks are presented as the late scholar intended them to be viewed, with minimal editing. |
 | American Teen
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 02/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, In this slice-of-life documentary, filmmaker Nanette Burstein follows five high school seniors in Warsaw, Ind., and captures their struggles in and out of the classrooms, including their friendships and romantic relationships. Chock full of the drama and emotion that accompany the adolescent experience, the film offers a compelling glimpse into the problems and issues that teenagers confront on a daily basis. |
 | Joseph Campbell: Mythos II
More Info | 1997 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Religion & Mythology Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS, Shortly before his death in 1987, mythology scholar Joseph Campbell embarked on a lecture tour that served as a summation of his life's work. This engaging series is an in-depth primer into mankind's narrative and social history. Campbell discusses the roots of Asian mythology, Buddhism and the path of enlightenment as viewed in the East and West, the journey into the afterlife and the power of yoga. Susan Sarandon hosts the program. |
 | Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita
More Info | 2007 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, This documentary follows the journey of neurologist Dr. Jack Kessler, who was inspired to apply stem cell research to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after his daughter Allison was paralyzed in a skiing accident. Exploring the science of modern stem cell research through a personal prism, the film offers a candid look at the bioethical issues and puts a human face to those living with injuries like Allison's. |
 | Red, White, Black & Blue
More Info | 2006 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Military Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, This gripping documentary chronicles the efforts of a poorly equipped group of American soldiers ordered to dislodge the Japanese troops that had invaded the icy island of Attu, off the coast of Alaska, during World War II. Two veterans of the battle return to the island with filmmaker Tom Putnam to recount the brutal 19-day ordeal that yielded 4,000 American casualties, but went largely unnoticed by the American public. |
 | Sentenced Home
More Info | 2006 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS, As a result of stricter post-Sept. 11 antiterrorism laws, three Cambodian-American immigrants living in Seattle face deportation for felony crimes they committed -- and served time for -- as teens, many years earlier. Following their subjects over the course of three years, filmmakers David Grabias and Nicole Newnham put a human face on immigration in America in this gripping documentary, which screened on PBS's "Independent Lens" series. |
 | More Than a Game
More Info | 2008 |  | | 09/01/10 | 03/12/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Sports Documentaries, Sports Stories, Basketball, Four African American hoopsters -- including LeBron James, who became an NBA megastar but faced a media maelstrom in his pressure-cooker senior year -- test their unique bond when they prep for playoffs at their elite, largely Caucasian high school. Filmmaker Kristopher Belman crafts a compelling profile of raw talent, commitment and true friendship, all centered on Sian Cotton, Willie McGee and Romeo Travis. |
 | The Cove
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/01/10 | 02/01/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Daring animal activists arrive with surveillance equipment at a scenic cove in Taijii, Japan, to capture footage of a secretive and heavily guarded operation run by the world's largest supplier of dolphins. As the group sets out to expose the horrifying truths behind the capture of dolphins for the lucrative tourist industry, they also uncover an environmental catastrophe. Louie Psihoyos directs this riveting, Oscar-winning documentary. |
 | Milking the Rhino
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, This penetrating look at the pros and cons of wildlife conservation among the Himba of Namibia and the Maasai of Kenya reveals that Western-style game reserves and eco-lodges seldom consider the impact such approaches have on local inhabitants. Filmmaker David E. Simpson offers a look at an emerging new paradigm: "community-based conservation," which seeks to give indigenous people a voice in the way wildlife is both used and preserved. |
 | D Tour
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Rockumentaries, Modern & Alternative Rock, Rock & Pop, As much about friendship as it is about rock 'n' roll, this heartfelt documentary from filmmaker Jim Granato follows Pat Spurgeon -- the drummer of the Oakland–based indie rock band Rogue Wave -- on his life-changing search for a new kidney. Joining Pat and his bandmates on the road during the group's aptly named D(ialysis) Tour, Granato captures interviews, candid footage and a lot of great music -- which is what gigging is all about anyway. |
 | The Eyes of Me
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Experimental, Filmmaker Keith Maitland captures the struggles and triumphs of four students at the Texas School for the Blind in this experimental documentary that blends live-action footage with stylized rotoscopic animation. Shot over the course of a year at the Austin-based institution, the film chronicles the universal problems of growing up and fitting in with one's peers while offering a unique perspective on its sightless subjects' rich inner worlds. |
 | Whatever It Takes
More Info | 2009 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Documentary filmmaker Christopher C.C. Wong journeys into the heart of New York City to chronicle the groundbreaking methods educators at the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics are using to inspire and teach at-risk youth. As first-year principal Edward Tom lays down the law, students such as freshman Sharifea Baskerville find their first opportunities to reach for a life not circumscribed by the violence and poverty of the streets. |
 | Behind the Rainbow
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Africa, With engrossing interviews and archival footage, filmmaker Jihan El-Tahri exposes the power struggles inside South Africa's African National Congress and charts its shift from liberation organization to the country's post-apartheid ruling party. Ousted president Thabo Mbeki, new leader Jacob Zuma and others offer insight into the polarizing political tug-of-war that threatens not only the ANC, but also South Africa itself. |
 | Lost Souls
More Info | 2010 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, In her first documentary film, California-born Monika Navarro explores her family history via slightly unconventional means, traveling to Mexico with camera in hand to talk to her U.S. Army veteran uncle, who was deported with his brother in 1999. A stranger in his own "homeland," he's now barely clinging to survival. But his brother's fate was far worse, ultimately succumbing to addiction and despair. |
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