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 | 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 Story of the Blues
More Info | 2004 | | | 09/01/10 | 04/23/12 | |
| Genres: Music & Musicals, Blues, Urban & Dance, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: B.B. King, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Texas Alexander, Putting a label on the blues sound used to be a much simpler task. But since the genre has transformed itself and evolved into what it is today, it's not so straightforward. From the early days (when the music was used to pass time doing fieldwork) to the legendary sounds of B.B. King, blues has remained an iconic part of music history. This documentary explores the major guiding principles behind the genre and consults top blues musicians. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | The Age of Stupid
More Info | 2008 | | | 09/01/10 | 08/24/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, United Kingdom, Cast: Fernand Pareau, Jamila Bayyoud, Jeh Wadia, Layefa Malini, Lisa Guy, Pete Postlethwaite, Piers Guy, Director(s): Franny Armstrong, In the desolate future of 2055, an archivist (Pete Postlethwaite) combs through a vast collection of videos to learn what went wrong with the planet. His research points to the first decade of the century, when humans blithely ignored the warning signs of climate change. The footage he views is actually culled from real-life interviews conducted by the filmmaker, whose sharp -- and darkly funny -- insights populate this sobering documentary. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | Worse Than War
More Info | 2010 | | | 09/01/10 | 09/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, PBS, Six decades after the Nazis systematically exterminated millions of Jews, Holocaust scholar Daniel Goldhagen returns to Europe to examine the roots of genocide and the reasons behind its continuing occurrence. Along the way, he gathers stories from survivors, eyewitnesses, participants and political figures who shed light on genocide's disastrous effects and offer insights for preventing its repetition. |
 | Revolution
More Info | 1968 | | | 09/01/10 | 05/01/13 | |
| Genres: Classics, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Classic Rock, The hippy spirit of Haight-Ashbury is alive and well in this rough-around-the-edges documentary, shot in the heart of San Francisco during the groovy days when hair was long, love was free and acid abounded. Featuring concert footage of Country Joe and the Fish and other bands, director Jack O'Connell's quirky film captures the counterculture's scope, from impassioned leaders such as Rev. Cecil Williams down to ordinary freaks on the street. |
 | Cinevardaphoto
More Info | 2004 | | | 08/31/10 | 08/31/12 | |
| Genres: Foreign, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Foreign Documentaries, Special Interest, Art & Design, Photography, Cast: Agnès Varda, Charles de Gaulle, Michel Piccoli, Nelson Rodriguez, Ydessa Hendeles, Director(s): Agnès Varda, How potent is the power of a picture? Filmmaker Agnès Varda asks this question and attempts to answer it in three separate vignettes. In the first, a female artist, Ydessa, collects photographs of teddy bears. But why? Next, the director examines her snapshots from the 1950s, taking a step back in time. The final short captures Cuba after the revolution, full of possibilities and on the brink of otherness.
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 | An American Journey: In Robert Frank's Footsteps
More Info | 2009 | | | 08/24/10 | 01/24/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Photography, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Philippe Seclier, Paying tribute to Swiss photographer Robert Frank's groundbreaking 1958 book The Americans, French filmmaker Philippe Seclier retraces Frank's footsteps across America with camera in hand, capturing images of contemporary America 50 years later. Along the way, Seclier explores the lasting effects of Frank's book on modern photography and presents a snapshot of American culture from coast to coast. |
 | Bangkok Girl
More Info | 2005 | | | 08/20/10 | 08/20/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Sirirat Rapsithorn, Director(s): Jordan Clark, This poignant documentary explores Thailand's thriving sex tourism industry by examining the life of 19-year-old bar girl Pla. Though she's worked in bars since the age of 13, Pla has -- amazingly -- avoided prostitution so far, but it's unlikely she'll be able to continue holding out. Filmmaker Jordan Clark provides a searing look at how the influx of foreigners has changed Thailand's economy and culture and ruined the lives of many young women. |
 | To Die in Jerusalem
More Info | 2007 | | | 08/20/10 | 08/20/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Israel, Hebrew Language, Cast: Director(s): Hilla Medalia, Filmmaker Hilla Medalia presents an utterly compelling documentary exploring the story of Israeli teen Rachel Levy, victim of a suicide bomber named Ayat al-Akhras, a Palestinian schoolgirl who bore an uncanny resemblance to Levy. Culminating in a heartrending meeting of the girls' mothers, the film chronicles the seemingly intractable tensions entangling two societies -- and, ultimately, two families -- united only by terrible violence and loss. |
 | You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point
More Info | 2007 | | | 08/20/10 | 08/20/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Buddy Cianci, George LaCross, Ken Rinn, Vincent Ferla Jr., Walter Bailey, Director(s): David Bettencourt, Relive the glory days of Rocky Point, a popular amusement park that provided New Englanders with joy for more than 150 years. Through personal stories and archival footage, this documentary attempts to preserve the now-defunct landmark's history. Colorful employees, patrons and locals discuss their fondest memories at Rocky Point, the impact the park had on their lives and the biggest events to take place there. |
 | Off and Running
More Info | 2009 | | | 08/17/10 | 08/17/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Cast: Avery Klein-Cloud, Director(s): Nicole Opper, African American teen Avery Klein-Cloud has white Jewish lesbian parents, an older Puerto Rican brother and a younger Korean brother. As she tries to contact her biological mother, Avery risks alienating the adoptive family she's always loved. Examining the complexities of race, identity and family, filmmaker Nicole Opper's compelling documentary follows Avery as she wrestles with the consequences of researching her roots. |
 | The Future of Food
More Info | 2004 | | | 08/15/10 | 08/15/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, Food & Wine, Food Stories, Cast: Director(s): Deborah Koons, Before compiling your next grocery list, you might want to watch filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia's eye-opening documentary, which sheds light on a shadowy relationship between agriculture, big business and government. By examining the effects of biotechnology on the nation's smallest farmers, the film reveals the unappetizing truth about genetically modified foods: You could unknowingly be serving them for dinner. |
 | My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
More Info | 2010 | | | 08/15/10 | 08/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Pets, Cast: Carey Lowell, Christopher Meloni, Cindy Adams, Danny Shire, David Shire, Edie Falco, Edward Albee, Glenn Close, Greg Louganis, Isaac Mizrahi, Lasse Hallström, Livingston Taylor, Lynn Redgrave, Richard Belzer, Richard Gere, Ron Livingston, Director(s): Mark St. Germain, Famous New Yorkers and the pooches they love are the focus of this refreshingly honest and endearing series of interviews that celebrates the meaningful connections people share with their pups. Gossip columnist Cindy Adams, playwright Edward Albee, designer Isaac Mizrahi, and actors Glenn Close, Edie Falco and Richard Gere are among the many celebs who pay tribute to their beloved canine companions. |
 | Next: A Primer on Urban Painting
More Info | 2005 | | | 08/15/10 | 08/15/13 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Art & Design, Painting, Cast: Director(s): Pablo Aravena, Filmmaker Pablo Aravena scours the globe to document the changing face of urban graffiti and those who are elevating the form to new heights, from old-school tagging artist Lee Quinones to painters whose work can be found in art galleries. Candid interviews with academics, journalists, musicians and the artists themselves -- and footage of them in action -- tell the story of an art form undergoing a worldwide renaissance. |
 | The Yes Men Fix the World
More Info | 2009 | | | 08/15/10 | 08/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno, Reggie Watts, Director(s): Andy Bichlbaum, Kurt Engfehr, Mike Bonanno, Two didactic pranksters known as the Yes Men -- Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno -- employ monkey business to highlight the political and economic shenanigans surrounding ecological catastrophes, such as the 1984 Union Carbide disaster in India. "Punk'd" meets social commentary as the duo impersonate corporate spokespersons, gain access to the BBC, and expose the moral limitations of government and commerce. |
 | Objectified
More Info | 2009 | | | 08/15/10 | 08/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Art & Design, Cast: Alice Rawsthorn, Bill Moggridge, Chris Bangle, Dieter Rams, Erwan Bouroullec, Hella Jongerius, Jonathan Ive, Karim Rashid, Marc Newson, Naoto Fukasawa, Rob Walker, Ronan Bouroullec, Tim Brown, Director(s): Gary Hustwit, Discover how manufactured objects that surround us such as cars, phones and chairs influence our daily lives with this revealing documentary, which features top industrial designers discussing their creative processes and professional objectives. Director Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) explores not only how objects get made, but also why they make us feel the way they do and how they can make our world better. |
 | Welcome to Macintosh
More Info | 2008 | | | 08/14/10 | 08/14/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Computers & Electronics, Technology, Cast: Andrew Hudgins, Andy Hertzfeld, Charles DeVore, Guy Kawasaki, John Moltz, Leander Kahney, Richard Halsey, Steve Kret, Vince Briel, Wayne Bibbens, Director(s): Josh Rizzo, Robert Baca, Written and directed by filmmakers Robert Baca and Josh Rizzo, this entertaining documentary delves into the world of Apple Inc., the groundbreaking company responsible for, among other things, the iMac, the iPod and the iPhone. With interviews from a variety of industry insiders, Baca and Rizzo chronicle the history of the Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak-founded corporation and track the meteoric growth of the Mac phenomenon. |
 | A Walk to Beautiful
More Info | 2007 | | | 08/12/10 | 08/12/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, TV Documentaries, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Amy Bucher, Mary Olive Smith, In Ethiopia, a country with few hospitals and even fewer roads that lead to them, three women are on a journey to rebuild their lives after suffering devastating losses in childbirth. When the women survive but their babies do not, they are summarily shunned by their families. Now, they must make their way to a hospital in Addis Ababa, where they hope to receive treatment for fistula, a condition caused by obstructed labor during childbirth. |
 | Chain Camera
More Info | 2001 | | | 08/12/10 | 02/12/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Indie Documentaries, Cast: Amy Hattemer, Cinammon Hunter, Jesse Ramon, Leo Diaz, Lisa Reyes, Manuel Ramirez, Mena Mulat, Shannon Whitmore, Victor Naranjo, Winfred Wilson, Director(s): Kirby Dick, Award-winning director Kirby Dick gave video cameras to 10 students to record their lives at Los Angeles's John Marshall High School (the same high school used in the filming of Grease and Buffy the Vampire Slayer) -- with no limitations on what they could shoot. After one week, the cameras were given to 10 new students, and so on, forming a virtual chain letter and a portrait of young America at the turn of the 21st century. |
 | All of Us
More Info | 2008 | | | 08/06/10 | 08/06/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, African-American Documentaries, Cast: Mehret Mandefro, Director(s): Emily Abt, While investigating the high rate of HIV infections among black women, South Bronx physician Mehret Mandefro examines the personal lives of her patients Chevelle and Tara, women whose past and current situations place them at high risk for infection. As she looks at her patients' struggles with drug dependence, poverty and sexual abuse, Dr. Mandefro reflects on her own history and discovers many surprising vulnerabilities. |
 | Sweetgrass
More Info | 2009 | | | 08/03/10 | 02/03/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Science and Nature Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Ilisa Barbash, Lucien Castaing-Taylor, As much a work of cultural anthropology as it is a documentary, this unique film traces the path of a family of Montana sheepherders as they drive their flock down from the treacherous and beautiful Absaroka Beartooth mountain range. With no guiding narration, filmmakers Ilisa Barbash and Lucien Castaing-Taylor let the natural images speak for themselves, capturing the danger, pathos and humor in this haunting elegy to a bygone way of life. |
 | Music Instinct: Science and Song
More Info | 2009 |  | | 08/01/10 | 08/01/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, World Music, Cast: Audra McDonald, Bobby McFerrin, Brian Greene, Yo-Yo Ma, Director(s): Elena Mannes, Its impact bridging time, geography and culture, music serves to unite all peoples of the globe. This groundbreaking documentary explores how and why humans are so inexorably affected by rhythm and melody. Art and science intersect as leading researchers and prominent musicians such as Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma reveal surprising connections between music, the brain, the body and human evolution. |
 | People of the Wind
More Info | 1976 | | | 07/28/10 | 07/28/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Cast: Director(s): Anthony Howarth, An Oscar and Golden Globe nominee for Best Documentary, this captivating film traces the incredible journey of the Bakhtiari migration, one of the most rigorous tests of human endurance. Each year, the tribe braves an eight-week, 200-mile trek along Iran's Zagros Mountains to reach summer pastures -- with no towns or roads along the way. Breathtaking cinematography reveals much about the tribe's culture and fascinating rituals. |
 | Winter Soldier
More Info | 1972 | | | 07/28/10 | 07/28/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Political Documentaries, Military Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Cast: Evan Haney, Joe Bangert, John Kerry, Michael Oliver, Rusty Sachs, Scott Camil, Banned by network television when released, this daring 1972 documentary examines reports of atrocities committed by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War. Using the 1971 Detroit Winter Soldier Investigation as its basis, the film features interviews with Vietnam veterans who saw or participated in the crimes paired with footage of the war. The film serves as a permanent reminder of the tragic effects of war and the human capacity for cruelty. |
 | The Exiles
More Info | 1961 | | | 07/28/10 | 07/28/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries, Cast: Clifford Ray Sam, Clydean Parker, Eddie Sunrise, Homer Nish, Mary Donahue, Rico Rodriguez, Tom Reynolds, Yvonne Williams, Director(s): Kent MacKenzie, Director Kent MacKenzie's 1961 documentary chronicles a day in the life of a group of 20-something American Indians who left the reservations behind for a new life in Los Angeles. Interviews and candid moments reveal the hopes and struggles of Yvonne, her boyfriend, Homer, and their friends. The film paints a starkly realistic picture of the transplants' lives in the city as members of the group deal with alcoholism and impending parenthood. |
 | Sister Wendy: The Complete Collection
More Info | 1992 | | | 07/20/10 | 09/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Painting, Art & Design, PBS Documentaries, Cast: Sister Wendy Beckett, Director(s): John Hooper, Enjoy the musings and teachings of Sister Wendy Beckett, a nun and art enthusiast who has stirred up interest in the history of art -- even among those who avoid museums like the plague. This entertaining and enlightening collection of her programs spans the globe and the years as Sister Wendy shares her knowledge and passion for art and artists; her insight and whole-hearted enthusiasm are an alternative to the traditional study of art. |
 | Super Size Me
More Info | 2004 | | | 07/20/10 | 03/15/12 | |
| Genres: Documentary, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Food Stories, Food & Wine, Indie Documentaries, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Cast: Alexandra Jamieson, Bridget Bennett, Dr. Daryl Isaacs, Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, Dr. Stephen Siegel, Morgan Spurlock, Director(s): Morgan Spurlock, On the heels of recent lawsuits against McDonald's, director Morgan Spurlock takes a hilarious and often terrifying look at the effects of fast food on the human body, using himself as the proverbial guinea pig. For one month, Spurlock eats nothing but McDonald's, ordering everything on the menu and "super-sizing" his order whenever asked. The result is a sobering examination of the line between personal and corporate responsibility. |
 | 500 Years Later
More Info | 2005 | | | 07/20/10 | 09/15/11 | |
| Genres: Documentary, African-American Documentaries, Historical Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, United Kingdom, Foreign Countries, Cast: Kolfi Adu, M.K. Asante Jr., Maya Jobarteh, Director(s): Owen Alik Shahadah, Filmmaker Owen Alik Shahadah explores the tragic legacy of the forced migration of untold thousands of Africans from their homeland and the unique challenges that have resulted from this displacement. Through penetrating interviews with scholars and laypeople alike -- and ranging from the United States to London to Barbados -- this unflinching documentary sheds new light on the problems of racial inequalities, poverty and oppression. |
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