Freedom Writers
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Views: 245
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Brenda Lopez, Richard LaGravenese
Actors: April L. Hernandez, Deance Wyatt, Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Jaclyn Ngan, Jason Finn, Kristin Herrera, Mario, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Sergio Montalvo
Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?
Feature documentary on the life and career of Tony winner Idina Menzel, culminating in her headlining a concert at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City after…
The Life and Mind of Mark DeFriest
When a legendary escape artist comes up for parole after 30 years behind bars, a chance for freedom must be weighed against his infamous past.
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.
Kung Fu Elliot
The bizarre story of Elliot “White Lightning” Scott, who plans on becoming Canada’s first action hero with his low-budget karate epic, Blood Fight. This surreal documentary captures two years in…
Darwin’s Darkest Hour
In 1858 Charles Darwin struggles to publish one of the most controversial scientific theories ever conceived, while he and his wife Emma confront family tragedy.
I Am Richard Pryor
This documentary tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to America’s stages…
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The true story of Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, in 1995 at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body, except his left eye. Using…
The Lion’s Mouth Opens
A documentary on filmmaker Marianna Palka, as she confronts her risk of Huntington’s Disease.