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11 Flowers
From one of China's foremost directors, Wang Xiaoshuai (Beijing Bicycle, Shanghai Dreams), comes this moving coming-of-age tale set in a remote village in Guizhou province during the final days of China's Cultural Revolution.
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16 Acres
The rebuilding of ground zero is the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex urban renewal project in recent American history. The struggle to develop these 16 acres has encompassed 11 years and over $20 billion.
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1971
On March 8, 1971, eight ordinary citizens broke into an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, took hundreds of secret files, and shared them with the public. In doing so, they uncovered the FBI's vast and illegal regime of spying and intimidation.
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21 UP South Africa: Mandela's Children
"Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man." The Jesuit maxim at the heart of the landmark UP Series has now been taken to South Africa, where a group of diverse children, first filmed in 1992 at the age of 7, are now 21.
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3 Marias, The: The Empire Collection
A Brazilian tale of vengeance soaked in gothic imagery and biblical allusions, this cult classic is about a woman who uses her three daughters to enact a bloody revenge on the men who murdered her husband and sons.
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40 Love
Produced by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, 40 Love is the story of a father and son who are both trying to transcend their current reality to achieve their dreams. Together, they begin to realize that not all rules can be bent in the quest for success.
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49 UP
In 1964 a group of seven year old children were interviewed for the documentary “Seven Up”. Director Michael Apted has been back to film them every seven years since, examining the progression of their lives. Now they are 49.
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4th & Goal
The Blind Side meets Hoop Dreams in this epic tale of six young football players in their quest to join the most elite club in professional sports: the NFL. Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips calls it "a must-see movie for every collegiate football player."
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56 UP
In 1964 a group of seven year old children were interviewed for the documentary “Seven Up”. Director Michael Apted has been back to film them every seven years since, examining the progression of their lives. Now they are 56.
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Abel's Island
Based on the beloved classic from William Steig, this Emmy-nominated film relates the story of Abel, a mouse who gets swept away in a flood and stranded for over a year on a deserted island. Also featuring The Story of the Dancing Frog.
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Aberdeen
A film by Hans Petter Moland. Stellan Skarsgard (Melancholia), Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) and Charlotte
Rampling (Swimming Pool) star in this moving drama about an alcoholic who is reunited with
his estranged daughter.
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Absurdistan
Welcome to Absurdistan, a small village just on the outskirts of reality. The village is facing a water shortage, but the men are too lazy to fix the pipeline and the women are getting fed up. Led by Aya, the women make a vow: “No water, no sex."
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Accidental Courtesy
Musician Daryl Davis has played all over the world, but it's what he does in his free time that sets him apart. In an effort to find out how anyone can "hate me without knowing me," Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan.
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After Kony: Staging Hope
After Kony: Staging Hope follows a team of actors, playwrights, and activists who use theater to help Ugandan teens share their story of resilience through a childhood filled with terror caused by Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army.
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After Stonewall
Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, this sequel to Before Stonewall chronicles the history of LGBT life from the riots at Stonewall to the end of the millenium. Capturing both tragic defeats and exciting victories, it also explores how AIDS changed the direction of the movement.
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Agnes and His Brothers
Agnes and his brothers have little in common except an eccentric father, relationship problems that are screwing up their lives, and a suspicion that there is a distinct possibility those two things are connected.
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Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa
Dr. Albert Schweitzer is remembered as one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century, a man who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work healing the sick in Africa. This docu-drama tells his remarkable story through the eyes of his wife Helene.
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Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder is the definitive portrait of one of the pre-eminent artists of the 20th century, and the inventor of an art form, the mobile. This acclaimed film shows Calder at work in his studio and never-before-seen archival films and photographs.
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Algorithms
In India, a group of boys dream of becoming Chess Grandmasters. But this is no ordinary chess and these are no ordinary players. Algorithms is a documentary that transports us into the little known world of Blind Chess.
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Alice
Czech animator Jan Svankmajer's masterpiece is a strikingly original interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Combining animation and live action, he gives a new and fascinating dimension to the timeless tale of childhood.
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Alice (Blu-ray)
Czech animator Jan Svankmajer's masterpiece is a strikingly original interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Combining animation and live action, he gives a new and fascinating dimension to the timeless tale of childhood.
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All Governments Lie
Independent journalists like Amy Goodman and Glenn Greenwald are changing the face of journalism. The cameras follow as they expose government and corporate deception – just as the ground-breaking journalist I.F. Stone did decades ago.
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Alley Cats, The
In Radley Metzger's (Therese and Isabelle, Score) second solo feature, the Swinging Sixties come alive as a young fiancée explores her options. "A surreal cocktail of 60s eroti-kitsch!" -Video Watchdog
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Almost Peaceful
Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors.
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Altina
A woman ahead of her time, Altina Schinasi was born in 1907 in New York City; the daughter of a tobacco tycoon and descendent of Sephardic Jews. Her genteel upbringing was in sharp contrast to the bold sexuality of her art and her life.
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Altiplano
High in the Andes of Peru, silent but deadly traces of mercury, remnants of long-ago mining, bring illness and death to a local village. Seeking retribution, the villagers mistakenly attribute the outbreak to Western doctors who work in the nearby mountains.
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Altruism Revolution, The
Bestselling author and Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is leading a movement founded on the belief that altruism is intrinsic in humans. The Altruism Revolution plunges deep into the human mind to explore this movement and find out what really drives us.
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America Betrayed
Narrated by Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss, this searing documentary about the collapse of America's national infrastructure is both a cautionary tale for those who trust their government, and a wake-up call to Washington and Americans everywhere.
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American Outrage
Two elderly Western Shoshone sisters put up a heroic fight for their land rights- and their human rights- in this award-winning documentary about a dispute that went to the Supreme Court, and eventually the United Nations.
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American Teacher
Chronicling the stories of five teachers, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether.
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Among the Believers
Firebrand cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi, an ISIS supporter and Taliban ally, is waging jihad against the Pakistani government with the aim of imposing Shariah law. His primary weapon is his expanding network of Islamic seminaries for children as young as four.
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An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in American literature. Yet Niebuhr's impact was far greater, as presidents and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. often turned to his writings for guidance and inspiration.
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And Baby Makes Two
A complex, emotional and courageous portrait of eight New York City women who, earlier in life, had taken every precaution to prevent pregnancy, and who now actively pursue it - without the help of a partner.
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Anita: Speaking Truth to Power
Directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Freida Mock, Anita: Speaking Truth to Power celebrates Anita Hill's legacy and reveals the story of a woman who has empowered millions to stand up for equality and justice.
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Anote's Ark
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati is one of the most remote places on the planet, far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront imminent annihilation from sea-level rise.
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Antarctic Edge - Poster
ANTARCTIC EDGE - THEATRICAL POSTER: A thrilling journey to one of the world's most perilous environments, Antarctic Edge: 70° South follows a team of scientists as they explore the West Antarctic Peninsula - the fastest warming place on earth.
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Antarctic Edge: 70° South
A thrilling journey to one of the world's most perilous environments, Antarctic Edge: 70° South follows a team of scientists as they explore the West Antarctic Peninsula - the fastest warming place on earth.
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Architecture of Doom, The
A Film by Peter Cohen. Featuring never-before-seen film footage of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, this spectacular film shows the inner workings of the Third Reich and illuminates the Nazi aesthetic in art, architecture and popular culture.
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Argentina
Poetic, riveting and moving, three-time Academy Award nominee Carlos Saura's latest foray into the music of Argentina explores the heart of traditional Argentine folklore and its stunning musical heritage - from traditional styles to modern dance.
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Arguing the World
With the Cold War raging and competing political philosophies vying to exert influence in every corner of the globe, four brilliant men -- Irving Howe, Daniel Bell, Nathan Glazer and Irving Kristol -- tried to change the world with their ideas.
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Art and Heart: The World of Isaiah Sheffer
One of New York's great Renaissance men, Isaiah Sheffer left an indelible mark on music, theater, television, and culture in the Big Apple. This affectionate documentary includes archival material, performances, and interviews.
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Art House
In this stunning documentary, photographer Don Freeman explores the homes designed and lived in by notable American artists, revealing the inventiveness derived from the dialogue between each artist's practice and the construction of their handmade homes.
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Art Is...The Permanent Revolution
Three contemporary artists and a master printer explore how social reality and protest are conveyed in art. While the stirring works of the masters sweep by, the making of an etching, a woodcut and a lithograph unfolds before our eyes.
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As Good As You
In the midst of mourning the untimely death of her wife, Jo resolves to move forward with their plan to have a baby, and asks her brother-in-law to be her sperm donor. But unexpected dalliances with her two best friends change the equation.
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Ashtanga NY
Ashtanga, NY was originally intended as a concert film celebrating the Ashtanga style of yoga. The 9/11 terrorist attacks took place in the midst of this celebration, and dramatically changed the meaning and purpose of this yoga gathering.
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Ballerina
In the grand tradition of the Ballets Russes comes this portrait of five Russian ballerinas from the Mariinsky Theatre. From the backstage studio to stages around the world, Ballerina captures the sublime beauty of ballet in all its resplendent glory.
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Ballet Boys
Ballet Boys follows the struggles, set-backs and accomplishments of three friends and hopeful future dance stars- Lukas, Syvert, and Torgeir- as they sacrifice a normal high school experience for the sake of ambition and a love of dance.
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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Based on the best-selling novel set during China's cultural revolution, this acclaimed film is about two young men who are sent to a remote mountain village for a Maoist re-education. Starring Zhou Xun (周迅), Liu Ye (劉燁), Chen Kun (陳坤).
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Beat Hotel, The
1957. The Latin Quarter, Paris. A cheap no-name hotel becomes a haven for artists fleeing the conformity and censorship of America, producing some of the most important works of the Beat generation.
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