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A one-hour TV movie on BBC TWO about Frank Gardner’s story about being an investigative journalist who, while reporting, was captured by al-Qaida gunmen, shot six times and left for…

The true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso that rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In…

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

A baseball dynasty built on fun — and a disco disaster that nearly undid it all. Explore the comeback of a lifetime in this documentary about Mike Veeck.

Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir is faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction. She must navigate…

A turbulent newsroom drama that intimately chronicles the working days of broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar as he navigates a spiraling world of truth and disinformation.

Made by Carlton Television for ITV (UK) , this adaptation of Laurie Lee’s autobiographical novel follows a young man’s maturation in the country town of Gloucestershire near the end of…

Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and…

Aurel Vlaicu is a young man born in Bintinti, Transylvania. His dream is to built a flying machine, so he studies engineering in Budapest and Munich, then comes back home….

Antonina Miliukova is a beautiful and bright young woman, born in the aristocracy of 19th century Russia. She could have anything she’d want, and yet her only obsession is to…

Providing an unprecedented insight into his life on and off the pitch, this is the story of how a young player from Poland became one of the best footballers of…

The life of Dacian war-leader Burebista who ruled between 80-44 B.C.and founded a strong Dacian Kingdom despite considerable pressure from the neighboring Celtic warlords and the Greek cities of the…

The first and only Indian movie to be made in Sanskrit. The movie follows the life and times of Sankara – the founder of the non-duality (Advaita) school of Indian…

In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison.The soviet regime has banned any church except the orthodox. Tortured and dehumanized, the…

Based on the life of Indian guru Shirdi Sai Baba (Nagarjuna Akkineni), who taught love, forgiveness, charity and devotion.

Jack Kerouac’s life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac’s life…

An animated feature-length documentary telling the story of the life of Crulic, a 33 year-old Romanian accused of having stolen a wallet from an important Polish judge. Crulic was brought…

Discover the life of renowned Muslim scholar Buya Hamka, from his humble West Sumatra origins to his political achievements.

Paola is born in a traditional Colombian family, or at least that is what they try to be. Her father is a priest, her mother is a “psychic” and her…

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

A profile of Scotland’s most decorated track cyclist, Neil Fachie, who has overcome near-total blindness to set records on the tandem at the Paralympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.

In 2009, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Mike “The Bike” Rust went missing from his off-the-grid property in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. His disappearance—which received almost no press—remains unsolved….

The story of the Serbian army, led by the King Peter, through the World War I.

As a child in Burkina Faso, Yacouba was sent away from home to study the Qur’an, where he and his classmates were almost starving. The young boys would trek across…

The true story of the greatest Greek writer of the 20th century, Nikos Kazantzakis, based on his work, Report to Greco, which is, essentially, his autobiography.

The first part of Bill Douglas’ influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-’40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape – he paid for it with the money…

An uplifting profile in resilience and self-belief that reveals the inside story of one of the most inspiring and unexpected comebacks in sporting history.

Documentary about filmmaker Budd Boetticher.

Explore the contradictions at the heart of famed financier Carl Icahn. A polarizing figure described as both an activist investor and a ruthless corporate raider, Icahn rose from modest beginnings…

This timely documentary chronicles the tech-fueled rise and Fyre-style fall of HQ Trivia, the revolutionary “game show on your phone” app that went viral, swept the nation, then crashed and…

Toronto Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard — Canada’s greatest showman – He didn’t invent greed. He perfected it.

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

Based on a real Italian crime boss and family, their 40-year saga, as seen through their eyes, reflects the history, beauty, and strife of Naples.

With a work ethic like no other and a filmography boosting over 150 films, it’s hard to doubt Samuel L. Jackson’s status as one of the most prominent figures in…

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

Brenda’s first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected…

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible…

Adopted at a young age, Keyshia Cole overcomes a difficult childhood to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. As her star begins to rise, Keyshia reunites with her two…

The US writer Stephen King (Portland, Maine, 1947) has been one of the world’s best-selling authors for decades. How can the overwhelming success of his numerous works be explained? Perhaps…

A biopic of Krishnarao Ganpatrav Sable, akka Shahir Sable.