
The Tramp and the Dictator
A look at the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler and how they crossed with the creation of the film “The Great Dictator,” released in 1940.
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Director: Kevin Brownlow, Michael Kloft
Actors: Al Hirschfeld, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Brigitte Hamann, Kenneth Branagh, Nikola Radosevic, Ray Bradbury, Sidney Lumet, Stanley Kauffmann, Sydney Chaplin, Walter Bernstein
Country: United Kingdom
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films’ directors, writers, producers, and special effects…
So Unreal
A cinephile collage, both historical and philosophical, of films on artificial intelligence, cyberspace and virtual reality, from 1981 to 2001: cinema as a way and an instrument to cope with…
Fin
A group of scientists, researchers and activists sail around the globe to unveil the truth behind the deaths of millions of sharks, exposing the criminal enterprise that is leading to…
Silent Night: A Song for the World
This documentary tells the story of the creation and cultural impact of the world’s most famous Christmas carol, composed in 1818 in Salzburg, Austria, and since then translated into about…
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Twelve men who belong to one of the world’s most exclusive fraternities — people who’ve walked on the surface of the moon — are paid homage in this documentary. Using…
Nasty
1972 was a turning point in Ilie Nastase’s career: he won his first US Open, while also reaching both Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals. Moving back and forth in time…
Back in Time
Cast, crew and fans explore the ‘Back to the Future’ time-travel trilogy’s resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in time.
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are…
In the Wake of the Bounty
The film explores the story of the Bounty and is based on the 1932 novel Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall.
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as…
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood’s greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.