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Man on Wire

August 2008 •English

On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.

American Teen

July 2008 •English

A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.

Dalya's Other Country

June 2017 •English

In 2012 Dalya and her mother Rudayna fled Aleppo for Los Angeles as war took over. Months before, Rudayna learns a secret that destroys her marriage, leaving her single at midlife. Arriving in LA, Dalya enrolls as the only Muslim at Holy Family Catholic High School. Can mother and daughter remake themselves while holding on to their Islamic traditions?

Diana: In Her Own Words

August 2017 •English

Using home videos recorded by her voice coach, Diana takes us through the story of her life.

Resolved

January 2007 •English

The fascinating complexity of high school debate gives way to a portrait of the equally complex racial and class bias of American education in Greg Whiteley's riveting documentary.

Exit Through the Gift Shop

March 2010 •English

Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.

Science Fair

September 2018 •English

Filmmakers follow nine high school students from around the globe as they compete at an international science fair. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest teens from 78 countries, only one will be named Best in Fair.

Freakonomics

October 2010 •English

Some of the world's most innovative documentary filmmakers will explore the hidden side of everything.

Mr. Football

August 2025 •English

After an urban Catholic High School football team comes together to win a state championship, tragedy strikes. A star player is killed and two of his teammates are charged with his murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland, Ohio Benedictine football team's 2004 season.

Whitney

July 2018 •English

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

How to Dance in Ohio

January 2015 •English

In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

October 2010 •English

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

Misery Loves Comedy

January 2015 •English

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

From Paseo To Pembroke: Kansas City's Golden Age

September 2021 •English

From Paseo to Pembroke is a Kansas City documentary retrospective on the golden age of high school basketball. From '88 to '98—from the Dotte all the way to Raytown. Told by the era's premier coaches, players and media personalities.

The Kid Stays in the Picture

August 2002 •English

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

Going Varsity in Mariachi

January 2023 •English

A year in the life of an underdog competitive high school mariachi band in the Texas borderlands.

Josie: The Most Hated Woman in Britain?

January 2015 •English

Following fame-hungry Josie Cunningham. She's occupied the media spotlight by creating as much controversy as she can, but at what cost?

Frontrunners

October 2008 •English

A documentary on the competition for student body president at New York's Stuyvesant High School. As the notoriously competitive school's election draws near, the campaign becomes a microcosm for the nation at large, with race, gender and appearance vying for attention with real issues.

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

January 1986 •English

Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.

Grup natural

May 2025 •Catalan