The Hands Of Hollywood

Lady Gaga - Encore

May 2020 •English

Gaga has travelled through time with her ever changing sound, reinventing herself for every album, award ceremony and red carpet. With a strong fan base behind her, she continues to reign as one of the biggest pop stars of the industry.

Your War (I'm One of You): 20 Years of Joan of Arc

February 2017 •English

Your War (I'm One Of You) chronicles the life and career of Chicago's Tim Kinsella, frontman of ever-shifting band Joan of Arc and '90's pioneers Cap'n Jazz. With appearances from Tim's friends, family, and admirers, we learn what has made his legacy so unique and enduring for more than 20 years.

Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl

July 2022 •English

From Nashville newcomer to international icon, singer Shania Twain transcends genres across borders amid triumphs and setbacks in this documentary.

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

March 2017 •English

A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema – both behind the camera and in front of it.

An Honest Liar

April 2014 •English

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru names Carlos.

The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

November 2013 •English

A documentary on the life and work of Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, whose subsequent career was a rollercoaster of pioneering music and personal disaster.

Wigstock: The Movie

January 1987 •English

The original documentary on the Wigstock festival, back in the day when it was a much smaller affair in Thompkins Square Park. A full day of peace, love, and wigs…

Degrees of Blindness

January 1988 •English

Inspired by a poem by William Blake: a short experimental film about the perception of vision.

The Life and Legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

September 2022 •English

This short documentary tells the story of the life and legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, an Omaha woman who became the first Native American physician.

Vitaa, je m’appelle Charlotte

November 2024 •French

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

July 2018 •English

A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.

Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs

November 2023 •English

An invaluable imprint of the world tour of the play Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs, starring Monica Bellucci as the great opera diva. Through the chronicle of the tour, which lasted from November 2019 to January 2023, we observe and compare two different eras (the current one and the one in which Callas reached the apex of fame), while at the same time, we partake to and witness an essential dialogue between the great contemporary Italian actress and the voice that marked the 20th century: two women who, despite their different background, meet in retrospect due to their love of art.

Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston

November 2019 •English

Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.

Audrey Hepburn: The Magic of Audrey

March 2008 •English

The charismatic actress was known for her style and charming on-screen presence. This doc delves into her rise from difficult circumstances.

Till minne av Gösta Ekman

April 2017 •Swedish

The actor and director Gösta Ekman was one of Sweden's most popular artists. He was born 77 years ago straight into the Swedish acting elite. In this memory film, we start from the very last filmed interview that was done with Gösta.

I Needed Color

July 2017 •English

Jim Carrey exhibits his talent as a painter and reflects on the value and power of art.

Karel Svoboda: Šťastná léta

January 2020 •Czech

Poutník Václav Vydra

January 1972 •Czech

An Unreasonable Man

January 2007 •English

An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors.

Diana: The Woman Inside

August 2017 •English

Diana The Woman Inside highlights Diana as a woman and mother, rather than just a tragic icon.