Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place

A Belated Premiere

January 2004 •Russian

A prominent Russian ballet dancer and teacher Alexander Shiryaev had another talent hidden for almost a century. Archive materials that date back to 1906 reveal his bold experiments at stop-motion and paper animation.

The Real Edie

July 2007 •English

A documentary about Edie Sedgwick featuring photos of her and clips from Factory Girl, narrated by her real-life friends and loved ones, including her brother Jonathan, cousin John Sedgwick, roommate Danny Fields, artists Richie Berlin and Gerard Malanga, photographer Nat Finkelstein, designer Betsey Johnson, and others.

Love Eats Up Life

September 2019 •German

A documentary about the underground singer-songwriter Tobias Gruben, his upbringing and his musical career, featuring past live perfomances by himself and cover versions of his songs by contemporary artists.

Bacall on Bogart

March 1988 •English

Lauren Bacall tells the story of her late husband Humphrey Bogart, presenting clips from his movies and interview clips with his peers.

Clint Eastwood: Hollywood Outlaw

October 2020 •English

Film clips and interviews with biographers and colleagues chart the prolific, six-decade career of maverick actor-director Clint Eastwood.

China Reverse

January 2013 •German

Life After Flash

October 2017 •English

A look at the roller coaster life of Sam J. Jones since his role as Flash Gordon, his struggles and successes, and the aftermath of when he went up against one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood.

The Zone

October 2017 •French

Looking for a long lost friend, Madeleine talks to a Stalker so that he can take her to «the zone» and help her look into her memories to find him at last. Essay-film hommage to Chris Marker.

Quincy

September 2018 •English

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.

Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth

February 2008 •English

Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work

March 2006 •English

This special is a thorough retrospective of Jackie's most popular characters from his 1950's television series, characters that include: Ralph Kramden, Reginald Van Gleason, III, the Poor Soul, Fenwick Babbit and Joe The Bartender. Many of the sketches have not been available or even viewed since their original live broadcasts. Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm hosts the program with feature commentary from Mrs. Marilyn Gleason.

Warren Jeffs: Prophet of Evil

February 2018 •English

A look from the inside out at a community that was led for decades by the now imprisoned religious prophet who controlled many to quell his demands and desires.

Rough Rider

July 2014 •English

Documentary following former professional cyclist and journalist Paul Kimmage as he discusses the blight of doping in cycling and the toll whistleblowing has taken on him personally.

Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable

September 2018 •English

Freyer Artist. Iconoclast. Man of his time. All Things are Photographable is a revealing documentary portrait of the life and work of acclaimed photographer Garry Winogrand – the epic storyteller in pictures of America across three turbulent decades.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

August 2018 •English

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.

The Hour of Departure

December 2022 •Portuguese

The life of a Portuguese woman.

If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd

March 2018 •English

The story of Lynyrd Skynyrd; The Greatest American Rock Band Ever. We fly beyond Free Bird to celebrate the life & times of leader Ronnie Van Zant, from boogie-woogie beginnings in Jacksonville’s Shantytown to a tragic end in a Mississippi swamp.

How the Beatles Changed the World

October 2017 •English

The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.

Georges Marchais, l’homme qui avait choisi son camp

December 2022 •French

Both a political narrative and a psychological reflection, this documentary explores the personal journey of a quarry worker’s son from Calvados who rose to become the last great figure of the French Communist Party. It delves into the logic that shaped his path and his lasting impact on France’s history.

Ariana Grande: Her Life, Her Story

November 2013 •English

Ariana Grande started acting at a very young age. She began work on Broadway in the highly successful musical "13". She eventually landed leading roles on the popular Nickelodeon television series "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat". Her unwavering work ethic has allowed her to become a recognizable force in music. Her debut single "The Way" was an instant hit and has sold over 1 million copies.