Waite's World: The Life and Times of Waite Hoyt

Fat Man and Little Boy

October 1989 •English

Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."

Mary Queen of Scots

December 2018 •English

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.

Ludwig van

June 1970 •German

An odyssey through Beethoven’s lasting presence and influence in our modern world – viewed through the eyes of the composer himself.

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey

May 2017 •English

Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

January 2020 •English

An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.

Sepultura Endurance

May 2017 •Portuguese

The long awaited documentary about Sepultura's incredible journey from Brazil to the world.

Cinéma, de notre temps: Mosso, mosso (Jean Rouch comme si...)

August 1999 •French

The Labour and Rose

December 1962 •Azerbaijani

The film is about famous Chechen ballet and folk dancer Mahmud Essembayev's life.

Untitled Barbra Streisand Documentary

Invalid date •English

An intimate and comprehensive exploration of every facet of the iconic multi-hyphenate, with full access to the personal archives of the singer, actor and director, including hundreds of hours of personal, never-before-seen video, photographs, audio recordings, and personal keepsakes from throughout her acclaimed career.

The Opera Game

February 2019 •English

The tortured life of Paul Morphy (1850s New Orleans chess prodigy) is examined.

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

October 2007 •English

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).

Batman & Bill

May 2017 •English

Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.

Lionel

July 2008 •English

Lionel Rose, Australia's first Aboriginal world champion boxing hero - the man behind the myth

Walker

December 1987 •English

William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.

Cromwell: Warts and All

November 2003 •English

Using drama and documentary this film tells the remarkable story of Cromwell, one of the most important characters of British history, yet revered and hated in equal measure. Charles I has been executed and an East Anglian farmer is about to become leader of all England.

Coco Chanel Unbuttoned

September 2023 •English

The story of original influencer Coco Chanel, whose designs still represent the zenith of female sexuality, style and power.

Diana: The Interview that Shocked the World

March 2020 •English

In one of the most memorable moments in TV history, Princess Diana candidly opens up about her marriage to Prince Charles and her life as a member of the royal family.

The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn

March 1986 •English

In this tribute to her frequent co-star and longtime love, Katharine Hepburn hosts a behind-the-scenes look at Spencer Tracy's personal and professional life that features intimate personal accounts, interviews and clips from his most acclaimed work on the silver screen.

Young Dr. Freud

November 2002 •English

This documentary retraces the life of the famous Austrian psychiatrist, Sigmund Freud, from his birth to the publication of his landmark book on dream interpretation. Dr. Freud revolutionary theories spawned the psychoanalytic school of psychology.

Urtain, King of the Mountains

January 1969 •Spanish

A humorous visit to the turbulent world of the controversial Spanish boxer José Manuel Urtain.