Before Dietrich and Garbo, there was Negri. This documentary explores the life of legendary actress Pola Negri, the first European star in America, who paved the way for future icons. It delves into her dramatic life, including engagements to Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino, and features interviews with notable figures like Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach. The film showcases her range from silent films to talkies and black and white to color.
Before Dietrich and Garbo, there was Negri. This documentary explores the life of legendary actress Pola Negri, the first European star in America, who paved the way for future icons. It delves into her dramatic life, including engagements to Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino, and features interviews with notable figures like Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach. The film showcases her range from silent films to talkies and black and white to color.
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.
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.
This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.