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El Pantera is a documentary film that chronicles the rise of Mexican UFC star Yair Rodriguez as he strives to become the first ever Mexican born UFC champion.

Church & State is the improbable story of a brash, inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm that joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. The film’s ride on the bumpy road to equality in Utah offers a glimpse at the Mormon church’s influence in state politics and the squabbles inside the gay community that nearly derailed a chance to make history. Church & State is a story of triumph, setback and a little-known lawsuit that should have failed, but instead paved the way for a U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized gay unions nationwide.

The film follows a boxing coach and his trainee. They are from the infamous Ghetto in the middle of Budapest. Misi, an ex member of the mafia, while recovering in a prison hospital after a shootout, turned to God and left behind his criminal past. As his “mission” he started a local community boxing club aimed at young children from troubled families. Zoli is one of these kids. Zoli lives in a one bedroom apartment with 5 other people. Despite his young age he has to face up to the responsibility of providing for his family. He has a tough decision to make. He either becomes a professional boxer or follows in the footsteps of his mobster father.

GAMECHANGERS: Dreams of Blizzcon enters the unexplored realm of professional esports through the eyes of two of the world’s top StarCraft II players.

Live performance during the King Crimson's five nights residency at Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City in July 2017. Robert Fripp: Guitar & keyboards Mel Collins: Saxes & flute Gavin Harrison: Drums, Jakko Jakszyk: Guitar & voice Tony Levin: Basses & stick Pat Mastelotto: Drums, Bill Rieflin: Keyboards Jeremy Stacey: Drums & keyboards

In the late '50s, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard Starkey were just four Liverpudlian teenagers who decided to play music. With no formal training and no ability to read or write music, they tried to emulate their American rock heroes. Within a few years, they would change music history (and the world) forever. Scott Freiman traces the birth of the Beatles from their days as the Quarrymen to their first visit to EMI Studios and the recording of “Love Me Do.”

Meat is the modern story of the animals we eat, as told by the people who never get to say their piece - from the solitary hunter who believes everyone needs to be educated about their food, to an industrial pig farmer who argues that money isn't his primary driver.

BP Underground is a documentary project exploring the underground youth subcultures of Budapest, Hungary in the 90s and 2000s, right after the iron curtain fell. The second episode of the series focuses on the hip-hop scene.

Musician Bo Harwood discusses his work with filmmaker John Cassavetes.

Fifty people live in a mighty old house on the outskirts of the small town of Brixen in South Tyrol. Thieves, homeless people, unemployed people, addicts, and refugees from all over the world. Their biographies read like a collection of diverse life stories that have only one thing in common: they are all stranded; people who have fallen off the rails and are often considered problematic, sometimes even undesirable, in our society.

The effect of Pervitin on Nazi Germany.

How to be a documentary filmmaker in the UK? It's all about what hotel bar you know. A video essay about the accessibility of film festivals, focused on the 2018 edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest.

A short documentary that explores the practices of white-washing ethnic skin tones of performers. Three performers discuss the effect make-up and lighting practices has on leaving them unrecognizable even to themselves on stage and screen.

After having his car stolen, Iranian filmmaker Hesam Eslami meets Ehsan, the leader of an adolescent crime gang that breaks into cars regularly. What forms is a close relationship between the director and the members of the group, following their steps for six whole years. 20th Circuit Suspects provides an intimate look into Ehsan and the gang's life by documenting thefts, wild chases, running from the police, imprisonment, release and, ultimately, the gang splitting up.

On November 6, 1975, a few days before the death of dictator Francisco Franco, the Spanish version of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, originally written by Tim Rice and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, premiers in Madrid, starring and produced by singer Camilo Sesto, a controversial work that became a mass phenomenon.

What does it mean to be trapped in your own body and not be seen? "Sand Girl" takes us into the unique world of experiences and everyday life of Veronika Raila, a young autistic woman who is hypersensitive and severely disabled from birth.

Pierre Carl Ouellet or PCO has been a professional wrestler for over 30 years. He's worked for every major promotion in North America include WWE, WCW & TNA. He's also performed on almost every continent. At age 50, he found a new resurgence in his career thanks to his match against WALTER at GCW's Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 over Wrestlemania Weekend. Thanks to his bizarre and intense online workout videos with the mysterious 'Destro,' PCO has become one of the most sought-after wrestlers on the independent circuit. Find out what motivates him, his thoughts on Destro and his match against WALTER, and how he went from being one of The Quebecers to being PCO.

The story of the mother and daughter relationship of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

The story of a band that overcame massive adversity and personal tragedy to become one of the most critically acclaimed indie bands in the world.

The camera sways slightly, setting in a majestic black and white on the intimate stories of a small village bordering the jungle. A mystical and poetic cinematic experience, in which one gladly gets lost.

A documentary about Peeter Volkonski lets us take peek in the everyday life of a colorful cultural figure and explores how he manages to find balance between the household and the aristocracy. Prince Volkonski with his respectable pedigree is an Estonian singer, actor, producer and translator. What is the price of public admiration and is there enough room for compromises when dedicating your life on creation? How to enjoy the flight of a free spirit when the problems of everyday life can strike at any moment? Besides the creational activity the documentary explores the role of the hero's always supporting wife Maria and Peeter Volkonski's relations with his children.

Not Taco Bell Material is Adam Carolla’s first ever stand up special based on his New York Times best-selling autobiography. The performance showcases Adam’s incredible improvisational comedy skills featuring tales from his youth, told through stand-up comedy and photos. It’s hilarious, poignant, and even inspiring.

"Interpreting Twain" looks at how Mark Twain has been interpreted (and misinterpreted) through the years and asks why it's so important for a new generation to follow the man in the white suit.

A film about the universe of Clementina de Jesus, singer revealed at the age of 63 as one of the greatest voices in the history of Samba.

Series dedicated to preserving the legacy of shot on video horror movies. Hear the true stories from the innovators themselves on these important works in cinema history.

Follows the trail of taxidermic pieces collected by The Manchester Museum during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A special celebration of the incredible life and career of WWE Hall of Famer, Bruno Sammartino. Join WWE in honoring one of the most decorated and celebrated WWE Champions of all time in this exclusive documentary "Bruno," featuring some of Sammartino's greatest matches, moments and more.

The Call of the Cosmos is more than a spectacular exploration of galaxies, stars and the planet we call home. It is also a journey into the heart of God. For through the wonders of outer space we catch extraordinary glimpses of the Lord’s artistry, power, wisdom and compassion as the heavens pour out evidence of his existence every moment of every day. This fascinating film begins with a voyage from Earth to the edge of the observable universe, 45 billion light years away. Then, in a series of visually stunning episodes, we consider the origin and structure of the cosmos and our significance within it…the mysteries of solar eclipses and auroras…an agnostic astronomer’s honest recognition of a supernatural designer…and the convergent revelations of nature and Scripture. The Call of the Cosmos is a celebration of science and the character of God—a remarkable film with an unforgettable message that will touch your mind and heart.

Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski is a widely forgotten politician and economic activist who greatly contributed to Poland’s growth. Where did he come from? What is the secret to this phenomenon of a man whose initiatives form the basis of the Polish economy to this day? Why was he so ruthlessly banished from public life?

From child actor to superstar, Paul Walker was a driving force behind the blockbuster Fast & Furious movie franchise until his untimely death in a fiery auto crash. Through personal stories told by his family, colleagues and those who’ve followed his career, this documentary gives an in-depth look at his life, on and off screen.

What seems to be the story of a promising young artist, Tito Lombana, and that of his romance with an intelligent and liberal Italian, begins to dress in shadows. Why the most famous work of Lombana, "The old shoes" (in Cartagena), is not accredited to his name? What is the reason for the taboo that covers it in your own family? The granddaughter of the artist explores the life of his grandfather without sparing himself uncomfortable questions. Through the testimonies of his wife, his family and the people who knew him, the character reveals his folds... From FICCI

Every day the 89-year-old Maria Zabova climbs 220 steps to reach the 12 bells of "Alexander Nevski" Catherdral, to get their 23 tons of bronze moving and to beckon the faithfulls to the temple. Ten years ago, scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences started researching the miracle sound of the bells, which is like no other instrument's. Some 150 years ago the family of Victor Limonov started casting bells - and continues to this day. "The Music of Sofia" is a story about people who breathe life into a fading art, about their passion, the voices of 12 bells and whether we still hear them or not.

The Dutch director A.H., born in Noord-Brabant, has been experiencing pressure from his family for years to focus more on his Moroccan identity. Aiman does not feel the need, because he considers himself a Dutchman, too. In this personal documentary, he examines the cultural differences between himself and his family, before he will have to cut some knots. Either he conforms to the wishes of his family or he follows his own path, possibly jeopardising the relationship with his parents.

Combining footage unseen since WWI with original scores from the era, this film tells the story of Noble Sissle's incredible journey that spans "The Harlem Hellfighters" of World War I, Broadway Theatre, the Civil Rights movement, and decades of Black cultural development.

Georges Livanos. A name that hardly evokes anything, or not much, even in the heart of Chamonix, the Mecca of mountaineering. And yet, the one nicknamed “the Greek” in the 1950s, because of his paternal ancestry, was undoubtedly one of the most important French mountaineers of his time. High mountain guide, Yann Borgnet, is also passionate about the history of mountaineering. “The Greek” is one of the “old ones” who particularly marked him. Yann wants to follow in Georges’ footsteps. So the young guide imagines an alpine journey, designed to visit the great routes opened by Livanos. A dive into the heart of an immense vertical heritage, to meet a great, almost forgotten, figure of mountaineering and his heritage.

This is a 25-minutes piece about the DPRK (North Korea), a country Vltchek visited and fell in love with. Vltchek goes against the hegemonic western propaganda that is perpetuated towards DPRK and their people, showing the beauty that resides in the country.

Produced for the Criterion Collection in 2018, the documentary features actors Peter Gallagher, Andie MacDowell, and Laura San Giacomo discussing their work with director Steven Soderbergh on his first feature, and the ways that the film transformed their careers.

A personal film about grief and farewell, about serenity and arrival as well as reunion and retrieval.

The documentary People on the stairs analyzes through 21 testimonials "the most emotional part" of what happened on October 1 at the IES Pau Claris in Barcelona. The institute was protected by the neighbors in the morning and when the anti-violence of the Spanish police wanted to access the center to prevent the referendum. The images of the police loads in which the agents were seen throwing people down the stairs were the most widespread in the media around the world and for social networks, in fact it is estimated that 40 million people have been seen . The people on the stairs are a TV3 production, with the collaboration of Minoria Absoluta '.

The documentary portrays the everyday way of life of a group of young people from Quito, who being fans of hardcore and for different personal reasons decided to become Straight Edge. The Straight Edge is an urban culture, young people who together or separately make the decision not to consume psychotropic substances, alcohol or tobacco.

A brand new feature-length documentary on the film’s production, including new interviews with director Stephen Frears, director of photography Oliver Stapleton, editor Michael Audsley, executive producer Barbara Defina and co-producer Peggy Rajaki.

Samadhi Part 2 (It's not what you think) is the second installment of a series of films exploring Samadhi, an ancient Sanskrit word which points toward the mystical or transcendent union that is at the root of all spirituality and self inquiry.

Neglected by the world, the Western Sahara's fight for independence is one of the longest in recent history. The documentary tells the history of resistence of the saharawi people, who have been waiting for a referendum on self-determination for 26 years, and explores their insatisfaction with the UN's peacekeeping missions in refugee camps, liberated zones and occupied territories by Morocco for over 40 years. The documentary also questions Brazil's neutrality on the matter, one of the few countries in Latin America that still haven't recognized the independence of Western Sahara, contributing to the normalization of sistematic violence against the saharawis and the illegal extraction of their natural resources.

Each September, Bolot Tagaev and his family practice a centuries old tradition, harvesting walnuts in one of the oldest walnut forests in Kyrgyzstan. Over the course of a single season, director Zaheed Mawani gracefully captures delicate sequences such as a child interacting with a snake, or sacks of walnuts being laid gently across an attic bed. Stories attached to the forest are told and retold over the fire at night, adding a mythic dimension.

In the 1950s, my grandmother's sister moved to Germany with her husband. The photographs she was sending documented their new life in the West.

Oprah and Michelle Obama sit down for a conversation about Mrs. Obama's much-anticipated, upcoming memoir, Becoming. Here, Mrs. Obama explains why the word "becoming" sums up her journey.

The Imperial Valley represents one of California's most important regions of industrial agriculture. The system's run-off flows through pipes, pumps and canals leading to the Salton Sea, an artificial lake that is approaching ecological as well as economic disaster. Initially appearing as nothing more than spectacular documents of agricultural monocultures, the shots become increasingly abstract. Is this an actual or artificially simulated landscape? This ambiguity is precisely the point: The Imperial Valley is becoming the "Uncanny Valley", a place that is not yet or no longer natural and thereby appears eerie. Although manmade, it is not a place for people anymore, neither ontologically nor in reality. The post-apocalypse is not a matter of the future, we are already in the thick of it. (Claudia Slanar)

Yield is an ethnographic inquiry done over a period of five years, documenting the lives of nine children living in dire Third World conditions. Stonecutters April, Ariel, and Rommel are siblings living off selling rocks they hack off a menacing mountain. Jomar scours the ocean silt for gold. Edralen and Jason tend to and transport agricultural products. With the addition of Alex and Glady Mae, both born with hydrocephalus; and Essam, a child warrior-the definition of labor is expounded to include another meaning: labor as part of the creation and eventual decline of life.

In September 2017, I stepped up to the starting line of the Run Rabbit Run 100 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, alongside my friend Jayson Sime. The race is a 102.9-mile ultramarathon with 20,000 feet of elevation gain, which is no small feat for a couple of guys who don’t know what they’re doing. How did the race go? You can watch our film, How to Run 100 Miles, to find out. No spoilers here.