Award-Winning Documentaries
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil by Independent Spirit Award (2009) At 14, Toronto school friends Steve ‘Lips’ Ludlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, went on to become the ‘demigods of Canadian metal,’ releasing one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s Metal on Metal. Catalog Link |
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Born into Brothels by Academy Award (2004) Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city’s notorious red light district. Catalog Link |
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Bowling for Columbine by Academy Award; Independent Spirit Award (2002) Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore takes aim at America’s love affair with guns and violence. Featuring interviews with everyone from the NRA’s Charlton Heston to shock-rocker Marilyn Manson. Winner of the 55th Anniversary Prize at Cannes Film Festival. Catalog Link |
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The Cove by Academy Award (2009) In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan is a highly guarded secret. During the night, Taiji fishermen engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. Desperate men will stop at nothing to keep the horrifying work hidden from the outside world. When a team of activists, filmmakers, and free-divers embark on a secret mission, the shocking discoveries are just the tip of the iceberg. Catalog Link |
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Dark Days by Independent Spirit Award (2000) Marc Singer, an aspiring model, gave up his life to live underground in an abandoned railroad tunnel with homeless people, in an attempt to understand these peoples’ lives and do what he could to help them find a better life. Catalog Link |
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Dogtown and Z-Boys by Independent Spirit Award (2001) This story is about a group of discarded kids who revolutionized skateboarding and shaped the attitude and culture of modern-day extreme sports. Featuring old skating footage, exclusive interviews, and a blistering rock soundtrack. Narrated by Sean Penn. Catalog Link |
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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room by Independent Spirit Award (2005) The inside story of one of history’s greatest business scandals, in which top executives of America’s seventh largest company walked away with over one billion dollars while investors and employees lost everything. Catalog Link |
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The Fog of War by Academy Award; Independent Spirit Award (2003) A captivating look at Robert S. McNamara, who was the Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Candid interviews about the decisions he made and the impact they had on his career are mixed with archival footage and maps. Catalog Link |
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An Inconvenient Truth by Academy Award (2006) A passionate and inspiring look at former Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to expose the myths and misconceptions of global warming, and to create public awareness on the subject. Catalog Link |
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Into the Arms of Strangers by Academy Award (2000) Chronicles the mass exodus of Jewish children from pre-World War II Germany into neutral countries, where they were adopted by new families. Narrated by Dame Judi Dench. Catalog Link |
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Man on Wire by Academy Award; Independent Spirit Award (2008) A look at the high-wire walk made by Philippe Petit in 1974 between the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City, and how it is still considered one of history’s most artistic crimes. Catalog Link |
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March of the Penguins by Academy Award (2005) Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of a flock as they trek across the Antarctic on an annual journey that includes just about every life experience. Catalog Link |
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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster by Independent Spirit Award (2004) An intimate look at one of the biggest hard rock bands of all time, with over 90 million albums sold. The film takes you inside the studio and into the psyches of Metallica. Includes over seven hours of massive bonus features. Catalog Link |
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Murder on a Sunday Morning by Academy Award (2001) When a 15-year-old black male is arrested for the murder of Mary Ann Stephens, everyone involved in the case, from investigators to journalists, is ready to condemn him, except for his lawyer. A true tale of murder and injustice. Catalog Link |
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The Road to Guantanamo by Independent Spirit Award (2006) A trio of British Muslims, known as the Tipton Three, were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until they were released without charge. Catalog Link |
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Taxi to the Dark Side by Academy Award (2007) Investigates the torture and killing of an innocent Afghani taxi driver in a gripping probe into reckless abuses of government power. This stunningly crafted narrative demonstrates how one man’s life and death symbolizes the erosion of our civil rights. Catalog Link |