Woody Allen: A Documentary (2012)
Filmmaker Robert B. Weide chronicles the life of the actor, comedian and director and his creative processes.
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This So-Called Disaster (2003)
In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Almereyda chronicles the San Francisco production of "The Late Henry Moss," a play written and directed by noted scribe Sam Shepard. The film explores Shepard's artistic inspirations as well as his working relationships with the play's cast, which includes stars such as Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, Cheech Marin and Nick Nolte. Much of the film is devoted to a detailed examination of the work that goes into readying a play for opening night.
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She Shears (2018)
In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. Women and men compete together. She Shears is the story of passion, purpose and determination and five women for whom shearing is not just a job.
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Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story (2017)
Iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin's life and work are recalled through interviews with some of his famous clients, including Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.
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The Game of Their Lives (2003)
At the 1966 World Cup, outclassed North Korea secured a surprise victory over European favorite Italy, leading to the first-ever quarterfinal appearance by an Asian team. British director Daniel Gordon gains uncustomary access from the isolated North Korean government to interview that team's surviving members. Using their first-hand accounts, he tells the story of an underdog team whose passion for the game and cult-like adoration of their nation's leader led to the victory of a lifetime.
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Darwin's Nightmare (2004)
Hubert Sauper's Oscar-nominated documentary about the Nile perch, a species introduced into Lake Victoria as an experiment in the sixties. Since then, the fish has not only wiped out the lake's other marine life, but also has a tendency to consume its own young. Unfortunately, the Nile perch is also the region's most profitable export. Everyone with a stake in the market downplays the ecological disaster.
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D.O.A. (1981)
A look at the Sex Pistols, the British band best representative of the punk rock movement of the late 1970s.
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009)
The Sherman Brothers compose a slew of award-winning hits for Disney, including songs for "Mary Poppins" and "The Jungle Book," but their personal relationship strikes a sour note.
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Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
A documentary about the Canadian rock band Rush relates the group's 40-year history and examines its continuing popularity. Using extensive archival footage, it follows the resilient rockers, lead guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bassist Geddy Lee, from when they started the band in the late 1960s through to the present. A diverse group of interviewees, such as musician Billy Corgan, actor Jack Black and "South Park" creator Matt Stone, shares what makes the band so special.
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Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. (2018)
Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, Stephen Loveridge creates an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician known as M.I.A.
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