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Angelina Jolie - Bad Girl Gone Good

Angelina Jolie - Bad Girl Gone Good

2012

This unauthorized documentary of Angelina Jolie tells the complete story of the performer's life and career. Beginning as the child of Hollywood actor John Voight - through her rise to fame!

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For My Father

2023

For My Father is an ode to fathers and children everywhere who have experienced difficulties within their relationship. Through storytelling of personal experiences, six adults take us on an emotional journey of loss, forgiveness, love, and healing in this vulnerable and impactful documentary.

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Sticker Collection Fever

Sticker Collection Fever

2014

Six billions stickers are sold annually, it's big business, and during a major soccer event, schoolyards, offices and public places are transformed to swap meeting. Collecting cards has been around for more than a century. This documentary talks to collectors and football stars, historians and people from the industry about the fascination and desperate search for the last sticker in the album.

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Records Collecting Dust

Records Collecting Dust

2015

Written and directed by San Diego based musician and filmmaker Jason Blackmore, Records Collecting Dust documents the vinyl record collections, origins, and holy grails of alternative music icons Jello Biafra, Chuck Dukowski, Keith Morris, John Reis, and over thirty other underground music comrades.

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Missing Link

1999

A young boy develops a passion for archeology and tries to unravel the truth about his ancestry.

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Five Forms of Black - Part 2

Five Forms of Black - Part 2

2004

The Martial Arts as you have never seen them before. Masters from 20 different disciplines show you what they know, teaching you how their moves work and why. Tai Chi , Kenpo, Groundfighting, Judo, Shotokan, Karate, Ju jitsu, Kickboxing, Jun bao, Wing Chun, Kung Fu, and much more explained.

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One Direction: Up Close & Personal

One Direction: Up Close & Personal

2013

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson collectively are One Direction. To date they have sold over 19 million singles and 10 million albums. Many people have heard of the band, but few fans are familiar with the personalities of each individual member. In this exclusive documentary we get "UP CLOSE & PERSONAL," revealing the true dynamic of One Direction.

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In the Year of the Pig

In the Year of the Pig

1968

A documentary chronicling the background to, and history of, the Vietnam War.

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Lorde: The Life

Lorde: The Life

2016

In 2013, Lorde was named among Time's most influential teenagers in the world. She has earned two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award and ten New Zealand Music Awards. This is the story of how a young girl from Auckland, New Zealand turned her dream into reality.

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African Safari

1964

An engrossing, intriguing look at the exciting and sometimes hair-raising adventures of animal collector Ronald E. Shanin, as he travels through Central and East Africa.

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David Bowie: Iconic

David Bowie: Iconic

2016

David Bowie gained fame in the late 60s with the smash hit "Space Oddity." His rise to stardom was gradual but inevitable. His passion for music has allowed him to sell over 140 million albums worldwide. In 1996, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This is the true story of how a boy, from South London, persevered and changed music forever.

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American Alien

1998

Baron Dixon has been teased his whole life. He believes, with all his heart, that he really is an alien and that he will soon be leaving Planet Earth. With his 2 best friends by his side, Baron takes space!

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Curse of Bigfoot

Curse of Bigfoot

1975

"Curse of Bigfoot" tells the tale of a group of high school students on an archaeological dig who discover a centuries old mummified body in a sealed cave.

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Blood & Tears

1999

After serving nine years in prison for the revenge-murder of an opposing gang member, Dyno returns home. He is torn between his loyalty to his gang family and his loyalty to his wife and daughter.

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Hair World

2005

An intimate look behind the scenes at the world's most prestigious haircutting competition. The American team competes against the world. Includes interviews with Robert Cromeans, John Paul Mitchell and Stephen Moody of Vidal Sassoon.

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Classical Steel

Classical Steel

2013

This award winning and educational documentary features the steelband taking on the role of the symphony orchestra, very faithfully reproducing the works of the classical masters. Chronicling its roots from the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, it showcases pan players and steel orchestras from different parts of the world, calling attention to the growth of the steelband movement.

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Masters of the Congo Jungle

Masters of the Congo Jungle

2016

Documentary showing the struggles of the inhabitants--both human and animal--of what was then called the Belgian Congo.

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Nick Jonas: The Journey

Nick Jonas: The Journey

2015

Nick Jonas was discovered in a barbershop at the tender age of 6. By the time he was 7, he was already performing on Broadway. His compelling voice, charm, and good looks creates pandemonium wherever he's spotted. What is it about Nick that propelled him into a teen icon' In this exclusive documentary we chronicle his journey into celebrity.

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Wrestling Days

2008

The four leaders of the high school wrestling team have their friendship put to the test when one falls for the head cheerleader while another falls for the girl who joins the team. Only together will they be able to get through the season.

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One Direction: Life on Stage

One Direction: Life on Stage

2013

This documentary film goes beyond the music and explores the challenges and triumphs of One Direction, depicting Life on Stage.

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