‘Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen
CNN Documentary Covering the History and Impact of Christmas Movies and TV
The Pathological Optimist
In the center of the recent Tribeca Film Festival scandal surrounding his film VAXXED: From Cover-up to Controversy stands Andrew Wakefield, discredited and stripped of his medical license for his…
Billion Dollar Bully
This documentary takes an investigative look into accusations that online marketing giant Yelp! is running a mob-like extortion racket against business owners who refuse, or can’t afford to pay-to-play.
Mama’s Boy
Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Dustin Lance Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages…
The Choice Is Yours
The story of rapper and artist Andres “Dres” Vargas-Titus, part of the legendary 90’s hip hop duo Black Sheep, and his incredible journey from being on top of the game…
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to hopelessness. It’s his most upbeat special to date.
Somerset: After the Floods
The Somerset Levels are one of the most beautiful parts of Britain, but in the winter of 2013 they faced a natural disaster. One village, Moorland, was entirely engulfed by…
28 Heroes
Heroes brings to life the harrowing exploits of a Canadian platoon who fought to hold their vulnerable outpost in the face of repeated attacks during the Korean War.
Early Apex
The world of kid karting is fascinating and at the same time raises many questions. This little-known extreme sport is governed by the same rules as competitions for adults –…
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
A Nepali mountaineer risks everything on a record-breaking Mount Everest climb to secure a brighter future for her daughters.
Exotica, Erotica, Etc.
This essay film tells of the ocean as a place of yearning, of the world of giant container ships and their crews, and the women that wait for them in…