The Eddie Cantor Story (1953)
Eddie Cantor and his wife Ida arrive at Warner Bros studios in Burbank, California, for a private screening of The Eddie Cantor Story Just before the film rolls, Cantor whispers, Ida, Ive never been so nervous in all my life T
And when I die, I wont stay dead (2015)
A journey into the life and work of beat poet and activist Bob Kaufman and his insistence that poetry is fundamental to humanitys moral survival
A Bullet for Pretty Boy (1970)
After serving four years of a six year sentence on a manslaughter charge, a tough punk Pretty Boy Floyd escapes from prison and goes on a violent rampage
Judas (2004)
Judas meets Jesus and at first doesnt know what to make of him or whether or not to trust him A cynical city boy, Judas makes fun of the country bumpkin disciples who follow Jesus but eventually decides to join the band, as well
American Splendor (2003)
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar
Ned Kelly (1970)
The impoverished son of Irish immigrants is pushed by wrongful police persecution into becoming Australias most notorious bushranger
Fallen Soldier (2013)
This is the true story of Gerald McClellan, undisputed middleweight champion of the world, who was destined for even greater boxing glory, when he suffered a devastating defeat in a bout with Nigel Benn which was viewed live by 17
Rey (2017)
In 1860, a French lawyer dreamed of becoming the King of Patagonia And he did just that Or so it seems
Rasputin and the Empress (1932)
A prince plots to kill the mad monk Rasputin for the good of the czar, the czarina and Russia
Cant Stop the Music (1980)
A pseudo autobiography of discos The Village People
Dying to Do Letterman (2011)
When 35 year old stand up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman This documentary chronicles h
Quincy (2018)
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America
Leonie (2010)
A film about the life and relationships of the early 20th century American educator, editor, and journalist Leonie Gilmour, the mother of the acclaimed artist and architect Isamu Noguchi
Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny (2010)
Winston Churchill Walking With Destiny highlights Churchills years in the political wilderness, his early opposition to Adolf Hitler and Nazism, and his support for Jews under threat by the Nazi regime
Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014)
Feature length documentary about the greatest diver of all time Four time Olympic champion Greg Louganis has faced more than his share of challenges In 2011, he is far from the public eye and struggling to pay his mortgage Now,
Bunch of Kunst (2017)
British punk duo Sleaford Mods have been called the voice of Britain by their fans, Britains angriest band by the Guardian and The worlds greatest rock n roll band by Iggy Pop Bunch of Kunst follows them on their two
The Long Gray Line (1955)
In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50 year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor
Lenny (1974)
The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no holds barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establishment as too obscene for the public
Florence Nightingale (1985)
The fact based story of the pioneer of nursing, known as the Lady with the Lamp
The Temptations (1998)
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations
The Great Houdini (1976)
A biography of renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on his deathbed that he would contact her from the great beyond, if it were at all possible
Dillinger (1973)
John Dillinger and his gang go on a bank robbing spree across the midwest, but one G Man is determined to bring him down
Soldiers Girl (2003)
The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night club performer
Backyard Blockbusters (2012)
Batman versus the Predator It happened Raiders of the Lost Ark remade by kids It happened For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love In recent years
Child of Rage (1992)
A pastor and his wife adopt a brother and a sister, but the girl has terrible outbursts of rage They get her in treatment and try to find out the reason for this
Valentino (1977)
In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide
Bride of the Wind (2001)
This movie is a biopic of Alma Mahler, the wife of composer Gustav Mahler as well as Walter Gropius and Franz Werfel, and the mistress of Oskar Kokoschka
Viva Villa! (1934)
After enacting revenge on the overseer who murdered his father, Pancho Villa becomes a bandit, earning the respect of the poor by brutally attacking the wealthy
Cross Creek (1983)
In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Floridas backwaters to write in peace She feels bothered by affectionate men, editor and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American li
Lenz (1982)
An adaptation of George Buchners novella, Lenz, chronicling the poet Jakob Lenzs slide into insanity and madness The setting is transposed from 18th century Germany to New York in the early 1980s
So This Is Love (1953)
Biopic of opera star Grace Moore, who was killed in a plane crash in 1947
The Bankers of God: The Calvi Affair (2002)
This movie attempts to reconstruct the bankruptcy of the Banco Ambrosiano and its liaisons with the Vatican and the Masonry through the story of its President Roberto Calvi Omero Antonutti, who was notoriously found dead under t
Koko: A Red Dog Story (2019)
An ordinary dog, whose good fortune and ability to connect with people, catapults him to fame
Mrs. Lowry and Son (2019)
A portrait of the artist L S Lowry and the relationship with his mother, who tries to dissuade him from pursuing his passion
A Hidden Life (2019)
The Austrian Franz Jagerstatter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II
Seberg (2019)
Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg In the late 1960s, Hoovers FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010)
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance
George Michael: Freedom (2017)
A frank and honest account of George Michaels professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative
Gleason (2002)
The story begins at the height of Gleasons career He has it all women, wealth, and extraordinary power But he is haunted by memories of his childhood Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in
Andre the Giant (2018)
A look at the life and career of professional wrestler Andre Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant
Nash (2013)
This coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his way through the somewhat toils of professional sports while trying to leave a lasting legacy on and off the court
B.T.K. (2008)
Dennis L Rader systematically tortured and killed innocent victims for over two decades, evading the police for over 30 years while living a seemingly normal life as a husband, father, security officer and church president
Catherine the Great (2019 )
The life and times of the woman who reformed the Russian empire
Anne Franks Holocaust (2015)
Anne Franks world famous diary came to an abrupt end shortly before she and her family were discovered hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex at the top of Otto Franks office building, on August 4, 1944 While her diary tells t
Fathers Kingdom (2017)
This is the story of Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement
To Be Takei (2014)
A look at the many roles played by eclectic actoractivist George Takei, whose wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with 7 million Facebook fans and counting
The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s