A huge influence on world music, Nigerian artist Fela Kuti played many instruments, pioneered afrobeat music and served as a prominent activist for human rights in Africa. This 1984 documentary examines the life and music of the remarkable man. Using his music to raise awareness, Kuti embraced social justice themes. He died in 1997 of complications from AIDS. Footage from his legendary show in Glastonbury, England, is included.
Follow the journey of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black woman and South Asian American t...
He was one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals, infamous for his assassination attempts on twin...
Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who ...
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary pa...
An intimate portrait of the superb actress Gena Rowlands, icon of independent cinema. Together with ...
An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction...
A documentary highlighting the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and wo...
A portrait of Argentine libertarian politician Javier Milei.
In a rare interview, Katharine Hepburn shares her memories and memorabilia.
Self Discovery for Social Survival is a collaborative surf and music film produced by Brooklyn based...
A documentary about the making of Jean-Pierre Melville's 1949 film "Le silence de la mer"
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This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and u...
Gray Matters explores the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Ei...
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 ...
Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared,...
Werner Herzog's documentary film about the "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen sum...
Ella Fitzgerald was a 15-year-old street kid when she won a talent contest in 1934 at the Apollo The...