This documentary captures the sounds and images of a nearly forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created “race movies” exclusively for black audiences. The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, the Noble brothers, and Spencer Williams, Jr. left a lasting influence on black filmmakers, and inspired generations of audiences who finally saw their own lives reflected on the silver screen.

The story of the shooting of Satan's Blood (Escalofrío), a film directed by Carlos Puerto in 1978.

Documents the race riot of 1921 and the destruction of the African-American community of Greenwood i...

A documentary about the legendary Japanese filmmaker.

Working men and women leave through the main gate of the Lumière factory in Lyon, France. Filmed on ...

Kirk Douglas recounts his remarkable life in a celebrated one-man theater performance augmented with...
Hollywood is a hot spot for celebrities, and tour guide Scott Michaels (E!'s "20 Most Horrifying Hol...
A short documentary exploring the ongoing relevance and power of 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'.
A documentary about the cultural effect of film censorship, focusing on the tumultuous times of the ...

A documentary on the life and career of filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., with clips from his films and ...

For this informative new one-off, film writer Ian Nathan focuses on the first 60 years of British ...

Cocaine has always gotten a bad rap, and for a reason. It is a drug used by the rich and the poor le...

Dinosaurs Vs. Apes: DINOSAUR MOVIES and HOLLYWOOD GOES APE! have been hailed as the definitive docum...

A look at legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki following his retirement in 2013.
An exploration of the intricate art of filmmaking, delving into the multifaceted stages of scriptwri...

Released two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career v...

This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen f...

A cheerful road movie all about Belgian films at Cannes over the past 70 years. Filmmakers from the ...
This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005.

A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with fami...