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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

   2025    History
On Sunday nights, one television host quietly changed America. At the height of segregation, he broke barriers by giving Black musicians and performers a national stage, challenging prejudice in front of millions. His show became a cultural turning point—introducing groundbreaking acts to households across the country and inspiring generations.
Through rare archival footage and candid interviews, this documentary reveals how his bold choices reshaped popular culture, fueled the fight for equality, and cemented a legacy that still echoes today.

Beyond Limits

   2025    Culture
An uplifting, boots-on-the-ground chronicle of ten first-time triathletes grinding toward Ironman 70.3 Swansea: dawn swims, wind-chewed bike rides, and long, lonely runs that turn strangers into a squad. Guided by local coaches and an irrepressible community spirit, they juggle work, family, injuries, and self-doubt while learning that endurance is as much about heart as it is about heart-rate. Shot with brisk intimacy and a clear love for its subjects, the film leans into small victories—clipless-pedal triumphs, cold-water courage—and the way a race can remake a life.
By race day, the question isn’t who podiums—it’s how far determination, teammates, and a town’s backing can carry ordinary people beyond their limits.

The Children of October 7

   2025    History
Children who endured the October 7 attacks open up with raw honesty about moments that changed their lives forever. They recall armed men breaking into their homes, terrifying hours in hiding, the nightmare of captivity, and the unbearable loss of parents torn from them in an instant. Guided by activist Montana Tucker, their stories weave together fragments of fear, grief, and resilience, showing not only what was stolen but also the strength it takes to keep going. Without sensationalism, their voices confront viewers with the reality of trauma through the eyes of the youngest survivors, leaving a lasting reminder of both human cruelty and human courage.

NASA, Nazis and the space race

   2025    History
Against the backdrop of Cold War tensions and a global race for supremacy, this riveting film unveils a deeply unsettling chapter in space history. It reveals how the triumph of the 1969 Moon landing was made possible through the morally contentious recruitment of former Nazi scientists—most notably Wernher von Braun—who had engineered Germany’s V‑2 rockets during World War II through Operation Paperclip. As America navigated the ethical maze of enlisting men with dark pasts, these scientists became pivotal in crafting the mighty Saturn V rocket and ushering in the age of space exploration. This documentary invites viewers to confront the unspoken complexity behind progress: the collision of ambition, conscience, and the weight of history.

Apocalypse in the Tropics

   2024    Culture
Click CC for subtitles. Oscar-nominated director Petra Costa presents a gripping investigation into the rise of evangelical power in Brazil, revealing how religious leaders have gained unprecedented political influence. With extraordinary access to President Lula, former President Bolsonaro, and Silas Malafaia, the country’s most powerful televangelist, the film uncovers a dramatic power struggle where apocalyptic faith becomes a political force. What emerges is a haunting portrait of a nation at a crossroads, where spiritual warfare is not just metaphor — it’s policy.

Billy Joel: And So It Goes Episode II

   2025    History
The second part of this revealing documentary dives deeper into the personal side of one of America's most iconic musicians. At its heart is a poignant search for his father, Howard Joel — a journey that brings long-buried emotions to the surface. With intimate and sometimes emotional reflections from ex-wives Christie Brinkley and Katie Lee, as well as from his daughter Alexa and current wife Alexis Roderick, this episode offers rare access to the man behind the music. A powerful continuation that will leave you wanting to understand not just the artist, but the human story unfolding behind the spotlight.
Series: Billy Joel: And So It Goes
The Last Dance

The Last Dance

2020  Culture
Science and Islam

Science and Islam

2017  History
Enemies of Reason

Enemies of Reason

  Medicine
The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

2018  Science
Follow This

Follow This

2018  Medicine
How Earth Made Us

How Earth Made Us

2010  Culture