
The Black Candle (2009)
The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. Narrated by Maya Angelou.
Genre: Documentary
Director: M.K. Asante
Actors: Chuck D, Dead Prez, Haki R. Madhubuti, Jim Brown, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Maulana Karenga, Maya Angelou, Molefi Kete Asante, Synthia Saint James, Theodore Perkins
Country: United States of America
Masterpiece: Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns (2013)
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Bigfoot’s Reflection (2007)
Explores how the quest for an elusive monster transforms those who seek it. Through the stories of hunters, scientists, and believers, the film blurs the boundary between legend and reality,…
Franklin (2022)
Eighth-generation Tasmanian and environmentalist Oliver Cassidy embarks on a life-changing solo rafting trip down the beautiful yet remote Franklin River. His goal is to retrace his late father’s 14-day expedition…
The Final: Attack on Wembley (2024)
As England reach the final of the Euros at last, 6,000 ticketless football fans storm Wembley stadium, leaving destruction in their wake.
Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World (2020)
Film following the acclaimed Birmingham based artist, known for his controversial satirical collages, as he embarks on a UK wide outdoor art installation.
Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given (2020)
Kevin Hart serves up laughs and brick oven pizza from the comfort of his home, and dishes on male group chats, sex after 40 and life with COVID-19.
Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
Filmmakers discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (“Le cinéma selon Hitchcock”), written by François Truffaut and published in 1966.
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years (2016)
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Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021)
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McEnroe (2022)
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Watatu (2015)
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The Last Dolphin King (2022)
This documentary traces the career of renowned Spanish dolphin trainer José Luis Barbero and the events leading up to his shocking death in 2015.