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Paul Elam, founder of A Voice for Men, claims men are the majority of the homeless, suicides, and school dropouts in America.
Nearly 50 million Americans lack health insurance, with 18,000 dying each year due to being uninsured, according to statistics presented in the film.
Backup singers like Darlene Love and Lisa Fischer share their experiences supporting major artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder.
1,350 feet above the ground, Philippe Petit performs an illegal high-wire act between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on August 7, 1974.
American musician Daniel Johnston from West Virginia struggled with bipolar disorder while producing influential art, featuring personal recordings and interviews.
Follows the Icelandic techno-punk band Hatari as they take their anti-capitalist, pro-Palestinian message to the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.
Maya Deren's innovative contributions to independent cinema in the 1940s are explored through interviews and archival footage in this insightful documentary.
Acker Merrall & Condit sold $35 million worth of Rudy Kurniawan's wines in 2006, later revealing many were counterfeit.
Joe Strummer, the lead singer of The Clash, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage, highlighting his impact on music and social issues.
80,000 video clips from 192 nations were submitted to create a documentary that captures daily life on July 24, 2010.
In 1957, Ingmar Bergman released two acclaimed films, directed four plays, and produced a TV movie, all while facing personal challenges.
Ice-T states that rap music saved his life and emphasizes that the film focuses on the craft of writing rap, not the material aspects of the genre.
Three couples face a judge in an Iranian family court in 1998, where men can divorce without consequence while women risk losing financial support.
Forensic psychiatric hospitals house violent offenders with mental illnesses, revealing their treatment and struggles for reintegration into a fearful society.
Over 20 women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual abuse, with Drew Dixon being the first to publicly share her story in the context of the #MeToo movement.
Vreeland served as editor-in-chief of Vogue for nearly 25 years, transforming the magazine into a leading force in the fashion industry.
Four daughters of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto share their mother's story in a documentary featuring archival recordings of both parents.
A crowd of punk rock fans cheers as the Germs perform, capturing the raw energy of the Los Angeles punk scene in 1979 and 1980.
Anton Yelchin's life and career are depicted through personal journals, photographs, and interviews with family and friends, reflecting his influence on Hollywood.
Troy James Hurtubise tests his homemade grizzly-proof suit against Canada's grizzly bears, blending humor and bravery in a unique exploration of human ingenuity.
Five children disappeared in Staten Island during the 1970s and 1980s, leading to the conviction of Andre Rand for one of the kidnappings.
Stanley Kubrick's life and cinematic legacy are explored through interviews with Jack Nicholson, Nicole Kidman, and insights from directors like Steven Spielberg.
At age 27, Tanaquil Le Clercq's ballet career ended abruptly when she contracted polio, leading to paralysis and a lasting impact on the dance world.
In 2013, an ancient statue of Apollo was discovered off the coast of Gaza, sparking a complex interplay of historical preservation and commercial interests.
Werner Herzog's creative process and personal life are explored through rare archival footage and interviews with actors Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Pattinson.
Gladiators consumed a diet rich in carbohydrates, primarily barley and beans, to fuel their intense training and combat in ancient Rome.
Francine Hughes confessed to killing her husband by setting him on fire in 1977 after enduring 13 years of severe domestic abuse in Michigan.
Seven individuals share their experiences of being struck by lightning, revealing the varied physical and psychological effects of this unpredictable event.
Mira Burt-Wintonick explores her father Peter Wintonick's legacy through a collection of tapes, seeking to complete his unfinished film and reconcile their relationship.
Mountain bikers describe the feeling of weightlessness before a fall as one of the best sensations in their sport.
After 43 years away, the narrator returns to Taiwan to search for their mother's family, who she was separated from at the age of five.
Ten minutes of additional footage were added in a director's cut released on YouTube Premium in December 2017.
Scott, a young gay musician, navigates recovery and self-acceptance after a brutal attack leaves him paralyzed from the waist down.
In a flamenco dance class at the National Ballet School of Canada, senior students learn from Spanish teachers, merging contemporary dance with traditional gypsy culture.
Lou Pearlman orchestrated a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $300 million while managing popular boy bands like NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.
Pinetop Perkins, Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, and Hubert Sumlin, legendary sidemen of blues icons, share their final performances and insights before their passing.
Four scientists, an engineer, and an architect participate in a year-long isolation experiment on an active volcano in Hawai'i to prepare for Mars missions.
Over fifty comedians from the US, Canada, Britain, and Australia discuss whether misery is a prerequisite for humor in this 2015 documentary.
More than 30 artists, including Jim Jarmusch and Lizzy Borden, emerged from pre-Reagan Manhattan's chaos to create influential underground films.
Leonard Cohen's 1972 concert in Tel Aviv is marked by fan clashes, technical issues, and personal turmoil, culminating in a performance in Jerusalem.
Three filmmakers present unique narratives exploring their interpretations of the Fourth Dimension, transforming characters' perceptions of reality and self.
Chris Farley, a celebrated comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage that highlight his career and personal challenges.
The Hindenburg airship met its tragic end during its final flight in May 1937 at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey.
By the 1970s, over 60,000 Americans had been sterilized under eugenics policies that aimed to control reproduction and improve societal health.
Mitsuki, a Japanese-American musician, expresses themes of alienation in her music.
Older comedians share their journeys and laughter in stand-up comedy, proving age is just a number.
Three country music albums and a New York Times bestseller mark Trixie Mattel's rise to fame after competing on RuPaul's Drag Race.
A performance at Camp Pendleton marks the beginning of Adam Driver's initiative to connect military personnel with the arts through self-expression.
