City So Real
As a factious mayoral election coincides with the trial of the police officer who killed Laquan McDonald, Chicago becomes a flashpoint, with the city as a tinderbox and its citizens ready to spark. The meandering camera in City So Real captures a wide swath of voices and perspectives assembled from intimate family gatherings to combustible […]
David Byrne’s American Utopia
A filmed version of David Byrne’s acclaimed Broadway show, directed by Oscar® winner Spike Lee, invites audiences into a joyous dream-world featuring songs from Byrne’s 2018 album of the same name.
Earth at Night in Color
Narrated by Tom Hiddleston and filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals’ nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviors filmed in full color like never before.
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
Homecoming
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé’s celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural moment.
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark
A six-part documentary series based on the book of the same name, I’ll Be Gone In The Dark explores writer Michelle McNamara’s investigation into the dark world of the violent predator she dubbed “The Golden State Killer,” the man who terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s and is responsible for 50 home-invasion rapes and […]
Into the Okavango
The Okavango River Basin provides a vital source of water to about 1 million people, the world’s largest population of African elephants and significant populations of lions, cheetahs and hundreds of species of birds. However, this once unspoiled oasis is now under siege due to increasing pressure from human activity. From National Geographic Documentary Films, […]
Night on Earth – Episode: Moonlit Plains
This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing. From the African savanna to the Peruvian desert, the lives of predators and prey are closely linked to the moon’s cycles and the opportunities they bring.
The Nightcrawlers
Nighttime in Manila is a dangerous place; only handful of bold photojournalists brave the violent, blood soaked streets to document the horrors of Duterte’s “war on drugs.” This shocking exposé charts the connection between politicians, local police, hired vigilantes, and innocent civilians.
Salt Fat Acid Heat
Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.