Bearing Witness, Native American Voices in Hollywood

For over 100 years, Hollywood cinema has crafted the ultimate "villain"- the Indian, as they were labeled in early Westerns. Confined almost exclusively to this genre, the Western became a vehicle for American racism, obscuring the genocide upon which the United States was built. In this documentary, only Native Americans are given a voice to share their story, one that has been overshadowed by Hollywood's portrayal. Their narrative, part of the larger American story, highlights how cinema has long been used as a powerful propaganda tool, distorting history and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Altman

2014

English

6.8

♡ 12

70%

Ron Mann Director

Sally Kellerman as Herself

Julianne Moore as Herself

Bruce Willis as Himself

Steven Spielberg as Self

Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recognizable collaborators, Altman is a dynamic and heartfelt mediation on an artist whose expression, passion and appetite knew few bounds.

Frank and Ollie

1995

English

7.6

♡ 9

88%

Theodore Thomas Director

Sylvia Roemer as Herself

Glen Keane as Himself - Supervising Animator, Disney

Adolf Hitler as Self

Walt Disney as Self

Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!

The Skywalker Legacy

2020

English

7.1

♡ 28

Debs Paterson Director

Mark Hamill as Self

Harrison Ford as Self

Keri Russell as Self

Oscar Isaac as Self

The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Wolfman's Got Nards

2018

English

7.2

♡ 4

100%

Andre Gower Director

Seth Green as

Heather Langenkamp as

Ashley Bank as

David Mendenhall as Self

A documentary that explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew and the industry.

The Bandit

2016

English

7.4

♡ 1

86%

Jesse Moss Director

Burt Reynolds as Self

Mike Henry as Self

Paul Williams as Self

Hal Needham as Self

THE BANDIT is a film about 70s superstar Burt Reynolds, his best friend, roommate and stunt-double Hal Needham, and the making of their unlikely smash-hit SMOKEY & THE BANDIT. The film tells the action-packed story of the making of SMOKEY, while tracing the vivid personal journeys of Reynolds and Needham from obscurity to stardom and highlighting one of the most extraordinary relationships in Hollywood history. Featuring new interviews with Reynolds, rare archive material, including footage from Reynolds’ personal archive, as well as candid interviews with the late Hal Needham, the documentary tells an exhilarating and moving story about loyalty, friendship and creative risk.

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

English

6.9

♡ 7

David Gregory Director

Joe Dante as Self

Kier-La Janisse as Self

Ant Timpson as Self

Larry Fessenden as Self

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

Kung Fu Stuntmen

2020

Cn

7.3

♡ 11

Junzi Wei Director Mars

Mars as Self

Jackie Chan as Self

Donnie Yen as Self

Eric Tsang as Self

A new documentary film revisits the golden age of kung fu stuntmen and action directors in Hong Kong during the 1960s-'80s, exploring their pain and struggles. The documentary is a tribute to kung fu stuntmen. “They risked their lives for stunts,” said kung fu choreographer Yuen Bin. In their heyday, these stuntmen and choreographers presented the best, most creative and most complicated kung fu fight sequences anywhere in the world, creating stunts that looked seemingly impossible.

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

2017

English

7.3

♡ 2

100%

Amanda Ladd-Jones Director

Sigourney Weaver as Self

Ben Affleck as Self

Morgan Freeman as Self

Mel Gibson as Self

Profile of the producer and former studio head of 20th Century Fox in the 1970s, Alan Ladd Jr.

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

2006

English

7.8

♡ 13

Kevin Burns Director

Mark Hamill as Self

Chuck McCann as Self

Kate Bosworth as Self

Forrest J. Ackerman as Self - Imagimovie Expert

The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.

Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s

2012

English

7.6

♡ 4

70%

Mike Malloy Director

Robert Blake as Self

Peter Falk as Self

Telly Savalas as Self

Charles Bronson as Self

A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life crime and movie crime.

Straight to VHS

2021

Spanish

5.8

♡ 2

portrait of a filmmaker

portrait of an artist

semi-documentary

Emilio Silva Torres Director

Alfonso Tort as

Roxana Blanco as

Manuel Lamas as Self

María Inés Pelfort as Tarotist

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.

The Captain's Summit

2009

English

7.8

♡ 5

Tim King Director

William Shatner as Self

Patrick Stewart as Self

Jonathan Frakes as Self

Whoopi Goldberg as Self - Hostess

The Captains' Summit documents the first time in Star Trek history that four stars who at some point have played Captains in Star Trek (William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Leonard Nimoy, Jonathan Frakes) have been brought together for a 70-minute rare and unprecedented round table event. Whoopi Goldberg, star of Star Trek: The Next Generation, hosts the event.

Mifune: The Last Samurai

2015

English

7.2

♡ 12

83%

inspired by novel or book

japan

Steven Okazaki Director

Toshirô Mifune as (archive footage)

Keanu Reeves as Narrator

Martin Scorsese as Self

Steven Spielberg as Self

An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.

Cinema Novo

2016

Portuguese

7.2

♡ 6

100%

Eryk Rocha Director

Glauber Rocha as Self

Nelson Pereira dos Santos as Self

Ruy Guerra as Self

Paulo César Saraceni as Self

A deep investigation, in the way of a poetic essay, on one of the main Latin American movements in cinema, analyzed via the thoughts of its main authors, who invented, in the early 1960s, a new way of making movies in Brazil, with a political attitude, always near to people's problems, that combined art and revolution.

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love

2013

English

7.5

♡ 2

96%

Dori Berinstein Director

Merv Griffin as Self

John Lithgow as Self

Matt Damon as Self

Clancy Brown as Self

When Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes of which we may never see again. Seemingly destined for greatness, Hamlisch was accepted into New York’s Juilliard School as a 6-year-old musical prodigy and rapidly developed into a phenomenon. With instantly classic hits ‘The Way We Were’ and ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and scores for Hollywood films such as The Swimmer, The Sting and Sophie’s Choice and the Broadway juggernaut A Chorus Line; Hamlisch became the go-to composer for film and Broadway producers and a prominent presence on the international Concert Hall circuit. His streak was staggering, vast, unprecedented and glorious, by the age of 31 Hamlisch had won 4 Grammys, an Emmy, 3 Oscars, a Tony and a Pulitzer prize: success that burned so bright, it proved impossible to match.

Romantic Comedy

2019

English

5.9

♡ 5

94%

Elizabeth Sankey Director

Jessica Barden as Self

Cameron Cook as Self

Anne T. Donahue as Self

Simran Hans as Self

This documentary goes beneath the surface of our favorite films, seeking to better understand the way we view love, relationships, and romance. From clumsy meet cutes to rain-soaked declarations of love, these films reflect our experiences but are often just as problematic as they are comforting. Helped by a chorus of critics, actors, and filmmakers, and original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery.

The Méliès Mystery

2021

French

7.5

♡ 6

Eric Lange Director

Leonard Maltin as Narrator

Michel Gondry as Self

Costa-Gavras as Self

Heather Linville as Self

A documentary that details the process of restoring 270 of the 520 lost films of pioneering director Georges Méliès, all orchestrated by a Franco-American collaboration between Lobster Films, the National Film Center, and the Library of Congress.

The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh

2014

English

7.5

♡ 1

Marilyn Ann Moss Director

Richard Erdman as Self

Lee Marvin as Self

Jack Larson as Self

Sidney J. Furie as Self

This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film era to the tumultuous 1960s. The documentary makes stunning use of rare, personal and production photos and footage, revealing Walsh's extraordinary, adventurous life on and off the set. From his apprenticeship with D.W. Griffith to his discovery of John Wayne and Rock Hudson, from the innovative 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1924) to the widescreen 'The Big Trail' (1930), from his classic work with Cagney, Bogart and Flynn to his mastery of every genre (musicals, comedies, Westerns, gangster, war), Walsh made Hollywood history. His life is nothing less than the story of Hollywood itself. Here's a full-bodied account of one of Hollywood's greatest legends.

Life After the Navigator

2020

English

7.5

♡ 9

Lisa Downs Director

Chris O'Donnell as Self

Howard Hesseman as Self

Raymond Forchion as Self

Matt Adler as Self

A feature that not only celebrates the 1986 classic "Flight of the Navigator", but also looks at the life of its child star, Joey Cramer, and his roller-coaster life since that breakthrough role.

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Bearing Witness, Native American Voices in Hollywood

Altman

Frank and Ollie

The Skywalker Legacy

Wolfman's Got Nards

The Bandit

Tales of the Uncanny

Kung Fu Stuntmen

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s

Straight to VHS

The Captain's Summit

Mifune: The Last Samurai

Cinema Novo

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love

Romantic Comedy

The Méliès Mystery

The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh

Life After the Navigator