Thomas Hardy: Fate, Exclusion & Tragedy

2021

English

6.0

♡ 1

portrait of an artist

Vance Goodwin Director

Thomas Hardy as Self

A portrait of the British writer Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), who, although he had radical instincts, hated hypocrisy, was of great poetic brilliance, had a tragic perception of life and a calm outward appearance, was at heart a man of seething and somber darkness.

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

2014

English

8.0

♡ 6

93%

Brian Knappenberger Director

Brewster Kahle as Self - Founder and Digital Librarian of the Internet Archive

Tim Berners-Lee as Self - Inventor of the World Wide Web

Christopher Soghoian as Self - Principal Technologist, ACLU Speech Privacy and Technology Project

Ron Wyden as Self - United States Senator from Oregon

Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.

Bob Marley: One Love

2024

English

6.2

♡ 55

43%

Reinaldo Marcus Green Director

James Norton as Chris Blackwell

Nicholas McCluskey as Concert - Goer

Anthony Welsh as Don Taylor

Tosin Cole as Tyrone Downie

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

The Perfect Storm

2000

English

6.5

♡ 111

47%

64%

Action

Adventure

based on a true story

based on novel or book

Wolfgang Petersen Director

Mark Wahlberg as Bobby Shatford

George Clooney as Captain Billy Tyne

Diane Lane as Christina Cotter

William Fichtner as David 'Sully' Sullivan

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015

English

7.4

♡ 38

94%

Amy Berg Director Pink

Pink as Herself

Melissa Etheridge as Herself

Juliette Lewis as Herself

John Lennon as Himself

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.

Public Enemies

2009

English

6.9

♡ 205

68%

Michael Mann Director

Johnny Depp as John Dillinger

Peter Gerety as Louis Piquett

Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis

Jason Clarke as 'Red' Hamilton

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

Hannah Arendt

2012

German

7.1

♡ 14

86%

Margarethe von Trotta Director

Ulrich Noethen as Hans Jonas

Adolf Eichmann as Himself

Janet McTeer as Mary McCarthy

Nicholas Woodeson as William Shawn

HANNAH ARENDT is a portrait of the genius that shook the world with her discovery of “the banality of evil.” After she attends the Nazi Adolf Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem, Arendt dares to write about the Holocaust in terms no one has ever heard before. Her work instantly provokes a furious scandal, and Arendt stands strong as she is attacked by friends and foes alike. But as the German-Jewish émigré also struggles to suppress her own painful associations with the past, the film exposes her beguiling blend of arrogance and vulnerability — revealing a soul defined and derailed by exile.

The Pride of the Yankees

1942

English

7.6

♡ 10

94%

Sam Wood Director

Addison Richards as Coach

Dane Clark as Fraternity Boy

Dan Duryea as Hank Hanneman

Harry Harvey as Joe McCarthy

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

A Futile and Stupid Gesture

2018

English

6.7

♡ 12

67%

David Wain Director

Seth Green as Christopher Guest

Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack

Brian Huskey as John Landis

Emmy Rossum as Kathryn Walker

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

Crash and Burn

2016

English

7.0

100%

Seán Ó Cualáin Director

Tommy Byrne as Self

Crash and Burn chronicles the thrilling and turbulent career of Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, who rose from a rough, working-class background to the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, the film explores Byrne's undeniable talent and rebellious personality, which set him apart on the track but also clashed with the conservative and elite world of Formula 1. Byrne’s story is filled with highs and lows, from his dominance in lower racing categories to his brief, rocky stint in Formula 1 and subsequent struggles. The documentary combines interviews, archival footage, and personal insights to portray the complexities of Byrne’s character and his “what could have been” legacy in motorsport.

Hidden Figures

2016

English

7.8

♡ 336

93%

Theodore Melfi Director

Kevin Costner as Al Harrison

Glen Powell as John Glenn

Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson

Kirsten Dunst as Vivian Mitchell

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Senna

2010

English

8.5

♡ 16

93%

Asif Kapadia Director

Damon Hill as Self

Michael Schumacher as Self

Alain Prost as Self

Milton da Silva as Self

The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

Better Man

2024

English

7.5

♡ 43

89%

Michael Gracey Director

Alison Steadman as Betty

Anthony Hayes as Chris Briggs

Tom Budge as Guy Chambers

Robbie Williams as Robbie Williams

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

Sly

2023

English

7.0

♡ 22

81%

Thom Zimny Director

Robert De Niro as Self

Bruce Willis as Self

Sylvester Stallone as Self

Jason Statham as Self

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Che: Part Two

2008

English

6.8

♡ 31

80%

central intelligence agency (cia)

Steven Soderbergh Director

Armando Riesco as Benigno

Benicio Del Toro as Ernesto Che Guevara

Matt Damon as Fr. Schwartz

Franka Potente as Tania

After the Cuban Revolution, Che is at the height of his fame and power. Then he disappears, re-emerging incognito in Bolivia, where he organizes a small group of Cuban comrades and Bolivian recruits to start the great Latin American Revolution. Through this story, we come to understand how Che remains a symbol of idealism and heroism that lives in the hearts of people around the world.

Babe Ruth

1998

English

7.2

♡ 2

George Roy Director

Jean Shepherd as Self

Bud Greenspan as Self

Jack Dempsey as Self

Liev Schreiber as Self - Narrator

As its title implies, this video attempts to go beyond the public persona of one of major league baseball's greatest stars. Accepting Ruth as a larger-than-life figure, this 59-minute video doesn't attempt to rationalize, apologize, or analyze his behavior. Rather, it endeavors to present an unbiased account of the life of George Herman Ruth, contradictions and all.

Tears of Cem Karaca

2024

Turkish

7.2

♡ 9

Yüksel Aksu Director

Ismail Hacioglu as Cem Karaca

Melisa Döngel as Emel Sayin

Fikret Kuskan as Mehmet Karaca

Buçe Buse Kahraman as Semra Özgür

Against a backdrop of political unrest in Turkey, this biopic charts the life of Anatolian rock singer Cem Karaca, focusing on his revolutionary ideals. Heightened emotions and moments of threat reflect the country's rising tensions.

100 Meters

2016

Spanish

7.5

♡ 5

88%

Action

based on a true story

Marcel Barrena Director

Alba Ribas as Ariadna

Betsy Túrnez as Enfermera tratamiento

Andrés Velencoso as Monitor

Dani Rovira as Ramón

Based on the incredibly true story of a Spanish man with Multiple Sclerosis who tried to finish an Iron-Man: 3,8km swimming, 180km cycling and 42 running. And he was told that he could not make 100 meters.

A Secret Love

2020

English

7.8

♡ 3

100%

Chris Bolan Director

Marge Summit as Self - Activist, Former Bar Owner, his 'n hers

Yvonne Zipter as Self - Author, Manuscript Editor, University of Chicago Press

John Sorenson as Self - Date County Florida, Morals and Juvenile Squad

John Byrd as Self - Friend of Terry and Pat

Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.

Reaching for the Moon

2013

Portuguese

7.0

♡ 2

67%

Bruno Barreto Director

Miranda Otto as Elizabeth Bishop

Lola Kirke as Margaret Bennett

Tracy Middendorf as Mary

Treat Williams as Robert Lowell

In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.

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Thomas Hardy: Fate, Exclusion & Tragedy

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

Bob Marley: One Love

The Perfect Storm

Janis: Little Girl Blue

Public Enemies

Hannah Arendt

The Pride of the Yankees

A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Crash and Burn

Hidden Figures

Senna

Better Man

Sly

Che: Part Two

Babe Ruth

Tears of Cem Karaca

100 Meters

A Secret Love

Reaching for the Moon