One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films…

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy film, ‘Labyrinth’, featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living…

Documentary looking back at the West Coast group who invented gangster rap. The original lineup of N.W.A consisted of Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, all of whom went on…

While California is going bankrupt, one business is booming. “How Weed Won the West” is the story of the growing medical cannabis / marijuana industry in the greater Los Angeles…

The Last Page documents the final days of a bookseller Polan Shobo, specialising in antiquarian books in the Tokyo suburbs. Kyosuke Ishida, the owner, decided to close down his shop…

A documentary look, mostly through the eyes of Tammy Faye Bakker Messner, at her rise and fall as a popular televangelist with husband Jim Bakker.

In-depth look at the life of John McCain, from his time as a POW in Vietnam to his three decades of service in the US Senate.

Science Channel reunites Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the entire renegade crew of the Serenity for the first time ever to provide the complete oral history on the franchise that…

Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role.

This searing British thriller follows Flash (Dylan Duffus), who’s safeguarding his buddy Angel’s (Yohance Watson) cash until his release from prison. Now Angel is out — and Flash is 100…