The Bit Player

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical...

Elem Klimov's documentary ode to his wife, director Larisa Shepitko, who was killed in an auto wreck.

Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City...

Bill Nye is retiring his kid show act in a bid to become more like his late professor, astronomer Carl Sagan. Sagan dreamed of launching a spacecraft...

The stranger-than-fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the...

All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor,...

The tale of an activist’s journey during the turbulent years of Martial Law, until his capture in the mountains and the dark, nine years of...

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing'...

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an...

As artificial intelligence becomes ever more sophisticated, the film industry is split between enthusiasm at what the technology can achieve and...

Born in Berlin in 1896, Lotte Eisner became famous for her passionate involvement in the world of both German and French cinema. In 1936, together...

The story of the evolution of a boy from Nebraska who became one of the most respected men in the world, and the heroes who helped guide him along...