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September Issue (Special Edition)
September Issue (Special Edition)

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Examines the creation of Vogue's largest annual issue under the editorship of Anna Wintour.... (read more)

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How To Die in Oregon
How To Die in Oregon

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"In 1994, Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. As a result, any individual whom two physicians diagnose as having less than six months to live can lawfully request a fatal dose of barbiturate to end his or her life. Since... (read more)

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If a Tree Falls
If a Tree Falls

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Profiles the radical environmental organization ELF and Oregon-based member Daniel G. McGowan, who faced possible life imprisonment for his related activities, while addressing various perspectives on environmentalism, activism, and terrorism.... (read more)

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500 Nations
500 Nations

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500 Nations is an eight-part documentary that explores the history of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America, from pre-Colombian times through the period of European contact and colonization, to the end of the 19th century and the... (read more)

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Sicko (Widescreen)
Sicko (Widescreen)

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Following on the heels of his Palm d'Or winning Fahrenheit 9/11 and his Oscar winning film Bowling for Columbine, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore's new documentary sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true... (read more)

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Vincent:Life and Death of Vincent Van
Vincent:Life and Death of Vincent Van

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Called the most profound exploration of an artist's soul ever to be put on film (Village Voice), Vincent: The Life And Death Of Vincent Van Gogh is a richly textured study of one of the greatest artists of all time. One of the Top 10 documentaries the... (read more)

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Le Cirque:table in Heaven
Le Cirque:table in Heaven

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An intimate portrait of Le Cirque founder Sirio Maccioni and his three sons to whom he will one day leave his formidable culinary legacy, Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven is the fascinating story of a family business caught in the world's spotlight.... (read more)

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Crips and Bloods:made in America
Crips and Bloods:made in America

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Documents the emergence of the Bloods and Crips and their growth beyond the borders of South Central Los Angeles.... (read more)

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Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause
Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause

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In a post 9-11 world, Chomsky speaks openly about the U.S. war on terrorism, media manipulation, and social activism in honest and forthright terms, providing a critical voice that many audiences feel is missing in the world today. Featuring candid... (read more)

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Countdown To Zero
Countdown To Zero

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"Countdown to Zero traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs: nine nations possessing nuclear weapons capabilities with others racing to join them, with the world held in a delicate balance that could... (read more)

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Exploring the Da Vinci Code: Henry Lincoln's Guide To Rennes-le-Chateau
Exploring the Da Vinci Code: Henry Lincoln's Guide To Rennes-le-Chateau

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Thousands of people climb to the isolated hilltop village of Rennes-le-Château each year, inspired by Dan Brown's novel, The Da Vinci Code and drawn by the mystery surrounding the priest Bérenger Saunière and his unexplained riches. What was the... (read more)

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Disneynature:oceans
Disneynature:oceans

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"Dive into Oceans from Disneynature - the studio that brought you Earth - for a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. Stunning images await as you journey into the depths of a wonderland filled with mystery, beauty, and power. It's... (read more)

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Most Dangerous Man in America:daniel
Most Dangerous Man in America:daniel

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Documents the efforts of Pentagon official and Vietnam War strategist Daniel Ellsberg to leak top secret government documents to the New York Times to inform the public of government actions concerning the war.... (read more)

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Strange Egypt
Strange Egypt

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"We all know the Egypt of the pyramids and King Tut's tomb. But there's much, much more. The daily life of ancient Egyptians was filled with magic, mystery, and sex. We'll take a closer look at the beliefs and habits of one of the world's oldest cultures.... (read more)

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Our Brand Is Crisis (Widescreen)
Our Brand Is Crisis (Widescreen)

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Rachel Boynton's excellent, probing documentary goes behind-the-scenes to show the manipulation and orchestration that is involved in big-time political campaigning. Our Brand Is Crisis follows members of the consulting firm of Greenberg Carville Shrum... (read more)

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Beales of Grey Gardens: Criterion Collection (Full Screen)
Beales of Grey Gardens: Criterion Collection (Full Screen)

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The 1976 cinema verite classic Grey Gardens, which captured in remarkable close-up the lives of the eccentric East Hampton recluses Big and Little Edie Beale, has spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical, to an... (read more)

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Breasts: A Documentary
Breasts: A Documentary

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Twenty-two women — most topless, all candid — reveal how their breasts have shaped their lives, from puberty to sex to motherhood and beyond. Interspersed throughout are precious archival gems, including a racy 1920s cartoon, a 1950s beauty... (read more)

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Comets:prophets of Doom
Comets:prophets of Doom

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"Comets: these celestial travelers have forever inspired both fear and wonder. Although they lurk in the farthest reaches of our solar system, many have come close enough to collide with earth in the past … producing catastrophic results. Using... (read more)

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Hell and Back Again
Hell and Back Again

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"In 2009, U.S. Marines launched a major helicopter assault on a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. Within hours of being dropped deep behind enemy lines, 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris's unit is attacked from all sides.  Embedded in Echo... (read more)

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Mumia Abu Jamal:case for Reasonable D
Mumia Abu Jamal:case for Reasonable D

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The case of convicted cop killer and Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal is examined in detail, including inconsistencies that belie the credibility of the case, and his insistence all along that he is innocent.... (read more)

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