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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

A look at the life of poet Nikki Giovanni and the revolutionary historical periods through which she lived, from the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter.

    The Deepest Breath

    The Deepest Breath

    A champion freediver and expert safety diver seemed destined for one another, meeting at the pinnacle of the freediving world. A look at the thrilling rewards—and inescapable risks—of chasing dreams through the depths of the ocean.

      Biosphere

      Biosphere

      In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity.

        Cemetery Shorts

        Cemetery Shorts

        Sometimes loss brings clarity. Other times, fog descends. Explore the mysteries, epiphanies, and surprises that can accompany tragedy.

        BlackBerry

        BlackBerry

        The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

          Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

          Arctic: Our Frozen Planet

          An epic 3D adventure across the magical realm of snow and ice at the top of our planet.

          River

          River

          A stunning exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers, in all their majesty and fragility.

            Urania and the Asclepiades

            Urania and the Asclepiades

            A magic lantern performance by Artemis Willis (in collaboration with lanternist Joel Schlemowitz), in which projected images from the fields of astronomy and medicine merge seamlessly on the screen.

            Below the Belt

            Below the Belt

            Exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems through the personal and inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms.

            Girls POV: Science On Screen

            Girls POV: Science On Screen

            This year Girls’ POV looks forward, and back, to celebrate stories of young scientists who are trailblazing creative ways to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

            Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

            Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

            The life and times of Nam June Paik, the father of video art, who coined the phrase "Electronic Superhighway."

              Vishniac

              Vishniac

              Difficult and flamboyant, Roman Vishniac captured iconic images of Jewish life, from the cafes of pre-war Berlin to the shtetls of Eastern Europe. But it would be up to his daughter to preserve his legacy.

                King Coal

                King Coal

                The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner's daughter exploring the region's dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty.

                  The Pod Generation

                  The Pod Generation

                  A New York couple's wild ride to parenthood involves a new tool developed by a tech giant, Pegazus.

                    Blueback

                    Blueback

                    When Abby befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving, she realizes that the fish is under threat. Taking inspiration from her activist mother, Abby takes on poachers to save her friend.

                      The Seeds of Vandana Shiva

                      The Seeds of Vandana Shiva

                      How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest guard become Monsanto's worst nightmare?

                      Good Night Oppy

                      Good Night Oppy

                      The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity (aka Oppy) was originally expected to live for only 90 days... but she ultimately explored Mars for nearly 15 years.

                        Quantum Cowboys

                        Quantum Cowboys

                        Hapless drifters Frank and Bruno team up with Linde to recover her land and find an elusive frontier musician.

                          The Colour of Ink

                          The Colour of Ink

                          Toronto inkmaker Jason S. Logan harvests colours from the wild-weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust-and sends custom-made inks to artists around the world, from a New Yorker cartoonist to a Tokyo calligrapher.

                            Theater of Thought

                            Theater of Thought

                            Werner Herzog shows off his fascination with the human brain in his latest documentary.

                            Dirt

                            Dirt

                            Break through the surface to explore the living, breathing ecosystem beneath our feet. DIRT — a documentary about saving our soil — delves into how Arkansas farmers, ranchers and more are improving their operations by helping the environment.

                            Windshipped

                            Windshipped

                            What started as one man's quixotic dream has turned to reality.

                              Secrets of the Sea (IMAX)

                              Secrets of the Sea (IMAX)

                              A look at marine biodiversity and the many species that live and interact in the ocean.

                                Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

                                Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

                                How can we reimagine our relationship with wildfire as we prepare for an increasingly hotter future?