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Stumped

Stumped

After fighting to adjust to life as a quadruple amputee, Will Lautzenheiser must decide whether to risk it all on an experimental surgery that could give him new arms.

Tomorrow (Demain)

Tomorrow (Demain)

As mankind is threatened by the collapse of the planet’s ecosystems, a team of young French people explore the world in search of solutions to our most pressing social, economic and environmental issues.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

In 1951, the unauthorized and uncompensated harvesting of cancerous cells from Henrietta Lacks led to breakthroughs that changed the face of medicine forever. Fifty years later, her daughter and a journalist set out to discover more about the African-American woman whose silent contribution changed the world.

Resilience

Resilience

Chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease.

    Fermented

    Fermented

    Look deeper, get dirty, and find the beauty in rot.

      Dawson City: Frozen Time

      Dawson City: Frozen Time

      An exploration of a massive cache of rare silent films unearthed by a bulldozer in 1978 from the permafrost beneath a busted Gold Rush boom town.

      Score

      Score

      This documentary brings Hollywood's premier composers together to give viewers a look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most international music genre: the film score.

      Baby Driver

      Baby Driver

      After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

        Look and See

        Look and See

        In poetry and prose, Wendell Berry documents the difficult choices made by fellow farmers in Henry County, Kentucky, and how modernity dramatically reshapes their relationship with the land.

        Chasing Coral

        Chasing Coral

        Divers, photographers, and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why coral reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

        Trophy

        Trophy

        This in-depth look into the powerhouse industries of big-game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation in the U.S. and Africa unravels the complex consequences of treating animals as commodities.

        AlphaGo

        AlphaGo

        A journey from the halls of Cambridge to Seoul, where a legendary Go master faces an unproven AI challenger.

        A River's Last Chance

        A River's Last Chance

        A story of salmon, timber, weed, and wine along California's Eel River.

        Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

        Wasted! The Story of Food Waste

        Every year, one third of all food grown for human consumption is thrown away. Wasted! explores the reasons for this waste and look for ways to fix the problem.

        Rat Film

        Rat Film

        Across walls, fences, and alleys, rats not only expose our boundaries of separation but make homes in them. Filmmaker Theo Anthony looks at the rat—and the people who love them or kill them—to explore the history of classism and racism in Baltimore.

        Jane

        Jane

        Jane Goodall, a young and untrained woman, challenges male-dominated scientific consensus with her chimpanzee research and revolutionizes people's understanding of the natural world.

        Far From the Tree

        Far From the Tree

        Families of children who have Down syndrome, dwarfism, autism, or other "abnormalities" share intimate stories of their journeys toward acceptance for their one-of-a-kind kids.

        Over the Limit

        Over the Limit

        Russian rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun struggles to withstand her grueling regimen and the harsh verbal treatment of her coaches as she prepares for the 2016 Olympic Games.

        Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

        Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

        This documentary reveals the Hedy Lamarr hidden behind the famously beautiful Hollywood star's glamorous image: a technological trailblazer whose inventions form the basis of modern WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth systems.

        I, Tonya

        I, Tonya

        Did she or didn't she? Global scandal engulfs top figure skater Tonya Harding after her ex-husband orchestrates a hapless attack on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan, six weeks before the Olympics—perhaps with Harding's blessing.

        Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution

        Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution

        Filmmaker James Redford embarks on a personal journey across the US to meet pioneers of clean energy technology, finding them in some very unlikely places.

        Downsizing

        Downsizing

        When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation, Paul and Audrey decide to abandon their stressed lives, get small, and move to a luxurious new downsized community—a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

        Deaf Short Films Program

        Deaf Short Films Program

        A collection of short films made by and/or starring Deaf artists, exploring the spectrum of communication and expression.

        This Business of Autism

        This Business of Autism

        A documentary following businesses across the United States that are employing adults with autism spectrum disorders.