The Jacksons An American Dream (1992)
The story of the Jackson family and their rise to success
Gotti (TV Movie 1996)
John Gotti rises to head the powerful Gambino crime family before being convicted in 1992 of racketeering and murder
The Last Ride (2012)
At the end of 1952, with the best years of Hank Williamss career behind him, he hires a local kid to drive him through the Appalachian countryside for a pair of New Years shows in West Virginia and Ohio
Persepolis (2007)
A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution
Testament of Youth (2014)
A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I a story of young love, the futility of war, and how to make sense of the darkest times
Red Army (2014)
The story of the Soviet Unions famed Red Army hockey team through the eyes of its players
Pollock (2000)
A film about the life and career of the American painter, Jackson Pollock
HBO Documentaries BESSIE 2015
The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and 30s
Killing Jesus 2015
A miniseries chronicling the life of Jesus of Nazareth
Isadora (1968)
A biography of the 1920s dancer Isadora Duncan, who forever changed peoples ideas of ballet Her nude, semi nude, and pro Soviet dance projects as well as her attitude and lifestyle shocked the public of her time
Boys Town (1938)
When a death row prisoner tells him he wouldnt have led a life of crime if only he had had one friend as a child, Father Edward Flanagan decides to start a home for young boys
Cleopatra (1963)
Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt experiences both triumph and tragedy as she attempts to resist the imperial ambitions of Rome
Freeheld (2015)
New Jersey police lieutenant, Laurel Hester, and her registered domestic partner, Stacie Andree, both battle to secure Hesters pension benefits when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer
Miles Ahead (2015)
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis
In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
A recounting of a New England whaling ships sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby Dick
Truth (2015)
Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then President George W Bushs military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers
The Lady in the Van (2015)
A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van thats parked in his driveway
Spotlight (2015)
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core
The Danish Girl (2015)
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener Lili and Gerdas marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lilis groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer
Everest (2015)
The story of New Zealands Robert Rob Edwin Hall, who on May 10, 1996, together with Scott Fischer, teamed up on a joint expedition to ascend Mount Everest
Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
The story behind Nass groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q Tip, and Busta Rhymes
Being Evel (2015)
The real story behind the myth of American icon Robert Evel Knievel and his legacy
McFarland USA (2015)
Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross country teams in the region
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
An all star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ
Cleveland Abduction 2015
A single mother who becomes the first victim of kidnapper Ariel Castro finds herself trapped in his home for 11 years, where she eventually becomes a friend and sister to two other women who are taken captive by Castro
Becoming Jane (2007)
A biographical portrait of a pre fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman
No No: A Dockumentary (2014)
The life and times of major league pitcher Doc Ellis are explored in this revealing documentary
Altman (2014)
A look at the life and work of American film maker Robert Altman
The Salt of the Earth (2014)
The life and work of photographer Sebastiao Salgado, who has spent forty years documenting societies in hidden corners of the world
Spare Parts (2015) 2014
Four Mexican high school students form a robotics club With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the countrys reigning robotics champion, MIT
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
A British writer struggles to fit in at a high profile magazine in New York City
Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013)
A visually stunning chronicle of what it is like to live in Antarctica for a full year, including winters isolated from the rest of the world, and enduring months of darkness in the coldest place on Earth
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Boxer Rocky Grazianos biopic, based on his autobiography, from childhood to his World Middleweight Championship title win at age 28 in 1947
Im I am Not There (2007)
Ruminations on the life of Bob Dylan, where six characters embody a different aspect of the musicians life and work
The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
The story of the life and career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig
The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death
Sergeant York (1941)
A marksman is drafted in World War I and ends up becoming one of the most celebrated war heroes
Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All Part One
From his birth in 1915 to his Oscar win for From Here To Eternity in 1953
Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All Part Two
Overcoming the booze and regaining control over his career, relations with the mob and political candidates, new marriages and extramarital affairs, Vegas, the Rat Pack Sinatra retires, never really leaving his timeless music beh
The Great Debaters (2007)
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas In 1935, he inspired students to form the schools first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship
The Storm (2009)
Continuing the storyline of The Gathering Storm 2002, Churchill at War is a look at the former British prime ministers life and career at the end of WWII
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
A fictionalized account of the life of the martial arts superstar
The Man The Myth (1976) Bruce Lee
From his childhood in Hong Kong to his rise to movie stardom, the life of Bruce Lee is revealed in this film
King of Kings (1961)
The temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Alcatraz is the most secure prison of its time It is believed that no one can ever escape from it, until three daring men make a possible successful attempt at escaping from one of the most infamous prisons in the world
The Green Prince (2014)
The son of a founding leader in the Palestinian organization, Hamas, becomes a spy for the Israelis
The Dark Horse (2014)
A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life