Capturing Avatar

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 16 Nov 2010 · English

Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.

A Plastic Ocean

Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 22 Sept 2016 · English

A documentary focused on plastic pollution in the world's oceans.

Maria by Callas

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 13 Dec 2017 · English

Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.

Naqoyqatsi

Movie · 6.1 / 10 · 2 Sept 2002 · English

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

Alone in the Wilderness

Movie · 7.9 / 10 · 8 Oct 2004 · English

Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.

Cameraperson

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 9 Sept 2016 · English

As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker Kirsten Johnson has shot and reframes it in ways that illuminate moments and situations that have personally affected her. What emerges is an elegant meditation on the relationship between truth and the camera frame, as Johnson transforms scenes that have been presented on Festival screens as one kind of truth into another kind of story—one about personal journey, craft, and direct human connection.

Being James Bond

Movie · 7.8 / 10 · 29 Aug 2021 · English

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

African Cats

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 21 Apr 2011 · English

African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

Above Majestic

Movie · 7.4 / 10 · 30 Oct 2018 · English

A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

Leviathan

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 1 Mar 2013 · English

An experimental portrait of the North American commercial fishing industry through the lens of GoPro cameras placed on a fishing vessel off the coast of New England.

Elstree 1976

Movie · 6.2 / 10 · 9 Oct 2015 · English

A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

Katy Perry: Part of Me

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 28 Jun 2012 · English

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.