Rise of the Sufferfests is the first documentary about Tough Mudder, Spartan Race and the global obstacle course phenomenon. The film asks why millions of people are suddenly paying to suffer through ice, fire, electricity, barbed wire, mud and more… and what it says about the world we’re living in. It features a colorful cast of characters from the cultish “OCR” community, as well as sharp—and often funny—social commentary from thought leaders like Morgan Spurlock, Tim Ferriss, A. J. Jacobs and Hanna Rosin. It also follows the misadventures of journalist-turned-filmmaker Scott Keneally, a self-proclaimed “beta male” who wanders deep into the crucible, tackling some of th...

What really happened to Flight MH370? This probing investigation reveals shocking new information about the sequence of events in the minutes and hours following the plane's disappearance, and talks exclusively to the family of the pilot at the eye of the storm. Forensically reconstructing the time-line, this incisive doc throws up some uncomfortable questions for the Malaysian authorities. Could this great modern aviation mystery have been averted altogether?

Cats - hundreds and hundreds of them - define the quiet island of Tashirojima. They have just a handful of elderly human residents for company, who maintain a life steeped in fading but beautiful Japanese culture. This heart-warming and evocative documentary explores how a tight-knit community of ever more wizened pensioners find joy in their unique island identity, and affection from their feline friends.

The last few years have been decisive for the Turkish state. Once fiercely democratic and secular, Turkey under Erdogan has seen an erosion of liberties and the consolidation of power in one man's hands.

​A national public health emergency​ is sweeping through North America​. In this close examination of ​the opioid crisis - the most deadly epidemic to devastate the US in recent years​ - medical professionals from all corners of the country come together to deliver their verdict. Narrated by Ed Harris, Do No Harm shows us the devastating effects of the​se drugs, and casts light ​up​on ​those who must be held accountable.

1 in every 3 bites of food are, in some way, pollinated by honey bees. Across the globe, various traditions have retained a respect and love for these small insects, despite their alarming decline. From the perilous hills of Nepal to the unlikely rooftops of Paris, this breathtaking doc showcases honey bees in all their majestic glory, and the extreme techniques involved in protecting, breeding and harvesting the produce of these extraordinary animals.

The Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing is the most popular place in the world to commit suicide, with over 5 attempts a week. For the past 11 years, blue-collar worker Chen Si has been patrolling this bridge every day, watching out for desperate people who've gone there to end their lives. With no formal training, he has saved over 300 people since he began; earning him the nickname the 'Angel of Nanjing'.

Thousands of people are waiting in the dark. Behind his DJ booth Robbert van de Corput is checking his tracklist one more time. As he stands the stage lights up. He spreads his arms, lasers make their way through the stadium and the first track thrills the delirious audience. He is DJ Hardwell: chosen as #1 DJ in the world in 2013. He kicks off his first concert of the I AM Hardwell tour in Amsterdam, but fame travels faster than he can. Bookings are added, venues become bigger and shows are sold out sooner. The pressure is rising and Hardwell wants to prove he is worthy of his #1 position. This results in an extraordinary journey, on stage as well as off stage, as he vis...

Beitar Jerusalem F.C. is the most popular and controversial football team in Israel, the only club in the Premier League never to sign an Arab player. Mid-way through the 2012-13 season, a secretive transfer deal by the owner, Russian-Israeli oligarch Arcadi Gaydamak, brought two Muslim players from Chechnya. The deal inspired the most racist campaign in Israeli sport that sent the club spiralling out of control. One season in a life of this famed club is a story of Israeli society, personal identity, politics, money and a window into how racism is destroying a team and society from within.

With unprecedented access, CARTEL LAND is a harrowing look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilante groups and their shared enemy – the murderous Mexican drug cartels. In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as “El Doctor,” leads the Autodefensas, a citizen uprising against the violent Knights Templar drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona’s Altar Valley – a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corridor known as Cocaine Alley – Tim “Nailer” Foley, an American veteran, heads a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, whose goal is to stop Mexico’s drug wars from seeping across our b...

Town of Runners is a feature documentary about the fortunes of young athletes from the Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji home to the Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele. The film follows two girls who are keen to follow in their hero's footsteps as they move from school track to national competition and from childhood to adulthood. Their mentor is a former PE teacher who has discovered and trained many of the world's leading long distance runners including Dibaba, Bekele and Deratu Tulu, the first African woman to win an Olympic gold.

An eye-opening and unexpectedly positive look at American democracy in action. From the Abramoff scandal to accusations Republicans stole the 2000 Presidency, American democracy has come in for a bit of a kicking in recent years. Its politicians appear in the pay of Big Business; its Constitution seems to be violated at whim. But is this warped, pessimistic view really correct? This week is offering is a surprising, positive film about US politics. It follows local Ohio boy, Tim Ryan, in his attempt to be elected to Congress. He has no money, no experience and no-one knows who he is. Despite this, he is taking on the combined might of the Republican and Democrat parties. ...

On 4th November 2010, 440 passengers boarded Qantas Flight 32 bound for Sydney. As an airline renowned for its unparalleled safety record, powered by prestigious Rolls-Royce engines, the aircraft defined 'safety in the skies'. Never could the passengers have anticipated the near-calamitous events that followed soon after take-off...

Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. "Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message," said Guggenheim. An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all ...

Filmed in twelve countries over the course of four years, "Hurricane" chronicles the sheer destructive power of one of our planet’s most awe-inspiring natural events. Piecing together footage of several cyclones, this incredible documentary records the journey of a hurricane from its birth as a sandstorm in Senegal to its growth across the Atlantic into a colossal force, wreaking devastation upon everything in its path as it reaches the Caribbean and the U.S. coast. Breathtaking photography captures the hurricane from a multitude of perspectives, from the all-encompassing footage from space to the terrifying vantage of those seeking shelter on the ground.

Despite a lack of obvious similarities between Siberia and Tokyo, a thriving model industry connects these distant regions. Girl Model follows two protagonists involved in this industry: Ashley, a deeply ambivalent model scout who scours the Siberian countryside looking for fresh faces to send to the Japanese market, and one of her discoveries, Nadya, a thirteen year old plucked from the Siberian countryside and dropped into the center of Tokyo with promises of a profitable career.

This powerful film goes in search of answers to a 24-year-old mystery. In the only TV interview Megrahi has ever given about his case, he claims new evidence will prove him innocent. Was he wrongly convicted? The Lockerbie disaster was the worst terrorist attack to hit Europe and a painstaking investigation ensued. The final case relied solely upon the evidence of one man, Tony Gauci, and a tiny piece of circuit board found amongst the wreckage. But according to those involved in the investigation, "Gauci was coached and given money for his evidence". More importantly, the crucial piece of circuit board turned out to not be linked to Libyan equipment. Revealing the result...

Serena is an intimate look into the life of the tennis champion and international superstar Serena Williams. From her French Open and Wimbledon victories, this film follows Williams as she attempts not only to achieve her first calendar Grand Slam, but also to win her 22nd Major Title -- tying tennis legend, Steffi Graf's long-held record. Real, raw, and authentic, Serena provides a glimpse into the world of the athlete-designer-businesswoman, while offering an unvarnished portrait of this often-controversial sports icon. This feature documentary explores the uncompromising pressure that comes with being the world number one, ultimately emphasizing the humanity under all ...

In the bodybuilding world, Ronnie Coleman is known as The King. He achieved the impossible - putting on nearly 300 lbs of muscle while still maintaining a shredded and symmetrical physique. He shares the world record for most Mr. Olympia titles, the Super Bowl of bodybuilding, at eight victories. But greatness on that scale comes with a price. Nearly 20 years later, Ronnie Coleman has had multiple spine and hip surgeries. He can barely walk and is in constant pain. Now facing yet another spinal surgery, Ronnie reflects on his legendary bodybuilding career and looks ahead at what his future will hold. A man with nonstop conviction, dedication to family, and remarkable will...

Just in time for this year’s Presidential election, don't miss the must-see documentary that has the entire country talking. Best- selling author Dinesh D’Souza takes viewers on a journey into Barack Obama’s past and present and suggests how his experiences will affect our country’s future. D’Souza uncovers how "Hope and Change" became radically misconstrued in 2008 election, how Obama’s decisions in office point to a greater hidden agenda, and how America’s place in global affairs hang in the balance. A captivating story that crosses four continents and reveals shocking secrets, D’Souza proves that, love him or hate him, you don’t know the real Barack Obama.