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Documents a surge in antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations followed the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples. A Sundance premiere.

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Celebrates Black achievement in the film industry and what it takes for Black male actors to find success in Hollywood, featuring the stories and experiences of Black male actors of the past who paved the way for Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart and more.

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Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically-acclaimed one-man stage show, "Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…," as he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rockstar. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the Beacon Theatre shows, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.

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Fu Bao was the first giant panda born in Korea, but she was always meant to return to China someday. My Dearest Fu Bao tells the heartwarming story of her and her handlers' tearful goodbye with a mix of documentary footage and animation.

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This documentary takes a deep dive into one of the world’s largest coral reef restoration initiatives, Sheba Hope Grows™, highlighting the powerful impact of community, hope, and environmental action.

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Marcella Hazan didn’t just teach Italian cooking—she changed the way America eats. Fearless, passionate, and exacting, she introduced authentic recipes to millions. Julia Child called Marcella “my mentor in all things Italian.” Featuring Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, and Lidia Bastianich, this intimate portrait reveals the bold woman who forever shaped home kitchens.

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When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for gas drilling using a technique called "fracking," he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination.

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A man finds new purpose when he helps rescue a baby pangolin, one of the most trafficked animals in the world, in a sting operation in South Africa. He leaves the city and embarks on a heartfelt mission to rehabilitate and prepare the vulnerable animal for a life of freedom in the wild.

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With America's democratic experiment mired in division and dysfunction, the state of Alaska votes to revolutionize their election system. The surprising results spark new alliances, a growing call for election reform, and fierce pushback from political parties. Could changing how Americans vote also change politics for the better?

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An expansive and revelatory inside look at the 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent living in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, One to One: John & Yoko delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of Lennon's only full-length, post-Beatles concert. With mind-blowing remastered audio overseen by their son, Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.

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Follows such fruit-obsessed folks like thesp Bill Pullman, Hawaii-based tropical fruit activist Ken Love and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden curators Richard Campbell and Noris Ledesma.

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Based on the book, "The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology," the documentary explores the potential of rapidly accelerating technological growth.

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More than a simple narrative of the origins and impact of this hallowed brand, Chasing Whiskey is a 57,000 mile journey across 5 countries and 17 time zones that will prove equal parts thought provoking, insightful, moving and hilarious.

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A thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health. Produced by Kevin Hart, this unique documentary takes the form of a group therapy session led by some of today’s funniest comedians and comic performers.

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The Tylenol murders are among the nation’s most notorious unsolved crimes. This gripping P+ Original docuseries transports to 1982 amid the chaos and fear, and into the mind of the prime suspect. The killer laced several pills with cyanide across Chicago and watched from afar as seven people died, including a child. Decades later, grieving families carry the horror of this heinous crime. Can cutting-edge DNA technology of today finally nail down the killer?

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The documentary explores the filmmaking stories behind the five Best Picture nominees of 1967: "Bonnie and Clyde," "Dr. Doolittle," "The Graduate," "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," and "In the Heat of the Night."

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A new documentary about the nun who inspired 1995 Oscar-winning hit “Dead Man Walking." Follows the story of Catholic nun and leading death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean.

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A documentary about the causes of global poverty.

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