FilmRise (Firm)
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
No other woman in modern times has commanded so much attention as Diana, Princess of Wales. Adored by the public as a fairy tale princess, caring wife, devoted mother and fashion icon, this documentary examines the deeper side to her personality and reveals a woman constantly under extreme pressure.
Publisher
Filmrise
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"'The Kids Menu' is a feature documentary from the team that brought you 'Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead.' As filmmaker Joe Cross spent time traveling the world with his previous two films, he met thousands of people and one issue that came up again and again was what to do about the growing childhood obesity problem. In 'The Kids Menu,' Joe meets with experts, parents, teachers and kids, coming to the realization that childhood obesity isn't the real issue,...
3) Magnus
Publisher
MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The life and chess career of the Norwegian competitive chess player and child prodigy Magnus Carlsen.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of hand magic. A coming-of-age comedy that touches on unlikely friendships, grief and finding hope in the darkest moments.
6) Bachman
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In 1974, Bachman-Turner Overdrive was one of the biggest bands in the world with classics like Takin' Care of Business and You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet. This is the story of its founder Randy Bachman, from his early days with The Guess Who with hits like American Woman to today. As one of the few legendary musical artists to reach #1 in two separate bands, Randy Bachman's singularly focused goal of creating music has taken on a spectacular journey.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Historic musical documentary exploring the rise and fall of Tower Records and chronicling its legacy, forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon. Features exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with rock legends including Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Grohl.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
On the streets of Hollywood, a retired NFL player is saved from scandal by a homeless veteran suffering from PTSD. With their glory days behind them, the two men bond in search of true purpose and identity. Inspired by true events, it dramatizes the formation of Merging Vets & Players, and the film features veterans and former professional athletes both in front of and behind the camera.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"... [A] look inside the controversial religion from Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney. The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith, how the church attracts new followers and keeps hold of its A-list celebrity devotees."--Container.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"By 1970, Steve McQueen ruled Hollywood. He was the 'King of Cool" and the world's most notorious ladies' man. Hot off the back of classics like The Thomas Crown Affair and Bullitt, the racing fanatic began production of his passion project, Le Mans, centered on the 24-hour car race in France. But the infamously troubled production was plagued with financial troubles, on-set rivalries and the star's own personal issues. This documentary film interweaves...
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In the 1950s, movie star Tab Hunter was America's boy next door. Nothing, it seemed, could damage his skyrocketing career. Nothing, that is, but the fact that Tab Hunter was secretly gay. Now, Tab Hunter's secret is out. In this documentary we will meet for the first time, the real Tab Hunter as he shares with us the whole story of a happy and healthy survivor of Hollywood's roller coaster.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck that was bound for the glue factory. Harry paid 80 dollars for the horse and named him Snowman, and in less than two years, the team went on to win the triple crown of show jumping, beating the nation's top pedigree horses and wealthiest socialites.
13) The witness
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The name Kitty Genovese became synonymous with urban apathy after news that she was stabbed to death while 38 witnesses did nothing. Fifty years later, her brother uncovers a lie that transformed his life, condemned a city, and defined an era.
14) Elstree 1976
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Explore the lives of the actors and extras behind one of the most celebrated franchises in cinematic history, Star Wars, which spans from George Lucas's original A New Hope to J.J. Abrams's recent record-breaking blockbuster, The Force Awakens. From the man behind film's most iconic villain, to the actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, the documentary delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed.
15) The time capsule
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In the near future, a jaded politician fresh off an electoral loss escapes with his controlling wife to the southern lake house, where he spent summers as a teen. Their vacation is disrupted by the appearance of his first love, who has just returned from a 20-year space voyage and hasn't aged a day.
16) Back in time
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A documentary film presenting a look at the impact the Back to the future movie trilogy -- Back to the future (originally released: 1985), and the sequels, Back to the future part II (originally released: 1989), and, Back to the future part III (originally released: 1990) -- has had on our culture.
Publisher
MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2023?]
Language
English
Description
In 1985, Willem de Kooning's oil painting Woman-Ochre vanished from the University of Arizona Museum of Art in Tucson. The $160 million work of art remained missing until 2017, when it was found hanging in the former home of Jerry and Rita Alter, a deceased New Mexico married couple. The film features interviews with the Alters' family members and those involved in the painting's disappearance and recovery. The film also utilizes actors to stage reenactments...