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  • Black People Don’t Do That

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    Black People Don’t Do That is a groundbreaking film that challenges stereotypes and redefines boundaries through the eyes of three Black men navigating independent yet interconnected stories. Inspired by the part-style filmmaking seen in skate and snowboard films, this cinematic journey explores ...

  • Belov: A Life at Sea / Belov: Uma Vida no Mar

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    Belov: A Life at Sea is the first biographical documentary film about the greatest Brazilian sailor by miles traveled; the 82 year-old war immigrant who spent, in total, ten years at sea, visiting the most remote corners of the planet and becoming a living testimony to man’s capabilities. Setting...

  • Adversity and the Art of Happiness

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    Adversity and the Art of Happiness features 15 ordinary people who have faced adversity and the lessons they have learned. Listen to their fascinating stories and find out how their trials and tribulations made them stronger and even happier. You will feel inspired and touched by their lives and ...

  • Racing for Recovery

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    Racing For Recovery follows the journey of Todd Crandell and others who have transformed their lives through a unique sobriety program, challenging conventional perceptions of addiction and recovery. The documentary explores Todd’s life, from a troubled past marked by addiction and the loss of hi...

  • The Present

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    An 18,000-Kilometer Ride to Defy Huntington’s Disease. The Present is a 2023 award-winning adventure documentary that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dimitri Poffé, a 34-year-old French traveler who set out on a solo cycling expedition from Mexico City to Ushuaia after testing positive fo...

  • Reflection

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    Traumatic experiences as a young gymnast left Tori struggling heavily with depression, anxiety and an eating disorder into adulthood. Years later, after working through the darkest moments of her life, Tori decided to confront her past by re-entering the world of competition, this time in enduro ...

  • Frontlines

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    Since March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has been pushing the limits of our healthcare system. The physical and emotional load placed on our healthcare workers has been massive. They were proclaimed to be heroes in our society. Frontlines follows three emergency room nurses as they use rock climbin...

  • Saint Denis

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    Saint Denis is a compelling skate documentary spotlighting Belfast native and pro skater Denis Lynn. This raw and insightful film delves into the life of the self-proclaimed legend, capturing his passion for skateboarding, rebellious spirit and boundary-pushing approach. Growing up in a city mark...

  • Rakchham

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    Rakchham - Bridge Between Worlds. Ever since Bernd Zangerl started to climb he has been searching for the perfect line. In Rakchham he was once again hoping to find it. What he discovered was even better than that. For climbers, Rakchham is a playground with endless possibilities. Together with h...

  • Fight Story 3

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    Fight Story 3 – The Final Round, is the last installment of the Fight Story series. In this final chapter, you will see the impact that Sylvester Stallone, and his legendary Rocky films had on various individuals. Rocky is a timeless classic that’s helped people overcome tremendous adversity. The...

  • Crossing Lines

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    Crossing Lines - An American Ride follows Zac Bookman, a tech CEO, as he undertakes a challenging cycling journey across the United States, from San Francisco to Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, he faces unexpected hurdles, including detours from California's wildfires and a flash flood in Utah tha...

  • Teahupo'o my LoV

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    Teahupo'o my LoV dives into the unfolding story of Teahupo’o, Tahiti, as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic surfing events. The documentary captures the local community's response to new infrastructure projects, especially a controversial judge’s tower, and the environmental challenges that fol...

  • Trail of Dreams

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    A young man from a lowly Bremen suburb has a dream: Against the traditional views of his Turkish-born family, Savas Coban wants to become a professional extreme athlete. Thus, he runs 87 ultra-marathons in 87 days across crisis-ridden Peru: He conquers all climate zones, traverses the desert, jun...

  • Wild Water

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    Wild Water dives into Gaddings Dam's cold-water swimming community, home to the highest beach in England. The film focuses on how they use the restorative power of clean, cold water and the surrounding wild landscapes to reconnect with their mental health, identity, nature, and the wider communit...

  • An Endless Summer / Un Eté Sans Fin

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    In Marseille, there's the iconic Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the renowned skatepark nicknamed "the Bowl" at the Prado. Since 1991, this skatepark has been more than just a place to ride; it's where generations of youth come together, sharing their passion for urban riding. Through perso...

  • Dear Governor Cuomo

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    A diverse coalition of musicians, scientists, and activists converged in Albany to protest against fracking as Governor Cuomo considered lifting the moratorium in New York. With less than a month to prepare, they crafted a unique event blending music and message to highlight the dangers of fracki...

  • Streets to the Peaks

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    12 young athletes changing the world, here to defy the odds and show that nothing is impossible. Only 43% of young people in inner cities complete the weekly recommendation of physical activity. This is reflected in the sport of trail running which is still largely the domain of middle-class whit...

  • Drop Zone Everest

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    Drop Zone Everest, by acclaimed filmmaker Dan Myrick (The Blair Witch Project), follows a team of former U.S. Special Operators as they skydive into Mt. Everest in honor of those lost during the Global War on Terror. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the majestic Himalayan mountains, Drop ...

  • Turbidity

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    Turbidity: An Intimate Portrait of Environmental Disaster. An intimate and poetic perspective on one of Canada's largest environmental disasters at the Mt. Polley mine near Quesnel lake BC. Four unique individuals closely tied to this disaster share the memories that make them who they are today....

  • Learning to Weather the Storm

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    Learning to Weather the Storm is about a guided backpacking trip into a mountain wilderness in Wyoming. A group of people with very little in common, different experience levels, and age ranges can all be brought together through a shared experience in the wilderness. That’s the power of spending...

  • Swim Through

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    The story of Force Bleu's Inaugural Ocean Conservation School, the Gold Star children who participated and the Special Operations Veterans who served as their instructors. As part of an ongoing mission to educate and inspire the next generation of citizen scientists and marine conservationists — ...

  • The Invisible Path / Il Sentiero Invisibile

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    To get out of a dark period, a young musician and a group of boys with drug and alcohol addiction problems approach the mountains, discovering new inner paths. Eleonora is 17 years old and has a wonderful talent for the cello. She has to prepare for an event that will take her to the Musica sulle...

  • A Goal to Dream

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    A group of girls from remote north areas of Pakistan come together to form a football team and prove that sport can be a powerful tool to break gender barriers and make a huge change in the society. The girls face numerous adversities to achieve their dream: the creation of the first girls’ footb...

  • Dear President Biden

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    Our climate change can’t wait. As a candidate, Joe Biden called climate change an “existential threat” and promised the issue could be part of everything he did as a President. Two years in the office… How’s he doing? Front lines across the country weigh in and ask for the President’s help. We tr...