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Step back in time and journey through the compelling history of a musical art form with Country Music, a new eight-part film directed by Ken Burns.

An award-winning initiative producing short documentaries that captivate and inspire audiences locally and internationally, while developing and promoting New Zealand filmmaking talent.

After years of shutdowns, ballet legend Karen Kain begins rehearsals for her production of Swan Lake; a group of young dancers vie for the top roles.

Karen's progressive ideas create unanticipated ripples through the company as the first run-through approaches, while the arrival of a celebrity ballerina throws Siphe off balance.

This is the first documentary on gospel and soul music legend, and civil rights icon, Mavis Staples, and her family group The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the 1960s and hits like I'll Take You There in the '70s.

A documentary about an Aboriginal man living in Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia that maps out his ancestors' spiritual connection to the land and his family's continuing custodianship of it.

Step back in time and journey through the compelling history of a musical art form with Country Music, a new eight-part film directed by Ken Burns.

Documenting director David Lynch's obsession with 'The Wizard of Oz' and its influence on his films, which many filmmakers and critics argue should be considered a foundational text for much of his work.

After years of shutdowns, ballet legend Karen Kain begins rehearsals for her production of Swan Lake; a group of young dancers vie for the top roles.

Karen's progressive ideas create unanticipated ripples through the company as the first run-through approaches, while the arrival of a celebrity ballerina throws Siphe off balance.

This is the first documentary on gospel and soul music legend, and civil rights icon, Mavis Staples, and her family group The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the 1960s and hits like I'll Take You There in the '70s.

A documentary about an Aboriginal man living in Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia that maps out his ancestors' spiritual connection to the land and his family's continuing custodianship of it.

Step back in time and journey through the compelling history of a musical art form with Country Music, a new eight-part film directed by Ken Burns.

Documenting director David Lynch's obsession with 'The Wizard of Oz' and its influence on his films, which many filmmakers and critics argue should be considered a foundational text for much of his work.

After years of shutdowns, ballet legend Karen Kain begins rehearsals for her production of Swan Lake; a group of young dancers vie for the top roles.

Karen's progressive ideas create unanticipated ripples through the company as the first run-through approaches, while the arrival of a celebrity ballerina throws Siphe off balance.

This is the first documentary on gospel and soul music legend, and civil rights icon, Mavis Staples, and her family group The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the 1960s and hits like I'll Take You There in the '70s.

A documentary about an Aboriginal man living in Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia that maps out his ancestors' spiritual connection to the land and his family's continuing custodianship of it.

German sisters ski across New Zealand to honour their father's memory.

A team of New Zealand and Australian bike riders attempt to recreate the original route of the 1928 Tour de France.

Surfers from South Africa and Australia revolutionise the sport with their radical approach in 1975. Narrated by Edward Norton.

This extraordinary documentary charts the rise to prominence of the West Indian cricket team in the 1970s, against a backdrop of colonial condescension and prejudice that spanned the globe.

Stories about Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, George Gervin, David Thompson, and Hakeem Olajuwon.

Rising from an abusive childhood to the glamour of international rugby, All Black icon Jonah Lomu battles the serious kidney disorder, nephrotic syndrome.

A team of New Zealand and Australian bike riders attempt to recreate the original route of the 1928 Tour de France.

Surfers from South Africa and Australia revolutionise the sport with their radical approach in 1975. Narrated by Edward Norton.

This extraordinary documentary charts the rise to prominence of the West Indian cricket team in the 1970s, against a backdrop of colonial condescension and prejudice that spanned the globe.

Stories about Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, George Gervin, David Thompson, and Hakeem Olajuwon.

Rising from an abusive childhood to the glamour of international rugby, All Black icon Jonah Lomu battles the serious kidney disorder, nephrotic syndrome.

A team of New Zealand and Australian bike riders attempt to recreate the original route of the 1928 Tour de France.

Surfers from South Africa and Australia revolutionise the sport with their radical approach in 1975. Narrated by Edward Norton.

This extraordinary documentary charts the rise to prominence of the West Indian cricket team in the 1970s, against a backdrop of colonial condescension and prejudice that spanned the globe.

A series of 6 high-end documentary films about talented kids who are dedicated to their sport at a serious level.

Stories about Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Dr. J, George Gervin, David Thompson, and Hakeem Olajuwon.

This series investigates incredible cases of theft of fossils, mummies, shipwrecks, and more, that have crossed continents to end up in the hands of collectors, scientific laboratories and museums.

The sequel picks up where the rip-roaring original leaves off. Meet the woman who made the drug lords tremble, drug baroness Griselda Blanco, whose name is attached to over 250 murders.

The French Riviera in the seventies. Agnes Le Roux, a young rebellious heiress, goes against her family's interests allowing a mafia clan to take over their casino palace. And then, she mysteriously disappears.

Follows the rise of a news verification group that uses digital research technology and open source investigation to counter fake news.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

This series investigates incredible cases of theft of fossils, mummies, shipwrecks, and more, that have crossed continents to end up in the hands of collectors, scientific laboratories and museums.

The sequel picks up where the rip-roaring original leaves off. Meet the woman who made the drug lords tremble, drug baroness Griselda Blanco, whose name is attached to over 250 murders.

The French Riviera in the seventies. Agnes Le Roux, a young rebellious heiress, goes against her family's interests allowing a mafia clan to take over their casino palace. And then, she mysteriously disappears.

Follows the rise of a news verification group that uses digital research technology and open source investigation to counter fake news.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

This series investigates incredible cases of theft of fossils, mummies, shipwrecks, and more, that have crossed continents to end up in the hands of collectors, scientific laboratories and museums.

The sequel picks up where the rip-roaring original leaves off. Meet the woman who made the drug lords tremble, drug baroness Griselda Blanco, whose name is attached to over 250 murders.

The French Riviera in the seventies. Agnes Le Roux, a young rebellious heiress, goes against her family's interests allowing a mafia clan to take over their casino palace. And then, she mysteriously disappears.

Follows the rise of a news verification group that uses digital research technology and open source investigation to counter fake news.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

Investigating a variety of mysteries that elude scientific explanation.

This series investigates incredible cases of theft of fossils, mummies, shipwrecks, and more, that have crossed continents to end up in the hands of collectors, scientific laboratories and museums.

The sequel picks up where the rip-roaring original leaves off. Meet the woman who made the drug lords tremble, drug baroness Griselda Blanco, whose name is attached to over 250 murders.

A series of 6 high-end documentary films about talented kids who are dedicated to their sport at a serious level.

Examines the influence of the Pentagon and CIA in shaping Hollywood and television scripts.

Shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

Photo-animated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew Bill Hicks best.

An inside look at Silvio Berlusconi before he became prime minister, tracing his rise as a charismatic entrepreneur and his role in reshaping European television.

An eye-opening and shattering analysis of the behaviour, psyche, condition and stability of Donald J Trump.

Examines the influence of the Pentagon and CIA in shaping Hollywood and television scripts.

Shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

Photo-animated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew Bill Hicks best.

An inside look at Silvio Berlusconi before he became prime minister, tracing his rise as a charismatic entrepreneur and his role in reshaping European television.

An eye-opening and shattering analysis of the behaviour, psyche, condition and stability of Donald J Trump.

Examines the influence of the Pentagon and CIA in shaping Hollywood and television scripts.

Shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

Yaara Bou Melhem's debut feature explores Trevor Paglen's mind-bending art pieces and also joins the US artist on one of his most audacious projects to date: the launching of a satellite into orbit.

Documenting director David Lynch's obsession with 'The Wizard of Oz' and its influence on his films, which many filmmakers and critics argue should be considered a foundational text for much of his work.

In the most dangerous place on Earth, 3 Aussie snowboarders discovered incredible mountains, breathtaking landscapes, and heartwarming communities.

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy built himself a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favourite pastry, the venerable doughnut.

Fifty years of First Nations activism in Australia seen through the lens of contemporary artist and provocateur Richard Bell.

Explores the creation of the videocassette, a technology that changed the world as we know it.

In Australia in the mid sixties an 'underground', 'experimental' cinema emerged; artists and filmmakers organised filmmakers' cooperatives.