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1) Cat daddies
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Man has found a new best friend in this heartwarming collective portrait of nine unique men whose lives have been proudly and forever changed by their love for cats.
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The untold love-hate story of Australia's most famous and contentious national icon is set in distinctive Australian landscapes. The film explores the complex and conflicting opinions around this unique marsupial that is at the target of the largest mass destruction of wildlife in the world.
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The show takes you on a journey into the lives of three struggling comedians who have decided to pursue their dreams of careers in stand-up comedy despite the harsh realities of being homeless. For these comedians, their cars are lifesavers providing safety and shelter at night and transportation to auditions and performances during the day. Their daily struggle to avoid sleeping on the street is startlingly juxtaposed with the extravagant wealth...
7) Accepted
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T.M. Landry, an unconventional prep school in Louisiana, receives national attention for consistently sending its graduates to elite universities. When an explosive New York Times exposé questions the school's legitimacy, students face uncertain futures and must decide for themselves what they are willing to accept.
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This landmark documentary features in-depth interviews with her sons, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, speaking in detail about that week's events from the moment they heard the news of their mother's death to the day of the funeral itself, as well as reflecting more broadly on her life and what she meant to them both then and now. The film includes other family members, close friends, political figures and journalists, many of them speaking...
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A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film is a moving story of Robertson's personal journey, overcoming adversity and finding camaraderie alongside the four other men who would become his brothers in music, together making their mark on music history.
11) Samira's dream
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The story of a Zanzibari woman, Samira, who aspires to have a family like all of her friends, but is also determined to pursue higher education and a career. Throughout seven years of her life, amidst social pressures and the ever-present need to respect traditions, she must choose one life over the other, it seems. A brilliant look at the inspiring trajectory of a modern, young African woman's goals and freedoms. Filmed with a sensitive eye that...
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It follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister were thousands of miles away in a British boarding school, her great-grandfather was deposed by a revolution, setting off a harrowing chain of events that would put her parents and siblings in grave danger. For the very first...
13) Moonage daydream
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Illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most influential artists of our time. Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage and performances, this experiential cinematic odyssey explores Bowie's creative, musical and spiritual journey. The film is guided by the icon's own narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist.
14) Hail Satan?
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"When media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple organize a series of public actions designed to advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humor, and a few rebellious friends, can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. A timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered...
15) Hazing
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"Hazing, from award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt, offers a powerful, deeply personal look inside the culture of hazing in fraternities and sororities, sports teams, marching bands, the military, and beyond. Hurt, who belongs to a fraternity himself, talks to members of Black and historically white Greek-letter organizations and other groups that practice hazing, and gives voice to survivors of severe initiation rituals and the families of young people...
16) Faces places
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Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist JR journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
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Through the eyes of chef heroes like Anthony Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, and more, audience will see how the world's most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people would consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.
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Get a comprehensive, eye-opening, and illuminating survey of the entire writing process, as well as a full breakdown of how dozens of best-selling authors have implemented best practices in their own writing. As an aspiring author, you will gain a wealth of tools that will not only improve your ability to write, but will also increase your enjoyment of the craft.
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In this 2020 high-definition program, learn all about the surprisingly sophisticated communication system and hive organization of honey bees. What are their important roles and responsibilities in the hive? What are some basic honey bee facts? How are honey bee colonies organized? How do honey bees make honey? How do honey bees communicate through dance and movement? How can I prevent being stung by a honey bee?
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