The Birth of Big Air

Feature Documentary
2010, 49 min
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Interests: *ESPN*, On Demand
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur. By 16, he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations and pushed the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award® nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to “Big Air.”
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Feature Documentary
2010, 49 min
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Interests: *ESPN*, On Demand
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur. By 16, he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations and pushed the boundaries of gravity. Academy Award® nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to “Big Air.”
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Climate of Change

Feature Documentary
2010, 85 min
Directed by: Brian Hill
Interests: Documentary, Environmental, In Theaters, On Demand, Politics
A group of 13-year-olds in India rally against the use of plastics. A renaissance man in Africa teaches villagers to harness solar power. Self-described “hillbillies” in Appalachia battle the big business behind strip mining. Tilda Swinton beautifully narrates this rich and inspiring documentary about a world of regular people taking action in the fight to save our environment. Read More
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Feature Documentary
2010, 85 min
Directed by: Brian Hill
Interests: Documentary, Environmental, In Theaters, On Demand, Politics
A group of 13-year-olds in India rally against the use of plastics. A renaissance man in Africa teaches villagers to harness solar power. Self-described “hillbillies” in Appalachia battle the big business behind strip mining. Tilda Swinton beautifully narrates this rich and inspiring documentary about a world of regular people taking action in the fight to save our environment. Read More
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Hellfighters

Feature Documentary
2007, 87 min
Directed by: Jon Frankel
Interests: On Demand
The Hellfighters, Harlem's only high school football team, are a long way from Friday Night Lights. The bleachers are empty, practice space scarce and the Board of Education ruthless, but under the perseverance of coach Duke Ferguson, the Hellfighters are playing their way out of the ghetto, one touchdown at a time. Read More
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Feature Documentary
2007, 87 min
Directed by: Jon Frankel
Interests: On Demand
The Hellfighters, Harlem's only high school football team, are a long way from Friday Night Lights. The bleachers are empty, practice space scarce and the Board of Education ruthless, but under the perseverance of coach Duke Ferguson, the Hellfighters are playing their way out of the ghetto, one touchdown at a time. Read More
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The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle

Feature Narrative
2010, 98 min
Directed by: David Russo
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
After he loses his high-paying job, Dory takes a gig as a night janitor in order to pay rent. Alone late at night inside a market research firm, he soon discovers the company is experimenting on their other janitors. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2010, 98 min
Directed by: David Russo
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
After he loses his high-paying job, Dory takes a gig as a night janitor in order to pay rent. Alone late at night inside a market research firm, he soon discovers the company is experimenting on their other janitors. Read More
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The Infidel

Feature Narrative
2010, 105 min
Directed by: Josh Appignanesi
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
Mahmud Nasir (comedian Omid Djalili) may not be the most observant Muslim, but deep down he is a true believer. His life is turned upside down when he learns he was adopted-but most scandalous is that his birth mother was Jewish! And his given name was Solly Shimshillewitz! As Mahmud tumbles into a full-scale identity crisis, a true comedy of religious errors unfolds. With Richard Schiff and Matt Lucas. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2010, 105 min
Directed by: Josh Appignanesi
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
Mahmud Nasir (comedian Omid Djalili) may not be the most observant Muslim, but deep down he is a true believer. His life is turned upside down when he learns he was adopted-but most scandalous is that his birth mother was Jewish! And his given name was Solly Shimshillewitz! As Mahmud tumbles into a full-scale identity crisis, a true comedy of religious errors unfolds. With Richard Schiff and Matt Lucas. Read More
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Metropia

Feature Narrative
2009, 81 min
Directed by: Tarik Saleh
Interests: Animation, In Theaters, On Demand, Science Fiction, Thriller
Metropia, directed by Tarik Saleh, written by Fredrik Edin, Stig Larsson, and Tarik Saleh. (Sweden, Denmark, Norway) – New York Premiere. In the year 2024, all of Europe is united by a vast web of underground railways, populated by an army of downtrodden worker bees. When one such cog starts hearing voices and encounters a femme fatale shampoo model who seems to hold some answers, he finds himself unearthing a vast Orwellian conspiracy in this visually arresting animated noir. With the voices of Vincent Gallo, Juliette Lewis, Udo Kier, Stellan Skarsgård, and Alexander Skarsgård. A Tribeca Film release. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2009, 81 min
Directed by: Tarik Saleh
Interests: Animation, In Theaters, On Demand, Science Fiction, Thriller
Metropia, directed by Tarik Saleh, written by Fredrik Edin, Stig Larsson, and Tarik Saleh. (Sweden, Denmark, Norway) – New York Premiere. In the year 2024, all of Europe is united by a vast web of underground railways, populated by an army of downtrodden worker bees. When one such cog starts hearing voices and encounters a femme fatale shampoo model who seems to hold some answers, he finds himself unearthing a vast Orwellian conspiracy in this visually arresting animated noir. With the voices of Vincent Gallo, Juliette Lewis, Udo Kier, Stellan Skarsgård, and Alexander Skarsgård. A Tribeca Film release. Read More
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Muhammad and Larry

Feature Documentary
2009, 51 min
Directed by: Bradley Kaplan and Albert Maysles
Interests: On Demand
The story of the much-hyped 1980 fight between Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, in which the 38-year-old Ali was relentlessly pummeled by Holmes, then 30. The fight is considered by most to be the end of an era—one in which Ali was actively "The Greatest." Read More
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Feature Documentary
2009, 51 min
Directed by: Bradley Kaplan and Albert Maysles
Interests: On Demand
The story of the much-hyped 1980 fight between Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, in which the 38-year-old Ali was relentlessly pummeled by Holmes, then 30. The fight is considered by most to be the end of an era—one in which Ali was actively "The Greatest." Read More
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My Last Five Girlfriends

Feature Narrative
2008, 87 min
Directed by: Julian Kemp
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
Based on the international best seller On Love by Alain de Botton, this delightful romantic comedy explores with delicious wit and whimsy just how modern urban relationships go wrong. Surveying the wreckage of his last five relationships, thirtysomething Duncan (Brendan Patricks) concludes that love is a battleground where only the fittest survive. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2008, 87 min
Directed by: Julian Kemp
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
Based on the international best seller On Love by Alain de Botton, this delightful romantic comedy explores with delicious wit and whimsy just how modern urban relationships go wrong. Surveying the wreckage of his last five relationships, thirtysomething Duncan (Brendan Patricks) concludes that love is a battleground where only the fittest survive. Read More
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Road, Movie

Feature Narrative
2009, 95 min
Directed by: Dev Benegal
Interests: Adventure, Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand, Romance
Loathe to take over the family hair-oil business, young Vishnu jumps at the chance to drive his uncle’s beat-up Chevy truck across India to its new owner. The young runaway, wandering old entertainer, and beautiful woman he picks up along the way make for a magical journey that will change Vishnu’s life. With the sumptuous landscape of India as his canvas, director Dev Benegal paints a delightfully original road movie. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2009, 95 min
Directed by: Dev Benegal
Interests: Adventure, Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand, Romance
Loathe to take over the family hair-oil business, young Vishnu jumps at the chance to drive his uncle’s beat-up Chevy truck across India to its new owner. The young runaway, wandering old entertainer, and beautiful woman he picks up along the way make for a magical journey that will change Vishnu’s life. With the sumptuous landscape of India as his canvas, director Dev Benegal paints a delightfully original road movie. Read More
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sex & drugs & rock & roll

Feature Narrative
2010, 113 min
Directed by: Mat Whitecross
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
sex & drugs & rock & roll is The Road to Guantanamo codirector Mat Whitecross’ ripsnorting portrait of mercurial British punk rock pioneer Ian Dury (BAFTA nominee Andy Serkis). From a troubled childhood and a battle with debilitating polio to the effects of fame on relationships and fatherhood, here are the highs and lows of a life lived sneeringly, unapologetically out loud. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2010, 113 min
Directed by: Mat Whitecross
Interests: In Theaters, On Demand
sex & drugs & rock & roll is The Road to Guantanamo codirector Mat Whitecross’ ripsnorting portrait of mercurial British punk rock pioneer Ian Dury (BAFTA nominee Andy Serkis). From a troubled childhood and a battle with debilitating polio to the effects of fame on relationships and fatherhood, here are the highs and lows of a life lived sneeringly, unapologetically out loud. Read More
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The Swimsuit Issue

Feature Narrative
2008, 102 min
Directed by: Måns Herngren
Interests: Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand, Sports
What begins as a joke turns into a new shot at glory for a group of over-the-hill athletes who decide to form Sweden's only all-male synchronized swimming team. The less they're taken seriously, the more determined they are to win the world championship in this fun, feel-good comedy about friendship and family. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2008, 102 min
Directed by: Måns Herngren
Interests: Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand, Sports
What begins as a joke turns into a new shot at glory for a group of over-the-hill athletes who decide to form Sweden's only all-male synchronized swimming team. The less they're taken seriously, the more determined they are to win the world championship in this fun, feel-good comedy about friendship and family. Read More
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Through the Fire

Feature Documentary
2005, 102 min
Directed by: Alistair Christopher and Jonathan Hock
Interests: On Demand
In his senior year, high school basketball star Sebastian Telfair, cousin of Knicks player Stephon Marbury and brother of former Providence College player Jamel Thomas, has to take his Coney Island team to the championship, decide whether to attend college or go pro, secure an endorsement deal, and get his family out of the projects. A riveting, and real-life underdog story. Read More
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Feature Documentary
2005, 102 min
Directed by: Alistair Christopher and Jonathan Hock
Interests: On Demand
In his senior year, high school basketball star Sebastian Telfair, cousin of Knicks player Stephon Marbury and brother of former Providence College player Jamel Thomas, has to take his Coney Island team to the championship, decide whether to attend college or go pro, secure an endorsement deal, and get his family out of the projects. A riveting, and real-life underdog story. Read More
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TiMER

Feature Narrative
2009, 99 min
Directed by: Jac Schaeffer
Interests: Comedy, On Demand
Finding true love is easier than ever thanks to a bio-technological implant called the TiMER, which counts down to the exact time people meet their soul mates. Love-starved Oona (Emma Caulfield, TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is pushing 30, but her TiMER hasn't even started counting down yet. What's worse, she's falling for a guy (John Patrick Amedori, Gossip Girl) who is set to meet his true love in four months. Newcomer Jac Schaeffer crafts a smart romantic comedy that leaves behind the burning question... would you want to know? Read More
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Feature Narrative
2009, 99 min
Directed by: Jac Schaeffer
Interests: Comedy, On Demand
Finding true love is easier than ever thanks to a bio-technological implant called the TiMER, which counts down to the exact time people meet their soul mates. Love-starved Oona (Emma Caulfield, TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is pushing 30, but her TiMER hasn't even started counting down yet. What's worse, she's falling for a guy (John Patrick Amedori, Gossip Girl) who is set to meet his true love in four months. Newcomer Jac Schaeffer crafts a smart romantic comedy that leaves behind the burning question... would you want to know? Read More
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The Trotsky

Feature Narrative
2009, 114 min
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
Interests: Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand
Like most high schoolers, Leon Bronstein (Jay Baruchel, Tropic Thunder) is having an identity crisis. What differentiates Leon, however, is that he believes he is the reincarnation of Soviet thinker Leon Trotksy and predestined to follow the same path as his namesake. Tackling issues from students' rights to semi-formal dances, this "revolutionary" comedy will have you united in laughter. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2009, 114 min
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
Interests: Comedy, In Theaters, On Demand
Like most high schoolers, Leon Bronstein (Jay Baruchel, Tropic Thunder) is having an identity crisis. What differentiates Leon, however, is that he believes he is the reincarnation of Soviet thinker Leon Trotksy and predestined to follow the same path as his namesake. Tackling issues from students' rights to semi-formal dances, this "revolutionary" comedy will have you united in laughter. Read More
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

Feature Narrative
2009, 84 min
Directed by: Julien Nitzberg
Interests: Comedy, Documentary, In Theaters, On Demand
Shoot-outs, robberies, gas-huffing, drug dealing, pill popping, murders, and tap dancing—what do these all have in common? The White Family. From executive producers Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine (Jackass) comes a shocking and outlandish year-in-the-life doc about Boone County, West Virginia's most notorious and surly family. Read More
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Feature Narrative
2009, 84 min
Directed by: Julien Nitzberg
Interests: Comedy, Documentary, In Theaters, On Demand
Shoot-outs, robberies, gas-huffing, drug dealing, pill popping, murders, and tap dancing—what do these all have in common? The White Family. From executive producers Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine (Jackass) comes a shocking and outlandish year-in-the-life doc about Boone County, West Virginia's most notorious and surly family. Read More
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