2015

Scotland's Einstein: James Clerk Maxwell - The Man Who Changed the World

6.5/2

Professor Iain Stewart reveals the story behind the Scottish physicist who was Einstein's hero; James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwell's discoveries not only in...

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Scotland's Einstein: James Clerk Maxwell - The Man Who Changed the World

1979

Who Is Poly Styrene?

7/1

Originally aired as part of the Arena series, this BBC biography of Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex. She is one of the first black women singer-songwriters...

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Who Is Poly Styrene?

1991

A Brief History of Time

7.2/116

This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawk...

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A Brief History of Time

1951

Balzac

0/0

Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and noveli...

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Balzac

2018

Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

6.7/6

At the age of 91, Mel Brooks is unstoppable, with his musical "Young Frankenstein" opening to great critical acclaim in London in late 2017. Alan Yent...

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Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

2006

All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On

6.4/5

On April 8th 1994, Kurt Cobain - the lead singer of post-punk band Nirvana - was found dead in his Seattle home of an apparent shotgun wound to the he...

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All Apologies: Kurt Cobain 10 Years On

1969

Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner

0/0

Documentary about author Christopher Isherwood, in which he is interviewed about his life and work and which features extracts from films of his novel...

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Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner

2022

Loving Highsmith

6.2/18

The story of the life, loves and work of US writer Patricia Highsmith (1921-95), told through her unpublished diaries, her own voice and that of those...

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Loving Highsmith

1983

Salzillo

0/0

The Spanish sculptor meditates about his life and work

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Salzillo

2001

Pistol Pete: The Life and Times of Pete Maravich

7/2

Documentary about basketball player Pete Maravich. The legend of "Pistol Pete" Maravich was born on the playgrounds of his youth, extending to the cam...

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Pistol Pete: The Life and Times of Pete Maravich

1988

Portrait of Imogen

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Photographer Imogen Cunningham presents her own work in this Academy Award-nominated documentary.

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Portrait of Imogen

1992

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

6.2/5

The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein is a 1992 short animated documentary directed by Joyce Borenstein about her father, the Canadia...

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The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein

2021

Yves Montand entre en scène

8/2

"It's very strange, on stage I always feel very good, but during the two hours before, there is fear, uneasiness, a great sadness" declared Yves Monta...

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Yves Montand entre en scène

2013

James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend

7.3/15

In the half-hour tribute, friends and colleagues remember the three-time Emmy winner, who died June 19 at age 51. The special features clips of Gandol...

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James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend

2007

Jack Kirby: Story Teller

6.5/6

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the...

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Jack Kirby: Story Teller

1998

Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square

6.5/6

This film illustrates the life of the film director, Shui-Bo Wang in The People's Republic of China. We learn of the life of the director in his own w...

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Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square

2021

Lewis Hamilton: The Winning Formula

5.8/2

As the only black Formula One driver in history, Lewis' journey to becoming the most decorated Formula One driver in history, is one of dreams, courag...

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Lewis Hamilton: The Winning Formula

2012

Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson

7/1

The life and work of Tove Jansson, mainly known for creating the Moomins but also a writer and painter.

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Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson

2019

Heimat Is a Space in Time

6.9/8

Director Thomas Heise picks up the biographical pieces left by his family, and composes an epic picture of four generations of his family, of a countr...

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Heimat Is a Space in Time

2011

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

0/0

A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.

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Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes