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Explore documentary storytelling about people, events and ideas.

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In a Dream (2008)

documentary film

In a Dream is a documentary about Philadelphia-based artist Isaiah Zagar that was filmed and directed by his son, Jeremiah. Isaiah is famous for his complex, highly detailed mosaics, which cover of South Philly with elaborate designs made from tiles and mirror pieces. These mosaics chronicle his relationship with his wife, Julia, and make him a dominant figure in the city's arts scene.

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I Believe in Miracles (2015)

association football film, documentary film

The film tells the story of football club Nottingham Forest's rise, under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, to becoming English champions in 1978 and European champions in 1979 and 1980. The film features documentary footage of matches and interviews with many of the former Forest players who played at the time. The film's soundtrack includes funk and soul music from the 1970s, including the song from which its title is based, featuring versions from The Jackson Sisters and Mark Capanni.

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Limelight (2011)

documentary film

As the owner of legendary New York City hotspots like The Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA, Peter Gatien was considered by many to be the undisputed king of the 1980s New York City club scene. The Ontario native, whose trademark eye patch made him stand out in a crowd, built and oversaw a chain of nightclub ventures that brought thousands of patrons per night during its peak years. However, after years of legal battles and police pressure spearheaded by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's drive to crack down on the city's nightlife scene during the mid-1990s, Gatien was deported to Canada, bringing an end to his presence and influence in…

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Reality Show (2004)

documentary film

To achieve instant fame, eccentric millionaire Dan Sherbondy funds his own reality show. His Craigslist advertisements invite 10 women to compete for the title of "America's Craziest Party Girl". Sherbondy, his best friend, 10 women, a little person, and an inexperienced production crew travel to Baja, Mexico, but the millionaire's appalling treatment of the cast and crew causes them to rise up against him.

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