From BBC Earth Films, the studio that brought you Earth, comes the long awaited sequel – Earth: One Amazing Day, an astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands, from exotic jungles to urban jungles. Astounding breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close and personal with a cast of unforgettable characters; a baby zebra desperate to cross a swollen river, a penguin who heroically undertakes a death-defying daily commute to feed his family, a family of sperm whales who like to snooze vertically and a sloth on the hunt for love. Told with humour, intimacy, emotion and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendour, Earth: One Amazing Day is the enchanting big screen family friendly adventure that spectacularly highlights how every day is filled with more unseen dramas and wonders than you can possibly imagine— until now!
MORECome and Find Me follows the character of David who must track down his missing girlfriend after he realizes she is not who she was pretending to be.
MORESlumber tells the story of Alice, a rationally minded sleep doctor, who is forced to abandon scientific reason and accept a family is being terrorised by a parasitic demon which has existed in every human culture since records began. Paralysing victims as they sleep, the ‘Night Hag’ is the original Nightmare.
MOREThe drama centres on Danny Winters (Irvine), a young man who is kicked out of his home by his parents and flees to NY where, homeless and destitute, he befriends a group of street kids who soon introduce him to the watering hole of local drag queens, gays, lesbians and everything in between: the Mafia-run Stonewall Inn. There he meets the suave Trevor (Meyers), but catches the eye of the Stonewall’s repulsive manager (Perlman), who colludes with corrupt police, exploits homeless youth for financial gain and is even suspected to have had a hand in some of their “disappearances”.
MOREIn one of the most harrowing true stories of World War II, three US Navy airmen crash land their torpedo bomber in the South Pacific and find themselves on a tiny life raft, surrounded by open ocean. No food. No water. No hope of rescue. Against incredible odds, these three virtual strangers must survive storms, sharks, starvation - and each other - as they try to sail more than a thousand miles to safety.
MOREIn 1998 Marco Pantani took the cycling world by storm when he won both the Giro D’Italia and the Tour De France – a feat that has not since been matched. Just six years later, Pantani was found dead in a cheap hotel room. This film charts his meteoric ascent to the top of his sport on the mountains he loved and explores the darker side of the sport that led to his tragic downfall.
MOREFilmed over six months, this is the incredible story of three young women who performed a "punk prayer" inside Russia's main cathedral. This performance led to their arrest on charges of religious hatred and culminated in a trial that has reverberated around the world and transformed Russian society forever. With unparalleled, exclusive access, this film looks at the real people behind their famous colourful balaclavas. Following the intricate twists of the trial, we learn what transformed these women from political activists in to modern icons. Are you a ready for a Pussy Riot?
MOREIn their own words and with unprecedented access, the most successful jewel thieves of all take you into their world. But as thieves brazenly commit their crimes across the world, Interpol and global police forces are tightening their grip. Is this the end of the Pink Panthers?
MOREIt was a match made in heaven: she was the darling of American tennis, an outspoken activist against sexism in sport and society; he was the charismatic, fast talking, hustling chauvinist showman. Yet their unlikely 'courtship', in the midst of a social revolution, captured the imaginations of people around the world, empowered a generation, and changed sport forever.
MOREAward winning photojournalist Tim Hetherington searched for the humanity in conflict. From Liberia to Libya, where he was killed in a mortar blast, Hetherington's footage conveys a sense of intimacy in contrast to the violence surrounding him. That was Hetherington's rare gift. Director Sebastian Junger weaves footage of Hetherington at work and moving interviews with his family.
MOREThe Girl tells the story of a young single mother in Texas who is at the brink of collapse. Struggling financially and having lost custody of her son, she makes an ill-conceived attempt to help smuggle a group of Mexican migrant workers across the border. A fatal move and an emotional connection to a young girl thrusts her on a life-changing journey. Featuring Abbie Cornish in a daring and transformative performance.
MOREA breathtaking look at those dedicated to a heart-pounding ancient tradition; as they reach fearlessly skyward, three continents come together in a sublime moment of trust, glory and endeavour.
MOREThis modern-day Oskar Schindler story focuses on Kirk Johnson, a young American fighting to save thousands of Iraqis whose lives are in danger because they worked for the U.S. rebuilding Iraq.
MORELott Industries in Ohio, employs more than 1,200 workers with developmental disabilities. For decades the company excelled in assembling car parts. With the decline of the auto industry Lott is threatened with closure. The company has twelve months to reinvent itself and to save the livelihoods of its employees.
MOREUsing interviews with playground legends, NBA athletes and ball-players this film uncovers why pick-up basketball is New York’s unspoken religion.
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