Best Documentary

End of Truth is an emotionally powerful investigation into the global enterprise of kidnapping for financial or political gain and what happens when negotiations and rescue missions go horribly wrong – following the stories of John Cantlie and Jim Foley. This film takes the viewer behind the scenes to meet those involved in the search and those with inside knowledge about the abductions. Director : Tricia Todd and Eric Matthies Original title: End of Truth

Explosive new facts on who may have been responsible for JKF's untimely death are explored in a revealing, cutting edge current day assessment of all the evidence and new developments in this monumental case. From CIA involvement, to shots fired from the Grassy Knoll, to the Warren Commission and more, experience the enigma of this pivotal moment in world history like never before. In his final interview Ted Sorensen, JFK's script writer and closest advisor, discloses his insights along with several key witnesses coupled with never-before-seen expert opinions and forensic assessments. Director: Brent Holland Script: Brent Holland Cast: Ted Sorenson, Sherry Fiester, Lamar Waldron, James Tague, Cyril Wecht 2023 Full documentary

The story of Joe Colombo, the youngest Godfather of the Mafia that had problems caused by his flamboyant way of living.

What does the world’s most watched mega-event and a remote indigenous community have in common? A forgotten indigenous tribe in Borneo is devastated by a merciless logging company. Determined to find the source of the forces ravaging their ancestral forest, three tribesmen take matters into their own hands and follow their stolen wood. This sets in motion a quest which will take them to Tokyo, and the heart of the Olympic phenomenon. Borneo, most of which is Indonesian territory, is the third largest island in the world and one of the most important Borneo is one of the most important rainforest areas on earth. Only 60 years ago, it was almost completely covered by primary forest. This forest is home to many indigenous peoples and the diversity of species is greater here than anywhere else in the world. But the rainforest on Borneo is also being cleared to an increasingly greater extent to make way for palm oil and timber plantations. A habitat that is thousands of years old is threatening to disappear. Filmmakers Balint Revesz and Angus MacInnes spent several years living with the Dayak-Bahao people in the central highlands of Borneo, observing and researching with them the creeping loss of their ancestral homeland. Together with three emissaries of the village, they embark on a journey that leads from the rainforests of Borneo to the Japanese metropolis of Tokyo, where tropical timber is being used in the stadiums for the Olympic Games. They follow the path of the stolen trees and come across swathes of devastation and huge palm oil plantations in the middle of the jungle. On the one hand, the film raises the question of how supply chains can be traced or concealed and what role politics plays in this. On the other hand, it delves deeply into indigenous life and the mythical relationship of the indigenous people to the forest, which has been preserved by their peoples for thousands of years. With magnificent images and a deep closeness to the local people, the filmmakers tell of a landscape in transition and of a very special relationship between humans and nature. Uprooted the Olympic Tribe Director: Balint Revesz and Angus MacInnes

Every year, 500,000 Europeans die prematurely due to air pollution. One of the main causes of this pollution is coal, still used in many countries. And this air pollution has no borders. It contaminates the entire continent. Everywhere, citizens are fighting for the right to air that is safe to breathe. Lacking tangible evidence, their calls for regulation are easily dismissed - a team of scientists and journalists sets out to search for evidence of air pollution. In Poland, 75% of electricity is produced from coal. Rybnik, Poland, is one of the most polluted cities in Europe. Here, even pre-Covid, children wore masks to play outside and were advised to spend most of their time indoors to avoid breathing the toxic air. A shocking study conducted for this investigation revealed that children here have 425% more black carbon in their bodies than children in Strasbourg. This made the headlines across Europe and even attracted the attention of the Polish government. The study also showed that children in Strasbourg - a city with average levels of air pollution for a European metropolitan city - have nearly a million particles of black carbon per millilitre in their urine. Will the powerful coal lobby resist these revelations? Director: Martin Boudot First broacast Saturday 12 March 2022

"The Long March of Bob Slaughter” tells the story of a US veteran and his D-Day experience during World War II. Told using historical footage and interviews, Slaughter’s moving tale is brought to life and reminds us of the enormous sacrifices made decades ago. Director : Eric Elléna & Vanessa Escalante

Poland is more divided than ever before, between those who defend traditional values and those who want Poland to modernise and look to the future. The government has put in place an ultra-conservative policy which runs counter to the values of the European Union. Despite injunctions issued by Brussels, Poland continues to exploit its black gold: coal. In the south-west of the country, Michal is a miner, like his father and grandfather before him. In 2022, 15 miners lost their lives in accidents caused by rock slides or fires. The use of coal makes Poland one of the most polluted states in Europe, and in many areas, the air has become toxic. In winter, the city of Rybnik is shrouded in a thick fog of coal particles that darken the sky and cause serious respiratory illnesses. In Poland, many civil liberties are now under threat. The Law and Justice party, in power since 2015, is attacking women’s rights in particular. Poland, along with Malta, is one of the last remaining countries in the European Union ban abortion. As a result, 80,000 women have illegal abortions every year. The associations that help them risk criminal prosecution. We followed the trial of Justyna Wydrzyńska, who faces three years in prison for supplying abortion pills. Izabela, a thirty-year-old mother, died after doctors refused to terminate her dangerous pregnancy. Indifferent to the president’s reactionary rhetoric, ultra-nationalist groups like the Youth of Greater Poland flourish. With flaming torches, dark suits and tightly packed ranks, its members march through the streets defending the idea of a white, Catholic and openly homophobic Poland. Faced with these threats, some LGBT activists are even considering fleeing abroad. Despite this, a large part of the population rejects this return to conservative ideology. The country is now divided between the defenders of traditionalist values and the supporters of a modern and tolerant Poland. Director: Mathilde Gautry & Lucas Gregorio Year: 2023

A documentary that shows the different fauna that populates natural habitats of France, and the people that aims to protect and preserve them. Director: Fred Fougea Writers: Jacques Malaterre, Fred Fougea, Marie-Noëlle Himbert Stars: Guillaume de Tonquédec, Christian Couloumy, Stéphanie Bodet Opus 1 https://youtu.be/-FcsItpGyfc Opus 2 https://youtu.be/WA6LtwfHXmI Opus 3 https://youtu.be/Lhi5USQ1N9I

Pelé was a prodigy that played with "ginga". As a child he played insistently in the favelas of Sao Paolo, he developed perfect balance, unique vision, and an unimaginable control of the ball that left everyone breathless. The King Pelé, as he was referred to by all Brazilians after winning the country's first World Cup in 1958, is the oldest living legend in all sports. He is a global icon, and idol to so many, not only for the exceptional athlete he was, but for the human being he is. A true role model for so many around the world. Sabbatical's latest production presents remastered game footage of Pelé's most legendary goals for Brazil throughout his indelible career. Director: Miguel Somoza

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Three girls die before their 21st birthdays. Soon after, their stories go viral, and the world is given access to their lives and deaths. Kayleigh wrote a bucket list that was shared the world over after her death, inspiring thousands of strangers to live her dreams. Amber seemed to have it all, her suicide sent shockwaves through her small town, questions are asked and a portrait of online bullying and torment emerge. Jenna is diagnosed with a disease so rare that doctors didn’t know how to treat it, turning to social media to find support and raise awareness, her campaign ‘Get Me to 21’ makes her a star. Timelines is a documentary about three young girls who lived and died on the internet, a story about grief in the digital age and how personas are shaped Online. Director: Tarryn Lee Crossman

Every year, over 100,000 Mexicans living in the USA are deported to Mexico. Many of them have grown up and spent decades in America, working, paying taxes, starting families. Some can’t even speak Spanish. In a matter of day, they find themselves torn away from their children and loved ones and escorted across the border. Unable to return home and unable to appeal their deportation. The border town of Tijuana has become an airlock between two worlds, where the broken lives of migrants end up. For many of these deportees, the only work available is in relocated American call centers. They spend their days answering calls from American consumers, pretending to be working from America, and their evenings looking at the lights from across the border, trying to maintain some contact with their families left behind. Rocio, Richard and Sergio are just three of those affected. We follow them for nearly a year as they struggle to make sense of the situation they are now in and rebuild their lives. Director: Alex Gohari & Léo Mattei Original title: On the Line

Join us for a moment of reflection, which invites us to think and ask ourselves questions, to be open to change and to understand all the facts concerning the LGBTQIA+ community Genders, orientation, pronouns, rights, transformation and evolution. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) social movements is a political ideology and social movement that advocate for the full acceptance of LGBT people in society. In these movements, LGBT people and their allies have a long history of campaigning for what is now generally called LGBT rights, sometimes also called gay rights or gay and lesbian rights. Although there is not a primary or an overarching central organization that represents all LGBT people and their interests, numerous LGBT rights organizations are active worldwide. Sabbatical Entertainment presents Persona. Director: Miguel Somoza Original Title: Persona

This is the story of one of the most Top Secret Missions of World War II, called Operation Carpetbagger, and features some of the key players who flew and crewed the Heavy B-24D Liberators that trained and participated in the missions. Including, Waist Gunner and Engineer, Henry D. MacMillan Jr. and the William's Crew. Also featuring commentary from some of the war hero's friends and family members. Director: Jerry Simmons Script: Vaton Hadley 2018 Full documentary

Sabbatical Entertainment’s exclusive original documentary admires Christian Dior, the famous French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry. Director : Carla Duarte Cast : Christian Dior

У вересні 2014 року російсько-війська намагалися захопити аеропорт українського мегаполісу Донецька. Разом з українською армією невелика група бійців-добровольців, яких тепер називають «кіборгами», тижнями стояла на захисті батьківщини, покійний аеропорт лежав у руїнах. Те, що з ними сталося, назавжди вплинуло на їхнє життя, а їхня може надлюдська витривалість надихнула їх у всьому світі. Режисер: Ахтем Сеітаблаєв Сценарій: Наталя Ворожбит У ролях: В'ячеслав Довженко, Макар Тихомиров, Андрій Ісаєнко Рік: 2017 Бойовик, війна, драма Повний фільм

Good friends and business partners Robert Kubecka and Donald Barstow were able to bring down nine of the biggest gangsters of New York City.

For several months, from the Seychelles Islands to the Somali coast, Olivier Joulie went to meet fishing bosses, soldiers and even pirates... His very detailed investigation betrays the disarray that reigns in a region where fish catches are multiplying hostages. Covering two million square kilometers, from the Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Aden, the area has become one of all dangers. In 2009, more than two hundred ships were victims of acts of piracy there. Giant oil tankers, cruise ships or fishing boats, no building is safe. In Port Victoria, the crews of Spanish tuna boats do not hide their concern. Barring a miracle, they will have to rely only on themselves to repel the pirate attacks. This is no longer the case for their French colleagues. The owners of the nine fishing boats engaged in the region ended up putting their hands in their pockets. For an amount estimated at 2.5 million euros, they now ensure the presence on board of around sixty marines. Men ready for anything In order to secure the region, Europe set up Operation Atalanta in 2008. A device engaging frigates and patrol aircraft. Protection considered, by many, insufficient. Especially since, entering Somalia, and particularly in Puntland, Olivier Joulie realizes that the lure of profit is pushing more and more Somalis towards delinquency. They sometimes obtain millions of euros to free the ships they have taken control of. The causes of the explosion of this maritime crime are crystal clear for Sayid Aden Cade, the mayor of the village of Hobyo: "Intensive fishing by large foreign boats destroys wildlife. They draw on our natural resources and the fish are gradually disappearing . Our fishermen, with their simple nets, do not have the means to fight and they are becoming more and more poor..." No reason in sight for the pirates to soon put away their skiffs and their Kalashnikovs... Director: Olivier Joulie

A biography of the King of Rock and Roll. From his birth in Tupelo, Mississippi, through his meteoric rise, join us as we highlight some of the milestones that formed Elvis into one of the greatest entertainers of all times. Director: Miguel Somoza Year: 2023 Biography, Documentary

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New York City mafia hit man, Roy Demeo, escaped the authorities for a long time and killed around 200 people.

Bad Hombres explores the most heavily used migration route on Earth. Journalist Stef Biemans traveled between Guatemala and the US to see what the so-called ‘bad hombres’ hope to find in the USA. Who are the people who inspired the building of a wall on the Mexican border? Director: Stef Biemans

This is the struggle to save the world. DISOBEDIENCE is the David vs Goliath story of front line leaders around the globe risking life and limb in the fight for a livable future for us all. Interwoven with this riveting verity footage are the most renowned voices in the global conversation on movements and justice. They come together making a statement on climate action that is passionate, personal and powerful. The stakes could not be higher, or the mission more critical.

We follow the lives of four members of the Lebanese Christian elite. In one of the world's most politically unstable countries, they are a symbol of the former “Switzerland of the Middle East” – the last representatives of a golden age they are reluctant to give up. They have overcome their fears for the future and live life to the fullest, as if nothing had changed. They live in a bittersweet oasis, a mix of an intense social life with the extravagance of bygone times. Through an elegant mise-en-scène, we witness the end of an era and a way of life whose days are numbered. Director: Eric Motjer Original title: Beirut : La Vie en Rose