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2) Playing God
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Why is the life of a fire-fighter who died in the Twin Towers on September 11 worth on average a million dollars less than that of a stockbroker who lost his life in the same disaster? How much money should BP pay the fishermen on the Gulf of Mexico who are fighting for their livelihoods after the largest oil spill in history? How can ailing Vietnam vets be compensated for their suffering, which stems from exposure to Agent Orange? ONE man was appointed...
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Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine. Travel with Pati to El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, McAllen and Brownsville as she shares meals with locals from all walks of life and reflects on the melding of cultures.
4) Cowboys
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Steeped in authenticity, this is an opportunity to ride alongside modern working COWBOYS on some of America's largest and most remote cattle ranches. Meet the men and women working on these "big outfit" ranches - some of which are over one million acres - and still require full crews of horseback mounted workers to tend large herds of cattle. We explore the rewards and hardships of a celebrated but misunderstood way of life, including the challenges...
5) Flyabout
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A young woman follows her dream to fly a plane around the continent of Australia, together with her dad. Her introduction to the Aboriginal Walkabout brings on the realization that piloting the plane won't be the hardest part of the trip.
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Dolly Parton, the undisputed Queen of Country Music, celebrates 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Recorded live in Nashville, this incredible concert pays tribute to her songs and career with special performances from Dolly and her guests, including Emmylou Harris, Toby Keith and Hank Williams, Jr., bringing together five decades of hits & memories into one unforgettable evening.
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The Giant Panda may be one of the most recognizable endangered species on our planet, but the daily lives of wild pandas remain a mystery, until now. Over three years, two Chinese filmmakers trek through the steep forested trails of the Qinling Mountains to catch never-before-seen wild panda behavior. The film crew also follows a young panda born in captivity training to be a panda in the wild.
12) Before the Plate
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Follow each ingredient from one plate of food all the way back to the farms they came from.
13) The Sower
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In Quebec’s Kamouraska Valley, Patrice Fortier is putting down roots at his seed company, La Société des plantes. Like a copyist in the Middle Ages, he is meticulously preserving rare and forgotten cultivars with the goal of breeding the “heirlooms of the future.” As Patrice gardens, he daydreams and transforms his harvests into art projects. The seasons come and go, his patience and care express his passion and knowledge, and his seed bank...
14) Blind Ambition
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An unlikely team of Zimbabwean refugees turned sommeliers shake up the international wine establishment when they compete in the World Wine Tasting Championships. BLIND AMBITION is an inspiring underdog story for the ages.
16) Franklin
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A feature-length documentary retracing Australia's most significant environmental win to save the remote Franklin River from being dammed by a hydroelectric project in the 1980s — as told through the lens of a current-day solo rafting adventure.
18) Samsara
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Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. SAMSARA reunites director Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson, whose award winning films Baraka and Chronos were acclaimed for their combining visual and musical artistry. SAMSARA is a Sanskrit word that means "the ever turning wheel of life" and is the point of departure for the filmmakers as they search for the elusive current of interconnection that runs through our lives. Filmed over a...
19) Vernon, Florida
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Errol Morris' second feature reveals just how interesting and eccentric the residents of a small town can be. Featured are a turtle keeper, a worm farmer, and most memorably, an extremely enthusiastic turkey hunter.
20) Side by Side
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What happens when the lives of children are re-set by adoption, sent to grow up in new countries and families of a different race, language, and culture? Nine Korean adoptees reveal a stark and often emotionally fraught journey representing decades of inter-country adoption. SIDE BY SIDE has been featured by The New York Times, NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, Audible, and won the Gold Jury Award for Best Short Documentary at the...
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