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Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook... This is BTS. The forefront of the k-pop revolution that is sweeping the world, BTS are the biggest boyband since The Beatles. Their high energy performances, thought provoking lyrics and trend setting style has set them apart from all other musicians as they continue to reinvent pop culture.But it wasn't overnight success for them. Their early years were plagued with hardship and setbacks– it seemed as though the world didn't want them to succeed... but they never gave up. This is their story.

Norma Kpaima's contribution to indigenous education is unique and urgent for neglected communities.

America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump

The work of taxonomists hides more secrets than can be perceived.

A high-functioning autistic man balancing reality with his imaginary world proves that one can make deliberate choices to find stability and to be more present in life.

The year 1992 in the Saefkow family documented via home video footage.

This is the international version of 'De wilde stad', with a new soundscore and a couple of edits.

This is the Story of every Rural Mother for Whom her child is everything.

This documentary looks at the surge in political violence through the story of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, showing the roots of anti-government sentiment and its reverberations today, along with the emotionally charged warnings of those who suffered tragic losses in the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history.

When the first railroads were built some two hundred years ago, they brought about a revolutionary change for mankind, linking cities and countryside, driving the industrial revolution and irrevocably changing the landscape: a history of the railroad from its beginnings to the present day.

God's Girls describes life in a Sisters of Mercy convent in country New South Wales from the 1940's to present day. This courageous and clever film investigates the subtle complexities of change within a society that has been surrounded by mystery for hundreds of years. The stories from the women in the film reflect the often intricate paths of social, political and religious history, not only in Australia but also in the rest of the world.

The grand finale to the Horseshoe Review saga, Drowning In Horseshoes takes center stage, Revealing all his cards and walking towards the sunset with his hands raised high. also bitching about bronies. mainly that.

In the 1970s, Italy was flooded with heroin. Carlo Rivolta, one of the most attentive journalists of his generation, is among the first to talk about the phenomenon from the columns of a new newspaper, "Repubblica".

An 85-Minute feature length documentary on the sensational seventies emergence of Jackie Chan featuring contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (director Of Shaolin Wooden Men), Andre Morgan (producer of Battle Creek Brawl), actress Kristine DeBell (Battle Creek Brawl), Lin Kuang-Yung (actor/stuntman, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu), Film Critic Ricky Baker, Chinese cinema academic Dr. Lin Feng, and more!

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.

The uprising of the villagers in Megara against the 1973 Junta's decision to expropriate a vast agricultural land in order to build an oil-refinery and, their successful (?) struggle against this call. Shot in a period when Ecology and Environment were terms unknown in Greece, the uprooting of the ancient olive grove of Megara is one of the gravest ecological disasters in the country. The peasants' unique way of expressing their thoughts and feelings is filmed in a powerful cinematic language, in one of the most important documentary films of contemporary cinema.

Carol Morley's 16mm documentary short is set in a fast food restaurant where a selection of twenty-somethings talk about their troubles. One of two shorts Morley directed as her graduation films from Central St. Martin's School of Art (the other being Girl).

This doc follows the life and career of legendary Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero. Hailed as one of the world's most prolific and popular artists, the 86-year-old Botero illustrates vision and mastery of the arts in this must-see film from documentary filmmaker Don Millar. A prolific force of artistry, Botero has been creating art throughout his life, earning him the name "The Maestro." With so little known of his private life, Millar's profile of the artist is a welcome behind-the-scenes peek inside Botero's world and body of work. The film takes us through Botero's process and around the world itself, visiting Colombia, China, Italy, the United States and other countries to trace the production and influence of Botero's work throughout his unrivalled career.

The Rapanui community on Easter Island fights to prevent an environmental collapse due to overwhelming tourism and industrial progress, and and to preserve their cultural traditions.

In 2009, veteran documentarian and filmmaker Brigitte Berman released Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel, a film about the life and legacy of Hugh Hefner. Expanding on Hefner's influence not only as a celebrity figure but as a catalyst for social awareness, discussion and change, Berman continues to break new ground in Playboy: After Dark, Speaking Out in America. In this doc, Berman details the run and lasting influence of Hefner's two short-lived television shows Playboy: After Dark (1969-1970) and Playboy's Penthouse (1959-1960). Part entertainment segments, part talkshows, the programs featured numerous celebrity guests and covered a diverse range of subjects during their respective runs, including race, integration, environmental changes and free speech. With the story told through interviews and a collection of archived footage, this documentary makes it clear how and why both programs deserve their spots in television history.