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Good-time specialists Fishbone get the spotlight in this lively documentary about the all-black punk-funk band that sprang out of South Central Los Angeles in 1979, signing a record deal before their principals were out of high school.

When he arrives at a village near a remote salt mine to solve a string of grim murders, Detective Comandante Trujillo turns his investigation toward a troubled youth who works in a funeral parlor.

Fyodor Dostoevsky's five major novels -- not a herd of pachyderms -- are the elephants alluded to in the title of this documentary about Svetlana Geier, an 85-year-old Ukranian woman who translates Russia's literary classics into German.

Centered around the development and staging of a complex work of modern puppet theater, this illuminating documentary offers a look at the history of American puppetry -- its cultural roots and influence -- as well as its current renaissance.

Internationally acclaimed Romanian filmmaker Christi Puiu writes, directs and stars in this slow-burn drama as 42-year-old Viorel, a distraught engineer who takes drastic measures to end his emotional suffering after enduring a devastating divorce.

Carmen lives to dance, but her hard-working parents press her to focus on her studies instead. When a teacher sees Carmen's impressive hip-hop moves, he urges her to apply to an exclusive school, which forces her to deal with her self-doubt.

Unrelated to the big screen versions of the classic story, this low budget tale of an evil queen determined to dispose of her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White, introduces reptilian creatures and other twists.

Finnish director Vivi Friedman makes her feature-film debut with this dark comedy about wife and mother Bunnie Burnett, who loses her memory and conveniently forgets all of her problems -- including her interracial affair with a neighbor.

Joan Burrows narrowly escapes death by murdering the sick serial killer who held her prisoner in his underground chamber of horrors. Years later, Joan returns to her hometown, only to discover that a new batch of teenage victims has surfaced.

When the otherwise happy and successful Ricardo develops a case of erectile dysfunction, it creates a crisis in his marriage to Blanca. The couple soon embarks on various schemes to rescue Ricardo's vitality in this romantic comedy.

Featuring an entertaining mix of history, colorful characters, interviews with players and amazing gyrations on the court, this documentary follows the evolution of basketball -- perhaps America's favorite sport -- in the United States.

A group of religious zealots plot to resurrect their evil deity, the Norse Goddess of the Underworld Hell. In an attempt to stop the plot, Thor -- the God of Thunder -- sends a portion of his mighty power to Earth and gives it to his descendant.

This ear-popping concert -- the last show of deadmau5's record-breaking Meowingtons Hax Tour -- was one of the biggest moments in electronic music, filmed live inside Toronto's Rogers Centre.

Over 150 of the world's top electronic music artists and 200,000 festival-goers gathered for two amazing nights in Southern California. Experience this extraordinary musical and visual feast onscreen for yourself!

Apocalypse 2012: The World After Time Ends is a documentary that revives humanity's ancient spiritual past with Native American spiritualists, secular prophets, environmentalists, healers and leaders in the sustainability movement.

Do the stories in the Bible and other sacred texts speak of gods or extraterrestrials? Through a careful study of archaeology and our past, this thought-provoking program traces our true origins -- and the history of the human race.

In a gritty Chicago neighborhood in 1978, young musician Richie and his best pal, Kevin, start an R&B band under the guidance of a legendary saxophonist. Their supercharged, racially integrated group soon sets the music world on fire.

This energetic documentary follows Neil Finn of Crowded House as he organizes a series of charity concerts and the recording -- in three weeks -- of an album of original songs featuring KT Tunstall, Lisa Germano and members of Radiohead and Wilco.

Filmmaker Melissa Kirkendall offers a chronicle of the heady rock 'n' roll scene of the mid-1960s, when music producers capitalized on the sudden profusion of spirited -- and sometimes surprisingly talented -- young rock bands.

Seen through the eyes of an Afghan warrior, this documentary chronicles Afghanistan's violent history -- including the rise of the Taliban and the subsequent U.S. invasion in 2001 -- with a focus on the struggles of ordinary citizens to survive.

Woody Harrelson hosts this exploration of the systemic ways in which modern society is self-destructing, from the disproportionate power of corporations, media and the military to the failure of government and democratic ideals.

Although the Cold War is long over, many people believe that the threat of nuclear war is even higher now. The current threat level is examined through interviews with scientists, historians, religious leaders and survivors of the bombings in Japan.

While trying to contend with her worthless ex-husband and a budding new romance with a lobster fisherman, divorced mother of two Julie Portman learns that her headstrong teenage daughter has cancer -- and so does Julie.

This made-for-TV biopic chronicles the story of comic genius Lucille Ball as she rises from poverty to the pinnacle of Hollywood success, getting her big break after landing a television show based on her marriage to Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz.

Facing divorce after learning her husband has been unfaithful for years, Maggie Webber returns to the place she met her first love, who's passed away. But when she meets his 25-year-old son, their mutual attraction leads to a May-December romance.

The legendary Diahann Carroll performs songs by Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter and more in this concert filmed live in Palm Springs, Calif. Highlights include "Come Rain or Come Shine," "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" and "The Sweetest Sounds."

When Henry was 5 years old, he discovered that eating his mother's mushy carrots gave him the extraordinary ability to make his wishes come true. Three years older, Henry is now 8 and his unusual wishes often play out with crazy consequences.

This hard-hitting documentary traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the controversy surrounding a death that many say could have been prevented.

It's a love story fit for a king -- the courtship, engagement and marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Learn about the couple's storybook romance and watch exclusive footage of their royal wedding.

The King of Pop's musical legacy comes alive in this collection of performance clips and conversations with the singer's friends and family. Also included are rarely seen interviews with Jackson.

Katlin Palmerston is a bright 17-year-old with everything going for her, until she realizes -- too late -- that she's addicted to gambling. As her mother watches helplessly, Katlin's compulsion leads her further into self-destruction.

With millions of fans screaming his name, baby-faced Justin Bieber is a teen heartthrob and one of the hottest acts in the music world. Performance clips and interviews trace Bieber's rise from a YouTube phenom to a chart-topping sensation.

After cleverly escaping the maximum security research institute of Homicidal Baked Goods, the Gingerdead Man stumbles upon a time machine and finds himself sent back in time as he slaughters the contestants of a 1970's Roller Boogie contest.

This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the lives of military families dealing with the loss of loved ones to friendly fire, including cases in which the families were forced to embark on a quest for the truth that the Army wanted to cover up.

While a college girl experiences the horrible nightmare of being held captive by a cannibalistic serial rapist, FBI agent Samantha Deatherage frantically searches for her in this horror-thriller inspired by a true story.