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The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)

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Rating: 6.1/10 The film centers on the life of Tod Lubitch (John Travolta), who was born with an improperly functioning immune system. This means that contact with unfiltered air may kill him, so he must live out his life in incubator conditions. He lives with his parents, since they decided to move him from the hospital where he was being kept as a boy. He is constricted to staying in his room all his life, where he eats, learns, reads and exercises, while being protected from the outside world by various coverings. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1930)

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Rating: 5.9:10 Trace the early events in the life of the 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, starting from his birth, to education and his personal life till his involvement in the Civil War. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Charles Manson Then and Now (1992)

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Rating: 6.9/10 Tracing America’s morbid fascination with the infamous sociopath, jailed in 1970 after members of his cult ‘family’ went on a murder spree. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

The True Story of Che Guevara (2007)

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Rating: 7.3/10 This documentary surveys the life of iconic revolutionary Che Guevara, from early formative experiences to his final hours. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Just, Melvin: Just Evil (2000)

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Rating: 7.2/10 Four generations of sexual abuse, substance abuse, terrible secrets, neglect, and violence are explored in Just Melvin, Just Evil. In a large American family ravaged by alcohol and suppressed trauma, it seems that only one member ‘made it out.’ This man is James Ronald Whitney, who was brave enough to use this documentary as an outlet to explore his family’s history, searching for answers (and closure) to the horror suffered by himself and his relatives. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Kim Jong Un: The Unauthorized Biography (2015)

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Rating: 6.8/10 He is the living God of the 9th nuclear power of the world, raised in secrecy to take over the commands of the North Korean regime. Investigators travel to Switzerland, the USA and Asia to find those who really know Kim and try to profile the new leader. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Trump: What’s the Deal? (1991)

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Rating: 6.9/10 This film was suppressed 25 years ago. The film was commissioned in 1988 by Leonard Stern as the first of a series on celebrity businessmen and finished in 1991. Back then, the only way for a film to be seen was on television or in the theater. Donald threatened to sue any broadcaster or distributor that took on the film. In effect, it was suppressed. It was screened twice in back-to-back standing room only showings at the Bridgehampton Community House on July 3, 1991, the same day that Donald announced his engagement to Marla Maples. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Diana: In Her Own Words (2017)

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Rating: 8.2/10 Princess Diana lived her life in front of the cameras. Now, on the 20th anniversary of her untimely death in 1997, revisit her emotional journey from childhood through her rocky marriage to Prince Charles and subsequent emergence as the “People’s Princess.” This touching tribute relies solely on archival footage and recordings to explore her profound impact on the world and on the future of Britain’s monarchy. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Inside the Mind of a Mafia Hitman (2002)

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Rating: 7.9/10 This ‘biography’ of sorts details some of the murders committed by notorious hitman Richard Kuklisnski, who reportedly killed over 100 people. This documentary, featuring interviews with Kuklinski himself, displays all the murders just as they happened. These events are told by Kuklinski, who gives his own personal perspective on what he did, and gives his feelings on what he did. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

The Story of Queen: Mercury Rising (2011)

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Rating: 7.4/10 This is the story of one of the worlds greatest rock bands of all time, known for their constant record breaking, sell out tours, chart-topping records and eternal worldwide success. 20 years after the death of frontman Freddie Mercury, the band still remain immensley popular. Queen's album sales have topped 300 million sales worldwide and their Westend stage show is shown in almost 20 cities accross the globe. Formed in 1971, Queen embarked on their journey to fame in the UK with their first two albums Queen (1973) and Queen II (1974). But it wasn't until the release of Sheer Heart Attack (1974) and A Night at the Opera (featuring Bohemian Rhapsody) in 1975, that they went to achieve global success. By the late 1970's Queen had gone on to release 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions', two of the greatest Rock anthems to be released which cemented their status as one of the worlds greatest rock bands. This is the story of o...

Biography: Batman (2003)

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Rating: 7.2/10 Nice episode of the long-running Biography program, focusing on Batman. Well, focusing on Batman the 1966 television series. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

Richard Pryor: Icon (2014)

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Rating: 6.6/10 Survey the profound and enduring influence of one of the greatest American comics of all time. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!

The Story of Bean (1997)

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Rating: 7.5/10 The story behind the funny little wiggly man. H ome  |  Movies  |  Documentaries  |  More Don't Forget To Share!