Man & Woman & Animal

The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of their own volition. The film explores Rumspringa, wherein young Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life.

Runtime

1h 17m

Director

Lucy Walker

Cast

Velda Bontrager, Mark Bontrager, Dewayne Chupp

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a documentary film produced by Edward Norton broadcast in November 2009 on HBO, which follows Barack Obama and various members of his campaign team, including David Axelrod, through the two years leading up to the United States presidential election on November 4th, 2008.

Runtime

1h 56m

Director

Amy Rice, Alicia Sams

Cast

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Malia Ann

An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of...

Runtime

2h 2m

Cast

Ralph Nader

American soldiers of the 2/3 Field Artillery, a group known as the "Gunners," tell of their experiences in Baghdad during the Iraq War. Holed up in a bombed out pleasure palace built by Sadaam Hussein, the soldiers endured hostile situations some four months after President George W. Bush declared the end of major combat operations in ...

Runtime

1h 25m

Director

Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker

Cast

Bryant Davis, Devon Dixon, Javorn Drummond

Follow the Manhattan-based Beavan family as they abandon their high consumption 5th Avenue lifestyle and try to live a year while making no net environmental impact.

Runtime

1h 33m

Director

Laura Gabbert

Cast

Colin Beavan, Michelle Conlin