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An investigator from the state attorney general's office is sent to a small Southern town to investigate a strange murder.

A dark Southern tale of a twelve-year-old boy who is introduced into the world of cockfighting by his overbearing father against the wishes of his caring mother.

The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more. These artists who were at the top of their game when they got locked up explain the details of the crimes that led to their arrests, and document their struggles to deal with the shocking brutality of incarcerated life. What happens to the music when the expensive bling and celebrity status get traded for an orange jumpsuit and an inmate identification number? "Jailhouse Rap" explores the bitter journey from the streets to the studio to the cell block.

Follows a day in the life of two hip-hop artists living at either end of the rap game of the South. A Miami successful rapper, A-Maze (Wood Harris), is dealing with the pitfalls and trappings of his success and facing new challenges in the music business to get a check while the other, Young Eastie (Jamie Hector) is a rapper from Orlando struggling in a harsh world that is threatening to destroy him.

'Who The Fuck Is That Guy'? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago tells the astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who got on the subway one day and began a musical odyssey that helped shape the musical landscape across N.Y.C. and around the world. Directed by Drew Stone and produced by Michael Alex the film tells the incredible story of a cherished New York City icon. From rubbing elbows with N. Y. scene makers as an teenager at Max's Kansas City and CBGB, to being the architect of a rock 'n' roll renaissance as the 19 year-old talent booker at the legendary Ritz, to making history as a 24 year-old A&R exec, signing the biggest metal band in a generation in Metallica, Michael Alago was on fire. Working with artists ranging from White Zombie and Johnny Rotten to Cyndi Lauper and jazz legend Nina Simone, Alago was driven by a love for great music...ANY great music..Passion and excess would bring Alago crashing into the twin reapers of substance abuse and AIDS, but surviving them both he reinvented himself as an art photographer...healthy, sober, and as passionate as ever. Told by Alago and the artists whose careers he helped build, illustrated with an exquisite collection of personal photographs, 'Who The Fuck Is That Guy'? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago tells the tender, loving, self-destructive, and insane story of a man who loved new music so much he had to bring it to the world, and lived to talk about it. Barely.

An anxious therapist and her awkward clients wrestle to overcome personal issues and zombies.

Six years in the making, this documentary film follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. BOB AND THE MONSTER crafts contemporary footage, animation and compelling interviews with archival performances and personal videos from Bob's past to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul. Testimony from his peers, including Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis and Flea add texture, but it's the depth of Bob's music, interwoven throughout the film, that illuminates this unforgettable and inspirational story.

Go deep into the underworld of hip-hop groupies and video vixens where sex is the backstage pass and young ladies use their bodies as a way to promote themselves and further their own careers. Jump Off takes a provocative look at the seedy side of the music business where hip-hop groupies pay a high price to get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle. Hear the real, raw truth about the groupie lifestyle from the scene's biggest stars. Get the inside story from one of hip-hop's most notorious femmes, Karrine: Superhead Steffens. Reenactments show how Karrine sexed her way through the hip-hop world, climbing her way up the ladder before crashing to the bottom. Now a bestselling author, she's still kissing and telling, but the huge stars she allegedly bedded are telling their side of the story.

Interviews with people involved with and leading the Madison, Wisconsin area resistance to the Vietnam war.

The young and charismatic yet polarizing entrepreneur offers an all access glimpse into his life, his music, and his fascinating career.

A comedy documentary outlining the progression of the ever growing cannabis industry.

The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now Notorious B.I.G. is revealed. Hear the stories from his closest friends and some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop: Diddy, Method Man, Easy Mo Bee, Matty C, E-40, Raekwon, Common and more. See raw footage of B.I.G. free-styling on the streets of New York, rare home video footage, a never-before-seen interview with Biggie shortly before his death and undisclosed video footage from the night of his murder. From the acclaimed director who brought you Rhyme & Reason, Thug Angel, Beef, Beef II and Beef III.

The son of a junkie aristocrat and a schizophrenic showgirl becomes a master of reinvention on a 50+ year journey through rock and roll, TV, and movies.

The powerful story of the Paradise High School Girls basketball team after the most devastating fire in California's history wipes out their entire town. It's an inspiring film about a group of young girls who put it all on the court and discover a love for the game and a challenge far greater than winning.

Unapologetically indie, ROADIE: MY DOCUMENTARY spans the 20 year career of roadie turned filmmaker, TJ Hoffmann as he takes you behind the scenes and on the run with rock-n-roll road crews. Filmed in a handful of countries over the course of 10 years, ROADIE begins as a quest to find out why anyone would want to become one but over time another narrative is discovered as TJ, the man behind the camera is forced to confront his inner demons.

From acclaimed executive producer Peter Spirer comes A DJ Vlad film. The first film to definitively capture the energy and danger of "Hyphy," the Hip Hop youth movement exploding out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Narrated by Oakland native and television/radio personality Sway, this film explores the political, social and musical history behind the culture that popularized ghostriding the whip - walking, running or dancing next to a moving car with no driver. GHOSTRIDE THE WHIP also follows the fascinating life and career of a young Vallejo rapper named Mac Dre, who has dominated the Bay Area underground music scene for years. Prolific, iconic, and revolutionary, Mac Dre's music and legacy is inextricably tied into the Hyphy movement. Featuring music and interviews by top Bay Area Hip Hop artists Mac Dre, Too $hort, E-40, MC Hammer, Keak the Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. and more.

Grab your camera and take a walk with former USA TODAY columnist and master photographer Jefferson Graham to some of the world's most photo worthy spots, meeting locals, discovering hidden gems and learning where and how to get photos that will make your friends ooh and ahh. In these first six episodes, Photowalks takes you to Porto and Lisbon Portugal, the "Big Island" of Hawaii, the Central California coast (Morro Bay and Cayucos) all 300 + miles of the Oregon coast, from Cannon Beach to Brookings, Los Angeles and Catalina Island. Oregon: A Photowalk road trip, down the Oregon coast to Cannon Beach and "Haystack Rock," the picturesque fishing village of Newport \and otherworldly Bandon, home to the iconic Howling Dog and Face Rock. The Road Trip begins at the very top of the state, in Hammond, and weaves all 363 miles down the coast to the California state border. Key stops: Cannon Beach, home to the iconic "Haystack Rock," and one of the locations for the classic film "The Goonies." You'll meet the mayor, the woman who churns out thousands of salt water taffy pieces every day and area photographer Andrew Funderberg for suggestions on where to photograph. Part 2 is in Newport, a classic fishing village, where Jeff meets up with Janelle Goplen, the owner of the Clearwater restaurant, for a downtown tour, and local photographer Sharon Biddinger to see the hidden spots. Part 3: to Bandon, an out of the way but so photoworthy spot down south, where Susan Dimmock, the owner of a local motel and master photographer, joins Jeff to show the art of how to photograph local icons Howling Dog and Face Rock. Portugal: Jeff visit the two top Portugeuse cities, Lisbon and Porto, where you'll see monuments and the dynamic street life of the second oldest (after Athens) European capital city. Then it's off to the dynamic smaller city of Porto, where Jeff will show you how the Harry Potter book series found its inspiration at a little book store in town. Jeff meets up with street performer Luis Reis who addresses the Lisbon/Porto rivalry, and photographer Jose Manuel Santos joins the Photowalk to show some of the best hidden photo spots in town. Central California: Jeff starts the Central California coast trip in tiny Morro Bay with a pontoon boat ride to the giant Morro Rock, for otter and sea lion sightings with local guide Bailey Christenson, then meets up with local photographer Ginger DiNunzio to head off to the nearby small town of Cayucos. Jeff and Ginger explore the historic Cayucos Pier, offer tips on how to do great portraits on and around the pier, the best approach to sunsets and what to look for photographically, when exploring a small town. Hawaii: A visit to the "Big" Island of Hawaii, a place so big it dwarfs the other main islands (Oahu, Maui and Kauai) combined. The tour starts in the tropical, garden spot of Hilo, where we meet Paul Cubio, a master chef who does things his way, with a tiny cafe that only has 8 seats. He and Maria Macias, who runs a local B&B, point out some of the top photo spots on this side of the island. The tour continues through waterfalls, top surf spots and lush floral gardens before continuing through Hawaii Volcano National Park, near where the big Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018. Then it's onto to the "dry" side of the island, Kona and the top photo spots there. Los Angeles: What if you only had 1 day to see the top spots in Los Angeles? Where would you go? Jeff takes you from one side of town, starting near LAX, through Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign and ending at Griffith Observatory, home to the best city views. Jeff shows where to get the best photo spots at the L.A. icons, and if you have a second day, Jeff follows up with a trip to Downtown Los Angeles, home of Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Bradbury Building, Staples Center, Union Station, City Hall and more, ending with the best spot in DTLA to head too for overhead shots of the city without a drone. Catalina and Balboa islands: Jeff visits two local Los Angeles area islands, Catalina and Balboa. The journey begins in Catalina, 22 miles off the coast, developed by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley in the 1920s. Jeff drives around on a golf cart with Conrado Vega, who shows off some hidden spots and how to get the perfect video shot with the cart. He then jumps in a car with Kristin Metcalfe from the Catalina Island Company, who shows where to get the best Catalina sunset, on the other side of the island from Avalon. Jessica Boudevin shows off the back country and best hikes and returns Jeff to Avalon, where he boards a ferry and ends up on a manmade island off Newport Beach, Balboa. The island itself is tiny, only 1.7 miles long, and Jeff walks the entire island and shows the walk with a sped up GoPro, photographs the historic beach homes and beach motif, and demonstrates the "magazine trick" with his friends Chris Raney and Tanya Yuan, for better portraits in open, mid-day sun.

A behind the scenes look at the making of Hip Hop drama "Just Another Day" (2010). The story takes place in Miami; it shows the facets of two artists' lives. First, an aspiring Hip Hop singer called Young Eastie, who strives to make a name for himself in the music industry: he tirelessly attempts to obtain a record deal through his idol, A-Maze, an acclaimed rapper experimenting negative aspects of his notorious career who'll do whatever it takes to stay at the top.

Revisiting the achievements of Sacheen Littlefeather, the first woman of color to utilize the Academy Awards to make a political statement.

Nine LGBTQs come together after the Pulse nightclub massacre to join one man, a hairdresser and activist from New Jersey without political experience, as he builds a national rally to demand LGBTQ equal rights, fight the NRA and challenge America's obsession with gun violence.

The rise of music's biggest stars on LA's iconic Sunset Strip through photographer Robert Landau's lens and stories from industry insiders.

The Walk tells the story of three hundred Native people that attempted to walk 768 miles, from the Pala Reservation near San Diego to Sacramento, in an effort to bring unification to the tribal nations of California. California has the largest Native American population in the United States with 278 tribal nations, more than any other state in the country. The history of California Indians is brutal and devastating, but few Americans, including Californians, know anything about these tribes. The Walk tells the moving story of the traditional walk of several California tribal communities and their supporters. Led by Native spiritual leader, Robert John, and beginning at the Pala reservation in Southern California, the group makes the 768-mile journey to Sacramento, the state's political seat. There they hope to bring light to issues threatening Native American sovereignty, preservation of culture and language, and inter-tribal unity.