In a world where human souls exist outside the body as animal companions called daemons, a young girl named Lyra Belacqua must navigate through parallel universes and face various dangers to unravel the mystery surrounding missing children and a dangerous plot orchestrated by powerful forces.
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
Director Simon Sheridan's exhaustive examination of British sexploitation movies, made during the 1960s and 1970s, when homegrown cinema was struggling to survive. The films' stars and makers share their memories of an extraordinary era.
A love letter to film history, Sickies Making Films looks at our urge to censor movies and asks, Why? By focusing on the Maryland Board of Censors, the nation's longest lasting censor board, we discover reasons both absurd and surprisingly understandable.
Inside Deep Throat is a documentary that explores the cultural and social impact of the infamous 1972 adult film 'Deep Throat'. It delves into the censorship battles, the government's attempt to suppress the film, and the societal implications of a mainstream adult film during the sexual revolution of the 1970s. The documentary also examines the rise of the porn industry and its effects on American culture.
Footlight Parade follows a Broadway producer named Chester Kent as he faces challenges such as writer's block, blackmail, and a broken engagement while trying to put on a successful musical stage production. With tap-dancing, synchronized swimming, and elaborate production numbers, Kent must navigate the complexities of show business to achieve his goals.
In Assignment: Paris, a newspaper reporter finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of espionage in the city of love. As he uncovers a communist plot, he must navigate the surveillance state and secret police, all while dealing with a love triangle and speaking in code to stay alive.
As the New Madrid Fault threatens to tear the U.S. in half, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster while the clock ticks down.
Four-part series demonstrating different kinds of censorship, such as censorship by the government or of art.
The Tillman Story is a powerful documentary that exposes the cover-up and manipulation by the government surrounding the death of NFL player Pat Tillman who joined the military and was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan. The film follows his family's journey to uncover the truth and seek justice.
The Adjuster is a dark comedy about an insurance adjuster named Noah who has an unconventional approach to his job and his personal life. He becomes involved with various clients and their complex situations, leading to a series of unexpected and humorous events. As Noah navigates the world of insurance fraud, infidelity, and dark humor, he also grapples with his own unhappiness and desires for something more fulfilling.
From archive images and testimonials of Globo's talents and the public, the documentary traces the chronology of the representation of LGBTQIA+ characters in Brazilian soap operas.
A look at what happened when Denmark abolished censorship in the late 1960s.
In this movie, the history of frivolity is examined through a satirical lens. The story touches upon various topics such as social satire, ancient history, strip-tease, medieval times, witch hunts, censorship, Christopher Columbus, the Garden of Eden, self-censorship, bullfighting, eroticism, freedom of speech, Versailles, the discovery of America, and enlightenment.
A jumble of sexual skits such as The Big Salami, The Brady Bang, And Leather And Chains.
In My Heart Goes Boom!, a singer navigates the challenges of love, friendship, and censorship in 1970s Rome, Italy.
Of Pigs and Men is a documentary that explores the making of a highly controversial film which involves themes of religious intolerance and censorship. The film follows the struggles faced by the filmmakers as they tackle difficult subjects such as bestiality, coprophagia, and zoophilia. Set in Perth, Australia, the documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by artists when pushing the boundaries of art and confronting societal taboos.
The newly appointed head of a censorship board uses his uncompromising stance against everything "immoral" – from nudity in movies to nightclubs – to hide a rather unseemly double life.