Running From Crazy
Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple takes us through the personal journey of model and actress Mariel Hemingway, granddaughter of Ernest, as she tries to understand the suicide and mental illness that have haunted so many of her family members, including supermodel sister Margaux and oldest sister, the artist Joan "Muffet." Look for intimate, emotional interviews, and rare archival footage of the sisters and their parents.
Nov. 1
These Birds Walk
Here's some life-affirming (and heart-wrenching) fare for your holiday season: A Pakistani runaway boy's life depends on the answer to the question of what home means to him. Look for messages of resilience and inspiration in this movie about street kids and the good folks who have their backs.
Nov. 1
Sweet Dreams
Rwanda's first and only all-female drumming troupe is made up of folks from groups on both sides of the 1994 genocide in that country. The troupe offers a place of healing and support. When the group partners with two young American entrepreneurs to open Rwanda's first-ever ice cream shop—well, look for major inspiration and tears.
Nov. 1
People of a Feather
Think you're chilly this season? Prepare to feel even colder: This doc features footage from seven winters in the Arctic, taking you into the world of the Inuit on the Belcher Islands in Canada's
Hudson Bay.
Nov. 8
The Armstrong Lie
By now we know about the dramatic fall of Lance Armstrong. But he was once considered among the greatest athletes of all time. Beginning in 2009, Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney followed the cyclist for four years chronicling his return to the game after retirement, as he tried to win his eighth title—but obviously the focus of the movie took a turn.
Nov. 8
The Ghosts in Our Machine
Filmmaker Liz Marshall directs The Ghosts in Our Machine through the lens of animal photographer Jo-Anne McArthur. Over a year, the two follow several animal stories in parts of North America and Europe, offering insight into the world's animal industries. Prepare to think differently about the way animals are used in your food, clothing and entertainment, as well as research.
Nov. 8
At Berkeley
This four-hour-long (!) documentary focuses on the esteemed University of California at Berkeley. It shows the the major aspects of university life, emphasizing the administration's efforts to maintain top academics and diversity in the face of huge budget cuts.
Nov. 8
Dear Mr. Watterson
Calvin & Hobbes' creator Bill Watterson has kept a low profile since retiring the comic strip 18 years ago, choosing a private life in Ohio. But no one's forgotten him, and this doc shows how he's still remembered and appreciated every day by fans far and wide.
Nov. 15
Narco Cultura
Drug traffickers—with their guns, money, and lawless violence—have emerged as icons to a growing number of Mexicans and Latinos in the Americas, glorified in music and representing a new American dream and path out of the ghetto. This Spanish language doc explores their influence on pop culture, and it's spellbinding. Dare you to look away.
Nov. 22
Bettie Page Reveals All
You know her as the most iconic of sex symbols. This doc features Bettie Page telling her story for the first time in her own words via interviews taped long before her death. And yes, you'll get tons of scandalous details about her love affairs too.
Nov. 22
Weekend of a Champion
In 1971, Roman Polanski spent a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempted to win the Monaco Grand Prix; Polanski was a huge fan. He got special access to Stewart's world, both on and off the track, for three days, resulting in a rare look into the star at the height of his career and influence.
Nov. 22
Justin Bieber's Believe
True Beliebers will not want to miss this 3-D Christmas day Justin-fest. The flick features new interviews with the star, concert footage, behind-the-scenes material, and appearances from the likes of manager Scooter Braun, Usher, Ludacris and more.
Dec. 25