As a young student, J.R.R. Tolkien finds love, friendship and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts. Their brotherhood soon strengthens as Tolkien weathers the storm of a tumultuous courtship with Edith Bratt and the outbreak of World War I. These early life experiences later inspire the budding author to write the classic fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Tolkien

Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises to fame in the 1980s to become one of the greatest singers of her generation.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

South African farmer Angus Buchan (Frank Rautenbach) and his family travel south to start a better life.

Faith Like Potatoes

After he beats his dad in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin, a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie. However, Josh's parents invest in the services of Bruce, a famous coach who has very different practices. Between Bruce's methods and the stress of the competitions, Josh learns that even a chess prodigy cannot make all the right moves.

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Outspoken ex-convict Ralph Petey Greene talks his way onto the air at a white-owned radio station in the 1960s Washington, D.C. Fueled by the new music and social upheaval of the times, he courts controversy while becoming the voice of the black movement.

Talk to Me

Controversial comedian Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman) begins his career telling bad jokes to bored audiences in the 1950s, but can't repress his desire to unleash edgier material. When he does, he begins a one-man campaign to break down social hypocrisy, and his groundbreaking stage act propels him to cult-hero status. When authorities ban Lenny's act for obscenity, he begins a downward spiral of drugs, sex and debt, aided by his bombshell wife, a stripper named Honey (Valerie Perrine).

Lenny

Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communication -- not just from foreign governments and terrorist groups, but from ordinary Americans. When Snowden decides to leak this classified information, he becomes a traitor to some, a hero to others and a fugitive from the law.

Snowden

Renowned editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) develops a friendship with author Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) while working on the writer's manuscripts.

Genius

Una visión única de la conocida historia de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo, a través de los ojos de Barrabás, que escapó de la muerte en la cruz.

Barrabás

Discover the life and works of Suzanna Martha Frederika van Osch, an actress who was known as the Queen of Indonesian Horror. Through interviews with family, colleagues, filmmakers and historians, her legacy is unearthed.

Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic

The life and work of career nanny Vivian Maier and her amazing collection of 100,000 photographs.

Finding Vivian Maier

Before enrolling in college, famed animal husbandry expert Temple Grandin (Claire Danes) visits a cattle ranch owned by her aunt Ann (Catherine O'Hara) and demonstrates a brilliance for all things mechanical. Once classes begin, the autistic Grandin rises to meet the intellectual challenges -- though the social ones are a bit more difficult. Grandin triumphs over prejudice to become an innovator in the field of animal care, and a lifelong advocate for humane slaughtering practices.

Temple Grandin

Beatrix Potter overcomes many obstacles in her quest to become a writer, including a domineering mother and the chauvinism prevalent in Victorian England. She falls in love with her publisher, Norman Warne, and his marriage proposal and a subsequent tragedy change her life forever.

Miss Potter

A transgender Hawaiian teacher inspires a girl to lead the school's male hula troupe.

Kumu Hina

Preacher Willard Bean becomes the world middleweight boxing champion in 1905, but when Joseph F. Smith asks him to step away from the limelight and serve a five-year mission in upstate New York, the Beans immediately pack their bags and travel to the East Coast. Once there, they find the hatred that existed 90 years earlier is still alive and very present.

The Fighting Preacher

After the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace (Enrico Colantoni), his sister Donatella (Gina Gershon) tries to carry on his legacy.

House of Versace

Paul Raymond (Steve Coogan) builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, Debbie (Imogen Poots).

The Look of Love

Wendy Williams overcomes obstacles and defies naysayers to become the popular host of a syndicated talk show.

Wendy Williams: The Movie

From 1940-1945, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Brendan Gleeson) leads his country against Nazi aggression.

Into the Storm

Based on the true story of criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, who fell in love with a drug kingpin as a college student and hurtled down a dangerous path with life-changing consequences.

Kemba

This revealing documentary follows the life and career of Joan Rivers, a veteran comedienne arguably more known for her extensive plastic surgery than for her talent. The film explores her early years in the comedy industry and touches on her longtime professional relationship with Johnny Carson, who is one of many celebrities featured, along with George Carlin, Phyllis Diller, Kathy Griffin and Rivers' own daughter and frequent screen partner, Melissa Rivers.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

From Olympic Gold medalist to World Heavyweight champion, boxer George Foreman leads a remarkable life. He finds his faith, retires and becomes a preacher. When financial hardship hits his family and church, George steps back in the ring and regains the championship at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.

Big George Foreman

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Better Man

Told in the present tense, this documentary draws on recently revealed testimony and rarely seen archival footage to immerse viewers in the most iconic moments of the princess's life.

The Princess

As a boy, Bobby Darin (Kevin Spacey) nearly died from rheumatic fever. While it left him with a weakened heart, it didn't weaken his desire to become the most popular singer in the country. Knowing that he's living on borrowed time, Bobby works nonstop to conquer the pop and jazz worlds with hits like "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife." But as the '60s come into full swing, Bobby sees his style of singing fall out of favor, and his marriage to actress Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth) suffer.

Beyond the Sea

A top student and athlete leaves his middle-class life to venture into Alaska, only to meet people who will eventually shape his values and life.

Into the Wild

Filmmaker Laura Gabbert follows Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold as he explores the culinary culture of Los Angeles.

City of Gold

Lawyer Linda Kenney Baden (Helen Mirren) defends music producer Phil Spector (Al Pacino), on trial for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

Phil Spector

Bobbi Kristina experiences the highs and lows of parental, familial and romantic love complicated by fame.

Bobbi Kristina

George Jorgensen (John Hansen) goes to 1950s Denmark and makes headlines for having the first sex-change operation.

The Christine Jorgensen Story

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