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

Billionaire and aviation tycoon Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a successful public figure: a director of big-budget Hollywood films such as "Hell's Angels," a passionate lover of Hollywood leading ladies Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) and Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale), and an aviation pioneer who helps build TWA into a major airline. But in private, Hughes remains tormented, suffering from paralyzing phobias and depression. The higher he rises, the farther has to fall.

The Aviator

Aspiring country singer Patsy Cline (Jessica Lange) is resigned to both her thankless gigs and her unhappy marriage, until she meets the charismatic Charlie Dick (Ed Harris). Eventually leaving her husband to marry Charlie, Patsy temporarily shelves her performing career to be a mother. Later she returns to singing and finds success under manager Randy Hughes (David Clennon). Patsy hits a remarkable stride with a string of hit singles, and has become a full-fledged star when tragedy strikes.

Sweet Dreams

Griselda Blanco becomes a pioneer in the Miami-based cocaine trade. Her willingness to use violence against her rivals leads to numerous assassination attempts, forcing Griselda to move her business to California.

Cocaine Godmother

On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.

Argo

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

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

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

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

Finding Vivian Maier

Freedom fighter Rani of Jhansi shifts the balance of power by leading her people into battle against the British Empire in 1857 India. Her insurrection set in motion the demise of the British East India Company.

The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

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

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

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

Kumu Hina

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

Into the Storm

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

Better Man

Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Christopher Wallace parlays his gift for storytelling into a career as a rap artist. Eventually dubbing himself Biggie Smalls, then later, the Notorious B.I.G., Wallace's tales about violent street life take him to the top of the rap charts. The subject he so often raps about catches up with him in March 1997, when he is shot to death after leaving a party.

Notorious

Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing performs various daring experiments on people who were diagnosed as mentally disturbed.

Mad to Be Normal

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

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

Wendy Williams: The Movie

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

In 1956 England, Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) lands a job as a production assistant on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl," starring Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams). Marilyn is also honeymooning with her new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, but the combined pressure of work and the demands of the Hollywood hangers-on is driving her to exhaustion. When Miller departs for Paris, Colin seizes the opportunity, to give Marilyn respite during a week in the idyllic British countryside.

My Week With Marilyn

The life and legacy of Chuck Schuldiner, one of the founders of the band Death.

Death by Metal

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

Chronicles Michael Jackson's rare public appearances away from the concert stage.

Michael Jackson - Press Conferences and Store Signings

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

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