An Oscar nominee for Best Documentary and winner of the 1986 New York Film Critic's Circle non-fiction film prize, Marlene is a "portrait of a remarkably strong-willed woman, stage-managing her career right up to the bitter end" (New York Times) that brilliantly lifts the veil on a movie star of the brightest magnitude as she is fading into twilight.

Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium that existed during her lifetime, spanning eight decades of the twentieth century. This is the first major documentary film to explore West's life and career, as she 'climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong' to become a writer, performer, and subversive agitator for social change.

From the award winning, 10 part archival program series, "Filmmakers on Film." There were more women working in influential positions behind the scenes in film before 1920 than at any other time in history. Filmmaker, author, nationwide lecturer Ally Acker, takes us on an archival journey of the pioneering female filmmakers who have transformed the way we look at movies from 1896 to the present. This compelling event has toured three countries. Ally...

For the first time in the US, this documentary contains rare footage of James Dean and features exclusive interviews with his friends and co-workers.

Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most dynamic actresses in American film history. Her beauty and glamorous lifestyle made her an icon during Hollywood's Golden Age. She evolved into a great humanitarian, and would eventually revolutionize the world of fashion. However, her success came with its fair share of drug use, love affairs, and scandals. In this detailed docu-drama, we explore the legend of Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor.

A satirical comedy about a down-on-his-luck publicist who discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.

Tracks the life of Shirley Temple. During the height of her film career, kings and presidents sought to meet the young actress, who single-handedly saved a film studio from bankruptcy with her films, including Bright Eyes, Curly Top, and Heidi. By the age of twelve, her acting career was virtually over, and the child star was charged with finding a new path. From wife and mother to breast cancer survivor and political ambassador, Temple's achievements...

The film celebrates the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians, Buster Keaton, whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary. Filled with stunningly restored archival Keaton films from the Cohen Film Classics library, it is directed by Peter Bogdanovich, a filmmaker and cinema historian.

Bing Crosby was, without a doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public had only thought they'd known.

Grace Kelly reigned as one of Hollywood's brightest stars before becoming Princess of Monaco. Her film credits include High noon, the Country girl (Academy Award, Best Actress) and High society, as well as Alfred Hitchcock's Rear window, Dial M for murder and To catch a thief.