The Vault
QT8: The First Eight
2019 ★ 7.2A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall
Japanology Plus
2014 ★ 6.4Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen, rice, sushi, ge
Journeys in Japan
2010 ★ 9.0Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, explorin
Culture Shock
2019 ★ 5.8A young Mexican woman crosses the border in search of the American dream, only to instead find her worst nightmare lying within. Topic: Film "Culture Shock" (20
Shut Up Evan
2026 ★ 5.5Shut Up Evan is a twice-weekly pop culture podcast hosted by Evan Ross Katz, featuring “The Group Chat,” a rotating panel with celebrity guests unpacking the ze
Don't Make Waves
1967 ★ 5.2Carlo Cofield vacations to Southern California, where he quickly becomes immersed in the easy-going local culture, getting entangled in two beachside romances.
Carts of Darkness
2008 ★ 6.9In the picture-postcard community of North Vancouver, filmmaker Murray Siple follows men who have turned bottle-picking, their primary source of income, into th
Breaking Through
2015 ★ 5.4When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true
Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea
2019 ★ 5.5In this documentary, Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts US culture – and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career. Subject: Film "Hello
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
2024 ★ 7.1Charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their lega
Street Kings
2008 ★ 6.7Tom Ludlow is a disillusioned L.A. Police Officer, rarely playing by the rules and haunted by the death of his wife. When evidence implicates him in the executi
Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade
2025 ★ 6.8A visionary new documentary exploring the final decade of John Lennon's life in extraordinary detail. Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles, creati
Música
2024 ★ 6.5A young man, plagued by the music in his head, has to come to terms with an uncertain future while balancing love, family and Brazilian culture in Newark, New J
A Remarkable Tale
2019 ★ 5.5The residents of an isolated town look to revive their home's identity when a group of foreigners unexpectedly arrive, bringing culture shock with them. Topic:
Dalagang Ilocana
1954 ★ 4.3A funny poignant film about an Ilocana maiden. Dalagang Ilocana is a 1954 Filipino film that explores the life of an Ilocana maiden through a blend of comedy an
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2017 ★ 6.0In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate t
K-Everything: A CNN Original Series
2026 ★ 7.5A cultural exploration of Korea’s explosive global influence, K‑Everything, hosted by Daniel Dae Kim, dives into how Korea’s music, film, food, and beauty indus
Land Without Evil: Ivy Maraey
2013 ★ 4.9A filmmaker and a Guarani Indian travel from La Paz to Bolivia’s swamps, exploring Guarani culture, ancient knowledge, and identity. Task: Write a factual, orig
Bigger Stronger Faster*
2008 ★ 6.8In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are
Tosh.0
2009 ★ 5.7A weekly topical series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh that delves into all aspects of the Internet, from the ingenious to the absurd to the medically inadvisab
Epic Rap Battles of History
2010 ★ 7.3Pitting notable historical and pop culture figures, real and fictional, against one another in a rap battle format. The television series Epic Rap Battles of Hi
Oswaldo
2017 ★ 7.6'Oswaldo' follows the misadventures of a school-aged penguin who was adopted and raised by human parents and who must now face his biggest challenge -- survivin
Saludos Amigos
1942 ★ 5.8A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From hi
How the States Got Their Shapes
2010 ★ 6.8The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed