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An alien visits the borough of Queens in New York City.

Growing up in a small English village, Richard Rhodes was undermined and bullied, spending his childhood making music in his bedroom and creating an imaginary character called "Ricky", believing he would amount to nothing. But watching Madonna perform one night changed everything, and Richard set off for the hedonistic lifestyle of New York's East Village to join the world of drag performance. Pink Feathers is a documentary that gives a unique insight into the world of drag, and celebrates Richard's 21 years as drag artiste alter egos "Cookie MonStar" and "Sheila Simmonds", from the streets of New York in the 90's to present-day London, on a journey of self-discovery. Through rare footage and interviews, we discover the person behind the make-up who had to completely break down to build themselves up again to find their true self."

Clifford Odets Depression era Jewish drama of a family of conflicting beliefs finding their way in the world.

Directed by The Greatest Showman's own Michael Gracey, and Beth McCarthy-Miller, "Come Alive" featured 150 dancers in period costume with fun, circussy enhancements, like bright pink wigs and gowns in vibrant shades of violet or blue-green, breaking from the practical shades of the 19th century. The "freak show" element upon which Barnum made his living is glammed up and romanticized, transformed into a technicolor homily that feels more about celebrating inclusion, particularly for the people who populated his band--bearded ladies, tattooed men, conjoined twins and little people.

America has always been a land of extremes, but it is as polarised today as it's ever been. Travelling through its states, this timely documentary explores the influences that are changing the face of American culture. Meeting artists, musicians, locals and leaders, rich and poor, it takes a look outside of the political maelstrom at the complex dynamics and divides playing out at a grassroots level. What will become of the land of the free?

Maki is the story of displacement, power, and vulnerability told through the relationship between a hostess, the young man she loves, and the boss who controls them. The story is set in the underworld of the New York City's Japanese Diaspora.

The French painter Fabienne Verdier, trained by traditional calligraphers in China, and famous for her large abstract canvases, leaves the safety of her studio and embarks on an exploratory adventure with musicians at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York. The film follows her journey of liberation, as she frees herself from the constraints of her training and rediscovers through improvised collaborations, a world of emotion and creative energy.

Ade Adepitan, Anita Rani, Ant Anstead and Dan Snow take a closer look at one the most complex cities in the world examining the systems that keep the "City That Never Sleeps" functioning all year round.

Fighting to keep her dreams alive and save her brother from a life of addiction on Los Angeles' Skid Row, an overlooked singing prodigy embarks on an unlikely journey with the son of a famed music manager.

A 78-year-old Indian woman in New York is the world's most passionate theatergoer. Nicki Cochrane been going to at least one play every day for more than 25 years. Always taking along her large bags, Nicki is ready to fight for a free seat at any show that's worth her time. She has developed an array of ingenious means by which she acquires free tickets to most New York theaters. When small talk with the box office managers doesn't doesn't get her a free ticket, Nicki stands outside the theater entrance, holding a sign which says "One Ticket Please" hoping that a stranger will have an extra ticket to spare. Disliked by theater staff for her behavior, Nicki prides herself with a staunch dedication to the art. But at what point does dedication turn into addiction? As Nicki rushes around Manhattan from one theatre to the next, we find out about her personality and the choices she has made in order to make a life at the theatre possible.

A live concert film from Brooklyn-based power-funk outfit Turkuaz showcasing their energetic splashes of funk, alternative, rock, R&B, and psychedelia. The nonet ignite an explosion of energy punctuated by neon hues, deft musicality, and show-stopping singalongs with male-female harmonies, strutting guitars, wild horn arrangements, and interminable grooves. Touring incessantly over the better part of the last decade, the group has organically animated a movement of devout followers and graced stages at legendary theaters and festivals across the country and abroad. None's A Ton encapsulates an exciting era of the band as it evolves into the next decade.

Widowed nightclub singer Janis Stewart struggles to raise 10 year old Josie. She shares a small apartment with aspiring actress Val and producer's secretary Pat. Stanley is their friendly neighborhood deli employee.