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    CNN Films brings distinguished, thought-provoking documentary programming to audiences on CNN's platforms around the world.
  • The close-knit religious sect called Buddhafield formed in the 1980s in West Hollywood and aspired to an artistic utopian communal life. It was led by a mysterious, charismatic guru, who called himself Michel - pictured here. Gradually, several Buddhafield members came to grow disenchanted with Michel and allege emotional manipulation and even physical abuse by Michel.

    'Holy Hell'

    "Holy Hell" reveals an intimate, never-before-seen world inside Buddhafield, a mysterious spiritual sect that filmmaker Will Allen joined and became its unofficial documentarian for 22 years. Premieres Thursday, Sept. 1, at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.
  • Unraveling the myth

    Bold. Brutal. Brilliant. CNN unravels the larger-than-life myth behind Steve Jobs.
  • The Hunting Ground

    The feature documentary about sexual assault on American college campuses -- the failure of universities to address the problem, and the rise of a new student movement. Original song "Til It Happens To You" by Lady Gaga nominated for an Oscar.
  • CNN Films Presents "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me"

    Glen Campbell ... I'll Be Me

    A beautiful, funny, inspiring film about music superstar Glen Campbell's struggle with Alzheimer's disease before and throughout his sold-out "Goodbye Tour."
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    Fresh Dressed

    The influence of fashion in hip-hop culture. Featuring Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Nas, Pusha T and many others.
  • Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story

    Despite 20 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Kristin Beck says her struggle for acceptance as a transgender American represents her most difficult mission.
  • Life Itself

    When Roger Ebert died in 2013 after battling cancer, he was arguably the world's most famous film critic. "Life Itself" is a revealing documentary based on Ebert's memoir.
  • Dinosaur 13

    CNN Films' "Dinosaur 13" documents the discovery of the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found -- and the incredible legal battle to determine who owned it.
  • Ivory Tower

    "Ivory Tower" questions the cost, value and methods of America's higher education system. The documentary explores a potential crisis that could touch an entire generation of young Americans.
  • Whitey: US v. James J. Bulger

    "Whitey: US v. James J. Bulger" details the capture and conviction of the notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger.