Saturday, August 17th TV listings for HBO
Spirit Unforgettable (2016)
A powerful, devastating and inspiring story of the Canadian Celtic rock band 'Spirit of the West,' and their frontman John Mann, who in 2014, at the age of 51, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's.
Prescription for Danger (2018)
A professional finds herself with a stalled personal life. One day, during an important meeting, her body fails her, leading her to seek help from a charming physician who has the power to break her.
The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm
A conversation between a boy and his great-grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor, is woven with historical footage and animation to tell a heartbreaking story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe.
The Breadwinner (2017)
After her father is arrested, 11-year-old Parvana's family falls on hard times since women in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan are not allowed to work or travel without a man. Out of desperation, the girl cuts her hair and passes as a boy to make money.
Bessie (2015)
Legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Brexit (2019)
Based on the Brexit referendum of 2016, see the personalities, strategies, and feuds of the Leave and Remain campaigns.
Temple Grandin (2010)
Tracing the life of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman now famous in the sphere of science.
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
In 2008, investment adviser and financier Bernie Madoff made headlines around the world when he was arrested for perpetrating perhaps the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.
My Dinner with Hervé (2018)
This film explores the unlikely friendship between French actor Hervé Villechaize and struggling journalist Danny Tate as it unfolds over one wild night in L.A. that will have life-changing consequences for both men.
My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
Comedian Julio Torres examines his favorite shapes, which include a plexiglass square, an oval he wishes were a circle, a self-conscious cactus, and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate.
Narrated by Paul Rudd, this documentary chronicles the final major tour of legendary rock band Rush. Featuring interviews with the band and never-before seen footage, get a behind-the-scenes view of the historic moments of the band and its fans.
Share (2019)
A high-school student is sent disturbing video of herself after a night she can no longer remember and tries to figure out what happened while navigating the accompanying social tensions at school.
Recount (2008)
During the 2000 presidential elections, Florida's vote had to be recounted. Follow the action from Election Day to the Supreme Court's ruling in George Bush's favour five weeks later.
The story of Sunny Leone, a Canadian-born adult film star with Bollywood dreams.
Follow the research of scientists arguing that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch mid-twentieth century, due to profound and lasting human changes to the earth. Filmmakers document evidence and experience of human planetary domination.