In his first HBO hour-long comedy special, actor and comedian John Early (Max’s Search Party) brings his unique blend of cutting commentary, pop star swagger, and loveable personality to Brooklyn’s Roulette Intermedium. Shot in the style of a gritty 1970s rock documentary, Early’s standup set features tantalizing covers of artists like Britney Spears and Neil Young, interspersed with riotous backstage footage. Featuring his loyal band, the Lemon Squares, the special explores modern life's unbearable ordeal through Early’s playful and explosive musical numbers.

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The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, who returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death. It’s a comedy about food, family, the grind's insanity, the beauty of a Sense of Urgency, and its steep downsides. As Carmy fights to transform the restaurant and himself, his rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew ultimately reveals themselves as his chosen family.

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This comedy follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob, and save in order to get to the exotic, faraway land of California. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the show is praised for its authentic representation of the unique challenges and adventures of its young protagonists as they navigate life on a reservation, reflecting both the longing to escape and the deep connections to their home.

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Josh Alexander’s Loudmouth documents the winding road of Al Sharpton’s life as an iconic activist and spiritual leader. Viewers get an unrestricted look at Sharpton’s development from an 8-year-old preacher to a sometimes controversial civil rights figure. The film offers behind-the-scenes insight into Sharpton’s role as a presidential candidate advisor and racial justice advocate during the volatile climate of 2020.

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Foodborne pathogens kill around 3,000 people in the U.S. every year and hospitalize hundreds of thousands more. Romaine lettuce, cantaloupe, and sprouts. have all been at the center of outbreaks that have become alarmingly frequent in recent years. The solutions are simple, but protections are scattershot, with little bureaucratic will to enforce them. Yet, our politicians keep saying that “the U.S. food supply is the safest in the world.”

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For 30 years, the New York Theatre Ballet’s Project LIFT has offered scholarships to homeless and at-risk children, exposing them to ballet's beauty and discipline. International ballet star Steven Melendez, once a LIFT participant, now mentors these young dancers. Spanning 10 years, the film follows Steven and his students from shelter to stage, culminating in a performance that highlights the struggles of homelessness in America.

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Fifty years ago, New York State Assemblyman George Michaels cast a single vote on New York's abortion bill that changed the course of American history but destroyed his political career in the process. Deciding Vote shares the story of how Michaels defied his conservative and religious constituents by casting the critical tie-breaking vote on a bill that legalized abortion in New York, laying the groundwork for Roe v. Wade.

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For thousands of years, Chinese women shared a secret language called Nushu, bonding generations in sisterhood. In modern China, Hu Xin, a Nushu museum guide, and Simu, a music enthusiast, are connected by their fascination with Nushu. This film explores the commercialization of Nushu and captures moments of female solidarity and resilience.

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The Black Hills, sacred to the Lakota, have been the site of conflict since Europeans arrived in 1492. From the Indian Wars to the broken Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, this land witnessed a gold rush and the creation of Mount Rushmore. Narrated by Oglala poet Layli Long Soldier and co-directed by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli, this documentary showcases the Oyate's resilience through archival material and interviews with activists like Krystal Two Bulls.

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Exposing Parchman is an investigative documentary that delves into the efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by a team of attorneys on behalf of Parchman Prison inmates. The film reveals the inside stories of the families, the legal team, and Roc Nation over three years of legal battles to end the deadly conditions for those incarcerated at Parchman.

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In October 2016, Jack Kowalski took his 10-year-old daughter Maya to the hospital for extreme pain from CRPS. Days later, Maya was declared a ward of the state after doctors suspected her mother, Beata, of child abuse. This marked the start of a nightmare as the Kowalskis were cut off from Maya. Directed by Henry Roosevelt, Take Care of Maya explores their harrowing journey through a flawed child welfare system, combining personal storytelling with investigative journalism.

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Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics visionary who passed away in November 2018, left behind a legendary legacy and iconic characters. He also left a wealth of personal footage and recorded recollections that were never seen—until now. Director David Gelb weaves together this footage, along with archived interviews, newsreels, and clay models, to narrate Lee’s life, including his successes and challenges and features voices from Lee’s close colleagues, like Flo Steinberg, and offer an intimate look at the influential comic publisher behind Marvel’s cultural impact.

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The Pirate Queen tells the forgotten story of Cheng Shih, a woman in 19th-century China who became one of history's most powerful pirates. After the sudden death of the fleet leader, the widowed Cheng Shih faces losing her status, security, and life. Players assume the identity of Cheng Shih to complete puzzle-based tasks, outsmart enemies, and rise to become the Pirate Queen.

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