In Search of the Last Action Heroes

The Last Kumite

When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and Julie Jackson, he discovers other fighters face the same desperate struggle to save their loved ones.

Here Comes a New Challenger

The story of the gaming phenomenon that is Street Fighter II, exploring its origins and its impact on the lives of kids and teenagers worldwide.

Lion Fist

Martial Arts Fighter Joe goes to prison for 4 years and takes his wife's blame for a Drug Bust. After his release he finds out that his ex gave birth to his son and started a new life with a Drug Lord.

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

Fight to Survive: The Legacy of Bloodsport

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the rise of Jean Claude Van Damme as an action star, how the film inspired kids and teenagers to train in martial arts, the influence of the films score, how it impacted the VHS generation and was one of the last successful features produced by Cannon Films.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

Not Quite Hollywood

As Australian cinema broke through to international audiences in the 1970s through respected art house films like Peter Weir's "Picnic At Hanging Rock," a new underground of low-budget exploitation filmmakers were turning out considerably less highbrow fare. Documentary filmmaker Mark Hartley explores this unbridled era of sex and violence, complete with clips from some of the scene's most outrageous flicks and interviews with the renegade filmmakers themselves.