Animation, Documentary
TMB (The Merry Band of time travelers) made their first appearance in the 2019 book The Mystery of The Patch. In the book, they assisted Captain John White, solve the mystery of the mysterious patch, on his map, which was discovered in 2012 by The First Colony Foundation and The British Museum. This short, animated, stop motion film tells the 5-year history of this charming group of characters. It contains scenes of their first public appearance, at the 2021 Kansas City Renaissance festival, through a combination of live action and animation.
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Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
Meet the Robinsons
The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago
Her Blue Sky
Vera Klement: Blunt Edge
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Life After People
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 2
The Lost Colony of Roanoke: New Evidence
The Golden Laws
Forward to the Past
Arco
The Last Angel of History
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
Madame Tutli-Putli
Vito
Tintin in America
The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
The Lost Sons
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Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
IMDB 6 | Apr , 2025
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IMDB 6.9 | Mar , 2007
Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago
IMDB 10 | Aug , 2020
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IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2019
High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again.Vera Klement: Blunt Edge
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2010
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IMDB 8.5 | Sep , 2022
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 2008
In this special documentary that inspired a two-season television series, scientists and other experts speculate about what the Earth, animal life, and plant life might be like if, suddenly, humanity no longer existed, as well as the effect humanity's disappearance might have on the artificial aspects of civilization.Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
IMDB 7.5 | Jul , 2019
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IMDB 7.9 | Jun , 2023
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IMDB 7 | May , 2022
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IMDB 6 | Oct , 2003
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IMDB 10 | Sep , 2013
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IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2025
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IMDB 6.6 | Sep , 1996
An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology.'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
IMDB 8.2 | Oct , 2016
Through never-been-seen-before footage and fascinating interviews with key members of the 1985 Chicago Bears -- Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and others -- you will hear the inside story of their historic season.Madame Tutli-Putli
IMDB 6.9 | May , 2007
Madame Tutli-Putli boards the Night Train, weighed down with all her earthly possessions and the ghosts of her past. She travels alone, facing both the kindness and menace of strangers. As day descends into dark, she finds herself caught up in a desperate metaphysical adventure.Vito
IMDB 0 | Aug , 1978
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IMDB 6.5 | Sep , 1992
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IMDB 7.1 | Jul , 1988
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IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2021
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