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Wall

2004

Wall

2004
5.6
A meditation on the separation fence in Israel-Palestine that imprisons one people while enclosing the other.
Ryan

2004

Ryan

2004
6.7
Centres on Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who in later years lived on skid row in Montreal following a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

2004
6.9
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
High Roller: The Bob Perry Story

2004

High Roller: The Bob Perry Story

2004
6.5
By age 12 Bob Perry was one of the best bowlers in the country. He was set to compete at the World's Fair in 1964 in Queens. Two days before, Bob was hit in the face with a mallet and crushed the side of his head. He lost permanent vision in his left eye. Bob trained himself to bowl with one eye and by 18 has was bowling at a 220 average, an average that was unheard of in 1970. Follow Bob Perry's rollercoaster career though the Mafia and drugs, with an in-depth look at one of bowling's finest.
Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

2004

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

2004
3
Andy Warhol described Jackie Curtis as “A pioneer without a frontier.” In this biographical documentary, Curtis’s co-workers and friends speak of her work and her influence, along with clips from Curtis’s Warhol films as well as never-before-seen footage from her stage shows.
A League of Ordinary Gentlemen

2004

A League of Ordinary Gentlemen

2004
6.3
Filmmaker Christopher Browne documents the mission of a group of middle-aged bowlers as they attempt to revitalize the sport and get the television-watching public interested in it again.
Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating

2004

Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating

2004
7.5
Crazy Legs Conti is an eccentric New York window washer, nude model and sperm donor, and huge fan of the annual July 4th hot dog eating competition. When he casually breaks the world oyster eating record in New Orleans, he decides to dedicate himself to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional competitive eater.
Wirriya: Small Boy

2004

Wirriya: Small Boy

2004
This moving documentary is a record of a few hours in the life of a small 7 year old boy, Ricco, from Hidden Valley, one of the many town camps on the outskirts of Alice Springs. He has lived in the camp for most of his life, and is looked after by his three older sisters and his foster mother, Nanna Maudie.
Bright Leaves

2004

Bright Leaves

2004
6.9
Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
The Hunting of the President

2004

The Hunting of the President

2004
5.4
Previously unreleased material outlines the campaign against Bill Clinton's presidency, from his days in Arkansas up to his impeachment trial.
The Ritchie Boys

2004

The Ritchie Boys

2004
7
During WWII, the U.S. formed an elite intelligence unit -- mostly German Jewish academics -- at Camp Ritchie, Maryland. Tasked with devising ways to break the morale of the SS, these men are often credited with bringing an early end to the war. Some of these heroes, who are now in the eighties, are reunited in this documentary.
The Agronomist

2004

The Agronomist

2004
6
Documentary on Jean Dominique, Haitian radio personality and human rights activist.
Hummingbird

2004

Hummingbird

2004
7
Can one person really make a difference? This documentary explores the work of two non profits started by women in Recife, Brazil. Through their grassroots efforts, they help kids get off the streets and women break the cycle of domestic violence, to find a second chance.
The UFO Conspiracy

2004

The UFO Conspiracy

2004
4.5
The UFO Conspiracy examines the history of UFOs and examines scriptural evidence that UFO occupants are not what they seem.
Where Do You Stand? Stories from an American Mill

2004

Where Do You Stand? Stories from an American Mill

2004
Traces the story of the 25-year struggle of Fieldcrest-Cannon textile workers to form a union in the face of modernization and globalization.
The Jeff Koons Show

2004

The Jeff Koons Show

2004
1
A documentary on the life and work of artist Jeff Koons, told through the perspective of Koons himself, curators, gallerists, and fellow artists (Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel, etc.).
Double Dare

2004

Double Dare

2004
6.7
With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena, respectively) would seem well-equipped for any challenges Hollywood might dish out. But finding roles -- and respect -- in a male-dominated field can prove more harrowing than dodging punches.
NASCAR: The IMAX Experience

2004

NASCAR: The IMAX Experience

2004
7.3
A big-screen look into one of America's most successful entertainment industries, NASCAR racing.
The End

2004

The End

2004
9.5
A documentary examining the end of live for five hospice patients and their families.
The Alamo Documentary: A True Story of Courage

2004

The Alamo Documentary: A True Story of Courage

2004
On March 6, 1836 the 13-day siege of the Alamo ended. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes: David Crockett, James Bowie and William B. Travis. Though considered a "small affair" at the time by victorious Mexican commander, General Santa Anna, the Alamo would take its place in history as a key battle of the Texas Revolution. Cries of Remember the Alamo! would eventually fuel an American victory over Mexico.