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Quiet House

2011

Quiet House

2011
An elderly couple retires and they are alone with each other in their large and very quiet Moscow apartment. Talking out loud about approaching old age, about loneliness and love is too awkward. They have been together for so long that they understand each other without words. But sometimes this silence becomes unbearable.
Initiation

2011

Initiation

2011
High in the mountains of Lesotho, Mosaku is anxiously awaiting the return of his older brother from an initiation ceremony.
Murder City Devils: Rock & Roll Won't Wait

2011

Murder City Devils: Rock & Roll Won't Wait

2011
An inside look at a year in the life, on and off the road, of one of Seattle's most notorious bands, The Murder City Devils. Featuring live performances, rare glimpses backstage, and scores of interviews with the band, their fans, and their families. Also includes the videos for 18 Wheels and Bunkhouse.
Naked in America

2011

Naked in America

2011
1
Naked in America follows four everyday American couples from all walks of life, as they shed their clothes and inhibitions for a week at a luxury nudist resort in Palm Springs, California. Capturing the reactions of this diverse group to their new environment, the uncensored feature-length documentary examines the American attitude towards the naked human form, and to each other.
The Forgotten Genocide: Europe's Gypsies in World War II

2011

The Forgotten Genocide: Europe's Gypsies in World War II

2011
10
This is the first documentary film that tells the forgotten story of the annihilation of the Gypsies by the Nazis and their allies from one end to the other of Europe. With interviews of the survivors and archival footage never seen before the film points out the architects of this terrifying genocide and goes through all the territories where the extermination took place.
Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993

2011

Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993

2011
6
The Moscow Case is a 52 minute documentary with never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson in Moscow during the "Dangerous" tour. This film tells the behind the scenes story of Jackson's ill fated concert in September 1993. It includes unique archival footage showing Michael close up and personal while meeting fans and playing with orphan children.
Behind The Wall

2011

Behind The Wall

2011
Behind The Wall documents what life was like on both sides of The Berlin Wall through the eyes of ordinary citizens from East and West Germany. They give an in-depth and overlooked perspective of life before, during and after The Wall fell. Beginning with the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 'Fall of the Wall' then through the voices of the people, weaves a true history of what life was like living on both sides of The Wall.
Motown Mafia: The Story of Eddie Jackson and Courtney Brown

2011

Motown Mafia: The Story of Eddie Jackson and Courtney Brown

2011
Eddie 'The Fat Man' Jackson and Courtney 'The Field Marshal' Brown were labeled 'Kingpins' in an era where their names reigned supreme in Detroit. Accumulating more than a million dollars a month in heroin sales.
Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star

2011

Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star

2011
6
In this follow-up to 'Afghan Star,' filmmaker Havana Marking returns to Afghanistan to check in on infamous contestant Setara from the popular Afghan talent show of the same name. The film looks at where Setara is now and the impact that her controversial performance has had on her life and her country, including ever-present threats to her safety.
Mercury Undercover

2011

Mercury Undercover

2011
Documentary - MERCURY UNDERCOVER exposes the cause and effect of the well-hidden evidence of mercury contamination as seen through the eyes of doctors, scientists, environmental experts and mercury poisoned survivors. - Charlie Brown, Jonathan Emord, William Glaros
Doctors of the Dark Side

2011

Doctors of the Dark Side

2011
6.5
Doctors of the Dark Side is the first feature length documentary about the pivotal role of physicians and psychologists in detainee torture. The stories of four detainees and the doctors involved in their abuse demonstrate how US Army and CIA doctors implemented the Enhanced Interrogation Techniques and covered up signs of torture at Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. Interviews with medical, legal and intelligence experts and evidence from declassified government memos document what has been called the greatest scandal in American medical ethics. Based on four years of research by Producer/Director Martha Davis, written by Oscar winning Mark Jonathan Harris, and filmed in HD by Emmy winning DP Lisa Rinzler, the film shows how the torture of detainees could not continue without the assistance of the doctors.
Cambodia, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge

2011

Cambodia, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge

2011
Between April, 1975 and January, 1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge were responsible for the deaths of 1.7 million people in Cambodia. A quarter of the population were wiped out in one of the most brutal and virulent genocides of the twentieth century. This new film explores the life of Pol Pot, the ever-smiling, obsessively secretive leader of the Khmer Rouge. What drove him to inflict such a radical experiment on his own people? How did the Khmer Rouge turn from a band of nationalist revolutionaries into a ruthless killing machine? And why did the West stand by and let it happen?  As an international tribunal in Cambodia finally brings the surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge to justice, it's time to re-examine the gruesome legacy of Pol Pot.
No One Dies in Lily Dale

2011

No One Dies in Lily Dale

2011
2.8
A candid portrayal of Lily Dale, a spiritualist community in upstate New York, where most of the town's residents are registered Mediums who regularly give spiritual readings to visitors through alleged communication with the deceased.
Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon

2011

Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon

2011
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Documentary from celebrated Bruce Lee devotee, John Little, tracing the chronology of Lee's four films. Little follows Lee's footsteps from Macau, through Rome and Hong Kong, and blends re-mastered clips from Lee's films and interviews with key cast and crew to offer a unique insight into Lee's filmmaking style. This is the ultimate guide to Lee's short, yet inspirational movie career.
Planet Kirsan

2011

Planet Kirsan

2011
Over the hills and far away, in the middle of the Russian steppe, you will find Chess City. It was built by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the first and only President of the Republic of Kalmykia, one of the smallest and poorest republics in the Russian Federation. In Kalmykia, there also lives a boy called Alekhan, who dreams of becoming the World Chess Champion. And his younger brother Amir, who shares the same dream.The road to make their dreams come true passes through the Chess Competition in Chess City.
Looking for Lenny

2011

Looking for Lenny

2011
5
In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.
The Grand Bizarre

2011

The Grand Bizarre

2011
Step right up and get your tickets to the all-inclusive action thrill ride of the decade! Take your seat, grab your popcorn and witness the most daring skiers on the planet performing death-defying feats including Bobby Brown’s ground-breaking triple cork 1440 and Simon Dumont’s one of a kind cubed halfpipe. Nowhere have you seen anything more bizarre than this year’s Poor Boyz Production release The Grand Bizarre.
Standing Sideways

2011

Standing Sideways

2011
This season, take a seat and watch Standing Sideways - the latest film release from Burton Snowboards. Featuring (in no particular order): Terje Haakonsen, Jussi Oksanen, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, Mikey Rencz, Keegan Valaika, Mikkel Bang, Kazu Kokubo, Mark Sollors, Zak Hale, Mark McMorris, Ethan Deiss, Alex Andrews, Stephan Maurer, Charles Reid and Jack Mitrani.
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

2010

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking

2010
7.4
"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.
Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie

2010

Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie

2010
6
SAINT MISBEHAVIN’ reveals the true story of cultural phenomenon Wavy Gravy, a man whose commitment to making the world a better place has never wavered. Wavy Gravy is known as the MC of the Woodstock Festival, a hippie icon, a clown and even a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. In Saint Misbehavin’ we meet a true servant to humanity, who carries his message through humor and compassion. The film weaves together intimate verite footage, reflections from an array of cultural and countercultural peers, and never-before-seen archival footage to tell a story that is bigger than the man himself.