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Kymatica

2009

Kymatica

2009
6.5
Ben Stewart, the bright young musician and philosopher who brought us the sleeper hit "Esoteric Agenda", unveils his new work, Kymatica!. Kymatica will venture into the realm of Cymatics and Shamanic practices. It will offer insight into the human psyche and discuss matters of spirituality, altered states of consciousness and much more! Not to be missed!
President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey

2009

President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey

2009
8
Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. See how one man inspired us with the refrain - "Yes We Can!" In this defining moment, America has proven once again that her story is constantly evolving towards greater freedom and justice for all.
Facing the Fat

2009

Facing the Fat

2009
5.2
Obesity has become one of the most overwhelming diseases in our modern society, even now considered to be of epidemic proportions. This documentary film dives into this sensitive, but socially powerful topic and exposes shocking statistics of the fattening of our culture. Kenny Saylors, overweight himself, faces his own fat in his life as he embarks upon a 55 day, Doctor supervised, water fast to see the effects of this ancient practice on our bodies today and to examine if healing properties truly do exist within our own bodies in this extreme method of food restriction.
Kimjongilia

2009

Kimjongilia

2009
6.2
The first film to fully expose the humanitarian crisis of North Korea, this stylish, deeply moving documentary is centered around astonishing interviews with survivors of North Korea's vast and largely hidden prison camps, and interspersed with archival footage of North Korean propoganda films and original art performances.
Prom Night in Mississippi

2009

Prom Night in Mississippi

2009
6.6
A high school in a small-town in Mississippi prepares for its first integrated senior prom.
The Unnatural History of the Kakapo

2009

The Unnatural History of the Kakapo

2009
6
The world's last kakapo population is plagued by a deadly curse. Without a cure, it could be the end of the world's rarest and strangest wild parrot.
Memphis Belle: America's Most Famous Bomber

2009

Memphis Belle: America's Most Famous Bomber

2009
This riveting doc covers the years 1942-1945, when the United States built the Eighth Army Air Force, the largest overseas air unit in its history.
U2: A Rock Crusade

2009

U2: A Rock Crusade

2009
The story of U2's philanthropic work around the world.
The Beatles: Parting Ways

2009

The Beatles: Parting Ways

2009
6.5
Parting Ways treats The Beatles with the respect they deserve and details their lives since the world's number one band fell apart.
Rethinking Cancer

2009

Rethinking Cancer

2009
5.3
Rethinking Cancer is an educational documentary film that provides a rare look into the psychological and therapeutic journeys of five men and women who used biological alternative cancer therapies to overcome serious illness. Their stories represent successes that mainstream medicine and the public ought to know about. Four of the featured subjects had been diagnosed with cancer; two of these patients were considered terminal cases. The fifth patient had a severe case of Lyme disease. All five have outlived their diseases, between 15 and nearly 40 years, thus far.
Children Without a Shadow

2009

Children Without a Shadow

2009
The remarkable Holocaust story of the Jews of Belgium is told through the life of a remarkable man, professor Shaul Harel, who survived at 4 years old through the kindness of Jews and Christians alike.
The Song Within: Sedona

2009

The Song Within: Sedona

2009
Documentary - Director Kathy Douglas explores the different talents, perspectives, and stories of 16 native Sedona women.
The Sunshine Boy

2009

The Sunshine Boy

2009
6
A Mother's Courage (aka The Sunshine Boy) is a moving, compassionate portrayal of a mother's desperate quest to understand the perplexing condition that controls her son. A journey through different countries, where every stop-over opens a new path into the depths of autism - and places her son in a strikingly different perspective as it reaches the end.
Let's Talk About Sex

2009

Let's Talk About Sex

2009
8
Dancing with the Devil

2009

Dancing with the Devil

2009
5.4
Rio de Janeiro. September, 2008. Three men stalk the gloomy back-alleys of the city's notorious slums. Spiderman, a 28-year-old drug lord, embarks on a routine patrol through the shadowy streets of Coréia, the sprawling slum he controls. Inspector Leonardo Torres, a muscle-bound operative from Rio's drug squad, inches through the alleys of another shantytown, shots ringing out around him. And Pastor Dione, an evangelical preacher intent on ending Rio's drug conflict, trawls the slums for lost souls. With unprecedented access to some of Rio's most wanted men, Dancing with the Devil in the City of God tells the story of Rio's drug war through the eyes of three men locked into one of the bloodiest urban conflicts on earth. Written by Jon Blair and Tom Phillips
I'm No Dummy

2009

I'm No Dummy

2009
4.8
Explores and examines the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of the greatest vents from today and yesterday, illustrating that this perceived novelty act is truly an extraordinary art form.
Only When I Dance

2009

Only When I Dance

2009
6.3
Defying the idea that ballet is an art form steeped in the history of the wealthy white elite, this documentary captures the dreams of two black children from the Favela in Brazil, who, despite constant prejudice and doubt, are both determined to beat the odds and follow their dreams to use dancing as an escape rarely found in their tough day to day lives.
This Is Berlin Not New York

2008

This Is Berlin Not New York

2008
This documentary traces the journey of fifteen young, talented New York Artists to Berlin, as they meet and join forces with their German counterparts. Together, the American and German artists explore artistic ideas and concepts while collaborating on original projects that push conventional boundaries. Original musical scores and animated artwork complement and enhance this provocative examination of western contemporary art and the ongoing tension between commercialism and creativity for its own sake.
Fleetwood Mac: Their Own Way

2008

Fleetwood Mac: Their Own Way

2008
6
This documentary explores the captivating story of one of the most successful and unique bands in history. With an iconic sound and a roster of songs including 'Go Your Own Way' and 'The Chain' -- This is the journey of Fleetwood Mac.
Afghan Star

2008

Afghan Star

2008
6.3
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.