Delve into the mesmerising journey of the renowned stage production "Wicked" in this captivating documentary. Uncover the rich history behind the beloved book and stage adaptation, tracing its path to critical acclaim in the UK and beyond. Featuring exclusive interviews with past and present cast members, this documentary offers an intimate look at the enduring legacy of "Wicked."
Rapid montage of still images assembled from the detritus of my camera roll, collected over the past five to ten years. Upon completing the film, I subsequently experienced an inexplicable spontaneous bout of involuntarily selective amnesia, wherein I completely forgot my iPhone passcode and had to erase everything without a backup. Thus, these are some of the only images rescued from my folly and neglect.
In a leafy forest, a Galician sovereign who longs to attain wisdom meets a sorcerer, who tells him: “Go back to your country and study the Earth and the Stars in the sky; anywhere in the world reflects an image of it. You will ride on this arrow, which you must keep for a hundred years and a day. After this time, stick it in the widest valley of all those you possess, with the tip facing the sky. Then the Moon will come and, just as it exerts its action on the waters of the sea, it will act on the arrow, turning it into a holy mountain." - Legend about the Pico Sacro Inspired by Hokusai's views of Mount Fuji and Cézanne's paintings of Mont Sainte-Victoire, "Pico Sacro [The Holy Mountain]" aims to reveal the mystery and the magic that underlie reality.
In recent years, the number of people living in a bus or camper has increased significantly. But for this growing group, there are fewer and fewer places where you can legally park. The Kardinge car park in Groningen, a popular refuge for people staying in their campers, is also under pressure. Does the Netherlands actually have room for nomads and what drives people to want to live off the beaten track? Filmmaker Tom Tieman temporarily goes into hiding at the Kardinge car park and meets the current residents. Read more
In 1943, Alex and Esther Bernal courageously challenged a racial restrictive covenant prohibiting “Mexican people” from living in the house they had purchased. Eighty years later, two distinguished Mexican-American judges who grew up in the same area as the Bernal, decided to reenact that case in the same courthouse.
An inspirational story of two women triathletes, pioneers in the sport, during an era when competitions for women were frowned upon. The journeys of Dottie Dorion and Celeste Callahan are part of the movement that battles gender stereotypes and changes perceptions. Their stories shed light on events that became life-changing and progressive due to perseverance and community.
Skier Kai Jones shattered both his legs in a fall from a cliff. The teenager experiences a brutal rescue operation, a difficult operation and life-threatening anemia. The movie shows Kai Jones' fight for survival. It is a story about adversity and how it strengthens one's own resilience.
Shadows of Fallujah interweaves firsthand accounts and combat footage from Operation Phantom Fury to depict not only the story of Third Platoon but also the experiences of thousands of service members ordered to fight—and heal from—the bloodiest battle of the war in Iraq.
From a kid growing up in Stockton, California to a Major League pitcher with the Oakland A’s, Dallas Braden’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dallas shares his story on the way to the final home game at the Coliseum where we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional exchanges between the staff, TV crew, and long-time fans. It also features conversations with fans about what it means to lose their beloved team after so many years. A powerful reflection on the end of an era and the deep connection between the A's and their community.
Artist Bob Cassilly spent years saving and repurposing relics and treasures slated for demolition as cities across the midwest practiced municipal disinvestment. The sculptor, who previously protected a Michelangelo masterpiece from destruction, transformed art, history, and junk into tunnels, slides and caverns inside of an abandoned ten-story warehouse where he recreated his own unique idea of a city.
For him, the accordion is like a box in which you can get an entire orchestra in order to always have it on your own. Dynamic portrait of the gifted and charismatic accordionist Martynas Levickis.