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The Secret

2006

The Secret

2006
6.6
Interviews with leading authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of the Law of Attraction. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.
Nobelity

2006

Nobelity

2006
A stunning look at the world's most pressing problems through the eyes of Nobel Laureates. Filmed across the U.S., and in France, England, India and Africa, Nobelity follows award-winning journalist Turk Pipkin's personal journey to find enlightening answers about the kind of world our children and grandchildren will know. Nobelity combines the insights of nine distinguished Nobelists with a first-person view of world problems and the children who are most challenged by them.
New Orleans: Music in Exile

2006

New Orleans: Music in Exile

2006
Documentary about the many well-known New Orleans musicians who were forced to leave the city by Hurricane Katrina, where they wound up, how (and if) they plan to return to the city. Also shown are many landmark nightclubs and other well-known spots that were damaged or destroyed by Katrina.
The Devil's Water

2006

The Devil's Water

2006
In Bangladesh, 49 million people are currently contaminated by arsenic contained in the water they consume daily. Not properly informed, abandoned and rejected, these people die in their villages in a total lack of concern. Through the personal accounts of Asma and Najma, two young contaminated girls, and Jamal, a scientist fighting against the contamination, this film hopes to contribute to the information being sent to these populations and the preservation of the future of our country, the Earth. For other areas could be threatened by the same problem in the future.
25 Messianic Signs

2006

25 Messianic Signs

2006
In the ancient ages, the Hebrew prophets predicted that before the advent of their promised Messiah, there would come specific signs that would signal the end of the age. Today those signs have become crystal clear. Join prophetic scholar Dr. Noah Hutchings and Ken Klein as they take you on a prophetic tour of the Holy Land, explaining 25 Messianic signs that point to the return of Christ.
Bon Jovi: In Performance

2006

Bon Jovi: In Performance

2006
This documentary showcases the New Jersey rock band’s best moments through performance footage, candid interviews with journalists, and more.
Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars

2006

Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars

2006
5
The amazing story of NASA's Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe - and the impact her death had on her family and the nation - watching in horror as space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28th 1986. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, music by Carly Simon.
The Story of the London Underground

2006

The Story of the London Underground

2006
Explore the history of the world's first underground railway through interviews with experts and archival film footage in this riveting documentary. Opened in 1863 to help solve the city's traffic problems, London's Underground converted from steam to electricity in 1907. Expansion in the 1920s and '30s correlated with the spread of the suburbs, and continued growth led to the system that now carries more than 2.5 million passengers daily.
Altered by Elvis

2006

Altered by Elvis

2006
Shot across the U.S., a moving, and often hilarious, exploration of lives fathered, fulfilled, and even destroyed by the King of rock & roll.
Red White Black & Blue

2006

Red White Black & Blue

2006
7
In a secret battle that cost thousands of lives but was never revealed to the American public, the Japanese army invaded Alaska in June 1942. Sixty years later, two veterans embark on an intense and emotional journey, returning to their former battlefield.
Classic Albums: Motörhead - Ace of Spades

2005

Classic Albums: Motörhead - Ace of Spades

2005
7.1
Motorhead fans, rejoice! This comprehensive look at the heavy metal band's 1980 album "Ace of Spades" features band mates Lemmy, "Fast" Eddie Clarke and Philip "Philthy Animal" Taylor discussing the making of their acclaimed album and performing exclusive tunes. Other goodies include interviews about the band with rockers Slash and Lars Ulrich, Motorhead's candid talk about their adventures with sex, drugs and rock and roll, and much more.
AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years

2005

AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years

2005
7.5
AC/DC has long reigned as a titanic force in the world of hard rock, and never more so than when they were anchored by their original singer and resident wildman, Bon Scott. AC/DC - The Bon Scott Years movie This program offers a critical review of the band's Bon Scott years--from his first appearance in the early 1970s to his death in 1980--through rare archival material, interviews with rock critics and musicologists, and previously unreleased live performances of classics like "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Let There Be Rock."
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75

2005

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75

2005
8.1
The first performance of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in London. Performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975.
Ni Muy, Muy... ni Tan, Tan... simplemente Tin Tan

2005

Ni Muy, Muy... ni Tan, Tan... simplemente Tin Tan

2005
7.6
"Ni Muy Muy, Ni Tan Tan, Simplemente, Tin Tan. Tin Tan was one of the greatest comdedian-actors in the history of Mexican Cinema. He began his film career during the early years of what became the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Throughout the majority of his movies he plays the character of a pachuco; the Chicano/Mexicano in zoot suit, throwing out the tirili phrases and words, and jammin the jitty-bug. With the style and the slang down to a tee, he was picked up in Cd. Juarez Chihuahua by an acting troupe. Touring extensively through-out Mexico with the troupe landed him in Mexico City with film contracts. It was in those films that Tin Tan exposed the image of the pachuco, which Mexican
Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family

2005

Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family

2005
5
In his early twenties, Sam Cagnina, oldest son of a Mafia hit man, meets Steven, a handsome 19-year old college student and they fall in love. Then, after a few years Sam offers Steven a "visionary" idea. What if they could find a woman who would fall in love with both of them and agree to live in a "trio" relationship? They spend the next 7 years dating and looking for that special woman. Finally, they meet Samantha, a young, struggling actress. THREE OF HEARTS explores this very unique trio union as they negotiate their living arangements, fall in love and open one of the hottest wellness centres in New York City. Everyone who comes in contact with them is never quite sure how the relationship works. But the one thing which seems certain is their love for each other.
Paul Henning & The HIllbillies

2005

Paul Henning & The HIllbillies

2005
Actors and business associates who worked with TV,radio and film writer-producer Paul Henning recall his many talents, including his creation of "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Petticoat Junction," "The Bob Cummings Show" (aka "Love That Bob") and his association with George Burns & Gracie Allen on radio and TV. Includes clips from Henning's productions and rare, behind-the-scenes footage.
Frank Sinatra: A Reflection

2005

Frank Sinatra: A Reflection

2005
7
This documentary traces the remarkable career of Frank Sinatra, offering up over a dozen archival performances by the master vocalist. This program contains full renditions of such favorites as "Witchcraft," "High Hopes," "Stardust," "I'll Never Smile Again," and "Luck Be A Lady."
Grizzly Man

2005

Grizzly Man

2005
7.5
Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
Excellent Cadavers

2005

Excellent Cadavers

2005
9.7
In the late-80s and early-90s, two prosecutors went after the mob in Sicily. Archival footage, gruesome photographs and new interviews are shown.
The Aristocrats

2005

The Aristocrats

2005
5.9
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.