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Hype!

1996

Hype!

1996
7.4
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
When We Were Kings

1996

When We Were Kings

1996
7.6
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask

1996

Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Mask

1996
7
Explores the life and work of the psychoanalytic theorist and activist Frantz Fanon who was born in Martinique, educated in Paris and worked in Algeria. Examines Fanon's theories of identity and race, and traces his involvement in the anti-colonial struggle in Algeria and throughout the world.
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

1996

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

1996
7
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.
Top Fighter 2

1996

Top Fighter 2

1996
4.6
The sequel to "Top Fighter" focuses on the importance of women in martial arts movies, from starting as the "hero's girl" to becoming superstars by themselves. Featuring Angela Mao, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock and more.
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots: Dyke Moms Rant

1996

Your Mother Wears Combat Boots: Dyke Moms Rant

1996
Four out lesbian mothers from Vancouver candidly discuss their experiences of being young mothers in the queer community.
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

1996

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

1996
6.4
Shirley MacLaine was the product of a strict middle-class background from which she and her brother, the future actor Warren Beatty, escaped into the fantasy world of show-biz. Her ballet training and her long-legged pixie charm led to rapid success on Broadway in musical comedy. Inevitably, Hollywood called and by 1955 Shirley was cast in Hitchcock's "The Trouble With Harry." It wasn't too long before the fine dramatic roles also came to her opposite the most popular leading men of the time, like Fred MacMurray, Jack Lemmon, Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum.
The Fatal Game

1996

The Fatal Game

1996
8.2
In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer, Mark Whetu, summitted Mt Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger. However it was late in the day and after a freezing night on the summit, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision...to leave Reinberger or stay with him forever.
Stunder av lycka

1996

Stunder av lycka

1996
A documentary about the caravan campers of Tofta Södra, Gotland, Sweden. A high dose of swedish summer.
Ingrid Bergman Remembered

1996

Ingrid Bergman Remembered

1996
6.7
Her name conjures up beauty, grace, talent and style. One of the greatest actresses of her time, she is best remembered for a natural and vulnerable persona which was so genuine and alluring. Her cinematic contributions produced such classics as "Casablanca," "Gaslight" and "Anastasia." But Ingrid's story goes deeper than the triumphs of her movie career.
We Remember Marilyn

1996

We Remember Marilyn

1996
7
We Remember Marilyn. Marilyn Monroe transforms from Norma Jean, a cuddly teenager, into the most recognizable face and body in the world in these home movies, photos and film clips which span her early bit parts to her most known roles.
Top Fighter

1995

Top Fighter

1995
6.4
Welcome to the world of the martial arts. A voyage for the times of the martial arts cinema, from the beginning in China in the 6th Century A.C. by a Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, until the actual time and the influence in the world, with interviews to actors and historians, and a review to the most important movies of all times and to the most famous action movies actors. A magnificent jewel of this genre what nobody wouldn't lose.
Glastonbury: The Movie in Flashback

1995

Glastonbury: The Movie in Flashback

1995
6.7
A comprehensive re-edit of the source footage shot in 1993 for the original 1995 film, charting three days at the Glastonbury music festival.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995

American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995
From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Dealers Among Dealers

1995

Dealers Among Dealers

1995
A fascinating inside look behind the scenes of the tight-knit world of the New York diamond business.
My Name Is Kahentiiosta

1995

My Name Is Kahentiiosta

1995
8
This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec government did not accept her indigenous name.
Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

1994

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

1994
7.4
A look at the life and career of actor/director Clint Eastwood, including scenes from his past film and television work and interviews with friends, fellow actors and crew members who have worked with him over the years.
Hoop Dreams

1994

Hoop Dreams

1994
7.6
Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a predominately white suburban school well-known for the excellence of its basketball program. Gates and Agee dream of NBA stardom, and with the support of their close-knit families, they battle the social and physical obstacles that stand in their way. This acclaimed documentary was shot over the course of five years.
The Story of Lassie

1994

The Story of Lassie

1994
Documentary about canine superstar Lassie, combining film clips, still photographs, home movies, archival footage and on-camera interviews with many figures involved with the Lassie films or television series.
Ventre Livre

1994

Ventre Livre

1994
Is the country of the future where children get pregnant? Is the largest Catholic country in the world where more than thirty thousand women die as a result of abortion? Is the 10th largest economy on the planet where 27% of women are sterilized? VENTRE LIVRE tells the story of Vera, Ivonete, Carmen, Denise, Maria do Carmo, Marlove - people who were born in the country with the most unequal income distribution on the planet. A documentary about reproductive rights in Brazil, while the future is not yet here.