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Bodysong

2003

Bodysong

2003
5.1
Documentary footage from various sources, set to music. Showing the whole of human life, from birth to death and beyond.
Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized

2003

Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized

2003
5
Fueled by archival film clips and captivating anecdotes from friends and family, this unauthorized biography of John Lennon captures a lesser-known side of the Beatle who caused as much a stir with his personal causes as he did with his music. Highlights include rarely told stories about Lennon's upbringing from his half sister, Julia Baird, and tales from former members of Lennon's first band, the Quarrymen.
Seabiscuit: The Lost Documentary

2003

Seabiscuit: The Lost Documentary

2003
Made in 1939 by Seabiscuit's owner Charles Howard. This inspirational film chronicles Seabiscuit's life from birth, through training, and the legendary match race with War Admiral.
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003
2
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.
Wheel of Time

2003

Wheel of Time

2003
6.4
Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.
The Fog of War

2003

The Fog of War

2003
7.7
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
Bitter Jester

2003

Bitter Jester

2003
The true tale of the life-altering journey of New York City comic Maija DiGiorgio. On the cusp of stardom, a hilariously neurotic comedienne attends the Aspen Comedy Festival with high hopes of officially launching her career. Torn between her agents directions to make her material more commercially viable and Maijas desire to maintain who she is, she implodes...on stage.. in a packed room full of executives
Oscar's Black Odyssey: From Hattie to Halle

2003

Oscar's Black Odyssey: From Hattie to Halle

2003
Between 1939 and 2002, Black actors and Actresses received a combined total of 30 Academy Award nominations - only a handful made the odyssey to the podium to possess the Golden Man. This special program is filled with rare footage, photographs and long lost trailers of performances in Oscar-recognized films from GONE WITH THE WIND to MONSTER'S BALL.
Festival Express

2003

Festival Express

2003
7.1
The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world's greatest rock bands. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts. Their journey was filmed.
Is the Crown at war with us?

2003

Is the Crown at war with us?

2003
6.5
In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.
Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole

2003

Totem: The Return of the G'psgolox Pole

2003
This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G'psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929. The fate of the 19th century traditional mortuary pole remained unknown for over 60 years until it was discovered in a Stockholm museum where it is considered state property by the Swedish government. Director Gil Cardinal combines interviews, striking imagery and rare footage of master carvers to raise questions about ownership and the meaning of Aboriginal objects held in museums.
The Yes Men

2003

The Yes Men

2003
7
A comic, biting and revelatory documentary following a small group of prankster activists as they gain worldwide notoriety for impersonating the World Trade Organization (WTO) on television and at business conferences around the world.
Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine

2003

Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine

2003
6.4
Garry Kasparov is possibly the greatest chess player who has ever lived. In 1997, he played a match against the greatest chess computer: IBM's Deep Blue. He lost. This film depicts the drama that happened away from the chess board from Kasparov's perspective. It explores the psychological aspects of the game and the paranoia surrounding IBM's ultimate chess machine.
Unlikely Heroes

2003

Unlikely Heroes

2003
7.3
For most, the idea of Jewish resistance or defiance during the Holocaust is limited to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and a few isolated acts throughout WWII. "Unlikely Heroes", narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley, highlights 7 previously unknown stories of extraordinary men and women who exemplified the highest levels of courage and human dignity during the most desperate days of the Holocaust.
Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?

2003

Hey! Is Dee Dee Home?

2003
5.6
Punk rock devotees will welcome director Lech Kowalski's reflective video portrait of late bassist Dee Dee Ramone and his life as a music industry icon -- including his self-destructive bouts with heroin. The centerpiece of the hourlong documentary -- which is peppered with vintage performance clips -- is a 1991 interview with a clean Dee Dee, who talks at length about his storied career and penchant for living on the edge.
Plaster Caster

2003

Plaster Caster

2003
6
Portrait of legendary artist and groupie Cynthia Plaster Caster famous for plaster casting the penises of rock stars.
Ready, Fire, Aim

2003

Ready, Fire, Aim

2003
Check in with riders around the world as they continue to showcase progressive skiing in its truest form. It took nine cinematographers hanging from cable-cams, helicopters, helmet cams, and one entire year of filming to document this innovative masterpiece.
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes: Crazy Sexy Cool

2003

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes: Crazy Sexy Cool

2003
2
This unauthorized biography looks at the life and career of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, co-founder and brashly outspoken member of R & B supergroup TLC, from her early years in obscurity to the height of her popularity and shocking death. Lopes's personal life was dogged with turmoil up until the time it was cut short by a 2002 car accident in Honduras. This program celebrates the life of an original and uniquely gifted artist.
Skinhead Attitude

2003

Skinhead Attitude

2003
7.2
Outlines the history of 40 years of the skinhead subculture, beginning with the most recent versions of the culture.
Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem

2003

Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem

2003
Behind the scenes of Battle Royale II