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Eleven Minutes

2008

Eleven Minutes

2008
5.4
Feature documentary following fashion designer Jay McCarroll's year-long journey preparing his first independent runway show and selling his clothing line to stores.
Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008
6
An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
Penguins: The Story of the Bird that wanted to be Fish

2008

Penguins: The Story of the Bird that wanted to be Fish

2008
A look at the evolution of an animal we all know and love -- the penguin. Known for a complex social hierarchy as well as their ability to withstand some of the most harsh temperatures in nature, penguins have proven themselves among one of the most adaptable species on the planet.
Jerusalem Cuts

2008

Jerusalem Cuts

2008
8
One war, ten days, three stories: the Old City of Jerusalem, at the dawn of a new Middle East. For the Brits, it’s the shameful end of 30 years Mandate. For the Jews, it’s the birthday of their State. And for the Palestinians, it’s a catastrophe. Only now, 60 years later, images can be shown from three opposing points of view, telling a whole new story.
Chevolution

2008

Chevolution

2008
5.8
Examines the history and legacy of the photo Guerrillero Heroico taken by famous Cuban photographer Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez. This image has thrived for the decades since Che Guevara's death and has evolved into an iconic image, which represents a multitude of ideals. The documentary film explores the story of how the photo came to be, its adoption of multiple interpretations and meanings, as well as the commercialization of the image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara.
Beautiful Losers

2008

Beautiful Losers

2008
6.4
This documentary follows the lives and careers of a collective group of do-it-yourself artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world.
Food Fight

2008

Food Fight

2008
8
A fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement rebelled against big agribusiness to launch the local organic food movement.
The Wrecking Crew

2008

The Wrecking Crew

2008
7.3
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
As Seen Through These Eyes

2008

As Seen Through These Eyes

2008
As Maya Angelou narrates this powerful documentary, she reveals the story of a brave group of people who fought Hitler with the only weapons they had: charcoal, pencil stubs, shreds of paper and memories etched in their minds. These artists took their fate into their own hands to make a compelling statement about the human spirit, enduring against unimaginable odds.
The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

2008

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

2008
4
Raquela is a transsexual, or lady boy, from the Philippines, who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a lady boy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?
Modus Operandi

2008

Modus Operandi

2008
Between 1942 and 1944 some 24,916 Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz. The roundups and deportations were organized and carried out by the Nazis with the - not always conscious - cooperation of Belgian authorities. The attitude of the authorities here varied from outright resistance to voluntary or unwitting collaboration.
Audrey Hepburn: The Magic of Audrey

2008

Audrey Hepburn: The Magic of Audrey

2008
6.5
The charismatic actress was known for her style and charming on-screen presence. This doc delves into her rise from difficult circumstances.
Sylistä syliin

2008

Sylistä syliin

2008
Home Away from Home is a partially animated children's documentary film about nine-year-old Oona whose parents are divorced.
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry

2008

The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry

2008
6.5
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
Chicago 10

2008

Chicago 10

2008
5.8
Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Bob Dylan: The Greenwich Village Folk Scene & Beyond

2008

Bob Dylan: The Greenwich Village Folk Scene & Beyond

2008
Two Bob Dylan experts take the viewer on a tour of various locations that the singer/songwriter visited.
The Gates

2008

The Gates

2008
5.9
A documentary on New York City’s biggest public art project ever, an installation called “The Gates” by Christo and Jeanne Claude.
American Meth

2008

American Meth

2008
6.6
Actor Val Kilmer narrates this powerful film exploring the methamphetamine epidemic that's ravaged blue-collar America. Putting a human face on the problem, filmmaker Justin Hunt reveals the damage being done by this rural drug of choice, as well as the steps being taken by communities across the nation to wipe out the scourge. From Wyoming to New Mexico, Montana and Oregon, American Meth paints a picture of both devastation and hope.
Standard Operating Procedure

2008

Standard Operating Procedure

2008
6.8
Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison.
Giant Grizzlies

2008

Giant Grizzlies

2008
Join an award-winning wildlife cinematographer and a native Alaskan on a dangerous expedition through the Last Frontier’s grizzly territories.