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Kenneth: Ron Padgett

2016

Kenneth: Ron Padgett

2016
Ron Padgett (1942- ) is a poet and editor whose artistic career took off during his teenaged years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There, along with Joe Brainard and Dick Gallup, he produced The White Dove Review, an art and culture magazine. Both Padgett and Brainard serendipitously moved together to New York City, where Padgett studied at Columbia University under the tutelage of Kenneth Koch and interacted with various Beat poets. He has taught poetry at various schools in the City, edited volumes such as the Full Court Press and Teachers & Writers Magazine and written volumes of poetry including 2013’s Collected Poems which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He also wrote “memoirs” of both Brainard and fellow Tulsan Ted Berrigan.
Lone Wanderer

2017

Lone Wanderer

2017
A film about the nature of southern Kazakhstan and a Dzhambul photojournalist who takes pictures of animals and flowers in his spare time.
Posh Neighbours at War

2016

Posh Neighbours at War

2016
This is a documentary where we gain access to the rich and their jaw dropping homes to reveal the stories behind multi-million pound disputes. Last year in London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea a whopping 6821 planning applications were submitted. These megabuck developments, often create noise, mess and stress and mean neighbours are being alienated for months, even years at a time.
A Way to Forgiveness

2016

A Way to Forgiveness

2016
To heal from her divorce, a woman walks a 500-miles on the Camino de Santiago. Along the way, she discusses forgiveness with fellow pilgrims. This vulnerable and emotional documentary takes a raw, honest look at the struggle to forgive.
Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter

2011

Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter

2011
Valerie Goodloe, a LA-based professional photographer for a national magazine, thought that she and her family had it made. A recovering addict who has been sober for 25 years, Goodloe was confident that her children would grow up to be well-rounded, socially-responsible human beings. She imagined they would go to college, excel in their chosen careers and never have to worry about issues fueled by poverty, such as being on welfare, selling drugs or using food stamps. That dream, however, became a nightmare when Goodloe discovered that her troubled daughter Nafeesa had joined the Bloods, a notorious Los Angeles gang. After many sleepless nights and court appearances with her daughter, Goodloe determined that not only did she need answers to help explain how she found herself on this path with Nafeesa, but that she would take it upon herself to increase awareness about the huge numbers of girls and women involved in the gang lifestyle.
With One Tied Hand: The Buffalo Soldiers Of World War II

2017

With One Tied Hand: The Buffalo Soldiers Of World War II

2017
Though American veterans liberated others worldwide at immense sacrifice, a little told American story is the unique liberation of the Tuscan people by the Buffalo Soldiers of WWII who returned home to the "Jim Crow" United States. The impoverished, starving people of Tuscany owe their lives to the Buffalo Soldiers, whom they lovingly dubbed "Giganti Buoni" (Good Giants).
Gringo Favelado

2016

Gringo Favelado

2016
An Artist, a Musician and a Dreamer, all of them British, have moved to Rio's notorious favela communities where they build their lives in perilously-shifting political sands.
Broadmoor: A History of the Criminally Insane

2013

Broadmoor: A History of the Criminally Insane

2013
Criminology professor David Wilson uses interviews and archives to highlight Britain's most notorious criminals and the place they call home.
50 Glorious Years: A Royal Celebration

1999

50 Glorious Years: A Royal Celebration

1999
Celebrating the 50 year marriage of Her Majesty the Queen and her husband and consort Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Shipping Home

2016

Shipping Home

2016
Shipping Home follows the year-long construction of Asheville, North Carolina’s first shipping container residence. But this is no HGTV fairytale – Ryan and Brook must balance life and parenthood with their aspirations of a sustainable dream house
Quartet for the End of Time

2017

Quartet for the End of Time

2017
A music documentary about Olivier Messiaen's transcendent masterpiece, that he composed in a World War II prison camp, and debuted there on January 15, 1941. This film was completed on the 75th Anniversary of that historic premiere, and features "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Ensemble performing in rehearsal and at The Phillips Collection, in Washington, D.C. (Note by H. Paul Moon)
Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

2017

Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans

2017
Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, The New York Americans played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers were even dreamed of. They were lovable losers, capturing the spirit of the roaring 20s. Soon enough the good times came to an end for Big Bill Dwyer - their bootlegger owner and the team. Red Dutton the fiery red head from the Canadian wheat belt moved the team in name and spirit to Brooklyn in a heroic quest to save the Amerks!
Arangol

2016

Arangol

2016
Arangol, the life of an anonymous hero who becomes the Cid Campeador of soccer in a country that plays baseball. A story that reflects the constancy, struggle and perseverance of Juan Arango, who with his talent and a blind faith in himself achieves his goals. Conquering the world thanks to soccer has been his best example of personal improvement that expresses what the Venezuelans are made of.
Gibtown

2017

Gibtown

2017
An atmospheric documentary film portrait of the residents and community of Gibsonton, Florida, USA, the off-season and retirement home of thousands of circus and carnival workers.
The Invisible Patients

2016

The Invisible Patients

2016
The Invisible Patients tells the story of Jessica Macleod, a nurse practitioner, and four homebound patients she cares for in Evansville, Indiana.
The Happy Hamster: Your Virtual Pet Hamster - Hassle-Free Pet Ownership for the Modern Age

2016

The Happy Hamster: Your Virtual Pet Hamster - Hassle-Free Pet Ownership for the Modern Age

2016
This is hamster care 101 as told by Mr. Cookie. When you’re done finding out how to care for your little ball of joy, sit back and experience a virtual hamster experience all in the comfort of your living room, minus the smells and clean up.
The Dust on Our Feet

2017

The Dust on Our Feet

2017
Born into a culture that is forced to collect trash for a living, three kids will attempt to graduate high school and attend university.
Unsupersize Us

2016

Unsupersize Us

2016
Unsupersize Us is the follow up to the award-winning film Unsupersize Me. Director Juan-Carlos Asse takes five subjects from his hometown that all suffer from common health issues and puts them on regimen of a plant based diet and exercise for six weeks. The results are impressive as the five people quickly turn their health around in the six-week period. Asse tests the 5 subjects with many exciting physical challenges throughout the film. The film showcases cooking skills, healthy shopping, eating healthy on the road, and mental fortitude. An interesting twist occurs when Asse reveals his own trials and tribulations including a seven-year federal prison sentence... leading him to true freedom.
The Girls of Rio

2017

The Girls of Rio

2017
The Smokin' hot Miss Rio De Janeiro of 2017 Isabel Correa and her Sexy and exotic Brazilian friends Lais Oliveria, Natalia Andrade, Larissa Morai, and Thaissa Morias take you on a thrilling journey around the beaches, cliffs, streets, and skies of Rio. Some of the hottest women, smallest bikinis, and most exciting beach action you'll ever see!
Earth Day

2017

Earth Day

2017
Take a tour around the planet as this comprehensive feature length documentary explores the impact of human existence upon the Earth and what can be done to prevent an ecological disaster. With footage shot around the world, Earth Day both entertains and educates the viewer on the latest global warming and climate change efforts to restore the Earth.