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Surfing and Sharks

2011

Surfing and Sharks

2011
In South Africa between Durban and J.Bay lies approx 1000kms of untamed topographical and oceanic paradise, locally called 'Wild Coast'. For local surfers Lungani Memani, Andrew Lange and Avuyile Ndamase, it's their home. Every Year in June the ocean swells to it's peak, hosting the countries largest surf conditions and also becomes host to the sardine run bringing together a huge marine bio-diversity including many species of sharks. This documentary goes up close with Pro Surfers Lungani, Andrew and Avuyile, the family traditions and tribulations alongside a hand selected group of the best shark experts from the region to uncover the real secrets and stories that surround the shark stigma that exists in South Africa.
Strange Fruit - The Beatles' Apple Records

2012

Strange Fruit - The Beatles' Apple Records

2012
"...in 1968, under a haze of publicity, 'The Beatles' opened their collective door to musicians, writers, artists, film-makers, inventors, designers, freaks and opportunist sharks. But despite a hefty investment, little of substance was forthcoming, except for "Apple Records". "This is the story of a record label which came to exist under extraordinary circumstances, produced extraordinary records and was operated under extraordinary guidelines..." "Strange Fruit" offers new interviews with Tony Bramwell, members of 'Badfinger', 'The Iveys', 'Elephant's Memory', Jackie Lomax, 'Brute Force' and David Peel, plus commentator Chris Ingham, author, journalist Mark Paytress and Apple biographer Stefan Granados. The film also includes Apple music, archive footage of Apple artists, interviews from the vaults, rare images and location films.
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance

2012

Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance

2012
The Joffrey Ballet: Mavericks of American Dance, narrated by Mandy Patinkin, tells the full story of this groundbreaking company, from their founding in 1956 to the present.
Moto 3: The Movie

2011

Moto 3: The Movie

2011
Moto 3: The Movie is the next chapter in the most progressive motocross/off-road film series of all time. The Assignment Moving Picture Co. spared no expense during the film's production, and worked with only the biggest and baddest riders on the planet to capture what critics are calling "next level moto cinematography". Like in the first two Moto The Movie features, The Assignment traveled the globe to search for the source of what pushes our beloveed sport into the future, and the result is a film that will leave you aching to ride!
Smitten

2011

Smitten

2011
Smitten is the Australian Sport Climbing, Bouldering & BASE jumping movie. Prepare for a white knuckle, action packed, thrill ride as we tour through the Grampians, Mount Arapiles
Yogawoman

2012

Yogawoman

2012
Yoga was brought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there's a generation of women who are leading the way and they're radically changing people's lives. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of Kenya, from the golden beaches of Australia YOGAWOMAN uncovers a global phenomenon that has changed the face of yoga forever.
Unsigned

2011

Unsigned

2011
“Unsigned” is a documentary that trails three rising rock bands in Los Angeles as they chase their dreams of making it big in the music industry. We follow “Fight Friendly” ” Paul Nagi” and ” The Muddy Reds” as they learn to balance their rock ’n’ roll aspirations with the hardships and realizations of every day life in a film which dares everyone to follow their dreams.
Big Lever

1982

Big Lever

1982
For Nixon's first public appearance since resigning the presidency, Richard Nixon chose the small mountain community of Leslie County, Kentucky. Priceless footage of Nixon's 1978 visit introduces this incisive and sometimes hilarious look at the engines that drive American politics. The film explores the machinations of party politics in this rural and staunchly Republican county: hollow to hollow vote-hunting; family squabbles over candidates; patronage promises; speech-making on the courthouse steps; and the up-and-down career of the incumbent county Judge-Executive who sought re-election while under indictment for vote fraud conspiracy
Lord Howe Island: Pacific Eden

2006

Lord Howe Island: Pacific Eden

2006
A place of biological superlatives with a flora and fauna that have only just begun to be researched: Lord Howe Island, between Australia and New Zealand. This is the first documentary on what may be the most isolated nature reserve on the planet.
Hearst Castle: The Enchanted Hill

1984

Hearst Castle: The Enchanted Hill

1984
The incredible splendor & glamor: princely palaces of exotic design; incomparable collections of fine arts; palatial garden settings; stories of golden age movie stars & world famous guests; historic construction photos.
Heaven is Real

1984

Heaven is Real

1984
This spiritual documentary examines the Bible’s take on heaven and hell, as well as the mysteries that surround these eternal locations.
Ama Dablam: Beyond the Void

2008

Ama Dablam: Beyond the Void

2008
The expedition is lead by Simon Yates, known as “the man with the knife”, who became world famous when the film “Touching The Void” came out. The Ama Dablam expedition went through despite a serious accident on the planned route in 2006 when six climbers were killed in an avalanche. Ama Dablam is a film about two ordinary guys and their adventure with one of the most famous mountaineers of our times. It’s an adventure film for general audiences.
Big Alaska: Modern Day Pioneers

2010

Big Alaska: Modern Day Pioneers

2010
Four Alaskan bush families take the leap of faith to pursue their lifelong dream of living off the grid in the remote and unpredictable wilderness.
Greyhounds of the Sea

1967

Greyhounds of the Sea

1967
The African Side

2009

The African Side

2009
The film focuses on the positive side of Africa rarely seen. The film presents the cultural richness of Africa and explains ancient customs and traditions while celebrating the music, dance and welcoming nature of the majority of Africans.
Beat Makers

2007

Beat Makers

2007
A documentary that charts the never ending hustle of up and coming, as well as seasoned hip-hop producers.
The World of Miss World

1974

The World of Miss World

1974
Director Tony Palmer exposes the harsh underbelly of the famed Miss World beauty contest, going beneath the glamour to reveal a hotbed of bullying, and sexism. At once tragic, funny, and deeply moving, this document of gender power dynamics remains as relevant today as it was upon its release in 1974.
WAMEGO: Making Movies Anywhere

2004

WAMEGO: Making Movies Anywhere

2004
From the majestic prairie fires of Kansas, through the neon glow of a carnival, to a year-in-the-life journey on making a dream come true, this documentary follows The Balderson Family on their pursuit to prove anyone can make motion pictures anywhere. This movie reveals independent cinema as it really is, on the set and off - a family of artists, celebrities and icons taking part of the process.
Fleetwood Mac: Videobiography

2007

Fleetwood Mac: Videobiography

2007
Drink and drugs, love affairs and divorces, hirings and firings, ever changing line-ups... and the members of Fleetwood Mac even found time to make some great music. Despite being scattered with scandal, Fleetwood Mac have sold over 100 million albums worldwide in their 40-year history.
Helen

2008

Helen

2008
As the winning artist of the 2008 Film London Jarman Award, Luke Fowler was commissioned to produce four short films for 3 Minute Wonder, Channel 4s shorts strand. The four films premiered on Channel 4 over four consecutive nights in April 2009. Entitled, Anna, Helen, David and Lester, they are a series of portraits of four diverse individuals brought together through a shared residence – a flat in a Victorian tenement in the West End of Glasgow. Composer: Toshiya Tsunoda