Filmed in North America, England, Peru, Greenland and Antarctica, FLIGHT explores mysteries of a bird's anatomy, instinct, and behaviors to reveal stunning evidence of intelligent design in the living world.
The little man and his crew take the classic formula of skate, fun and filth to new levels of demented chaos. Add in a priest with a penchant for porn, escaped convicts, cracked skating, nude mud wrestling, prolific quantities of poo and a mentally deranged human torpedo and you'll understand why there's no doubt that Wee Man and his crew are going straight to hell. The extreme begins here.
Documentary - FIGHT TO LIVE follows the pursuit of emerging cures for terminal diseases as told through the stories of patients, patient advocates and the companies who stake their future on the discovery of new treatments. - Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay
One day filmmaker Andres Pardo stumbles across 2,000 feet of Super 8 family footage at a flea market. Featured in all these 1970's home movies is a lovely young blond-haired girl, Larisa. Teaming up with a photographer friend, Pardon decides to investigate, uncovering the fascinating story behind the footage.
Romántico is a documentary about Mexican musician Carmelo Muñiz Sánchez, who returns home to his beloved daughters after years spent playing San Francisco’s taquerías and hipster joints. But once Carmelo arrives in his hometown, he finds himself immediately confronted with the struggles that led to his first border crossing. Despite working the mariachi circuit (weddings, funerals, quinceañeras) and at bars that cater to prostitutes and their clients, Sánchez soon realizes he can’t adequately support his family and plots a return to the U.S. At the age of 60, another border crossing begins to seem absurd, but Carmelo has not given up...
Himalayan Kingdoms is a journey in search of the roots of Buddhism. A journey through the most mountainous region of the planet, among Nepal, China and India. It is the Kingdom of the inaccessible nature, where rivers like the Ganges or Indus are born, where people still retains their old customs and where it is still possible to find groups of nomads who drive their herds of yaks through fantastic scenarios situated at the foot of the ceiling of the world.
A warts-and-all character study of a struggling 58-year-old New York actor who has been in over a hundred unheard-of films. This tragic, comedic documentary explores the nature of performance and the complexity of self-truth.
Dutch musician Ruben Hein's love for nature and wildlife has always been central to his creativity. When he decided to visit Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic, he had no way to know how deeply the experience would impact him.
In the beginning, there was sound. It has been used throughout history as a transformational tool in ceremonies, celebrations and even in times of war. It can soothe us in the form of a gentle rain or create anxiety invoked by blaring sirens passing by. Will sound, vibration and frequency be the medicine of the future? What if your words could literally change the world around you? Are we capable of healing through sound vibration? From plants to outer space, GOING OM explores the secrets and power of sound.
The Story of an Encounter is a documentary that captures the unexpected encounter between México and Cirque du Soleil creators in the mist of the creation of LUZIA, Cirque du Soleil next big top show. It is a cultural and intimate story of the meeting of creative minds seen through personal interactions and relationship building of the show creators. Filmed in Mexico City, Tijuana, Oaxaca and Montréal, this series features: Daniele Finzi Pasca (Co-author and Director of LUZIA), Patricia Ruel (Direction of Creation), Simon Carpentier (Composer), Eugenio Caballero (Set and Props Designer) as well as Majo Cornejo and Rodrigo de la Mora (Musicians).
In the 1950’s the United States government restricted a 6 by 10 mile block of land somewhere north of Las Vegas. Although the government will not discuss this top secret facility, it has been consistently associated with UFO sightings and conspiracy stories. The reasons for the cover up of alien activity is unclear, but one thing is for sure, the government will do everything in their power to stop the public from knowing the truth. The most probable explanation is that mass panic would ensue if the public knew we were being visited by beings far superior to ourselves. In 1999, TGR exposes AREA 51, a 16mm jib flick that shows skiing’s new generation going bigger than ever and pulling the sickest tricks imaginable. Filmed at competitions and sessions around the globe, this movie has it all.
Was the T-Rex, the most iconic of all dinosaurs, as mighty and fearsome as its legend? This documentary explores the evolutionary path of the Tyrannosaurus, following the journey of two dinosaur brothers.
Since the 1930’s, sound gurus referred to as Foley artists have recreated the sounds that infuse a film with life. During a film’s post-production, Foley artists recreate sound that will match the moving image on-screen, using whatever objects are at their fingertips, from hundreds of pairs of old shoes to clunky old tools and squeaky mattresses. But how will Hollywood’s low-tech sound artists survive as digital technology consumes modern movie-making?
Between 1793 and 1867 the British Government banished its radicals, dissenters and rebels to harsh prison colonies at the very edge of the known world, Australia. Some escaped and returned to their homeland as heroes but many stayed on in this alien new world... The life stories of these rebels are full of acts of bravery and derring-do. In their own words they tell tales that are at once stirring, heart wrenching, dark, creepy, and even funny.
Relive the greatest season in the history of BYU Basketball! Watch Coach Dave Rose and his team, led by NCAA player of the year Jimmer Fredette, march to a record 32 wins and their first Sweet 16 appearance in 30 years! With exclusive interviews from the team, the coaches, legendary ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young, Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge, along with coverage from ESPN and the 2011 NCAA Tournament, this feature length documentary puts you court-side in the middle of the action. This is the official, most complete and comprehensive look you'll get into a season that can only be described as AMAZING.
Tens of thousands of dogs are transported every year from areas with high euthanasia rates to parts of the country with fewer unwanted dogs and a surplus of adopters. Knowing the happy ending for these lucky dogs is only the beginning of the story, FREE PUPPIES. takes a closer look at where they come from. By following dog rescuers throughout rural counties in the Georgia-Alabama-Tennessee tristate area, we see the challenges that lead to dog overpopulation in the first place and the work being done in these communities to overcome them.