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White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance

2018

White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance

2018
Filmed on the island of Haida Gwaii, this documentary depicts the ongoing resistance and resurgence of the Haida people and their culture against the different manifestations and trauma of colonization.
Friendly Fire

2005

Friendly Fire

2005
Stockholm, Sweden is the spot, and you will see the usual suspects doing Trains, Backjumps, Wholecars, Panels, Insides & more of that. The action neavau is high and lots of ill and fresh fatcap styles. Sweden kicks ass again with these: WUFC, SDK, Y2K, MOA, ViM, FUPS, AE, FAME, HiT. Almost 70 minutes of great live actions and rolling trains.
Lords of the Mafia

2000

Lords of the Mafia

2000
Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters

2015

Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters

2015
I Like to Paint Monsters examines the life and career of Chet Zar, Painter of Dark. Zar is known for his work as a Special FX artist on Hellboy and Hellboy II, among many other Hollywood blockbusters, as well as his music video and live performance work with the world renowned band TOOL. After becoming disheartened with the film industry, Zar 'followed his bliss' and began painting monsters for a living. A forerunner of the Dark Art movement, Zar tackles difficult social situations with his enigmatic and iconic artwork! Enter an all-encompassing and introspective view of Zar's worlds. Sometimes gruesome, periodically funny, but always thought provoking, Zar's art is at once as enigmatic as it is frightening. But what about the man behind the paintbrush? Who is Chet Zar and why does he like to paint monsters? This is the primary question at the heart of the documentary.
Over Florida

1992

Over Florida

1992
Stunning aerial cinematography reveals the state's vast and varied landscapes, from the murky swampland in the south to the pristine beaches in the north. Take in the sights and sounds of Florida's cities and landmarks, from sizzling Miami to Orlando and Walt Disney World, the largest theme park on the planet, and the state's collection of lakes, islands, swamps, rivers, and beaches. The Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, is home to one of the world's most fascinating predators: the alligator. See them from a safe distance! With expert cinematography from one of the world's most accomplished aerial production teams and an original music score, Over Florida is a breathtaking experience you will never forget!
The Tick and the Bird

2002

The Tick and the Bird

2002
Once upon a time there was a tick. A female tick that lived buried deep in the feathers of a Laysan Albatross. Together, they travelled across the sprawling north of the Pacific Ocean, between the Hawaiian and the Aleutian Island.
Wild Blue Yonder

2007

Wild Blue Yonder

2007
A portrait of the late documentarian David Maysles by his daughter, Celia.
Hello Again Everybody: The Harry Caray Story

2006

Hello Again Everybody: The Harry Caray Story

2006
This film documents the life and career of legendary baseball broadcaster Harry Caray. His broadcasting career, which involved stints on radio and television, featured tenures as the play-by-play man for such respected franchises as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.
Ancient Egypt

1939

Ancient Egypt

1939
This entry in the TravelTalks series visits the ancient Egypt. starting Valley of the Kings in a remote and desolate part of Egypt, the entrance to tomb of King Tut is shown, though the ts priceless treasure is now in the Cairo museum. A visit to Luxor and the ancient city of Thebes, which date to 1500 BC, follow with subsequent visits to Karnak. The film closes by noting that past and present are in harmony with the water wheel and village well still in wide use in the modern age.
Freewheelin'

1976

Freewheelin'

1976
Stacy Perlata and Camille Darrin share a passion for their lifestyle of skateboarding. Camille narrates the film, and the two of them travel to various places in California with his friends.
Son House & Bukka White: Masters of Country Blue

2000

Son House & Bukka White: Masters of Country Blue

2000
This documentary checks out early blues masters Eddie "Son" House and Booker T. Washington "Bukka" White. It also explores life in the Mississippi Delta and the development of the blues and slide guitar. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.
The Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls

1999

The Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls

1999
Even as scientists work diligently to authenticate the Dead Sea Scrolls, a historical and momentous find for archaeologists, questions surface about their true origin. Who wrote them? Did they truly know Jesus? And what do the scrolls mean for modern-day Christianity? This riveting documentary aims to find the answers to these and many other questions and shares new information about this important archaeological artifact.
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

2005

Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

2005
Historian William Dalrymple journeys to Morocco, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan to explore whirling dervishes, Qawwali singing and other forms of music sacred in Sufism, the branch of Islam that emphasizes music as a mystical route to the holy. Capturing performances of renowned Muslim musicians such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sain Zahoor, the film reveals that at the heart of Sufism lies a dedication to tolerance and pluralism.
Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life

2005

Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life

2005
Michael Cornelison portrays legendary real-life lawman Eliot Ness in this fascinating one-man show that offers a look at the ups and downs of the courageous gangbuster's life and career. As he tracks down criminals and crooked cops, Ness's diligence leads to his capture of the country's first serial killer. Written by Max Allan Collins (creator of the graphic novel Road to Perdition), the show received an Edgar nomination.
Yellowstone: The World's First National Park

2001

Yellowstone: The World's First National Park

2001
Home to some of the most majestic scenery in the United States, Yellowstone National Park contains nearly 9,000 square miles of forests, geysers and other natural wonders. This documentary explores the park's history and its most well-known sites -- including Yellowstone Falls and Old Faithful -- and includes a short film on the wolves that call the park home, as well as clips from the 1930s drama "Yellowstone." This video is part of a DVD set entitled America's National Park Collection and is DVD 3 out of 6.
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

1999

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

1999
Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Warriors of Honor

2004

Warriors of Honor

2004
In Warriors of Honor: The Faith and Legacy of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, documentary filmmaker Brian Barkley chronicles the role that religion played for the two military leaders, while also presenting an in-depth look at the Civil War. During battles, Lee often asked for God's guidance and used his faith to help him make military decisions. Jackson, a deacon at his church, accepted his death from a war injury as God's will.
Billy Martin: The Man, the Myth, the Manager

1990

Billy Martin: The Man, the Myth, the Manager

1990
An emotional tribute to Billy Martin -- a five-time manager of the New York Yankees in the 1970s and '80s -- this program combines game clips and on-camera interviews, including one with Martin recorded shortly before his untimely death in 1989. Footage features an all-star lineup of Major League Baseball personalities, including Mickey Mantle, George Steinbrenner, Rickey Henderson, Whitey Ford, Willie Randolph and Rod Carew.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995

American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995
From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Whispers of Angels: A Story of the Underground Railroad

2002

Whispers of Angels: A Story of the Underground Railroad

2002
Combining archival photographs, interviews with historians and dramatic reenactments starring Blair Underwood and Ed Asner, this documentary recounts the gripping story of the Civil War-era Underground Railroad that shepherded slaves to freedom. Harriet Tubman, Thomas Garrett and William Still, whose tireless public efforts and clandestine activities kept the Railroad running, are among the abolitionist personalities highlighted.