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Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet

2005

Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet

2005
10
Schaedler's film tells the fascinating story of Tibetan monk Gendun Choephel whose robes ultimately proved to be too constricting for his imagination and intellect. Born in 1903, Choephel left an indelible mark on Tibetan culture and became an icon for young Tibetans today. Because of his political views he was persecuted by the Tibetan government and died a broken man in 1951. The film follows in the footsteps of the rebel monk whose intellect challenged the ancient traditions of old Tibet. Journeying through Tibet and India, “Angry Monk” provides a vivid picture of Tibet that is in refreshing contrast to its often idealized and esoteric image.
Degenerate Art: The Art and Culture of Glass Pipes

2011

Degenerate Art: The Art and Culture of Glass Pipes

2011
6
Documentary on the marijuana pipe glassblowing industry and culture surrounding it.
Father of Lights

2012

Father of Lights

2012
6
Through filming incredible spiritual encounters around the world, Darren Wilson cuts through religious misconceptions in an effort to find the true nature and character of God.
Dying to Do Letterman

2011

Dying to Do Letterman

2011
6
When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'
The Story of Darrell Royal

1999

The Story of Darrell Royal

1999
10
Award-winning story of University of Texas coaching legend and three time National Champion, Darrell Royal.
Rollin: The Decline of the Auto Industry and Rise of the Drug Economy in Detroit

2010

Rollin: The Decline of the Auto Industry and Rise of the Drug Economy in Detroit

2010
10
Artists and journalists love to invoke that holy word of American evil ' Detroit ' whenever they can. After all, what could be cooler than cars, Motown, and murder? And in the aftermath of the recent economic meltdown and auto industry bail-out Detroit has become shorthand for all that ails America. Detroit was once the seat of the greatest economic empire the world has ever seen; the auto industry; but now, Detroit is the face of failure. Failure not of the city's people, but of its leaders and of America itself. 'Rollin' is the true story of the decline of the auto industry and the rise of the drug economy in Detroit.
Chronicling Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story

2005

Chronicling Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story

2005
9.5
As author of the revered Narnia chronicles, C.S. Lewis is a literary legend. But the story of how this one-time atheist became an influential voice in modern Christianity is as fascinating as his fantasy world of lions, witches and wardrobes. Initially seen as a failure by friend J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis's Narnia novels went on to sell millions of copies. This documentary traces the author's spiritual journey and the literary legacy he left behind.
Dad's in Heaven With Nixon

2010

Dad's in Heaven With Nixon

2010
6
Dad's in Heaven with Nixon is a 2010 documentary film produced, directed and written by Tom Murray. It concerns the history of the Murray family and especially of Tom's brother Chris Murray, a man with autism whose paintings of cityscapes, first promoted by family friend Gloria Vanderbilt, have garnered widespread praise. The title refers to Chris' belief that his late father, who loathed Richard Nixon, is now friends in heaven with the former president. Ranging over three generations of Murrays, whose patriarchs struggled with alcoholism and bipolar disorder, the film treats of subjects ranging from father-son relationships to the Great Depression, from the effects of divorce on families to the cushy lifestyle of the residents of Southhampton, New York.
The Happiest Toddler on the Block

2004

The Happiest Toddler on the Block

2004
In "The Happiest Toddler", Dr. Harvey Karp, noted pediatrician and child development expert, reveals a totally new and extraordinarily effective way to communicate with our "uncivilized" little toddlers. For the past 30 years, Dr. Karp has taught his remarkable techniques to thousands of parents from working moms to superstars like Madonna! And now, America's top doctors are lining up to praise this revolutionary new approach that will change parenting forever!
Best Evidence: Top 10 U.F.O. Sightings

2007

Best Evidence: Top 10 U.F.O. Sightings

2007
7
The Disappearance of McKinley Nolan

2010

The Disappearance of McKinley Nolan

2010
7
Private McKinley Nolan vanished 40 years ago in Vietnam on the Cambodian frontier. Some say he was captured, some say he was a traitor, some even say he was an American operative. The US Army officially claims he was radicalized and went native, joining the Viet Cong and later encountering the Khmer Rouge. In 2006, retired US Army Lt. Dan Smith, revisiting the battlefields of his youth, may have encountered the elusive McKinley, alive. So began a journey into the heart of darkness.
Such Great Heights

2012

Such Great Heights

2012
7
Get up close and personal with the blood, sweat and tears of competitive mixed martial arts with this documentary, which follows welterweight hopeful Jon Fitch as he prepares for the fight of his life against perennial UFC champ Georges St-Pierre.
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

2005

A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

2005
10
Close friends of John Denver and his first wife Annie remember the singer/ songwriter John Denver and his music. The interviewees tell personal stories about John Denver over a background of excerpts form his TV specials, films, concerts and home movies. The film also highlights John Denver's unwavering commitment to the environment, world peace and humanitarian causes
The Human Tower

2012

The Human Tower

2012
6
Three countries. One passion to make a tower of hundreds of people, of their trust in each other, to get close enough and balance long enough, to go ten levels of humans high into the sky.
Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

2010

Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

2010
8
Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.
2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers

2010

2010 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers

2010
8
Relive the Lakers stirring run to glory on this action-packed recap of the 2010 NBA Finals. You’ll get the inside story of the NBA champs with exclusive behind the scenes footage and interviews, along with fantastic highlights of their championship season and also exciting bonus features. Enjoy the ride as the Lakers complete the road to a repeat.
Elephants, the twilight of the giants

2010

Elephants, the twilight of the giants

2010
8
Elefants are the largest land animals on our planet. They appeared on Earth 50 million years ago, long before human beings emerged as a species, and were distributed all over the world to the very limit of permafrost. They are strong, intelligent and have powerful adaptive weapons. But their evolutionary success is due, more than any other factor, to their extraordinary family ties.
South Georgia

2002

South Georgia

2002
5
On the Antarctic periphery, bathed by the world's most violent waters, there is a lost island where southern nature is still intact, oblivious to man and its devastating impact. South Georgia is a world apart, a land swept by Antarctic winds known as the Furious 50 which require a constant struggle for survival.
From 9 to 5: Sex Work Is Work

2011

From 9 to 5: Sex Work Is Work

2011
10
There are hundreds of sex workers to whom the protection of the law at a labour and civilian level is not recognised. For that reason, in a similar way to what happens in many countries, they demand the end of the discrimination, the change of the law and the social power that has been denied to them. This film is a journey into the underworld of sex workers and their struggle for labour rights.
Vigilante Vigilante: The Battle for Expression

2011

Vigilante Vigilante: The Battle for Expression

2011
7
A new breed of crime-fighter now stalks the urban landscape: the anti-graffiti vigilante. These dedicated blight warriors stop at nothing to rid their neighborhoods and cities of street art, stickers, tags, and posters. Yet several of these vigilantes have become the very menace they set out to eliminate. In their relentless attempt to stamp out graffiti, they've turned to illegally and destructively painting other people's property. VIGILANTE VIGILANTE is the story of two filmmakers who set out to expose these mysterious characters and discover a battle of expression that stretches from the streets to academia.