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Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte

2013

Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte

2013
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this heartfelt documentary follows Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte as he returns to the people and places that mark his life, providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this resilient and legendary jockey. Few jockeys have won America's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Only three have won in the last 65 years. Ron Turcotte is one of them. In 1973, this legendary rider from New Brunswick, Canada piloted Secretariat, the greatest racehorse of all time, to victory and acclaim in the sport's three most prestigious races. But a fall in 1978 left Turcotte a paraplegic and put an end to an illustrious 16-year career.
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut

2009

Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut

2009
The enlightened and extra-terrestrial Brazilian genius-multi-instrumentalist flies to Asturias in 2008 to give a music workshop. His journey takes us on another: that of his career, the ostracism with which he would be punished, his perpetual crusade for the materialization of “the idea”, his unique inspiration and incredible sense of humour. All emitted through his words and those of the people that surround him. An authentic pioneer, a free and cosmic spirit.
Grace, Milly, Lucy…Child Soldiers

2010

Grace, Milly, Lucy…Child Soldiers

2010
This documentary by filmmaker Raymonde Provencher talk about childhoods in Uganda, where they were forced to kill against their will as soldiers in the Lord's Resistance Army. Now as adults, they're working as activists to help others through a support group for survivors of childhood slavery, never forgetting their own haunting experiences.
Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops

2006

Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops

2006
A documentary on the secret dossiers that police, FBI, and task agencies have compiled on hip-hop performers and industry executives.
Coming to Light

2000

Coming to Light

2000
Coming to Light interweaves the story of Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) life with the results of his work, and through it, we see the world he sought to preserve. Curtis was a driven, charismatic, obsessive artist, a pioneer photographer who set out in 1900 to document traditional Indian life.
Bruce Cockburn Pacing the Cage

2013

Bruce Cockburn Pacing the Cage

2013
An overview of the life and career of Canadian folk musician Bruce Cockburn.
Triage: Dr. James Orbinski's Humanitarian Dilemma

2008

Triage: Dr. James Orbinski's Humanitarian Dilemma

2008
Acclaimed doctor James Orbinski, former head of Doctors Without Borders, returns to Africa to confront the harsh reality of conditions there and explores what it means to be a humanitarian.
Shelter Me

2012

Shelter Me

2012
SHELTER ME is an entertaining and uplifting film series about shelter pets improving the lives of those who adopt them. Hosted by actress Katherine Heigl, SHELTER ME celebrates the human-animal bond with positive, uplifting stories about shelter pets and their new homes. Every year, 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in America's shelters. SHELTER ME focuses on the success stories to bring more people into the shelters to give these incredible animals a second chance. The first film shows how shelter pets are helping our returning war veterans cope with PTSD. We go inside a women's prison, where inmates train shelter dogs to become service animals for people with disabilities. We also see the journey of two stray dogs, from the day they are picked up on the streets and brought to the shelter until the day they become a beloved family pet. SHELTER ME is about redemption, hope, helping others and making a difference. (Steven Latham)
Un enfant comme les autres...

1972

Un enfant comme les autres...

1972
A documentary about the early career of Québec child star René Simard.
Alias

2013

Alias

2013
An observational look at the lives of five Toronto rappers.
Perpetual Motion

2013

Perpetual Motion

2013
The 25th video by Transworld Skateboarding.
Undaunted: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory

2012

Undaunted: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory

2012
This film tells the surprising story of how the Allegheny Observatory has been a world leader in the study of the stars since the 1860s. Self-educated, and often facing unrelenting hardships, the people associated with the Allegheny Observatory defied the odds to make enormous contributions to the founding of astrophysics and early aviation.
A Life Among Whales

2005

A Life Among Whales

2005
Weaving together natural history and biography, this film is a fascinating exploration into the unique relationship between humans and whales as told by renowned whale biologist and activist Dr. Roger Payne. A pioneer in whale song research, Payne has passionately promoted the protection of these majestic sea creatures for four decades and continues to do so by studying ocean pollution.
Up Heartbreak Hill

2012

Up Heartbreak Hill

2012
Up Heartbreak Hill chronicles the lives of three high school seniors living on the Navajo Nation and struggling to shape their identities as both Native American and modern American. They must decide whether to stay in their community - a place inextricably woven into the fiber of their beings - or leave in pursuit of educational and economic opportunities.
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle

2013

Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle

2013
A Documentary feature film directed by Lian Lunson celebrating the late Kate McGarrigle.
I Am in Space

2012

I Am in Space

2012
The secret of manned space flight isn't kept by the military - but by the Russian space psychologists. More than 50 astronauts and cosmonauts worldwide have been interviewed for this film in a period of 15 years.
F.E.D.S.

2004

F.E.D.S.

2004
Documentary that tells the history of hip-hop and rap music by starting at the source: the streets. Filmmakers interview denizens of Harlem and South Central Los Angeles, who know all too well that the musical genre is much more than just a record industry moneymaker; it's poetry that tells the truth about a hard-knocks life. Features performances by undiscovered musicians who can rhyme with the best of rappers.
Code of the West

2013

Code of the West

2013
At a time when the country is rethinking its drug policies large and small, one state raises to the forefront of national attention. Once a pioneer in legalizing medical marijuana, the state of Montana is poised to become the first in the nation to repeal its medical marijuana law. Set against the sweeping vistas of the Rockies, the steamy lamplight of marijuana grow houses, and the bustling halls of the State Capitol, CODE OF THE WEST follows the 2011 Montana State Legislature as it debates the fate of medical marijuana. This is the story of the many lives and fraught emotions tied to one of the most heated policy questions facing the country today
The Art of Flight - Behind the Scenes

2011

The Art of Flight - Behind the Scenes

2011
Go behind the scenes of snowboarding epic The Art of Flight with pro snowboard Travis Rice and Director Curt Morgan.
Secundaria

2014

Secundaria

2014
Ballet in Cuba is a national institution, revered by all. It is also a way to climb out of poverty and achieve a better life. Yet for one young ballerina, even that isn't enough.