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Inside Hana's Suitcase

2009

Inside Hana's Suitcase

2009
8.5
A Theatrical Documentary Synopsis "Inside Hana's Suitcase", is the poignant story of two young children who grew up in pre-WWII Czechoslovakia and the terrible events that they endured just because they happened to be born Jewish. Based on the internationally acclaimed book "Hana's Suitcase" which has been translated into 40 languages
Off the Straight & Narrow

1999

Off the Straight & Narrow

1999
1
A look at TV since the 1960's shows that Gays and Lesbians have come a long way but still have a long ways to go to a balanced and realistic depiction on television.
TED: The Future We Will Create

2007

TED: The Future We Will Create

2007
6.5
TED: The future we will create" gives you an all-access pass inside the world of TED to what Wired Magazine refers to as "arguably the hottest gathering around." Every year for four days, an eclectic group of the world's most brilliant minds converge to share big new ideas that will shape our future. For the first time you are invited behind the scenes with actor Daphne Zuniga as she takes you on this amazing journey of discovery, laughter and inspiration that is TED. Take a seat next to the founders of Google or the creator of The Simpsons, and enjoy the same enlightening experience that they paid $4,400 for!
Choppertown: The Sinners

2005

Choppertown: The Sinners

2005
7
Choppertown is the world’s first motorcycle documentary about the renowned hot rod and motorcycle club, the Sinners. Modern day greasers, the Sinners are all about the old school. None of them is old enough to have experienced the hot rod heydays of the ‘50s and ‘60s, but still they live on the edge of society chopping cars and bikes and searching for vintage parts to make their “Rat Rods”, “Trumps”, “Mercs”, and “Bobbers” into rolling works of art.
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003
5.5
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.
Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live

1987

Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live

1987
5.5
An overview of the early years--late 1970s, early 1980s--of San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, with clips from some of their live concerts and footage of landmark San Francisco locations of the punk music scene. Jello Biafra and The Dead Kennedys show why they're the kings of satire in 9 live early performances.
The Hidden History of Egypt

2002

The Hidden History of Egypt

2002
5.5
Egyptians were famed for their extravagant building techniques and extraordinary gods, but what about the ordinary citizens? How did they lead their day to day lives? What did they do for entertainment? Did they believe in their gods? Discover astonishing facts that throw new light on our understanding of the Ancient Egyptians.
Crossing Arizona

2006

Crossing Arizona

2006
8
A collection of personal accounts stemming from Arizona's illegal immigration crisis.
Debbie Rochon Confidential: My Years in Tromaville Exposed!

2006

Debbie Rochon Confidential: My Years in Tromaville Exposed!

2006
3.5
The scream queen Debbie Rochon is also the queen of independent cinema and has appeared in more films than all the Elliot Pages and Parker Poseys put together. From her start as a Tromette alongside Troma founder and creater of The Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman, to her starring roles in some of Troma's greatest films duch as Tromeo & Juliet and Terror Firmer, Debbie Rochon has endeared herself to film fanatics around the world.
Waiting for Hockney

2008

Waiting for Hockney

2008
5
A young working class Baltimore man spends 10 years on a single portrait, believing it is his means to fame and fortune. But he also believes that only one man can lead him there---the famous artist David Hockney. What happens when you finally meet the god of your own making?
A Life Apart: Hasidism in America

1998

A Life Apart: Hasidism in America

1998
4.5
A Life Apart: Hasidism in America, is the first in-depth documentary about a distinctive, traditional Eastern European religious community. In an historic migration after World War II, Hasidism found it's most vital center in America. Both challenging and embracing American values, Hasidim seek those things which many Americans find most precious: family, community, and a close relationship to God. Integrating critical and analytical scholarship with a portrait of the daily life, beliefs, and history of contemporary Hasidic Jews in New York City, the film focuses on the conflicts, burdens, and rewards of the Hasidic way of life.
African Bambi

2007

African Bambi

2007
5.5
A Giraffe mother tells the story of three young gazelle fawns who have to experience great adventures on the plains of Africa.
Futureproof

2005

Futureproof

2005
5
Big jumps are sick... and once again we have that category well covered. But there will always be a bigger jump or that extra one eighty added to the rotation that will dethrone last year's golden moment. So... what aspects of snowboarding can withstand the test of time? We spent the winter examining this question and came up with some answers that will have you waxing your board and watching the Weather Channel in September. You will see.
Der lange Weg ans Licht

2008

Der lange Weg ans Licht

2008
3.5
Edeltraut Hertel - a midwife caught between two worlds. She has been working as a midwife in a small village near Chemnitz for almost 20 years, supporting expectant mothers before, during and after the birth of their offspring. However, working as a midwife brings with it social problems such as a decline in birth rates and migration from the provinces. Competition for babies between birthing centers has become fierce, particularly in financial terms. Obstetrics in Tanzania, Africa, Edeltraud's second place of work, is completely different. Here, the midwife not only delivers babies, she also trains successors, carries out educational and development work and struggles with the country's cultural and social problems.
A City Fights Back: How LA Defends Itself from ICE

2025

A City Fights Back: How LA Defends Itself from ICE

2025
10
As ICE raids intensify across Los Angeles, a high school teacher leads the grassroots resistance.
Call Me Waya

2025

Call Me Waya

2025
6
CALL ME WAYA follows a Cuban octogenarian “Outsider” artist’s work and tumultuous life trajectory, inviting friends and family to reflect on the consequences and wonders of his bohemian lifestyle.
Beyond Limits: Into the ADHD Mind: Rising Above Failure

2025

Beyond Limits: Into the ADHD Mind: Rising Above Failure

2025
10
Recently diagnosed with ADHD, Simon Blair confronts self-doubt and past failures in the grueling Marathon des Sables. As the desert tests his mind and body, can he turn his diagnosis into an advantage or will it hold him back?
Uncloaked: The Myth of Post Racial America

2022

Uncloaked: The Myth of Post Racial America

2022
9
A bold documentary that dismantles the notion of “post-racial” America—even in the wake of Barack Obama's presidency. It takes viewers on a powerful journey through the history of chattel slavery, redlining, segregation, and systemic oppression.
Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth

2010

Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth

2010
1
The story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status.
Eileen Gray - Invitation to a Voyage

2006

Eileen Gray - Invitation to a Voyage

2006
1
Eileen Gray, born in 1878 to an aristocratic Irish-Scottish family, was a pioneering designer and architect whose work continues to define the Modern era. After studying in London, she moved to Paris in 1902, where she gained respect for her innovative designs, including the Adjustable Table, Lota Sofa, and Tube Light. Gray led a bohemian lifestyle, embracing both men and women, fast cars, and travel, while revolutionizing living spaces. Her architectural masterpiece, the E.1027 house in Roquebrune, captivated fellow architect Le Corbusier, though it ultimately strained their friendship. Despite passing away in 1976, largely forgotten, Gray’s legacy endures, with her original pieces fetching millions at auctions and admired by figures like Yves St. Laurent. Her work remains avant-garde, solidifying her status as an icon of the Modern movement and one of the twentieth century’s most intriguing women.