The year was 1999, and a couple of schools four hours apart were embarking on a season-long journey to become the best high school baseball team in Michigan. The Sturgis Trojans and the Pinconning Spartans were schools that were built from the ground up by communities that were unapologetically determined to do one thing - WIN. Both schools were championship caliber baseball teams that didn't know a thing about each other when they took the field at Battle Creek's Bailey Park to face-off in the 1999 MHSAA state championship. Finally, 22 years later, we have uncovered fascinating details about both teams, their run to the state finals, and the emotional thoughts and feelings behind one of the most memorable final innings in MHSAA history.
There were more women directors before 1920 than at any other time in history. The first director to put a narrative story on celluloid was, Alice Guy Blaché in 1896. Few people know that Lillian Gish became a director in her own right in 1920. Ida Lupino directed over a hundred episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Thriller," "Gunsmoke," and many independent features.
A personal story of how dogs change people’s lives. It is delightful in its sincerity and smallness of scope, and clearly shows a deep love for its subjects, dogs and people alike. It is inspiring as it is entertaining.
Set in the sparsely populated lobster fishing villages of southern Nova Scotia, Plains is a cinema vérité approach to documenting the curious lives of Jon and Cat, a young couple who are developing politically left-leaning virtual reality video games. Against the busy backdrop of their art practice, we sit in on their quiet rural life, which, in its proximity to nature and the vast green and oceanic spaces that surround, echoes the romanticism of a simpler time. As the decaying world of physical labour and the mechanical industry faces up to an expanding digital empire, Jon gradually retreats into the alternative realities of his own design.
Shows the underground scene that takes place in a "Blade Runner" scenario in Rio de Janeiro. Motorcycle Clubs, Bars, Concert Halls, Rock and Rollers, Prostitutes, Headbangers, Punks, etc live together in harmony.
In an era that was filled with adversity and challenges, those of us who received the gift of the Brooklyn basketball experience was saved from the despair. This story documents how the gift kept on giving through some great men.
Altitude Adjustment is an hour long documentary about skiing and snowboarding. Unlike other ski films this documentary takes a look at non-professional skiers and snowboarders and what drives them to the mountains each winter. We explore the thoughts and motivations of dedicated winter sports enthusiasts, while showcasing accessible locations that advanced and expert skiers may want to explore on future ski trips.
So much talk in the media about racial disparities when it comes to Covid-19 vaccinations. Determined to find out the truth about the disparity, we asked citizens to help us get a better understanding of it all.
Coronavirus, The Pandemic deals with the social, economic, personal, professional, and emotional consequences on freelancers, health workers, businessmen, actresses, technicians, hoteliers, tour operators, journalists, teachers, and psychologists.
Political empowerment for Latinos in the United States has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in his city's government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This documentary examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation, and addresses issues facing Latinos today.
Lucknow is a famous historical city in India. It is the capital of the northern Indian state of Utter Pradesh. This city is known for its unique culture and diversity of people.
Kataza the baboon made international headlines when he became the subject of a series of moves made by authorities which upset the people of Cape Town in South Africa and caused them to react without anyone considering natural baboon behavior.
Tony Ayala Jr was considered one of boxing's best prospects until he was sent to prison for sexual assault in 1983. Upon his release in 1999, Ayala Jr tried to return to the ring in an effort to gain redemption only to once again relapse.
Jin Thai girl returns to her homeland after 12 years living in Italy. In this journey and we will discover its origins, in a rural territory of northern Thailand, up to the borders with Myanmar and Laos.