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Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

1961

Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

1961
Bob Hope narrates this biographical look at America's cowboy philosopher, Will Rogers, from his days as a rope-twirling comedian to his rise to prominence as a statesman. Note: Originally part of Project XX, this film was also distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
The Reckoning: Remembering the Dutch Resistance

2007

The Reckoning: Remembering the Dutch Resistance

2007
The documentary that captures the compelling story and eyewitness account of six survivors in war-torn Netherlands during World War II.
Forgiveness: Act 2 - A Time to Hate

2010

Forgiveness: Act 2 - A Time to Hate

2010
Helen Whitney's FORGIVENESS explores the act of forgiveness through a wide range of stories, from adultery and personal betrayal to the post-genocidal reconciliation of nations. In focusing on specific instances of affliction-one family torn apart by abandonment, the post--partheid Truth and Reconciliation hearings in South Africa or the memories of '60s radicals coping with their violent acts of protest-FORGIVENESS studies the psychological impetus and impacts of this crucial sentiment, illuminating its power, its limitations and, in some cases, its dangers.
Forgiveness: Act 1 - A Time to Love

2010

Forgiveness: Act 1 - A Time to Love

2010
Helen Whitney's FORGIVENESS explores the act of forgiveness through a wide range of stories, from adultery and personal betrayal to the post-genocidal reconciliation of nations. In focusing on specific instances of affliction-one family torn apart by abandonment, the post--partheid Truth and Reconciliation hearings in South Africa or the memories of '60s radicals coping with their violent acts of protest-FORGIVENESS studies the psychological impetus and impacts of this crucial sentiment, illuminating its power, its limitations and, in some cases, its dangers.
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

1994

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

1994
Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as "King of the Party Records," Rudy Ray guides us through his struggles and triumphs in the film and music industries.
Submarine Warfare

1944

Submarine Warfare

1944
In the late 1800's the father of submarines, Mr John Holland, hit upon the idea of powering a submarine with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. For over a hundred years, since the first semi-successful attempts during the American Civil War, submarine warfare had been fraught with difficulties and failure. In 1901, the Holland I was launched as the first Royal Navy submarine and submarines have been an integral part of the Navy ever since.
Shaman Healer Sage

2013

Shaman Healer Sage

2013
Shaman Healer Sage tells the story of Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., an extraordinary man who transitioned from a career in modern medical science to one possessing a deep knowledge and understanding of the ancient energy medicine of the legendary Inka and Q'ero shamans of South America. Villoldo gave up a promising career in the United States as a psychologist and medical anthropologist to study the healing practices of the Amazon and Inka shamans with whom he has worked for more than 25 years. Villoldo shares his life's work in this spectacular biographical documentary.
Gospel

1983

Gospel

1983
Never before has a film so enthusiastically captured the mood and spirit of this unique American art form. Five of the legends of Gospel music live in a concert extravaganza at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA.
B-17 Flying Legend

2007

B-17 Flying Legend

2007
B-17 Flying Legend examines the importance of World War II's most famous airplane, and raises awareness about the importance of keeping the remaining B-17s flying for generations to come. This documentary covers the history of the airplane, from early designs to the outbreak of war, and the stories of bravery behind the faces of the men who flew them. It contrasts the past by also focusing on today's struggles to keep these flying museums in operation. Unless awareness is created to help with this preservation, in the near future B-17s will only be found in static displays. Almost 13,000 B-17s were built during the war. Sixty years later only 13 still fly. It is important to capture the history of the men behind these flying machines while they are still alive. It is also important to capture images of these machines while they still exist.
Battle for Dien Bien Phu

1979

Battle for Dien Bien Phu

1979
The story of the Vietminh siege at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, and France's last great battle in Vietnam.
Hatching by Cirque du Soleil

2013

Hatching by Cirque du Soleil

2013
A Documentary on the Creation of OVO, by Cirque du Soleil
BBOY for LIFE

2012

BBOY for LIFE

2012
In the gritty streets of Guatemala City, "BBOY for LIFE" intertwines the vibrant world of breakdancing with the harsh realities of gang life. Following two determined dancers and a gang member, this true story reveals their struggles for identity, hope, and a brighter future.
Deadliest Volcanoes

2012

Deadliest Volcanoes

2012
Millions of people around the world live in the shadow of active volcanoes. From Japan s Mount Fuji to the Sleeping Giant submerged beneath Naples to the Yellowstone Supervolcano in the United States, NOVA travels with scientists who are attempting to discover how likely these volcanoes are to erupt, when it might happen, and exactly how deadly they could prove to be.
Capoeira: Fly Away Beetle

2011

Capoeira: Fly Away Beetle

2011
The stories of three world renowned masters and a young man who redeems his life reveal the virtues and violence of Capoeira, as well as its surprising origins.
Children on the Titanic

2014

Children on the Titanic

2014
Musical documentary of the children survivors who voyaged the Titanic
The Cardboard Bernini

2012

The Cardboard Bernini

2012
James Grashow is an artist who has built—among many other things-- giant 15 foot tall fighting men, a city, and an ocean-- using paper mache, fabric, chicken wire and cardboard. More recently, he has begun making sculptures entirely out of corrugated cardboard and twist ties.
Divide In Concord

2014

Divide In Concord

2014
This is a story about an 84 year-old-woman trying to take down the third largest industry in the world. Jean Hill, a self-proclaimed warrior, leads historic Concord, Massachusetts on America's first environmental crusade to ban the sale of bottled water.
Speak The Music: Robert Mann And The Mysteries Of Chamber Music

2014

Speak The Music: Robert Mann And The Mysteries Of Chamber Music

2014
Robert Mann has been a vital force in the world of music for more than seventy years. As founder and first violinist of the Julliard String Quartet, and as a soloist, composer, teacher, and conductor, Mann has brought a refreshing sense of adventure and discovery to chamber music performance, master classes, and orchestral performances worldwide. In Speak the Music, the 93-year-old Mann shares personal anecdotes from his childhood and musical training. Director Allan Miller combines archival performance footage, candid interviews, and glimpses into Mann's private lessons with today's most promising violinists to honor one of classical music's greatest living artists. (C) First Run
Hit & Stay

2013

Hit & Stay

2013
A feature-length documentary about priests and nuns who protested the Vietnam War by breaking into draft boards, destroying draft records, and then waiting around to be arrested. Their actions inspired a movement, which shaped the anti-war movement and helped bring an end to the draft.
The Last Flight of Petr Ginz

2012

The Last Flight of Petr Ginz

2012
By 14 he had written five novels and penned a diary about the Nazi occupation of Prague. By 16 he had produced more than 170 drawings and paintings, edited an underground magazine in the Theresienstadt Ghetto, written numerous short stories and had walked to the gas chamber at Auschwitz. But this is a story of celebration as well as tragedy, a testament to how a boy’s wonder and creative expression represent the best of what makes us human.