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Country: Portraits of an American Sound

2015

Country: Portraits of an American Sound

2015
7.5
'Country: Portraits of an American Sound' is a documentary film that explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has portrayed the ideals, lifestyle and personalities of country music artists for over 80 years. The film features imagery and commentary from Grand Ole Opry photographer Les Leverett, the late celebrity photographer Leigh Wiener, documentary photographer Henry Horenstein, iconic music photographers Henry Diltz and Raeanne Rubenstein, and contemporary photographers David McClister and Michael Wilson. Over a dozen country music artists also appear, including Rosanne Cash, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Charley Pride, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. The film weaves iconic images, historical footage and over 25 country music hits into a dynamic look at this uniquely American sound.
Dieste [Uruguay]

2017

Dieste [Uruguay]

2017
4.2
The final part of Heinz Emigholz’s "Streetscapes" series is again a triptych. A prologue examines three buildings from the 1930s designed by Julio Vilamajó in Montevideo which could have inspired the work of Eladio Dieste, the subject of the main part of the film. The industrial and functional buildings presented span the period from 1955 to 1994; their organic brick construction is astonishing and inspiring.
Simulation

2017

Simulation

2017
6.5
One night, three bored young men in a car decide to pay a visit to an older man they only know vaguely. At first he’s glad to see them but soon afterwards thinks they’ve come to burgle him and turns a gun on them. When the police turns up, they’re all taken into custody.
Nana

2016

Nana

2016
6.2
The Altruism Revolution

2015

The Altruism Revolution

2015
8
For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.
Heads Together

2016

Heads Together

2016
6.4
Three friends with different cultural origins find an abandoned washing machine while playing. To their shock, they find out that the washing machine has strange powers: their heads are swapped by sticking them in the washing machine. When it turns out their heads can't be swapped back, they must go back home with each other's heads. Because their households have very different habits and traditions, they end up in awkard situations. Through these situations, they learn a lot of new things about each other.
Radio Kobanî

2016

Radio Kobanî

2016
6.2
The extraordinary story of a young reporter in war-torn Kobanî.
An Imaginary Life

2007

An Imaginary Life

2007
9.5
For an imaginary friend, living an imaginary life, there's nothing worse than being forgotten.
Bon Voyage

2016

Bon Voyage

2016
5.2
Jonas and Silvia are enjoying a wonderful sailing holiday in the Mediterranean sea. But while sailing through the night, far away from land, they discover an overloaded refugee boat, close to sinking. They are shocked, but too afraid to help. So they call the coast guards but lose the boat out of sight into the darkness of the night. In the early morning they find themselves drifting through an ocean of dead bodies. The refugee boat has sunk. Jonas and Silvia manage to pull a few survivors out of the cold water: Syrians. This rescue marks the beginning of a dramatic conflict between the hopes and dreams of the refugees, and the fears and ideals of the holiday sailors.
Kivalina

2016

Kivalina

2016
5.5
The rarely seen lives of an Arctic tribe who try to continue to honor their way of life 80 miles above the Arctic Circle on a fragile barrier island disappearing due to climate change.
Jobe'z World

2018

Jobe'z World

2018
5.1
A rollerblading drug dealer runs into trouble when one of his customers dies.
Decanted.

2016

Decanted.

2016
7
Follows the development of a brand new winery, Italics Winegrowers, seen through the eyes of elite Napa Valley winemakers in this small but highly revered wine region. Like a vine extending itself far underground seeking nourishment, the story digs deep to analyze what kind of person it takes to enter this highly competitive and well-established arena. Explore what it takes to succeed at building a brand, staking a claim, and realizing a lifelong dream.
Angélica. Una tragedia

2016

Angélica. Una tragedia

2016
5.5
"Angélica [a tragedy]" is a film about a devout of art called Angélica Liddell and about the troubled relationship between creation and life
The Bravest, the Boldest

2014

The Bravest, the Boldest

2014
5.8
A young mother in a Harlem housing project realizes the arrival of two uniformed soldiers brings news she can't bring herself to accept.
The Little Bird and the Squirrel

2015

The Little Bird and the Squirrel

2015
6.5
It is Autumn; at the end of a branch hangs a red leaf. A little black bird comes along to water it when suddenly, a squirrel nicks the bird's bright green watering can. The bird follows the cheeky thief and so begins an exciting chase through the forest.
Lumiere's First Picture Shows

2013

Lumiere's First Picture Shows

2013
6.5
An overview of the works of French film pioneers Louis and Auguste Lumière from 1895 to 1897.
Alzheimer's: A Love Story

2015

Alzheimer's: A Love Story

2015
5.2
Partners for 40 years, Michael and Gregory approach the end of their journey together with incredible love and courage.
9/11: Inside the Pentagon

2016

9/11: Inside the Pentagon

2016
7.8
The Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon is recalled via the first-person accounts of Pentagon personnel, first responders, aviation experts and journalists. Included: Department of Defense footage from inside the Pentagon.
Hitler's Olympics

2016

Hitler's Olympics

2016
6.2
Hitler, Nazi propaganda and 1936 Berlin Olympics are put under the microscope to uncover hidden truths and the historical legacy of those games.
A Moving Image

2016

A Moving Image

2016
5
After a long absence an artist returns to her gentrified community where she explores her social position and complicity in the rapid changes.

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