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Peter Jennings Reporting: The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy

2003

Peter Jennings Reporting: The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy

2003
6.4
Forty years after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, more than 80% of Americans still believe that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. This documentary attempts to separate fact from conspiracy theories to get to the truth, employing stunning forensic technology that makes it possible for the first time to be an eyewitness to this crime of the century – to see precisely what happened that November day in Dallas.
Feu: Crazy Horse Paris

2012

Feu: Crazy Horse Paris

2012
5.7
A captured performance by Parisian nude cabaret Crazy Horse, in a surreal show directed by French footwear designer Christian Louboutin. Louboutin calls Crazy Horse “an iconic monument of Paris, a monument to dance, a modern, dream- like idea of the celebration of women for women”.
The Karski Report

2010

The Karski Report

2010
6
A powerful new film about Jan Karski, the Polish resistance figure who attempted to expose the Warsaw Ghetto and Belzec, and met with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter.
The Secrets of 007

1997

The Secrets of 007

1997
7.9
Behind-the-scenes look at more than three decades of the James Bond feature film series.
Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana

1990

Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana

1990
6.7
Les Blank marries his passion for spicy, down home food and his love for Cajuns and Creoles in this mouth-watering, exploration of the cooking, and other enthusiasms, of French-speaking Louisiana. Features tangy music, and food by Marc Savoy, Paul Prudhomme, and other greats.
Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu

1998

Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu

1998
7.3
Documentary recounting the life story of Louise Brooks in 5 sections: "Lulu in Toe Shoes"; "Lulu in Hollywood"; "Lulu in Berlin"; "Lulu in Hell"; and "Resurrection".
The Sacred Science

2011

The Sacred Science

2011
5.5
Diabetes. Prostate cancer. Alcoholism. Parkinson's diseases. Just a handful of many common illnesses that Western medicine has been inadequate in curing or treating. Witness the story of eight brave souls as they leave the developed world behind in search of deeper answers. Living in seclusion for one month in the heart of the Amazon jungle, these men and women take part in the powerful healing practices of Peru's indigenous medicine men, working with centuries-old plant remedies and spiritual disciplines. In their most desperate hour, these patients are forced to confront not only their physical ailments, but their own spiritual and psychological barriers in the process. Five will return with real results, two will return disappointed, and one won't come back at all.
Chaplin Today: The Circus

2003

Chaplin Today: The Circus

2003
6.2
This documentary is featured on the Warner Bros. Chaplin Collection DVD for "The Circus," released in 2004.
Three American Beauties

1906

Three American Beauties

1906
6.2
In this color-tinted short, we first see a close-up of a red rose, perfectly formed. Then, we see the rose held by a young woman who is wearing a bright yellow dress. She's the second beauty. Behind her is a slow dissolve to the US flag, tinted in red, white, and blue, blowing in the wind. Behind the flag is a star-lit sky.
A Day in the Hayfields

1904

A Day in the Hayfields

1904
5.3
Documentary on the process of hay-making, from the cutting of the grass to the stacking of the hay.
Seeing New York by Yacht

1903

Seeing New York by Yacht

1903
4.8
Seeing New York by Yacht.
Shackleton's Captain

2012

Shackleton's Captain

2012
6.6
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
Captain Nissen Going Through Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls

1901

Captain Nissen Going Through Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls

1901
5.8
Here we show Captain N. P. Nissen, formerly known as Captain Bowser, making a trip through the Whirlpool Rapids in his famous twenty-four foot craft known as the "Fool Killer"...
In the Grip of the Blizzard

1899

In the Grip of the Blizzard

1899
5.3
"This is a very remarkable picture, showing Union Square, New York City, during the great March blizzard of 1899. The camera was stationed at the corner of Broadway and Fourteenth Street, and was swept in almost a complete circle, showing the tremendous drifts of snow and the blockade at 'Dead Man's Curve' in Fourteenth Street. This picture was taken during the busiest time of the day, and shows to what extent New York City was tied up by this tremendous fall of snow." (AMB Picture Catalogue (1902)
Cupid and Psyche

1897

Cupid and Psyche

1897
4.6
“By the Leanders. The dress of one consists of a pair of wings and a bow and arrow; the other represents a fairy. Bathers in all stages of dress and undress watch the graceful dance.” (Edison film catalog)
Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

1897

Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

1897
3.9
Here is a twelve car train dashing along at a high rate of speed. It is seen first in the distance and approaches and then passes by the camera...
Constantinople, panorama de la corne d'or

1897

Constantinople, panorama de la corne d'or

1897
4.7
Panoramic view of Constantinople.
Dark Legacy

2009

Dark Legacy

2009
5.6
The death of John Kennedy is viewed through another angle in this conspiracy-themed film defending the theory that George Herbert Walker Bush was a key player in all aspects of the assassination of American president John F. Kennedy.
Fête au village

1896

Fête au village

1896
4.9
The Eye Above the Well

1988

The Eye Above the Well

1988
6.9
A poetic depiction of life and ritual in the south Indian state of Kerala. We see how knowledge is passed down from generation to generation: within the family, through the village economy, and especially from teachers to students. Performance footage shows how song, dance, martial arts, and religion constitute the building blocks of a culture.