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Warriors of Honor

2004

Warriors of Honor

2004
In Warriors of Honor: The Faith and Legacy of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, documentary filmmaker Brian Barkley chronicles the role that religion played for the two military leaders, while also presenting an in-depth look at the Civil War. During battles, Lee often asked for God's guidance and used his faith to help him make military decisions. Jackson, a deacon at his church, accepted his death from a war injury as God's will.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995

American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995
From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Storied Streets

2014

Storied Streets

2014
These Storied Streets explores the issue of homelessness across the country. The journey starts in LA and ends in New York covering 13 cities across the country.
Groove Move

2014

Groove Move

2014
Jack Coleman's Nameless Direction Underground premieres his fourth fully independent feature length surf film. Groove Move celebrates the pure heart and soul of surfing, with the world's top experimental board riders. It features surfing's underground, as well as some of its most recognized faces. Shot entirely on SUPER 8 film, digitally transferred to HD with the newest technology, for a truly nostalgic cinematic adventure.
Gnomebrook

2014

Gnomebrook

2014
Once a year 2000 garden gnomes and 10,000 gnome carers gather in the sleepy mountain hamlet of Glenbrook, for the Annual Australian Garden Gnome Convention.
Alpine Lakes - Quiet Beauty

2003

Alpine Lakes - Quiet Beauty

2003
The film retraces the water's journey - from the glacier down into the valley, through the mountains to its source, illustrating the beauty of natural, smaller lakes in Austria with their fascinating world of flora and fauna and tells the story of enchanted cliffs, a spectacular underwater world, dragons, ancient species of fish, as well as of speleologists and modern science.
My Mate Manchester United

2011

My Mate Manchester United

2011
Following the quest of a man's awkward dream to be named after his favorite football club, the film director brings us close to a Bulgarian builder and his memorable mates, and creates a moving portrait of contemporary Bulgaria with its bewildered and confused people, so disappointed by the life in the country that they migrate to their own substitute reality. The journey starts in Svishtov, a small town on the bank of the river Danube, tells the story of the protagonist's struggle with the authorities, leads us all the way to Old Trafford Stadium, where he meets his idol, the Manchester United top-striker Dimitar Berbatov, and ends up back home, raising questions about identity, about who we are and who we want to be.
Stem Cell Revolutions

2011

Stem Cell Revolutions

2011
Explore the realities behind the hopes and fears associated with stem cell research. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn animations and interviews with leading stem cell scientists.
Truth Has Fallen

2013

Truth Has Fallen

2013
TRUTH HAS FALLEN is a one-hour live action/animated documentary that examines the work of James McCloskey. Mr.McCloskey founded Centurion Ministries, an organization whose mission is to free prisoners who have been wrongfully convicted of murder. Employing a combination of abstract, surreal animation and live action images, TRUTH HAS FALLEN asks how innocent people could be convicted of murder - what could be done to prevent such injustices in the future - and what happens to these innocent people when they are released from prison after years of incarceration?
Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music

2001

Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music

2001
Documentary which celebrates the music of Louisiana.
Kenya 3D: Animal Kingdom

2013

Kenya 3D: Animal Kingdom

2013
A journey in the most spectacular wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Join two young Maasai warriors and discover the breathtaking diversity of the region's natural fauna, including the Big Five - lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and black rhinos - as well as giraffe, hippos, cheetahs, and many more.
And The Beat Goes On...Ibiza

2009

And The Beat Goes On...Ibiza

2009
Actor Jimi Mistry has worked with Gurinder Chadha, Roland Emmerich, Edward Zwick and Guy Ritchie, rejecting the Hollywood lifestyle to remain based in the UK. Now he has teamed up with director Steve Jaggi and filmed a love song to Ibiza called And The Beat Goes On. Well-received at both the Ibiza International Music Summit and the Ibiza Film Festival last month.
Trick or Treaty?

2014

Trick or Treaty?

2014
Legendary Canadian documentarian Alanis Obomsawin digs into the tangled history of Treaty 9 — the infamous 1905 agreement wherein First Nations communities relinquished sovereignty over their traditional territories — to reveal the deceptions and distortions which the document has been subjected to by successive governments seeking to deprive Canada’s First Peoples of their lands.
My Name Is Jonah

2014

My Name Is Jonah

2014
What is the secret origin of this self-proclaimed 'real-life warrior, adventurer and musician'? How has he gained his tremendous cult following? Steel yourselves for a quest to explore how this enigmatic personality came to be and the powerful effect he has on all those he meets.
Nova Rex: Ain't Easy Being Cheesy

2011

Nova Rex: Ain't Easy Being Cheesy

2011
Glam band Nova Rex recalls late 80s, early 90s rock & roll heyday before hair metal collides with grunge.
Black Metal: The Music of Satan

2011

Black Metal: The Music of Satan

2011
Bill Zebub interviews various musicians about black metal. Includes members of Behemoth, Darkthrone, Dark Funeral, Gorgoroth, Belphegor, Mayhem, Marduk, Immortal, and others.
Kenny Loggins: Live from the Grand Canyon

1992

Kenny Loggins: Live from the Grand Canyon

1992
The multiple award-winning songwriter and performer Kenny Loggins is featured in this live concert video set against the majestic and awe-captivating backdrop of the Grand Canyon. This rock and pop balladeer sings many of his classic songs from his albums and motion picture soundtrack in this concert, including "The Real Thing," "Conviction of the Heart," "Celebrate Me Home," "Will of the Wind," "Leap of Faith," "Sweet Reunion," and more!
Schmelvis

2002

Schmelvis

2002
Inspired by a 1998 Wall Street Journal article suggesting that Elvis might be part Jewish, Dan Hartal -- an orthodox Jewish Elvis impersonator -- an eccentric rabbi and a film crew set out to Memphis and Israel to trace his roots. Their antics include lobbying to give the King a proper Jewish burial and planting a tree in his honor in the Holy Land. Their journey takes them to hilarious heights and pathetic lows in their stuffy Winnebago.
Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend

2008

Johnny Cash: The Line: Walking with a Legend

2008
The incredible life story of music icon Johnny Cash is recounted through interviews and archival footage, highlighted by clips from 22 vintage performances, which find the Man in Black performing such classics as "Ring of Fire" and "A Boy Named Sue." Other songs include "Five Feet and Rising," "Give My Love to Rose," "Frankie and Johnny," "Heartbreak Hotel," "5 Feet High and Rising," "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" and more.
The Beatles: Videobiography

2007

The Beatles: Videobiography

2007
Rock journalists, music critics and industry professionals weigh in on the lasting influence of the Beatles, a band best known for bringing the British Invasion to America -- and for recording some of the biggest hits in music history. Highlights include cuts from "She Loves You," "Yesterday," "Twist and Shout," "Love Me Do," "Please Please Me," "All My Loving" and "Ticket to Ride," plus commentary from former Beatles sound engineer Norman Smith.