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One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

2006

One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

2006
For many music fans, history is divided into the long, dull centuries before rock 'n' roll was born and the exciting decades since, when the influential musical form changed the world. This documentary traces the early years of this audio revolution, featuring historic footage and interviews with several musical pioneers, including Little Richard, Bill Haley and The Comets, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddley.
Sky High

2012

Sky High

2012
Jarrett Martin had more jumps before his 18th than most skydivers do in a lifetime. Then he got really serious - BASE jumping & speed flying. One day, the summer after high school, his parachute failed to open. What happened next will blow you away...
The Fix

2014

The Fix

2014
Junior, a young father trying to turn his life around after years of heroin addiction, joins forces with a group of fellow hepatitis-C-infected former junkies in the Bronx to fight the disease in their community. Knitting personal narratives together with a profile of innovative programs at a methadone clinic, the film explores the concept of storytelling as an instrument of change and gives a powerful voice to marginalized members of society.
Assault on El Capitan

2013

Assault on El Capitan

2013
The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.
American Mind Control: MK Ultra

2015

American Mind Control: MK Ultra

2015
Project MK Ultra was formed by the CIA after WWII when the US extracted Nazi scientists to perform top secret testing on human subjects. MK Ultra drugged, raped, tortured and murdered innocent citizens. The project was reportedly shut down, but experts reveal it is very much alive today.
Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel

2001

Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel

2001
When a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world. This hourlong retrospective looks at her brief but prolific career, which included three chart-topping albums and film roles. Fans and recording industry executives share their thoughts about Aaliyah's life and untimely death in interviews peppered throughout the documentary.
This Is Berlin Not New York

2008

This Is Berlin Not New York

2008
This documentary traces the journey of fifteen young, talented New York Artists to Berlin, as they meet and join forces with their German counterparts. Together, the American and German artists explore artistic ideas and concepts while collaborating on original projects that push conventional boundaries. Original musical scores and animated artwork complement and enhance this provocative examination of western contemporary art and the ongoing tension between commercialism and creativity for its own sake.
A Gathering of Souls: The Billy Graham Crusades

2014

A Gathering of Souls: The Billy Graham Crusades

2014
During his long and distinguished ministry, Billy Graham has preached the gospel to well over 200 million people worldwide. The massive evangelistic gatherings that took place in sports arenas, concert halls, and outdoor venues became known as the Billy Graham Crusades. This documentary gives the history of the crusades.
Desire for Beauty

2013

Desire for Beauty

2013
Four people turn to plastic surgery as the last resort in their search for perfection - their appearances will change, but will their lives?
The Perfect Sacrifice: When Heaven Comes To Earth

2011

The Perfect Sacrifice: When Heaven Comes To Earth

2011
This is a story of faith of four diverse people: A priest, an popular entertainer, a Catholic evangelist with a healing ministry and a religious Sister. In a chaotic world filled with confusion and pain, people are searching for answers. They find the answers through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; for at this moment Eternity reaches into the present and Heaven literally comes to Earth.
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

2005

Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

2005
Historian William Dalrymple journeys to Morocco, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan to explore whirling dervishes, Qawwali singing and other forms of music sacred in Sufism, the branch of Islam that emphasizes music as a mystical route to the holy. Capturing performances of renowned Muslim musicians such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sain Zahoor, the film reveals that at the heart of Sufism lies a dedication to tolerance and pluralism.
Beaverland

2014

Beaverland

2014
Derek and Giorgia, a young couple of biologists, settles in the hostile Tierra del Fuego to study and combat the devastating beaver plague that destructs the area. This violent mission is a unique scenario for their love story.
Sylistä syliin

2008

Sylistä syliin

2008
Home Away from Home is a partially animated children's documentary film about nine-year-old Oona whose parents are divorced.
Elvis: King of Entertainment

2002

Elvis: King of Entertainment

2002
This retrospective of Elvis Presley's life and career uses excerpts from his performances and interviews to chronicle how the swivel-hipped young man from Tupelo, Miss., rose from poverty to become an American icon. The documentary also includes archival footage of Elvis on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and other TV appearances, clips from his Army days and film of his wedding to paint an extensive portrait of the King's public and personal lives.
Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life

2005

Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life

2005
Michael Cornelison portrays legendary real-life lawman Eliot Ness in this fascinating one-man show that offers a look at the ups and downs of the courageous gangbuster's life and career. As he tracks down criminals and crooked cops, Ness's diligence leads to his capture of the country's first serial killer. Written by Max Allan Collins (creator of the graphic novel Road to Perdition), the show received an Edgar nomination.
Alberta Hunter: My Castle's Rockin'

1992

Alberta Hunter: My Castle's Rockin'

1992
This music biography portrays the life of the legendary blues singer and songwriter Alberta Hunter. After 40 years of show business success beginning in the 1920's, Alberta became a nurse. Twenty years later, when the hospital thought she was 70, she was forced to retire. Still anxious to do something with her life, she returned to singing, to enjoy an acclaimed comeback. Her age was really 82! MY CASTLE'S ROCKIN' traces Alberta's remarkable career through the 20th Century, incorporating her best live performances from New York's famous downtown night spot, The Cookery. Ms. Hunter opened her personal archives to the producer for this documentary, sharing never before seen photos and other momentos from her celebrated career. The film features Alberta Hunter's final interview before her death in 1984; plus interviews with her manager, nightclub entrepreneur Barney Josephson; her record producer, the legendary John Hammond, and others.
Yellowstone: The World's First National Park

2001

Yellowstone: The World's First National Park

2001
Home to some of the most majestic scenery in the United States, Yellowstone National Park contains nearly 9,000 square miles of forests, geysers and other natural wonders. This documentary explores the park's history and its most well-known sites -- including Yellowstone Falls and Old Faithful -- and includes a short film on the wolves that call the park home, as well as clips from the 1930s drama "Yellowstone." This video is part of a DVD set entitled America's National Park Collection and is DVD 3 out of 6.
Tupac: So Many Years, So Many Tears

2006

Tupac: So Many Years, So Many Tears

2006
Chronicling the life and tragic death of Tupac Shakur, this documentary traces the events that led to the gifted African-American poet, actor and artist's rise and untimely demise. Although Tupac's mother always thought her son would grow up to save the Black Nation, she never anticipated his volatile career as one of the most notorious rappers on record -- or the stray bullet that led to his downfall in a fatal drive-by shooting.
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

1999

Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

1999
Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The Smiths: Under Review

2006

The Smiths: Under Review

2006
This in-depth retrospective surveys the history and music of the Smiths via interviews with the band, expert commentary and insights from insiders, including producer Stephen Street. Performance footage and TV clips round out the program.