Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries like the USA, Colombia and Russia. Featuring prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter, the film follows The Global Commission on Drug Policy on a mission to break the political tabooContinue reading “Breaking the Taboo – 2011”
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A303: Highway to the Sun – 2011
Writer Tom Fort drives the 92-mile length of the A303 in a lovingly-restored Morris Traveller. Along the way he has many adventures – he digs up the 1960s master plan for the A303’s dreams of superhighway status; meets up with a Neolithic traveller who knew the road like the back of his hand; gets toContinue reading “A303: Highway to the Sun – 2011”
6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park – 2011
Viewers will get a look at Parker and Stone’s thought process as they approach a new episode and the 24/7 grind they subject themselves to each time the show is in production. The documentary also includes in-depth interviews with Parker and Stone about their working partnership and reflections on highlights from their careers. Director :Continue reading “6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park – 2011”
Ending Note: Death of a Japanese Salaryman – 2011
Recently retired from a company after some 40 years of service, Sunada Tomoaki, father of filmmaker Sunada Mami, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and only has a few months left to live. True to his pragmatic core, Sunada sets out to accomplish a list of tasks before his final departure: playing with his grandchildren, planningContinue reading “Ending Note: Death of a Japanese Salaryman – 2011”
The Extraordinary Ordinary Life of José González – 2011
Documentary about the making of José Gonzales’ “In Our Nature”. Director : Fredrik Egerstrand|Mikel Cee Karlsson Cast : José González Genre : Documentary Release Date : 11/10/2011 Country : Sweden
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 – 2011
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in American society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in America during that period and includes the appearances of Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists, artists, and leaders central to the movement. Director : GöranContinue reading “The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 – 2011”
The Good Life – 2011
The Beckmanns used to have more money than they could spend. Now it’s all gone. The mother now supports her daughter off a small pension as they share a small apartment in wealthy Cascais, Portugal. The daughter, now in her mid-50s, never needed a job until now; she assures herself that she deserves more fromContinue reading “The Good Life – 2011”
PressPausePlay – 2011
The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way, unleashing unlimited creative opportunites. But does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture? Is it cultural democracy or mediocrity?Continue reading “PressPausePlay – 2011”
Love Etc. – 2011
LOVE ETC. is a witty, poignant and humorous exploration about the universal stages of love, depicted through five real stories over the course of one year in New York City. Young, old, gay, straight – everyone has experienced love – and the joy and frustration that come with it. From teen romance to a decades-longContinue reading “Love Etc. – 2011”
Surviving D-Day – 2011
Recent study shows that the chance of surviving the invasion beaches was 25%. Then how is it possible 50% of the men survived? This documentary which has been recognized as the best D-Day documentary ever tells a different story. A beautifully made detailed reconstruction shows what happened on that day on the beaches. In theContinue reading “Surviving D-Day – 2011”
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