Hundreds of children and youth orchestras around the world are emerging musical inspired by the Venezuelan phenomenon known as “The System.” This rebellion of thousands of children are being held internationally to give children everywhere the opportunity to grow in an atmosphere of creativity, companionship, entertainment, art, discipline and high social values. The brilliant andContinue reading “Dudamel: El sonido de los ninos – 2011”
Category Archives: Documentary
David Byrne – Ride, Rise, Roar – 2011
David Byrne is a visual artist as well as a musician, and ever since his early days as a member of Talking Heads, he’s wanted his concerts to be more than just a static performance. In 1984, Byrne and filmmaker Jonathan Demme redefined the boundaries of the concert film with the Talking Heads documentary STOPContinue reading “David Byrne – Ride, Rise, Roar – 2011”
The Weird World of Blowfly – 2011
Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and ’70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence’s freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. “The Weird World of Blowfly” explores both sides of this hilariousContinue reading “The Weird World of Blowfly – 2011”
This Is Not a Film – 2011
Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for the opposition party in Iran’s 2009 election. In this film, which was shot secretly on an iPhone by Panahi’s close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and smuggled into FranceContinue reading “This Is Not a Film – 2011”
Doctor Rao – 2011
Dr. Rao died on 29Th of September 2010.The funeral ceremony in Sichuan, Southwest China, lasted two days and two nights and was recorded in a rather unconventional way: 5.957 single photo shots, combined to a 7 minutes short film. It shows the funeral of an ordinary Chinese man, surrounded by his family. One witnesses theContinue reading “Doctor Rao – 2011”
Street Books – 2011
Founded in June, 2011, Street Books is a bicycle-powered mobile library, serving people who live outside in Portland, Oregon. Patrons are issued an official Street Books library card without being required to show proof of address or identification. Director : Travis Shields Cast : Laura Moulton Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/4/2011 Country :
The Marriage – 2011
An intimate documentary portrait of an exceptional couple who live in a suburb of Montevideo: Julia, a 65-year-old transsexual whose new gender identity has finally been recognised (after twelve years) by the Uruguayan state, and Ignacio, her lover, a former construction worker with a troubled past. Inseparable for 20 years, the couple are now preparingContinue reading “The Marriage – 2011”
Rocket Compulsion – 2011
ROCKET COMPULSION is the story of a tenacious Australian Pilot, David Mayman, as he strives to achieve his childhood dream of building and free-flying his very own Rocket Belt, only to discover he faces a nearly impossible task Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/6/2011 Country : Australia
9/11: Conspiracy Road Trip – 2011
A group of sceptics and believers try and resolve the questions of 9/11. Director : Cast : Andrew Maxwell Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/8/2011 Country : United Kingdom
Black Whole – 2011
Black Whole uncovers scientific proof that we are one. The work of physicist, Nassim Haramein, provides insight into the structure of space-time and a new coherent model of the universe. Using the sacred geometry and codes in ancient monuments and documents, the film presents a new look at the reality of which we live. DirectorContinue reading “Black Whole – 2011”