After exploring the phenomenon of TREKKIES, filmmaker Roger Nygard takes on The Nature of Existence. As he roams the globe to the source of each of the world’s philosophies, religions, and belief systems, Nygard interviews spiritual leaders, scholars, scientists, artists, pizza chefs, and others who have influenced, inspired, or freaked out humanity. Director : RogerContinue reading “The Nature of Existence – 2010”
Category Archives: Documentary
Norman Wisdom: His Story – 2010
The life story of Sir Norman Wisdom, who went from street urchin to become one of the UK’s most bankable and loved film stars of the 1950-60s. The documentary pays tribute to his life, featuring family, friends and colleagues. Director : Sally Norris Cast : Norman Wisdom|Terence Stamp Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/14/2010Continue reading “Norman Wisdom: His Story – 2010”
Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No – 2010
In 2008, a year before the great Dock Ellis died at 63, radio producers Donnell Alexander and Neille Ilel, recorded an interview in which the former Pirate right hander gave a moment by moment account of June 12, 1970, the day he no-hit the San Diego Padres. Using their original radio documentary as the audioContinue reading “Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No – 2010”
Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour – 2010
WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR follows iconic feminist electronic band Le Tigre on their 2004-2005 international tour across four continents and through ten countries. Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industryContinue reading “Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour – 2010”
Behind the Burly Q – 2010
Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque’s resilient history and how the public’s sexual appetite kept it alive amidContinue reading “Behind the Burly Q – 2010”
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! – 2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the “cultural phenomenon” of the American animated television series The Simpsons. Director : Morgan Spurlock Cast : Conan O’Brien|Hugh Hefner|Jimmy Kimmel|Matt Groening|Matt Stone|Morgan Spurlock|Seth MacFarlane|Trey Parker Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/10/2010 Country : United States
Journey to Palomar, America’s First Journey Into Space – 2010
The film traces the story of the Chicago-born astronomer George Ellery Hale, considered the father of astrophysics, as he struggles personally and professionally to build the greatest telescopes of the 20th century at the Yerkes and Mount Wilson Observatories, and finally the 20-year effort to build the million-pound telescope on Palomar mountain beginning in theContinue reading “Journey to Palomar, America’s First Journey Into Space – 2010”
The Battle of Britain – 2010
Seventy years on, brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor take viewers through the key moments of the Battle of Britain, when ‘the few’ of the RAF faced the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe. As they fly historic planes, meet the veterans, explore the tactics and technology, Colin and Ewan discover the importance of the Battle andContinue reading “The Battle of Britain – 2010”
Eiger – Wall of death – 2010
A history of one of the world’s most challenging mountains, the Eiger, and its infamous north face. The film gets to the heart of one of Europe’s most notorious peaks, exploring its character and its impact on the people who climb it and live in its awesome shadow Director : Steve Robinson Cast : GenreContinue reading “Eiger – Wall of death – 2010”
Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons – 2010
In this hour-long documentary, Oxford academic Janina Ramirez tours the country in search of Anglo-Saxon art treasures. Her basic thesis – and it is a plausible one – is that we should not look upon their era as a “dark age” as compared, for example, to Roman times, but rather celebrate it as an ageContinue reading “Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons – 2010”