Recounting the absurd and paradoxical history of Colombia’s thirty-year struggle with international drug trafficking, at once a farce and a tragedy, as seen through the eyes of the extravagant pet of the most powerful drug baron in history: a hippopotamus named Pablo. Director : Antonio Von Hildebrand|Lawrence Elman Cast : Antonio Von Hildebrand|José María YazpikContinue reading “Pablo’s Hippos – 2010”
Category Archives: Documentary
The Weight of Chains – 2010
The Weight of Chains is a Canadian documentary film that takes a critical look at the role that the US, NATO and the EU played in the tragic breakup of a once peaceful and prosperous European state – Yugoslavia. The film, bursting with rare stock footage never before seen by Western audiences, is a creativeContinue reading “The Weight of Chains – 2010”
Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County – 2010
A documentary that explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the wealthiest regions of America. The parents of motel kids are often hard workers who don’t earn enough to own or rent homes. As aContinue reading “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County – 2010”
Teenage Stories-1-The End of Innocence – 2010
Follow the daily lives of 11 12-year-olds in the city of Yverdon. What do teens do in Yverdon-les-Bains? What are their dreams, their revolts? How do they see their future? Which society would they want to build? In which Switzerland would they like to live? Director : Béatrice Bakhti Cast : Genre : Documentary ReleaseContinue reading “Teenage Stories-1-The End of Innocence – 2010”
Witch Hunter’s Bible – 2010
For the first time ever, an international investigation team joins forces to unravel the mysteries of the Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of Witches. Written in 1486, this infamous medieval manual changed the way the Western world saw evil. With detailed instructions on how to find, prosecute and punish witches, the Malleus inspired centuries of accusationContinue reading “Witch Hunter’s Bible – 2010”
The Lottery – 2010
Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed. Director : Madeleine Sackler Cast : Cory Booker|Geoffrey Canada Genre : Documentary|Thriller Release Date : 6/11/2010 CountryContinue reading “The Lottery – 2010”
Pope Pius XII – 2010
Rome, 1943. The city is occupied by the Nazis. The lives of thousands of Jews are in danger, and in Vatican City, a neutral state within the borders of Rome, Pope Pius XII is struggling to save the city from hunger and destruction. Director : Christian Duguay Cast : Alessandra Mastronardi|Christine Neubauer|Elena Arvigo|James Cromwell|Ken Duken|MathiasContinue reading “Pope Pius XII – 2010”
Smash His Camera – 2010
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi. Director : Leon Gast Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 7/30/2010 Country :
Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World – 2010
Ed Hardy is emblazoned on clothing worn by Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger, on wine and dozens of other products. Now you’ll meet the real Ed Hardy, the godfather of modern tattooing and artist extraordinaire who gave up a promising career in the fine arts to pursue his childhood obsession: tattoos. Director : EmikoContinue reading “Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World – 2010”
Sons of Perdition – 2010
An inside look at polygamist teens who have become religious refugees in mainstream America. Director : Jennilyn Merten|Tyler Measom Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/24/2010 Country : United States