This U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) video uses expert testimony and computer-animated reenactments to describe and discuss its detailed investigation into the March 23 2005 explosion of the ISOM (isomerization) unit at the BP (British Petroleum) refinery at Texas City, Texas. The explosion killed 15 workers, injured 180 others, and cost BP billions of dollars.Continue reading “Anatomy of a Disaster: Explosion at BP Texas City Refinery – 2008”
Category Archives: Documentary
Blue Gold: World Water Wars – 2008
Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive.Continue reading “Blue Gold: World Water Wars – 2008”
Leaving the Fold – 2008
Finding the courage to leave the fold is only the beginning for most of these young people. Those who have decided to take this step become pariahs, often completely cut off from the emotional and financial support of their families. To make matters worse, judged by our secular standards, they have no marketable skills. ManyContinue reading “Leaving the Fold – 2008”
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan – 2008
In the summer of 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged from the slums of Staten Island, NY and took the hip-hop world by storm. Their legacy spanned over a decade, selling more than 20 million albums. Their talents brought them success and their music made them legends. This is their story…”WU: The Story of the Wu-TangContinue reading “Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan – 2008”
Wheat Harvest – 2008
A documentary film showing the life of Niu Hongmiao, a 20-year-old country girl who is now a prostitute in Beijing. Around the time of wheat harvesting, she goes back home to Dingxing County, Hebei Province to visit her parents. Director : Xu Tong Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-03-01
Iron Maiden And The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal – 2008
Iron Maiden And The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal uncovers the beginning of the genre, its rise to popularity and eventual decline. It’s a fascinating history with interviews from band members from that era and journalists who covered the scene. There’s also tons of rare video and photos that are interesting and historically important.Continue reading “Iron Maiden And The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal – 2008”
Life – 2008
A documentary about actress brazilian Maria Gladys, a strong presence in films by Júlio Bressane, Rogério Sganzerla among others. Director : Paula Gaitán Cast : Maria Gladys|Maria Tereza Maron Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-10-20
Starz Inside – Comic Books Unbound – 2008
Starz Inside takes a look at film adaptation of comics books. It interviews some of the biggest names in the industry to discuss the history and appeal of comic book movies. Director : Cast : Avi Arad|Dan Buckley|Guillermo del Toro|Jeff Bridges|Kevin Feige|Neal Adams|Richard Donner|Robert Downey Jr.|Roger Corman|Stan Lee Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-06-10
The Matador – 2008
Growing up in Granada, Spain, young David Fandila always dreamed of being a matador. This documentary captures the rise of “El Fandi,” one of Spain’s most renowned bullfighters, who first entered the ring at age 14. While it’s never in doubt that Fandila is at the top of his game, filmmakers Stephen Higgins and NinaContinue reading “The Matador – 2008”
Chomsky & Cie – 2008
At a time when powerlessness and resignation carry the day, Noam Chomsky’s work is a radical antidote for all those who want to put an end to the factory of powerlessness and its intellectual media star watchdogs. Theoretician of language, born in Philadelphia in 1928, Noam Chomsky revolutionized linguistics with the “generative grammar.” But ChomskyContinue reading “Chomsky & Cie – 2008”
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