Category Archives: Documentary

The amazing and inspiring journey of Mexican guitarists ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela’ who at a very young age decided to do only what they loved the most: music. Director : Alejandro Franco Fernández|Gisela Kenigsberg Cast : Alex Skolnick|Benjamín Salcedo|Gabriela Quintero López|Iván Nieblas|María Luisa Quintero|Olallo Rubio|Peter O’Brien|Robert Trujillo|Rodrigo Pineda Sánchez|Zöe Conway Genre : Documentary Release Date :Continue reading “For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela – 2014”

N recounts the story of the Frenchman Raymond Borremans, who left Europe for Africa in the mid-20th-century. He devoted his life to the creation of the first encyclopaedia of this other world, dreaming of eternal recognition. He died, however, having only reached the letter N. With his encyclopaedia incomplete, his restless spirit drifts around WestContinue reading “N: The Madness Of Reason – 2014”

American Ascent documents the first African American expedition to tackle Denali, North America’s highest peak and explores the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a ‘minority majority’ nation, a staggering number of people of color do not identify with America’s wild places. By embarking on the gruelingContinue reading “An American Ascent – 2014”

From the birth of jazz to the evolution of hip hop; the advents of urban trends to transformative advances in technology, African Americans have played an integral role in molding American culture. Unfortunately, we tend to not be the beneficiaries of our own innovation. Bleaching Black Culture examines the continuum of America’s black cultural appropriationContinue reading “Bleaching Black Culture – 2014”

In an extraordinary and tragic American story, a small town murder becomes one of the highest profile cases of all time. From its historic role as the first televised trial to the many books and movies made about it, the film looks at the media’s enduring impact on the case. Director : Jeremiah Zagar CastContinue reading “Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart – 2014”

A documentary on the South Korean ferry disaster that claimed the lives of more than 300 passengers in April, 2014. Director : Ahn Hae-ryong|Lee Sang-ho Cast : Lee Jong-in|Lee Sang-ho|Park Geun-hye|Sohn Suk-hee Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/4/2014 Country : South Korea

A father of four children gets brutally stabbed several times, with the children present in the family home. During the brutal action, his wife – Anneli Auer – is on the phone to the emergency center. Emergency Call – A Murder Mystery is a documentary film tracking down the story that unfolds after the fatalContinue reading “Emergency Call – A Murder Mystery – 2014”

Plastic Galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of ‘Star Wars’ toys. Through interviews with former Kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys’ history, influence, and the passions they elicit today. Director : Brian Stillman Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/14/2014 Country : United States