In Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, a group of friends lives on the streets. They call themselves the Freetown Streetboys, even though there are some women among them as well. Suley, Lama, David, Alfred, Shero and Sarah have all faced enormous physical and psychological challenges, and have been abandoned by the world around them.Continue reading “Shado’man – 2013”
Category Archives: Documentary
August Burns Red: Foreign & Familiar – 2013
The documentary chronicles the entire 18-month touring cycle behind August Burns Red’s breakout 2011 album Leveler, whose critical and commercial success catapulted the band to the forefront of the modern heavy music scene. Director : Brandon Sloter Cast : Brent Rambler|Dustin Davidson|Jake Luhrs|JB Brubaker|Matt Greiner Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/3/2013 Country :
Jodorowsky’s Dune – 2013
Shot in France, England, Switzerland and the United States, this documentary covers director Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo, Holy Mountain, Santa Sangre) and his 1974 Quixotic attempt to adapt the seminal sci-fi novel Dune into a feature film. After spending 2 years and millions of dollars, the massive undertaking eventually fell apart, but the artists JodorowskyContinue reading “Jodorowsky’s Dune – 2013”
Mazzaropi – 2013
Director : Celso Sabadin Cast : Agnaldo Rayol|Alfredo Sternheim|Amacio Mazzaropi|David Cardoso|Ewerton de Castro|Gustavo Dahl|Hebe Camargo|Pio Zamuner|Ronnie Von|Selma Egrei Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/8/2013 Country :
Ägypten – Wissen des Altertums – 2013
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Looking for Iara – 2013
Investigation of the life of ex-guerrilla Iara Iavelberg (1944-1971), a cultured and beautiful woman who left behind a comfortable family life opting to engage in an armed struggle against the Brazilian military dictatorship. Director : Flávio Frederico Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/10/2013 Country : Brazil
Bending Steel – 2013
The Cyclone, The Freakshow, The Mermaid Parade: all Coney Island icons. But Chris “Wonder” Schoeck has always preferred the Coney Island Strongman. Bending Steel follows the sweet, unassuming Schoeck as he parlays his extraordinary strength into the pursuit of his lifelong dream. Training with an elite group of men whose hands bend, drag, twist andContinue reading “Bending Steel – 2013”
Spying on Hitler’s Army: The Secret Recordings – 2013
British intelligence undertook an audacious operation to listen in on the private conversations of 10,000 German prisoners of war without their ever knowing they were being overheard. The prisoners’ unguarded reminiscences and unintentional confessions have only just come to light, and prove how closely the German army were involved in the atrocities of the Holocaust.Continue reading “Spying on Hitler’s Army: The Secret Recordings – 2013”
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement’s Home Movies – 2013
A Documentary about Nashville’s Maverick songwriter/producer, ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement. Director : Morgan Neville|Robert Gordon Cast : Dolly Parton|Jack Clements|Jerry Lee Lewis|Johnny Cash Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/12/2013 Country : United States
The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio – 2013
John Hess traces the evolution of the screen shape from the silent film days through the widescreen explosion of the 50s, to the aspect ratio of modern digital cameras. This lesson is part of the FilmmakerIQ course: “Everything You Need To Know about Aspect Ratio”. Director : John P. Hess Cast : John P. HessContinue reading “The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio – 2013”