They travel round the world gathering data on privatization in developed countries and search for clues on the day after Greece’s massive privatization program. Director : Aris Chatzistefanou|Katerina Kitidi Cast : Alex Callinicos|Ben Fine|Costas Douzinas|Dani Rodrik|Dean Baker|Greg Palast|Ken Loach|Luis Sepulveda|Naomi Klein|Slavoj Žižek Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2/11/2012 Country : Greece
Category Archives: Documentary
A Passion for the Vine – 2012
This documentary features extraordinary people whose passion for wine led them to create another career as a vintner, including: David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake and Deep Purple Dick Vermeil, coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs Tamara Mowry-Housley, star of “Sister, Sister” and “Tia and Tamera” Bob the Steer,Continue reading “A Passion for the Vine – 2012”
Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony – 2012
The political upheaval in North Africa is responsibility of the Western powers —especially of the United States and France— due to the exercise of a foreign policy based on practical and economic interests instead of ethical and theoretical principles, essential for their international politic strategies, which have generated a great instability that causes chaos andContinue reading “Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony – 2012”
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil – 2012
Following the recent death of Ken Russell, Alan Yentob looks back over the career of the flamboyant film director responsible for Women In Love, Tommy and The Devils. Friends and admirers – including Glenda Jackson, Terry Gilliam, Twiggy, Melvyn Bragg, Robert Powell and Roger Daltrey – recall a pioneering documentary-maker, talented photographer and fearless filmContinue reading “Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil – 2012”
Parkway Drive – Home Is For The Heartless – 2012
Follow the band on their endless global trek, shot in 42 countries on five continents, the 75-minute “Home Is For The Heartless” DVD is both a rare travelogue and an in-depth look at PARKWAY DRIVE on stage and off. In addition to footage of some of the craziest shows the band has ever played, itContinue reading “Parkway Drive – Home Is For The Heartless – 2012”
Arnold’s Blueprint – 2012
A short documentary showing how Arnold Schwarzenegger’s military service played a critical role in his fame. Director : Jeff Zimbalist|Michael Zimbalist Cast : Arnold Schwarzenegger Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/26/2012 Country :
Underground Railroad :The William Still Story – 2012
William Still was one of the most important, yet largely unheralded heroes of the Underground Railroad. Still was determined to get as many runaways as he could to “Freedom’s Land,” smuggling them across the US border to Canada. Bounty hunters could legally abduct former slaves living in the so-called free northern states, but under theContinue reading “Underground Railroad :The William Still Story – 2012”
Soul Food Junkies – 2012
To many African Americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural identity. But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than it soothes the soul? Director : Byron Hurt Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2012 Country : United States
The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology – 2012
Philosopher Slavoj Žižek and filmmaker Sophie Fiennes reunites for this follow-up to their hit The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema, using their interpretation of moving pictures to present a compelling cinematic journey into the heart of ideology – the dreams that shape our collective beliefs and practices. Director : Sophie Fiennes Cast : Slavoj Žižek GenreContinue reading “The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology – 2012”
A Thirsty World – 2012
Today, against a backdrop of sharply increasing demand, growth in the world population and the growing impact of an unsettled climate, water has become one of the most precious natural resources of our planet. Director : Baptiste Rouget-Luchaire|Thierry Piantanida Cast : Catarina de Albuquerque|Vandana Shiva|Yann Arthus-Bertrand Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/20/2012 Country :Continue reading “A Thirsty World – 2012”