This is the never-before-told story of one of the most influential artists ever to come out of Jamaica, Toots Hibbert. It features intimate new performances and interviews with Toots, rare archive from throughout his career, and interviews with contemporaries and well-known admirers including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Cliff, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Marcia GriffithsContinue reading “Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul – 2011”
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Bill Gates: How a Geek Changed the World – 2011
The Money Programme’s Fiona Bruce gains exclusive access to Bill Gates as he prepares to step down from full-time involvement with Microsoft, the company he helped found. Gates’s company has changed the world, but he’s a controversial figure, with his ruthless business leadership contributing to Microsoft being sued by the US government. In a specialContinue reading “Bill Gates: How a Geek Changed the World – 2011”
The King James Bible: The Book That Changed the World – 2011
Actor John Rhys-Davies narrates this illuminating look at the King James Bible — the most widely sold version of the most important book in Christianity. It effectively changed the way the English-speaking world would interpret Holy scripture. This program’s highlights include elaborate live-action reenactments of how the version came to be, along with on-location footageContinue reading “The King James Bible: The Book That Changed the World – 2011”
Mama Africa – 2011
Documentary about Miriam Makeba Director : Mika Kaurismäki Cast : Harry Belafonte|Kathleen Cleaver|Leopoldo Fleming|Lorraine Gordon|Miriam Makeba|Nelson Mandela|Stokely Carmichael Genre : Documentary|Drama Release Date : 2/12/2011 Country : Finland
Ligabue Campovolo – il film – 2011
Director : Christian Biondani Cast : Luciano Ligabue Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 12/7/2011 Country : Italy
Up From Slavery – 2011
In 1860, as the American Experiment threatened to explode into a bloody civil war, there were as many as four hundred thousand slave-owners in the United States, and almost four million slaves. The nation was founded upon the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with the inalienable rights ofContinue reading “Up From Slavery – 2011”
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! – 2011
In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts theContinue reading “Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! – 2011”
The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story – 2011
The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a football game. Chris soon learned of others who suffered similar injuries and, with the help of his father, overcame tremendous pain to start an organization with one goal in mind: getContinue reading “The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story – 2011”
Les cathédrales dévoilées – 2011
Director : Christine Le Goff|Gary Glassman Cast : Cyril Mazzotti|Féodor Atkine|Guy Perrot|Laurent Jacquet Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/23/2011 Country : France
I Love You – 2011
These are the stories of the three guys,three friends, living in a city in the south of Russia. In the course of a year they recorded their everyday lives with a small HDcam. This record is what comprises the movie and to what it is dedicated. Our heroes are eighteen years old and they liveContinue reading “I Love You – 2011”