In his film “Berlin-Stettin”, well-known documentary film director Volker Koepp embarks on a journey to the places of his own past: Born in 1944 in Stettin (now the Polish city of Szczecin) and grown up in Berlin-Karlshorst, Koepp has again and again met people and found places located between the two cities that he turnedContinue reading “Berlin – Stettin – 2009”
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History of Hell – 2009
A German documentary studying concepts of hell developed over time in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, often overlapping -but not in Catholicism- with purgatory. Special attention goes to ‘physical’ methods of torture in the afterlife, as in Dante’s Inferno. Their inspiration stems partially from judicial torments, as used during the Inquisition to redeem ‘Satanic’ sinners, fromContinue reading “History of Hell – 2009”
This Is It – 2009
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London. Director : Kenny Ortega Cast : Bashiri Johnson|Dorian Holley|Jasmine Alveran|Jonathan Moffett|Kenny Ortega|Michael Jackson|Mo Pleasure|Orianthi|Patrick Woodroffe|Tommy Organ Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 2009-10-28
Nursery University – 2009
Set in New York City, the epicenter of a phenomenon cropping up in communities across the United States, “Nursery University” reveals the oddly competitive process of nursery school admissions. The film tells the story of five families attempting to place their toddlers in preschool classrooms that have limited space and high price tags. Director :Continue reading “Nursery University – 2009”
Hello, My Name Is Lesbian – 2009
Hello, My Name Is Lesbian shows modern lesbian lifestyle and culture in all its diversity as it is lived in one of the most sexually liberated countries in the world. Set against historic footage from the last five decades, women aging from 19 to 84, share their views on sex, family gatherings, parental roles, nightContinue reading “Hello, My Name Is Lesbian – 2009”
Le Big bang, mes ancêtres et moi – 2009
Director : Emmanuel Leconte|Frank Guérin Cast : Hubert Reeves Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-12-08
Rethinking Cancer – 2009
Rethinking Cancer is an educational documentary film that provides a rare look into the psychological and therapeutic journeys of five men and women who used biological alternative cancer therapies to overcome serious illness. Their stories represent successes that mainstream medicine and the public ought to know about. Four of the featured subjects had been diagnosedContinue reading “Rethinking Cancer – 2009”
The Ascent of Money – 2009
British historian and author Niall Ferguson explains how big money works today as well as the causes of and solutions to economic catastrophes in this extended version The Ascent of Money documentary. Through interviews with top experts, such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and American currency speculator George Soros, the intricate world ofContinue reading “The Ascent of Money – 2009”
Dr. Gore – 2009
Antoine Pellissier is an independent filmmaker who makes gory horror films. He is also a doctor. DR. GORE follows him as he tries to put together an ambitious new project against steep odds. Director : Pauline Pallier Cast : Antoine Pellissier|Lloyd Kaufman Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-04-04
FLicKeR – 2009
In 1960, Brion Gysin invented the Dream Machine, a hypnotic light device with the power to induce hallucinations, drugless highs, and revolutionize human consciousness. It looks simple enough; a 100-watt light bulb, a motor, and a rotating cylinder with cutouts. Just sit in front of it, close your eyes, and wait for the visions toContinue reading “FLicKeR – 2009”
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