July, 1936. The terrible Spanish Civil War begins. When the streets are taken by the working class, the social revolution begins as well. The public shows are socialized, a model of production and exhibition of films, never seen before in the history of cinema, is created, where the workers are the owners and managers ofContinue reading “Celuloide colectivo: el cine en guerra – 2009”
Tag Archives: Documentary
The Quantum Activist – 2009
There is a revolution going on in science. A genuine paradigm shift. While mainstream science remains materialist, a substantial number of scientists are supporting and developing a paradigm based on the primacy of consciousness. Amit Goswami, Ph.D., a pioneer of this revolutionary new perspective within science, shares with us his vision of the unlimited potentialContinue reading “The Quantum Activist – 2009”
This Land – 2009
This short documentary recounts a 2000-km expedition undertaken by 7 rangers (both Inuit and non-Native) and a female filmmaker to raise a flag on the northernmost tip of Canadian soil, 412 km from the North Pole. With a mesmerizing soundtrack by Nunavut-born singer Tanya Tagaq and spectacular footage of the Arctic landscape, This Land capturesContinue reading “This Land – 2009”
Memories and Desires, or: Letters from Garek Babquis Concerning The Diagnosis – 2009
Institutional bureaucracies affect a researcher’s relationship; in turn, a break-up sends him towards a diagnostic assessment. Director : Michael Pattison Cast : Aroon Dougan|Daisy Avis|Matt Woodcock Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-12-31
The Nine Lives of Marion Barry – 2009
Many people remember Marion Barry as the philandering drug-addled mayor of the nation’s capital. He’s the poster boy for corruption, a pariah. Yet to others, Marion Barry is a folk hero who has dominated Washington D.C. city politics for over 40 years. Today, Barry is once again in the political limelight. Who is Marion Barry,Continue reading “The Nine Lives of Marion Barry – 2009”
Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th – 2009
Stories from the cast and crew of the famed cult horror classic. Director : Cast : Ari Lehman|Harry Manfredini|Robbi Morgan|Tom Savini|Victor Miller Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-02-03
Dolphins in the Deep Blue Ocean – 2009
They are inspirational, playful, powerful, interesting and very intelligent animals, which have a magical bond with the people: Dolphins. You’ll see these magnificent animals in their natural habitats – reefs in Eilat, the largest marine reserve in the world. And also be able to watch a dolphins dance and play with the camera, dive orContinue reading “Dolphins in the Deep Blue Ocean – 2009”
How Bruce Lee Changed the World – 2009
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee’s global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father’s roots in HongContinue reading “How Bruce Lee Changed the World – 2009”
Terry Pratchett: Living with Alzheimer’s – 2009
This programme follows Terry coming to terms with his diagnosis, living with his condition, facing the certainty of its conclusion and his mission to find a cure. Adamant that he has done nothing wrong and that Alzheimer s sufferers should not be stigmatised, this is a genuine personal journey of one man, through the scienceContinue reading “Terry Pratchett: Living with Alzheimer’s – 2009”
Guys ‘N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals – 2009
This fascinating documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between high schools in Southern Indiana to win a prestigious festival performance with lavish student musical productions that often cost in the tens of thousands of dollars to produce. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-01-01