Hackers Wanted is an unreleased American documentary film. Directed and written by Sam Bozzo, the film explores the origins and nature of hackers and hacking by following the adventures of Adrian Lamo, and contrasting his story with that of controversial figures throughout history. The film is narrated by Kevin Spacey. Director : Sam Bozzo CastContinue reading “Hackers Wanted – 2009”
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The Man Who Would Be Polka King – 2009
A polka kingdom crumbles in this documentary tracing the rise and fall of dubious duple meter master Jan Lewan. A Grammy-nominated polka superstar who defected from Poland to the West in the 1970s, Lewan created a musical empire that made him an internationally-recognized figure. When scandal erupted and Lewan’s shady dealings were revealed, fans couldn’tContinue reading “The Man Who Would Be Polka King – 2009”
Ptown Diaries – 2009
Chronicling the amazing history of Provincetown a small Ma. town where the pilgrims first landed to the present day Gay Mecca. Ptown diaries weaves the story of the New England Yankees, Portuguese fisherman, bohemian artists into a single mesmerizing history. Provincetown was the first artists colony in the united states. The true beginnings of AmericanContinue reading “Ptown Diaries – 2009”
Muse Under Review – 2009
This film looks at Muses’s entire career, and by using rare performance and interview footage of the band, contributions from their closest colleagues and from those who have witnessed and written about their journey, plus seldom seen photos, news reports, scene shoots and a range of other features, creates the finest documentary to date onContinue reading “Muse Under Review – 2009”
The Darkness of Day – 2009
The Darkness of Day is a haunting meditation on suicide. It is comprised entirely of found 16mm footage that had been discarded. The sadness, the isolation, and the desire to escape are recorded on film in various contexts. Voice-over readings from the journal kept by a brother of the filmmakers friend who committed suicide inContinue reading “The Darkness of Day – 2009”
The Referees – 2009
How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the “men in black” feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the lives of several professional football referees at the EURO 2008 championship; amongst them, the English referee Howard Webb, who provokedContinue reading “The Referees – 2009”
Dismember – Under Bloodred Skies – 2009
The two-disc set includes footage of two separate concerts (one in the Netherlands and the other at last year’s Party.San Open Air festival, which was held in Bad Berka, Germany) plus tons of backstage material and bonus features. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 2009-07-15
The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story – 2009
In 1968 Arthur Blessitt picked up a cross. Today, forty years later, Arthur has been on every continent and island nation with his twelve-foot cross, encountering people from diverse backgrounds, sharing a message of hope and destiny – the message of the cross. This is the story of his Guinness World Record setting 38,102 mileContinue reading “The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story – 2009”
The Good Soldier – 2009
Follows the journeys of five combat veterans from different generations of American wars as they sign up, go into battle, and eventually change their minds about what it means to be a good soldier. Director : Lexy Lovell|Michael Uys Cast : Michael McPhearson|Perry Parks|Will Williams Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-10-09
Johnny Mercer: The Dream’s on Me – 2009
Documentary – Admired and praised by the likes of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer has been described as “one of our great folk poets” and “the most perfect American lyricist.” Throughout his extraordinary career, he collaborated with hundreds of composers to write legendary movie songs such as “Hooray for Hollywood,” “Jeepers Creepers” andContinue reading “Johnny Mercer: The Dream’s on Me – 2009”