One of the most important figures in contemporary cinema, Pedro Costa’s celebrated music documentary is a mesmerizing portrait of French actress-turned-singer Jeanne Balibar, a transfixing, cigarette-smoking chanteuse with an intense devotion to her craft. Photographed in shimmering black-and-white and featuring a soundtrack of jazz-inflected pop songs, the film is a luminous exploration of the creativeContinue reading “Change Nothing – 2009”
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Dynasty – 2009
From the rulers of the kingdom like Chris Davenport, Daron Rahlves and Ingrid Backstrom to the heirs apparent like Austin Ross and Chris Benchetler; from the wise sages like Mike Wiegele to the princess Lexi Roland, Dynasty is more than just a family album of skiers and snowboarding. Its a story. TheContinue reading “Dynasty – 2009”
Willi und die Wunder dieser Welt – 2009
Nachdem Willi (Willi Weitzel) seiner inzwischen verstorbenen Freundin Frau Klinger versprochen hatte, ihr Wüstensand aus der Sahara mitzubringen, verabschiedet er sich von Freunden und Familie und besucht vier voneinander entlegene und sehr unterschiedliche Regionen der Erde – den Regenwald von Australien, Churchill im nördlichen Kanada, Tokio und natürlich die Sahara. Neben einigen Abenteuern erfährt erContinue reading “Willi und die Wunder dieser Welt – 2009”
Children of God – 2009
A documentary which follows a group of siblings who eke out their existence from the offerings and other goods found in the sacred Bagmati River. Director : Yi Seung-jun Cast : Johnny Ferro|Mark Ford|Sylvia Adams|Van Brown Genre : Documentary|Drama|Romance Release Date : 2009-05-03
Earth 2100 – 2009
Experts say over the next hundred years the “perfect storm” of population growth, resource depletion and climate change could converge with catastrophic results. The scenarios in Earth 2100 are not a prediction of what will happen but rather a warning about what might happen. Director : Rudy Bednar Cast : Genre : Documentary Release DateContinue reading “Earth 2100 – 2009”
Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful – 2009
A documentary filmed behind the scenes of the Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway tour in 2008. Director : Phil Griffin Cast : Bill Gerber|David Bryan|Hugh McDonald|Jon Bon Jovi|Richie Sambora|Tico Torres Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 2009-10-24
The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights – 2009
In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. Besides playing the usual venues they challenged themselves and played in buses, cafés and for Indian tribal elders. Music video director Emmett Malloy followed the band and managed to capture both the special tour, extraordinary concert versions of the band’s minimalist, raw, blues-inspired rock songsContinue reading “The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights – 2009”
How to Be a Woman – Classic Educational Shorts, Vol. 2 – 2009
Instructions for proper female behavior from classroom films of the 1940s – ’80s. Gender may be genetic, but this series of vintage, classroom-ready shorts demonstrates that people thought a little help may be needed for some girls to become women. Modern-day viewers may gape at the emphasis on cooking in “Youre the Judge” or theContinue reading “How to Be a Woman – Classic Educational Shorts, Vol. 2 – 2009”
Macheads – 2009
A exploration of the fanaticism that surrounds the Apple brand, featuring interviews with Mac evangelists and members of the Mac community. Director : Kobi Shely Cast : Bruce Damer|Daniel Kottke|Guy Kawasaki|Leander Kahney Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-01-26
Tar Creek – 2009
Tar Creek is an environmentally devastated area in northeastern Oklahoma with acidic creeks, stratospheric lead poisoning and enormous sinkholes. Nearly 30 years after being designated as a Superfund cleanup program, residents are still struggling. Director : Matt Myers Cast : Bob Nairn|Earl Hatley|John Frazier|John Sparkman|Mark Osborn Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-08-13
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