the connections and energy flow between the various artists populating the 1980s sub-cultures of New York and Berlin. Features Jim Jarmusch, Lydia Lunch, Blixa Bargeld, Alex Hacke, Gudrun Gut, Nick Cave, and others. An important film. Bravo, Mr. Dreher. Director : Christoph Dreher Cast : Amos Poe|Arto Lindsay|Beth B|Eszter Balint|Glenn Branca|Jim Jarmusch|John Lurie|Lydia Lunch|Nick Cave|ThurstonContinue reading “No Wave – Underground ’80: Berlin – New York – 2009”
Tag Archives: Documentary
The Crumbling of America – 2009
Throughout world history, great civilizations have survived and extended their rule through dependence on great infrastructures. Rome had its roads and aqueducts. The Mayans had their pyramids and palaces. But what happens when society neglects its infrastructure? Right now, the U.S. infrastructure is collapsing and it impacts every single person in this country. In theContinue reading “The Crumbling of America – 2009”
Edge – 2009
The most widely associated perception of Straight Edge involves abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and promiscuous sex. Since it’s origin in the early 1980’s these beliefs have spread all over the world, connected through the Punk and Hardcore music scenes. Through interviews with musicians that directly shaped the idea of Straight Edge from itsContinue reading “Edge – 2009”
Solo for Sanije – 2009
Documentary about singer Sanije Torka, the model for the 1980 DEFA film “Solo Sunny” by Konrad Wolf and Wolfgang Kohlhaase. Director : Alexandra Czok Cast : Sanije Torka Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-09-10
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls – 2009
Fun, disarming and musically provocative, the Topp Twins are New Zealand’s finest lesbian country and western singers and the country’s greatest export since rack of lamb and the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Director : Leanne Pooley Cast : Jools Topp|Linda Topp Genre : Comedy|Documentary|Music Release Date : 2009-09-13
One Nine Nine Four – 2009
Explore the birth, growth and eventual tipping point of punk rock during the 90s. Narrated by skateboarder Tony Hawk, the film features interviews and footage of various bands and figures in the punk scene. Director : Jai Al-attas Cast : Greg Graffin|Joe Escalante|Joey Cape|John Feldmann|Lars Frederiksen|Matt Freeman|Rick DeVoe|Tim Armstrong|Tim Curran|Tom DeLonge Genre : Documentary|Music ReleaseContinue reading “One Nine Nine Four – 2009”
The Human Family Tree – 2009
Dr Spencer Wells retraces the footsteps of 200 random New Yorkers and proves they are all cousins. On the most diverse street in the most diverse city in the most diverse country in the world, a team of National Geographic scientists swab the cheeks of some 200 random New Yorkers. The goal: to retrace ourContinue reading “The Human Family Tree – 2009”
Montezuma – 2009
Montezuma is a 2009 BBC Television documentary film in which Dan Snow examines the reign of the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II. Director : John Trefor Cast : Dan Snow Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-09-19
On Board Air Force One – 2009
Get the ultimate tour of Air Force One, including the President’s bedroom and restricted areas where top-secret technology is housed. Then meet the presidential pilot and the crew charged with operating this global command center in the sky. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-04-21
The Pharmacratic Inquisition – 2009
The Pharmacratic Inquisition is a provocative film from Gnostic Media that makes the argument that virtually all of the mythology, symbolism, and story of Jesus and related Christian traditions relate to two basic subjects: astrology and shamanism. For those unfamiliar with the evidence in support of this claim, this film can be truly eye openingContinue reading “The Pharmacratic Inquisition – 2009”
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