A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of the Barnes collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, which was worth billions and became the subject of a power struggle after the 1951 death of the owner. Dr. Albert Barnes collected 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos andContinue reading “The Art of the Steal – 2009”
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Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood – 2009
Teen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry – especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre’s origins and the impact it has made up till today. Director : Antoine Coursat|Clélia Cohen Cast : Joel Gallen|John Landis|John Truby|Joseph Guidetti|Judd Nelson|Kit Karzen|Paul Feig|Stephen Tropiano|Thibault de Montalembert|Willard Huyck GenreContinue reading “Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood – 2009”
Monsters from the Id – 2009
The 1950s were a time marked by an idealistic feeling. The atomic age, with its promise to save humanity, revolutionized the world, technologically, socially and politically. All these factors gave birth to one of the most prolific film genres in the history of cinema: science fiction, which delighted the audience. Only a few years later,Continue reading “Monsters from the Id – 2009”
Rio Breaks – 2009
RIO BREAKS is more than just a film about surfing. It follows the story of two best friends, Fabio and Naama, as they navigate their way between the pitfalls of life in the slums and the joys of surfing on their favorite beach. Their goal: to win the contest and become professional surfers. Thirteen-year-old FabioContinue reading “Rio Breaks – 2009”
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies – 2009
Orange-and-black wings fill the sky as NOVA charts one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena: the epic migration of monarch butterflies across North America. To capture a butterfly’s point of view, NOVAs filmmakers used a helicopter, ultralight, and hot-air balloon for aerial views along the transcontinental route. This wondrous annual migration, which scientists are just beginningContinue reading “The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies – 2009”
Kinuyo Tanaka’s New Departure – 2009
The film was made in 2009 and compiles film footage taken during Ms. Tanakas goodwill tour of the U.S. in 1949. Director : Koko Kajiyama Cast : Kinuyo Tanaka|Yoshiko Matsuo Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-10-17
Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records – 2009
Documentary telling the colourful story of Island Records, the Jamaican-founded record label built by maverick boss Chris Blackwell which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. Director : Cast : Bono|Chris Blackwell|Duckie Simpson|Greg Lake|Paul Rodgers|The Edge Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 2009-06-05
Eminem: Diamonds And Pearls – 2009
DIAMONDS AND PEARLS is a documentary film which tells the story of Eminems extraordinary life and incredible musical career, via the use of the rarest footage, interviews with his closest friends, associates and loved ones and contributions from the finest music writers and journalists around. This DVD also features extensive news reports, location shoots, rareContinue reading “Eminem: Diamonds And Pearls – 2009”
Herbert de Perto – 2009
Herbert Up Close is the life and music of Herbert Vianna, front man of the Paralamas do Sucesso, “the most successful band in Brazillian rock”, according to the Billboard magazine. In 2001, Herbert had his career interrupted by an airplane accident that killed his wife and left him disabled. Sitting on a wheelchair, Herbert watchesContinue reading “Herbert de Perto – 2009”
Sex Positive – 2009
Sex Positive explores the life of Richard Berkowitz, a revolutionary gay S&M hustler turned AIDS activist in the 1980s, whose incomparable contribution to the invention of safe sex has never been aptly credited. Mr. Berkowitz emerged from the epicenter of the epidemic demanding a solution to the problem before the outside world would take heed.Continue reading “Sex Positive – 2009”
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