Overview of Prog Rock history in the UK: Documentary about progressive music and the generation of bands that were involved, from the international success stories of Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson and Jethro Tull to the trials and tribulations of lesser-known bands such as Caravan and Egg. Director : Chris Rodley Cast : Arthur Brown|CarlContinue reading “Prog Rock Britannia – 2009”
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Salt – 2009
SALT is the story of award winning and internationally renowned photographer, Murray Fredericks on his annual solo pilgrimage to the heart of Lake Eyre in the remote north corner of South Australia. It is a piece on the personal journey of the artist, the creative process and the landscape itself. Alone on the most featurelessContinue reading “Salt – 2009”
Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam – 2009
The word Taqwacore is a combination of hardcore, a genre of punk music, and taqwa, an Arabic word that translates as “piety” or “god-fearing.” The first to use the term was writer, journalist, and Muslim convert Michael Muhammad Knight. His novel The Taqwacores, about a group of young Islamic punk rockers, received a storm ofContinue reading “Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam – 2009”
Japan in Colour – The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn – 2009
In 1908, the French banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn launched one of the most ambitious projects in the history of photography. A pacifist, internationalist and utopian idealist, Kahn decided to use his private fortune to improve understanding between the nations of the world. To this end, he created what he called his Archive of theContinue reading “Japan in Colour – The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn – 2009”
Art of War – 2009
Documentary on the main principles of Sun Tsu “Art of War” illustrated with examples from the second world war, the Vietnam war and the American civil war. Director : David Padrusch Cast : Andrew Amani|James Lurie|Jeffery A. Baker|Kristopher Blount|Mark McNeilly Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-05-03
This Area Is Under Quarantine – 2009
It doesn’t look spectacular at first. Two boys each talk separately about their experiences. In the end also on the sexual level. In the end they are also in the room together. In the end they don’t leave it at talking. Director : Thunska Pansittivorakul Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-01-24
What Belongs to Inuit – 2009
A group of Nunavut elders travel to five museums in North America to see and identify artifacts, tools and clothing collected from their Inuit ancestors. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Bernadette Dean. Director : Bernadette Dean|Zacharias Kunuk Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-01-01
Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc – 2009
A documentary about the production, release and reception of Kevin Smith’s 1997 Miramax cult classic “Chasing Amy.” Director : Joey Figueroa|Zak Knutson Cast : Ben Affleck|David Klein|Guinevere Turner|Jason Lee|Joey Lauren Adams|Jonathan Gordon|Kevin Smith|Mark Tusk|Robert Hawk|Scott Mosier Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-08-04
Photograph of Jesus – 2009
An employee of a photo archive describes some of the most unusual requests for photographs he has had to deal with (such as a photograph of Jesus), as the impossible images are brought to life through animation. Director : Laurie Hill Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-03-06
Michael Jackson: Devotion – 2009
This unauthorized chronicle of Michael Jackson’s career recounts the King of Pop’s rise from child-star sensation to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, a one-gloved wonder who earned his icon status through talent and innovation. But with fame and fortune came scrutiny and controversy, along with wild theories about Jackson’s changing physicalContinue reading “Michael Jackson: Devotion – 2009”