On the triple frontier between Brazil, Colombia and Peru, the twin towns of Letícia and Tabatinga form an urban island surrounded by the Amazon rain-forest. Following the ordinary events and the constant come and go of people along the border, Terras portrays the presence and the influence of the frontier on the lives of itsContinue reading “Terras – 2009”
Tag Archives: Documentary
The Matter of Angels & Demons – 2009
This probing analysis of the popular Dan Brown novel Angels and Demons explores the many contentious issues raised by the book – like the politics of the Catholic church, and the perceived conflict between science and religion. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-05-15
Escape from Auschwitz – 2009
The truth about the Auschwitz death camp was one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Third Reich. Prisoners who tried to escape were killed in public as an example to other inmates. Very few ever made it out alive. Escape From Auschwitz tells the incredible story of two young Slovak Jews, Rudolph VrbaContinue reading “Escape from Auschwitz – 2009”
Wild Balkans – 2009
Wolves hunt their prey in the valleys between high-ranging dunes, bears and lynxes wander through dense primeval forest, and the big lakes are a magnet for hundreds of bird species. That is the so-called «Balkan». Today the «Balkans» stand for a Europe that hardly exists elsewhere. The mountains of Montenegro harbour one of Europe’s lastContinue reading “Wild Balkans – 2009”
Dark Legacy – 2009
John Hankey sets out to establish his opinions as infallible fact. Making long leaps based on the thinnest thread of circumstantial evidence does not make it fact. It makes it one mans opinion. He is an absolute fruitcake with more accusations than evidence. In absence of any real fact do what Hankey does: lie andContinue reading “Dark Legacy – 2009”
Boy Interrupted – 2009
On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry’s 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evans life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delvesContinue reading “Boy Interrupted – 2009”
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel – 2009
A revealing look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire. With humor and insight, the film captures Hefner’s fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists. Rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who’s who of 20th Century American pop culture, present a brilliant and entertaining snapshot of theContinue reading “Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel – 2009”
Visions of Italy, Northern Style – 2009
Shot in high definition, VISIONS® OF ITALY: Northern Style offers the ultimate vacation postcard of Italy the sights and scenes immortalized in literature, movies, and art for centuries seen as never before. Stunning aerial footage and evocative Italian music from Luciano Pavarotti to Connie Francis showcase unprecedented views of Siena, Florence, Pisa, Venice,Continue reading “Visions of Italy, Northern Style – 2009”
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB – 2009
An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here. Director : Mandy Stein Cast : Cheetah Chrome|Clem Burke|David Byrne|Debbie Harry|Dicky Barrett|Fab 5 Freddy|Flavor Flav|Jayne County|Jonathan Demme|Michael Bloomberg Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-04-24
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story – 2009
A documentary about the troubled sibling relationship between Robert B. Sherman & Richard M. Sherman — aka The Sherman Brothers — the Academy Award and Grammy-winning songwriters famous for their iconic Disney and Family Movie hits. Director : Gregory V. Sherman|Jeff Sherman Cast : Ben Stiller|Dick Van Dyke|John Lasseter|John Williams|Julie Andrews|Randy Newman|Richard M. Sherman|Robert B.Continue reading “The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story – 2009”