A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children’s literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could. Director : Lance Bangs|Spike Jonze Cast : Catherine Keener|Lance Bangs|Lynn Caponera|Maurice Sendak|SpikeContinue reading “Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak – 2009”
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Cinema’s Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood – 2009
Eight hundred German filmmakers (cast and crew) fled the Nazis in the 1930s. The film uses voice-overs, archival footage, and film clips to examine Berlin’s vital filmmaking in the 1920s; then it follows a producer, directors, composers, editors, writers, and actors to Hollywood: some succeeded and many found no work. Among those profiled are ErichContinue reading “Cinema’s Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood – 2009”
Dreamland – 2009
Icelandic politicians and businesses try to lure aluminum production to the island country. Director : Andri Snær Magnasson|Þorfinnur Guðnason Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-04-08
Decoding Alan Turing – 2009
Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, worked at Bletchley Park to crack Germany’s Enigma encryption device. He later fell victim to persecution in his own country for being a homosexual. He finally died of poisoning under mysterious circumstances. Director : Christopher Racster Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-06-20
Death and the Devil – 2009
Ethnologist and adventurer, Count Eric von Rosen was a man of contradictions: interested in the natives of Africa and colonial racism. Nestler embarks on a journey in search of his grandfather. Director : Peter Nestler Cast : Bernt Hahn|Eric von Rosen|Peter Nestler|Ursula Illert Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-02-22
The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full – 2009
When a gang of suburban teens stumbled across a bunch of abandoned instruments and formed The Fleshtones little did they know that 30 years later they’ll still be struggling to rock – and pay the bills. Director : Geoffray Barbier Cast : Andy Shernoff|Bill Milhizer|Brian Spaeth|Handsome Dick Manitoba|Jan Marek Pakulski|Keith Streng|Ken Fox|Miriam Linna|Peter Zaremba|Steve WynnContinue reading “The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full – 2009”
Make Me Young: Youth Knows No Pain – 2009
An age-obsessed daughter of a plastic surgeon takes a journey through America’s $60 Billion a year anti-aging world. In this Alice-in Wonderland tale, McCabe spends 2 years traveling across America visiting doctors, experts and lives with a cross-section of characters from Minnesota to Texas who’ve gone to varying lengths to “beat the clock”, to paintContinue reading “Make Me Young: Youth Knows No Pain – 2009”
The Carter – 2009
An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the “greatest rapper alive” With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artistsContinue reading “The Carter – 2009”
Alô, Alô, Terezinha! – 2009
Director : Nelson Hoineff Cast : Agnaldo Timóteo|Biafra|Chacrinha|Dercy Gonçalves|Elba Ramalho|Gilberto Gil|Gretchen|Jerry Adriani|Rita Cadillac|Roberto Carlos Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-10-29
Being in the World – 2009
Being in the World is a celebration of human beings, and our ability, through the mastery of physical, intellectual and creative skills, to find meaning in the world around us. This film takes us on a gripping and surprising journey around the world meeting extraordinary people, showing how we go from following rules to proficiency,Continue reading “Being in the World – 2009”
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