Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer. In this film, Dr Hannah Fry tells the story of Ada’s remarkable life. Born in the early 19th century, Ada was a countess of the realm, a scandalous socialite and an ‘enchantress of numbers’. The film is an enthralling tale of how a life infused with brilliance,Continue reading “Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing – 2015”
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Tell Spring Not to Come This Year – 2015
When NATO troops withdrew from Afghanistan, the Afghan National Army (ANA) took over control of Helmand Province, an extremely dangerous region where attacks by Taliban fighters are the order of the day. Security, much less peace, would seem to be unattainable; it is even difficult to find a common language in a country where everyoneContinue reading “Tell Spring Not to Come This Year – 2015”
Kill Hitler! The Luck of the Devil – 2015
When Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin, he managed to do what many others had tried to do for 20 years. This film explores how the fate of Europe and countless lives may have been very different if it hadn’t been for the luck of the devil. Director : Frédéric Tonolli Cast :Continue reading “Kill Hitler! The Luck of the Devil – 2015”
Sonita – 2015
If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she’d be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her family plans to sell her to an unknown husband for $9,000. Director : Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami Cast :Continue reading “Sonita – 2015”
Chasing Tyson – 2015
With his outsized personality and ferocious punches, Mike Tyson cast a commanding shadow over boxing in the 1980s and ’90s. Meanwhile, Evander Holyfield endured years of delay for the opportunity to take down Tyson. The prevailing view of the mild-mannered Holyfield was that he was a journeyman – the heavyweight champion, but never a trulyContinue reading “Chasing Tyson – 2015”
The Messenger – 2015
Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them. Director : Su Rynard Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/4/2015Continue reading “The Messenger – 2015”
Reunion of Giants – 2015
It had been 50 years since two Avro Lancaster bombers flew side by side. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Avro Lancaster, VeRA, flew from Hamilton, Ontario to meet her British counterpart, Thumper – the only other surviving flight worthy Lancaster bomber in the world – the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) Lancaster inContinue reading “Reunion of Giants – 2015”
Heart Like a Hand Grenade – 2015
More than 10 years after the release of Green Day’s American Idiot, the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees present this time capsule rock doc that takes us inside the making of their award-winning punk rock opera. Director : John Roecker Cast : Billie Joe Armstrong|Jason White|Mike Dirnt|Tre Cool Genre : Documentary|Music ReleaseContinue reading “Heart Like a Hand Grenade – 2015”
Chronicles Of The Living Dead – 2015
The inside story of the important horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” as told by those who were there and those who were inspired by it. Including rare archival interviews, new interviews and visits to the original locations, “Chronicles of the Living Dead” also addresses the issue of the film’s infamous copyright status, aContinue reading “Chronicles Of The Living Dead – 2015”
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn – 2015
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone with the Wind set. The film includes extensive interviews with Howard’s daughter, Leslie Ruth “Doodie” Howard, and contributions from friends and colleagues. Director : Thomas Hamilton Cast : Derek Partridge|Doug Wheeler|IreneContinue reading “Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn – 2015”
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