Once the thriving capital of Imperial China, the city of Datong now lies in near ruins. Not only is it the most polluted city in the country, it is also crippled by decrepit infrastructure and even shakier economic prospects. But Mayor Geng Tanbo plans to change all that, announcing a bold, new plan to returnContinue reading “The Chinese Mayor – 2015”
Tag Archives: Documentary
The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon – 2015
Breaking box office records on its first day of sales, the new production of Miss Saigon opened to tremendous acclaim at London’s Prince Edward Theatre in May 2014. Last seen in the West End 15 years ago, Miss Saigon has become one of the most successful musicals in history and the greatest success ever toContinue reading “The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon – 2015”
Copycat – 2015
In the summer of 1990, a teenage filmmaker successfully raises $100,000 to shoot a pioneering horror film. 25 years later, he tells the story of a cult classic that never was. Director : Charlie Shackleton Cast : Genre : Documentary|Horror Release Date : 3/6/2015 Country : United Kingdom
S Is for Stanley – Trent’anni dietro al volante per Stanley Kubrick – 2015
S Is for Stanley is the story of Emilio D’Alessandro, Stanley Kubrick’s personal driver. A friendship that lasted through 30 years of their lives, helped create four cinema masterpieces, and brought together two apparently opposite people, that found their ideal journey companion far away from their homes. Director : Alex Infascelli Cast : Alex Infascelli|EmilioContinue reading “S Is for Stanley – Trent’anni dietro al volante per Stanley Kubrick – 2015”
Fucking in Love – 2015
From a marriage proposal to a broken condom, Fucking in love is an intimate journey based in New York, in the search of love and desire. A journey in flesh and emotion where submitting oneself to the other ignites an affirmation of the self. Director : Justine Pluvinage Cast : Justine Pluvinage Genre : DocumentaryContinue reading “Fucking in Love – 2015”
For Grace – 2015
Curtis Duffy, a teen who fought and stole for the thrill, discovered his place in the kitchen after a home economics teacher nurtured his talents. After an unimaginable tragedy involving his parents, Duffy doubled down on his cooking career. Soon, his intense drive earned him accolades as one of the country’s most renowned chefs. ButContinue reading “For Grace – 2015”
Marseille Après La Guerre – 2015
The film uses a collection of post-World War II black & white photographs to portray the dockworkers of Marseilles, many of whom were of African descent. Set in and around a 1947 strike protesting weapons shipments to the French in Indochina, the images evoke the life and work of Senegalese filmmaker, Ousmane Sembène, a formerContinue reading “Marseille Après La Guerre – 2015”
Metal Gear Solid Legacy – 2015
Exclusive footage detailing the cultural legacy of the Metal Gear franchise as seen through the eyes of Metal Gear Solid Legacy’s main cast, game critics, journalists, and top-tier creators from both the game and film industries. Director : Cast : Kiefer Sutherland Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/1/2015 Country : United States
Mandela, My Dad and Me – 2015
In 2013, Idris Elba produced and released “Idris Elba presents mi Mandela”, an album inspired by his time researching and portraying Nelson Mandela in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”. The musical culture of South Africa was a great influence to him, both present day and historically, and connecting to the music Mr. Mandela would haveContinue reading “Mandela, My Dad and Me – 2015”
1947: The LRG Video – 2015
The LRG Team’s second feature length film is a textbook example of technical skateboarding. Tommy Sandoval, Trent McClung, Chico Brenes, and the rest of the team work their wizardry on ledges, stairs, and new spots the world over. Director : Kyle Camarillo Cast : Carlos Ribiero|Chico Brenes|Felipe Gustavo|Jack Curtin|Miles Silvas|Rodrigo TX|Tom Asta|Tommy Sandoval|Trent McClung GenreContinue reading “1947: The LRG Video – 2015”