Hennes Bender has been successful as a comedian for over 20 years. In Stand Up. A comedian backstage, he gives us a glimpse into his life as a comedian. What happens behind the scenes? How does he see his job himself and how does he make his performance accessible to deaf people? Director : MoritzContinue reading “Stand Up! A Comedian Backstage – 2014”
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A Fighting Chance – 2014
A FIGHTING CHANCE is the vivid, character-driven story of Kyle Maynard, a young man born without arms or legs. At just 23 years of age, Kyle already became a top-ranked wrestler, ESPY award-winner, motivational speaker and bestselling author. However, when Kyle seeks an official Mixed Martial Arts match against an able-bodied fighter — a highlyContinue reading “A Fighting Chance – 2014”
Alive Inside – 2014
Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia—many of them alone in nursing homes. A man with a simple idea discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken these fading minds. Joy and life are resuscitated, and our cultural fears over aging are confronted. Director : Michael Rossato-Bennett Cast :Continue reading “Alive Inside – 2014”
Fact or Fiction: The Life & Times of a Ping Pong Hustler – 2014
A chronicle of the final three years of Marty Reisman’s life. A table tennis champion turned hustler. Pursuing notoriety and motivated by his love of fame and ping pong, he has to face his biggest fear: mortality. Director : Leo Leigh Cast : Marty Reisman Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/1/2014 Country : UnitedContinue reading “Fact or Fiction: The Life & Times of a Ping Pong Hustler – 2014”
Maravilla, Un Luchador – 2014
There are athletes with a career that not only manages to bring them to the top of their field, but has the ability to reveal the complexities of the world of sports. A perfect example is the boxer Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, who, despite being one of the rampaging fighters in his class, had to giveContinue reading “Maravilla, Un Luchador – 2014”
Vive La France – 2014
Kua and Teriki will soon get married. They live on the distant Tureia island in the French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean and have just been told that something is wrong with their son Maokis heart. It is a consequence of living only 100 km away from the island of Moruroa, where France has tested 193 atomContinue reading “Vive La France – 2014”
Marvel Renaissance – 2014
Documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios after their near-bankruptcy in the mid-1990s. Director : Philippe Guedj|Philippe Roure Cast : Avi Arad|Jimmy Palmiotti|Louis Leterrier|Mark Millar|Mark Waid|Tom DeSanto Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2/28/2014 Country : France
POWER – 2014
Director : Ivan Aguilar Naim Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/8/2014 Country :
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin – 2014
A documentary about the development and spread of the virtual currency called Bitcoin. Director : Nicholas Mross Cast : Brian Armstrong|Gavin Andresen|Margaux Avedisian|Mike Caldwell|Vitalik Buterin Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 10/3/2014 Country : United States
The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean – 2014
Documentary – The Current tells the story of individuals from all walks of life that have faced incredible obstacles, found the drive to overcome their disabilities, and have through water sports become real everyday heroes. – Bethany Hamilton, Missy Franklin, Mallory Weggemann, Anthony Robles, Jesse Murphree Director : Hans Rosenwinkel|Kurt Miller Cast : Anthony Robles|BethanyContinue reading “The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean – 2014”