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The Immortalists – 2014

Two eccentric scientists struggle to create eternal youth in a world they call “blind to the tragedy of old age.” As they battle their own aging and suffer the losses of loved ones, their scientific journeys ultimately become personal. Director : David Alvarado|Jason Sussberg Cast : Aubrey de Grey Genre : Documentary Release Date :Continue reading “The Immortalists – 2014”

Nitrate Flames – 2014

A look upon the tragic fate of Falconetti, the star of “The Passion of Joan of Arc” and the way that performance mirrored her life and overshadowed everything else she did. Director : Mirko Stopar Cast : Carl Theodor Dreyer|Maria Falconetti Genre : Documentary Release Date : 3/20/2014 Country : Norway

The (Dead Mothers) Club – 2014

Three women whose paths never cross, yet are bound by the shared experience of losing their mothers during adolescence, exploring each one’s sometimes-complex relationship with her mother. Director : Carlye Rubin|Katie Green Cast : Jane Fonda|Molly Shannon|Rosie O’Donnell Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/12/2014 Country : United States

ThuleTuvalu – 2014

Thule, Greenland, also called Qaanaaqis, one of the northernmost towns in the world. As the climate warms and the ice caps begin to melt, the gentle balance of life for the people of this community is in jeopardy. On the other side of the globe, the melting ice caps are raising sea levels around theContinue reading “ThuleTuvalu – 2014”

Wonders of the Monsoon – 2014

The wildlife and cultures of southern Asia have been shaped by one of the greatest phenomena on Earth: the mighty monsoon winds that sweep across this vast region, turning drought into deluge. All life – human and animal – is dominated by this rampaging weather system. From the northern shores of Australia to the highestContinue reading “Wonders of the Monsoon – 2014”

Riot on the Dance Floor – 2014

Through an oral history format of in-depth interviews and archival footage, RIOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR bring to life the gritty story of City Gardens, one of New Jersey’s most infamous clubs and its larger than life promoter, Randy Now. Featuring the stark and iconic photography of Thrasher Magazine’s Ken Salerno, the film chronicles theContinue reading “Riot on the Dance Floor – 2014”

1971 – 2014

Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the firstContinue reading “1971 – 2014”

My Father’s Emails – 2014

The director’s father, who did not know how to use a computer, left her an autobiography via email. It includes his whole life through many notable events such as the Korean War, the Vietnam War, 88’s Seoul Olympic, New Town Development, etc. Director : Hong Jae-hee Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/24/2014Continue reading “My Father’s Emails – 2014”

Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories – 2014

The Sturgeon Queens – 2014

Four generations of a Jewish immigrant family create Russ and Daughters, a Lower East Side lox and herring emporium that survives and thrives. Produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the store, this documentary features an extensive interview with two of the original daughters for whom the store was named, now 100 and 92Continue reading “The Sturgeon Queens – 2014”