Tag Archives: Documentary

In 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin passed a bill forbidding the “promotion of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.” LGBT youth, now defenseless against insults and intimidation under this “gay propaganda” law, are considered sick, sinful and abnormal. Psychologists, teachers and even parents can be fined or imprisoned for supporting them. Forty-five Russian teens and tweensContinue reading “Children 404 – 2014”

In 1976, Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton met inside the ring at Yankee Stadium. The conclusion of the fight would go down as one of the most controversial decisions in boxing. But the civil unrest around Yankee Stadium in the Bronx — and in New York City as a whole — became the story ofContinue reading “Robbed – 2014”

A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive (economically, politically and socially) that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio’s third documentary (and fourth film in total), Ilusión Nacional, is a take on how the world’s most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics. DirectorContinue reading “Ilusión Nacional – 2014”

Since ancient times the seventh son has been said to possess great magic. They are healers, in tune with nature, animals, and all living things. Director : Narayan Van Maele Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/30/2014 Country : Ireland

What does a retired police officer, a dog trainer, the founder of a political party and anti-government protesters have in common? They’ve all met on the streets of Bucharest, 23 years after the Romanian Revolution, determined to reclaim the public space. Vlad Petri is following their stories for one year, from the first days ofContinue reading “Where are you Bucharest? – 2014”

Joe Cross took viewers on his journey from overweight and sick to healthy and fit via a 60-day juice fast in the award-winning Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. With Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, he looks at keeping healthy habits long-term. Director : Kurt Engfehr Cast : Joe Cross Genre : Documentary Release DateContinue reading “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 – 2014”

A feature documentary about the journey of mankind to discover our true force and who we truly are. It is a quest through science and consciousness, individual and planetary, exploring our relationships with ourselves, the world around us and the universe as a whole. Director : Thomas Torelli Cast : Genre : Documentary Release DateContinue reading “Another World – 2014”

How I Learned to Love the Numbers is a New York film and at the same time the study of a young man suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The Berlin filmmaker Oliver Sechting (37) and his co-director Max Taubert (23) travel to New York with the idea of documenting the art scene there. However,Continue reading “How I Learned to Love the Numbers – 2014”

From New York City to the farmlands of the Midwest, there are 50,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., yet one dish in particular has conquered the American culinary landscape with a force befitting its military moniker—“General Tso’s Chicken.” But who was General Tso and how did this dish become so ubiquitous? Ian Cheney’s delightfully insightfulContinue reading “The Search for General Tso – 2014”