Tag Archives: Documentary

A meteoric rise and tragic fall are captured in this brief history of a beloved sports team and a man who took a chance. When the New York Islanders first burst on the national hockey scene, the team was unstoppable. Winning four straight Stanley Cups, it became the pride of Long Island, until subsequent yearsContinue reading “Big Shot – 2013”

Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations? Director : Denis Delestrac Cast : Eric Chaumillon|George Borden|Pieter de Pous|Riza Damanik|Sumaira Abdulali Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/28/2013 Country :Continue reading “Sand Wars – 2013”

A documentary about Boston and the technology involved to catch bombers Director : Miles O’Brien Cast : Miles O’Brien Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/29/2013 Country : United Kingdom

Base jumper Jeb Corliss sustained grave injuries on a crash in South Africa. Through rehab, Jeb relearns the sport to tackle mountains in Europe. Director : John Murphy Cast : Flaminia Bove|Jeb Corliss|Jeff Nebelkopf|Joby Ogwyn|Leander Lacey|Nic Good Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2013 Country : United States

A documentary on Brooklyn-born photographer Jamel Shabazz. Director : Charlie Ahearn Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/2/2013 Country : United States

Like the majority of young Kenyans, Juma dreams of a better life abroad. His girlfriend has left to work in Qatar, allowing the young man to fully thrust himself into his work as a “companion” to elderly European women who spend their vacations at local resort hotels. Danish filmmaker Emil Langballe records in detail whatContinue reading “Beach Boy – 2013”

Saroyanland is a docu-drama focusing on the journey of famous writer William Saroyan to the birthplace of his Armenian family Bitlis, in Turkey in 1964. While retaking the same road, the film aims to understand Saroyan’s unique attitude to belonging, witnessing the self-discovery of a man who followed the traces of his Armenian ancestors. DirectorContinue reading “Saroyanland – 2013”