Face Of Unity is the definitive Nelson Mandela documentary feature and first retrospective to be released since the president’s death in late 2013. It includes a never before seen speech where Mandela outlines the groundwork for peace and reconciliation to future generations. The piece also includes tributes to Nelson Mandela from President Barack Obama, SamContinue reading “Face of Unity – 2014”
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An Honest Liar – 2014
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James ‘The Amazing’ Randi. The film brings to life Randi’s intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81,Continue reading “An Honest Liar – 2014”
In the Crosswind – 2014
June 14, 1941, 3 a.m. Over 40000 people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are deported by Soviets to Siberia. Among them is a philosophy student Erna, a happily married mother of a little girl. Separated from her husband Erna and her daughter are dispatched together with other women and children to remote Siberian territories. DespiteContinue reading “In the Crosswind – 2014”
Vitti Dandu – 2014
In a remote village in colonial India, an old man and his grandson display strong differences in their attitudes towards the country’s British rulers. Director : Ganesh Kadam Cast : Ashok Samarth|Charudatta Bhagwat|Dilip Prabhavalkar|Gowhar Khan|Mrunal Thakur|Nishant Bhavsar|Radhika Deore|Ravindra Mankani|Shubhankar Atre|Yatin Karyekar Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 11/21/2014 Country : India
A Prayer for Rain – 2014
Thirty years on from the 1984 Union Carbide plant malfunction, the consequences of which are tragically ongoing, A Prayer for Rain is the powerful and moving story of the Bhopal tragedy, one of the great corporate and environmental scandals of the last half-century. It dramatises the dependence of the local community on the chemical plantContinue reading “A Prayer for Rain – 2014”
The Other Side of Paradise – 2014
Nando, a 12 year old boy, narrates the adventures of his father Antonio, during the 60s in Brazil, who leaves the inland of the state of Minas to go to Brasília, a recently inaugurated city, but still with construction works in progress. Director : André Ristum Cast : Adriana Lodi|Camila Márdila|Davi Galdeano|Eduardo Moscovis|Flávio Bauraqui|Jonas Bloch|MajuContinue reading “The Other Side of Paradise – 2014”
War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme – 2014
The 1916 Battle of the Somme remains the most famous battle of World War I, remembered for its bloodshed and its limited territorial gains. What is often overlooked, however, is the literary importance of the Somme: more writers and poets fought in it than in any other battle in history. Narrated by Michael Sheen, WarContinue reading “War of Words: Soldier-Poets of the Somme – 2014”
Bonifacio, the First President – 2014
The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause. Director : Enzo Williams Cast : Daniel Padilla|Dennis Marasigan|Eddie Garcia|Isabel Oli|Isko Moreno|Jasmine Curtis-Smith|Jericho Rosales|Lou Veloso|Robin Padilla|Vina Morales Genre : Drama|History Release DateContinue reading “Bonifacio, the First President – 2014”
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 Better Angels – 2014
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved motherContinue reading “The Better Angels – 2014”
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