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Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Lights
Acorn TV
Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Lights
An amazing journey in Norway's Far North as Joanna Lumley pursues a lifelong dream to track down the elusive, stunningly beautiful Northern Lights - 'the true wonder of the world,' as she puts it.
Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Lights 2008
The Disappearing Male
Freevee
The Disappearing Male
The Disappearing Male is about one of the most important, and least publicized, issues facing the human species: the toxic threat to the male reproductive system. The last few decades have seen steady and dramatic increases in the incidence of boys and young men suffering from genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer. The Disappearing Male takes a close and disturbing look at what many doctors and researchers now suspect are responsible for many of these problems: a class of common chemicals that are ubiquitous in our world.
The Disappearing Male 2008
Loving You
Prime Video
Loving You
Call center plays the center in this multi-level love stories. Call center staff - Tom and Lane - are best friends, but they are lovers in denial. Tom's bestfriend, Jepoi, is a call center instructor who is in love with a 40-year-old professor, Cyrill. Their May-December love affair is hampered by the dictates of a prejudiced society. Wannabe rockstar, the boyish chic Tonee, is clueless about the growing affection of Ryan, a fellow call center trainee. The group fashionista, Bry, is an aspiring model who unexpectedly found love with a cab driver, Axel.
Loving You 2008
A Necessary Death
Freevee
A Necessary Death
"Documentary Filmmaker looking for suicidal individual to follow from first preparation to final act." Cut from 142 video tapes, this project sheds light on the tragedy following the infamous Internet ad.
A Necessary Death 2008
The Long Green Line
Prime Video
The Long Green Line
Coach Joe Newton has used the sport of Cross Country Running to teach simple but important lessons to high school boys for the last 50 years. "Always do your best", "be on time" and "it's nice to be great but far greater to be nice" are mantras, which have turned the Boys Cross Country team at the public York High School in Elmhurst Illinois into the most winning high school team in any sport in America. Along with mastery of their sport, Newton turns boys into men, who carry his teaching and his love for each of them throughout their lives. The Long Green Line documents the York Duke's 2005 Cross Country season as the runners seek their record 25th state title in 50 years.
The Long Green Line 2008
The Kevin Bishop Show
Freevee
The Kevin Bishop Show
The Kevin Bishop Show was a sketch comedy written by and starring English comedian Kevin Bishop, part of the Star Stories team. The show was commissioned by Channel 4 for a six-part series starting on the 25th of July 2008 at 10pm. A pilot was broadcast on the 23rd of November 2007 as part of Channel 4's Comedy Showcase and the programme soon earned interest for its incredibly fast pace; 42 sketches were shown in 23 minutes. The show was nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2008 British Comedy Awards. The show started its second series on Friday the 31st of July 2009 at 10pm on Channel 4.
The Kevin Bishop Show 2008
Piper Penguin and His Fantastic Flying Machines
Prime Video
Piper Penguin and His Fantastic Flying Machines
Piper Penguin yearns to one day fly like other birds. Unfortunately, he's earth-bound, and his penguin friends do little more than ridicule his dreams. But Piper has a plan to get airborne that involves lots of duct tape, trash and ingenuity.
Piper Penguin and His Fantastic Flying Machines 2008
Superpower
Prime Video
Superpower
Superpower illustrates how the United States has leveraged its position to ensure unilateral world domination through absolute economic and military superiority and government deception.
Superpower 2008
Good Chemistry
Prime Video
Good Chemistry
After picking up an alluring woman,Toby, a gifted chemist slumming as a high school teacher, is kidnapped by her violent boyfriend and ordered to use his skills to create methamphetamine for a group of drug traffickers. When Toby refuses, his nightmare only worsens.
Good Chemistry 2008
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch
Prime Video
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch
Gina Yashere's performance on American TV's Last Comic Standing has led to commitments in the USA. Back in the UK for just a month, here she is on a tour doing all her best bits, new and old.
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch 2008
Knut & Friends
Prime Video
Knut & Friends
This documentary shows the early life of polar bear Knut that had to be hand fed by Berlin zoo employee Thomas Dörflein after its mother Tosca refused the baby in 2006.
Knut & Friends 2008
Catch Your Mind
Freevee
Catch Your Mind
A portrayal of emotional conflict, trust, and betrayal between a teenage son and his mom.
Catch Your Mind 2008
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon
Freevee
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon
American engineer George Westinghouse revolutionized the American electricity system in the late 1880s with his endorsement of AC power distribution. This historical documentary chronicles Westinghouse's legendary rivalry with Thomas Edison and the birth of his many inventions, including the rail-road air brake.
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon 2008
Killing Kasztner
Prime Video
Killing Kasztner
How much should you negotiate with the enemy? In Israel, the debate over that question evoked fury to the point of assassination. Such was the case of Kasztner. Dr Israel (Rezso) Kasztner, a Hungarian Jew who tried to rescue the last million Jews of Europe by negotiating face to face with Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, was gunned down by another Jew who never set foot in Nazi Europe. After 50 years, his assassin Ze'ev Eckstein breaks his silence on the fateful night he shot and killed Kasztner. (Storyville)
Killing Kasztner 2008
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Prime Video
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Actor Don Cheadle narrates the story of America's first shock-jock, Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene.
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene 2008
The Magistical
Freevee
The Magistical
Once upon a time a guardian was chosen to watch over all living things. She was called The Magistical. Hoping to preserve all precious life, The Magistical created a spell. This spell granted the last of every type of creature, immortality. However, to one very evil Draken, the spell would carry a very different meaning than intended. By killing all other Drakens, she would become the last. Without fear of death, such a beast could rule the world. Now only one baby cub stands between her and her evil ambitions. And between them stands a small, but determined obstacle, named Foible.
The Magistical 2008
Vietnam: American Holocaust
Prime Video
Vietnam: American Holocaust
VIETNAM: AMERICAN HOLOCAUST exposes one of the worst cases of sustained mass slaughter in history, carefully planned and executed by presidents of both parties. Our dedicated generals and foot soldiers, knowingly or unknowingly, killed nearly 5 million people, on an almost unimaginable scale, mostly using incendiary bombs. Vietnam has never left our national consciousness, and now, in this time, it has more relevance than ever. Claiborne documents the Whitehouse fabrication of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, and further, raises the question of whether JFK was assassinated to promote the Vietnam War. Martin Sheen, who played the leading role in Apocalypse Now almost 30 years ago, has generously lent his powerful voice to this actual history of the War in Vietnam.
Vietnam: American Holocaust 2008
Short Track
Prime Video
Short Track
Carolinian Blake Beckett (Pepper Sweeney), the son of a stock car racing legend, is a 4-time short track racing champion. Blake never made it to the speedways of the National Cup Racing circuit, but surely he could still have a shot? The daily life experiences of Blake's family and crew are exposed through unique characters that work and play through the weeks that culminate in 120 mph Saturday nights.
Short Track 2008
Such is Life
Prime Video
Such is Life
It takes the Earth 24 hours to rotate around its axis, 7 rotations in a week, and 365 spins to make a ski film. The making of a ski film is not a hobby for us, but a way of life. Our talented group of athletes train year round, work odd jobs, and dream throughout the off season of what the upcoming season will bring. The filming season begins at the first sighting of snowflakes in November and comes to conclusion with the summer heat waves mid June. In 2008, Rage Films witnessed an unbelievable year that was unsurpassed by others as Rage won award after award, including Best Core Film at X-Dance and Best Film at IF3. This is a reflection on the dedication, perseverance, loyalty, and excitement the crew works for all year. Such is our lives. Such is life.
Such is Life 2008
Prince Among Slaves
Prime Video
Prince Among Slaves
Abdul Rahman, an African prince who was sold into slavery, spent four decades in servitude before an amazing coincidence took him to the White House to meet President John Quincy Adams, where he was granted his freedom. Mos Def narrates this PBS documentary that includes reenactments of scenes from Rahman's life and interviews with historians who discuss the conditions faced by slaves in early America.
Prince Among Slaves 2008
Samurai: Behind the Blade
Freevee
Samurai: Behind the Blade
Japan's ancient samurai tradition is chronicled in this hourlong documentary, which looks to history, science and literature to answer questions about the legacy and mysterious lives of the warrior aristocracy. The film examines some of the truths behind the mask, including the samurais' preoccupation with death, their impressive mastery of fine arts and their code of honor -- which carried a heavy price.
Samurai: Behind the Blade 2008
Pet Pals
Prime Video
Pet Pals
The Pet Pals are put to the test when the Evil Crow Witch is determined to drain the canals of Venice. Armed with a touch of magic, the Pet Pals combine their strengths to uncover the secret code before the Evil Witch does.
Pet Pals 2008
Jesus in India
Freevee
Jesus in India
A seeker's quest across 4000 miles of India in search of answers about where Jesus was during the "Hidden Years" from ages 12 to 30.
Jesus in India 2008
Real Chance of Love
Prime Video
Real Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love is an American reality television dating game show featuring two brothers Ahmad Givens and Kamal Givens, of the rap group The Stallionares, and former contestants on I Love New York, who are looking for love. The show was first brought up in August 2007 when Mr. Boston and Tango of I Love New York were offered to star in their own reality show. Mr. Boston declined and the plans eventually fell through, leaving the show to be picked up for Real and Chance.
Real Chance of Love 2008
Tougher In Alaska
Prime Video
Tougher In Alaska
Tougher In Alaska was a program on the History Channel that was a part of the network's "American Original Series" lineup. Starring long-time Alaska resident Geo Beach, the program explored the dangerous and extraordinary efforts put forth by Alaskans to perform jobs and provide services in such a remote, large, rugged, and hostile place. The program premiered on May 8, 2008 and aired one 13-episode season. The series was produced by Moore Huntley Productions, whose previous programs include several other programs about Alaska. The Principal Cinematographer was Daniel J. Lyons of Vermont Films.
Tougher In Alaska 2008
Four of a Kind
Prime Video
Four of a Kind
Four different women, each with a well-hidden secret they are coaxed, tricked or forced into revealing... sometimes it's better to omit the truth.
Four of a Kind 2008
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana
Prime Video
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana
Beyond the hysteria of Reefer Madness and past the deceptive lessons of "Just Say No", HIGH exposes the true story of America's war on drugs. Using government statistics, expert interviews and a large dose of humor, HIGH takes a fresh look at this hot but relevant topic.
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana 2008
School Play
Prime Video
School Play
A heart-warming comedy about five kids trying to survive one of life's most challenging events: their grade school play.
School Play 2008
The Human Trace
Prime Video
The Human Trace
Over the last year, a series of grisly murders has plagued the small town of Solace. Investigators are baffled because no cause of death can be determined. Local law enforcement is under suspicion and county detective Kyle Fishburn is sent undercover to find the killer. Investigator uncovers a frightening twist when he realizes that the murders are not your garden variety homicides.
The Human Trace 2008
Lady Kul El Arab
Prime Video
Lady Kul El Arab
Angelina, the first Druze woman to attempt significant steps in the Israeli fashion world, finds herself in the middle of a complicated conflict in which the tradition and values of her society clash with her brave efforts to choose her own way in life. Duah Fares, a young woman from the Druze village of Sagur in the Galilee, was one of the 12 finalists in the beauty pageant for Israeli-Arab women - 'Lady Kul el-Arab.' While preparing for the pageant, a special relationship develops between Duah and fashion designer Jack Yaakob. Together they go to Tel Aviv to register Duah for the general Israeli beauty contest as well. Duah breezes through the preliminary selections for the contest and changes her name to Angelina. Lady Kul el-Arab which set out as a glamorous film about a beauty pageant, turned into a moving story of a family caught between cultures.
Lady Kul El Arab 2008
High Times Presents: The 20th Cannabis Cup
Prime Video
High Times Presents: The 20th Cannabis Cup
Bring the worlds biggest pot party to your very own living room. The 20th Anniversary Cannabis Cup DVD is loaded (just like you) with over 60 minutes of performances, interviews, and non-stop smoking of the biggest and best buds in the world. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance and you’ll want to rip your bong. Relive the magic or see what you missed - this DVD is a must have for any stoner.
High Times Presents: The 20th Cannabis Cup 2008
Great Battleships of WWII
Freevee
Great Battleships of WWII
Great Battleships of WWII focuses on the most powerful British and German Battleships of WWII and explains the great battles and sea chases of the Graf Spee in the Battle of The River Plate, the battles of the Scharnhorst and sister ship Gneisenau, the tragic sinking of the Hood, the dramatic chase of the powerful Bismarck and final sinking by the British battleships King George V and Rodney.
Great Battleships of WWII 2008
Killer Tumbleweeds
Prime Video
Killer Tumbleweeds
The good people of Middle America are being attacked by tumbleweeds! The U.S. military is testing tumbleweeds as weapons to destroy terrorists. The tumbleweeds have escaped. Now hundreds of innocent people in Middle America have been killed. 10,000 head of livestock destroyed, not counting chickens and sheep and, more than 300,000 children are suffering Killer Tumbleweed Trauma. The military refuses to take responsibility. Our government will not comment. Only one news organization is bold enough to report on this tragedy. The whole world is watching it unfold.
Killer Tumbleweeds 2008
Shadow Force
Prime Video
Shadow Force
Shadow Force is a History Channel television show which premiered Friday, November 7, 2008 and is about a team of real-life mercenaries doing contracts given to them by the countries of Liberia, Kenya, and the Congo. The team consists mostly of ex-Special Forces from various countries.
Shadow Force 2008
The Shaft
Prime Video
The Shaft
In a mining town in western China, separately, we follow three members of a family. Each individual family members’ story flows from one to another chronologically, although they do not simply trace the continual development of a single family. There is the daughter who has to choose between her dreams and a suitable husband, the son who is about to start work down the mine, and the father who has just retired. Their lives are inextricably bound together as they symbolically represent the men and women from all mining towns who must accept their thwarted dreams and aspirations, and learn to accept their lot in life.
The Shaft 2008
Pray 2: The Woods
Prime Video
Pray 2: The Woods
Still riding high from her #1 Best-selling Book Tour, Laurie Curtis finishes what she thinks is just another Talk Show appearance. As the sun goes down and the shadows deepen, she heads home to enjoy what was supposed to be a quiet, relaxing evening alone, but her night is anything but peaceful! Meanwhile, across town, a Church Youth Group heads into the woods for it's annual Fall camping trip, but they are not alone! He's back! Exactly one year later, the mysterious masked villain is on the loose and striking fear into the hearts of his targets once again! Will the faith and heroism of the intended victims triumph over evil and darkness? Continuing the clean, heart-pounding suspense of "Pray" follow the characters from the original movie, as well as many new ones, as the thrill-ride continues - into the Woods!
Pray 2: The Woods 2008
House of Fallen
Prime Video
House of Fallen
The Watchers, a group of fallen angels, walk among the earth disguised as humans, torturing their vessels. In the hunt for prophetic truth, three strangers are put on trial for their past sins, and are forced to fight for survival in the face of an ancient evil. But in the war between heaven and hell, how do you kill what is already dead?
House of Fallen 2008