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An Escalator in World Order
An Escalator in World Order
USA is something like a religious belief in Korean history since the liberation. A powerful essay film is born with archival footages and a compilation of images of the Korean modern society. The right film for a generation who's losing the knowledge of Korean modern history.
An Escalator in World Order 2012
The Speech
The Speech
A documentary about the historic speech made by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 7, 1971.
The Speech 2012
Teatro Penitenciario: Libertad Desde La Sombra
Teatro Penitenciario: Libertad Desde La Sombra
This documentary explores the work of Jorge Correa, father, founder and promoter of his own work : the prison theater performed over 32 years in Mexican prisons . He goes to all the country's prisons without distinction: federal, state , maximum security, for women and men . He teaches workshops invented by himself, because " I believe in the man and in the theater." For him , the prison is hell , but also " the prelude to freedom".
Teatro Penitenciario: Libertad Desde La Sombra 2012
Derailed Sense: A Film About Vic Godard & Subway Sect
Derailed Sense: A Film About Vic Godard & Subway Sect
“The band Subway Sect and their enigmatic leader Vic Godard emerged from the early London punk scene as a more detached and cooler alternative to their rowdy contemporaries. … Derailed Sense follows Godard as he forges his own unpredictable path - inventing music genres and becoming a postman along the way.” - BFI.
Derailed Sense: A Film About Vic Godard & Subway Sect 2012
Cursed Be the Phosphate
Cursed Be the Phosphate
In 2008, residents of Redeyef, a Tunisian city heavily reliant on phosphate production, rose against state corruption and the dire, unhealthy, and perilous conditions of their existence. This revolt marked the first significant protest movement against Ben Ali’s oppressive regime and its police state despite facing brutality and tyranny in response. While not a complete success, it ignited a spark of resistance among the Tunisian people, awakening them to the deteriorating levels of freedom. This uprising paved the way for the 2011 revolution and the Arab Spring.
Cursed Be the Phosphate 2012
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
A Film by Andre Perkowski Made Out Of All The Other Beach Boys Films
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth 2012
Camila Vila der Mal 2012
Camila Vila der Mal 2012
Camila performing live in Chile at the Vila del Mar festival 2012. One the most famous festivals in the Latin world.
Camila Vila der Mal 2012 2012
The High Price of Freedom
The High Price of Freedom
“The High Price of Freedom – PFC Harold B. McCarn” is a chronicle of a young man who fought and died, his final resting place Henri Chapelle cemetery, in Belgium, on the continent of Europe where he drew his last breath. Harold’s story is emotional and gripping, and is emblematic of so many other brave Americans who gave their life in World War II. The sacrifice of soldiers like Harold should never be forgotten. This film, written and produced by Harold’s family without Hollywood actors, preserves that history so that future generations will never forget the sacrifices of that generation.
The High Price of Freedom 2012
My Makhzen and Me
My Makhzen and Me
In the summer of 2011, Nadir Bouhmouch, a Moroccan student studying abroad in California returns to his home country and finds it in a state of turmoil. The uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt had spread to Morocco. Organized by a group of students called the February 20th movement through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and a website called Mamfakinch; People were flooding the streets and demanding change. But the Makhzen (the ruling elite) refuses to abandon it's grasp. This film investigates what gave birth to the revolt and the obstacles it encounters on it's struggle for freedom, democracy, human rights and an end to corruption and poverty.
My Makhzen and Me 2012
2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles: Drive For Five
2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles: Drive For Five
Relive the journey of Coach Norman Black and the Ateneo Blue Eagles as they went from contender to 5-peat champions! Featured in this rare 60-minute documentary are never before seen footage and interviews of the players and coaches that take you from the sanctuary of Moro Lorenzo Sports Center to their annual training camp in the US, to the locker rooms all the way to the hardcourts of the Arena stadium and the Araneta coliseum. The three-part documentary runs for a total of 50 minutes. Part One is titled, Learning to Fly and features the 2004-07 seasons. Part Two is titled, Flying High and focuses on Seasons 71-74. Part Three is titled, Last Flight is about Season 75 and The Drive for Five.
2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles: Drive For Five 2012
Cartas de Angola
Cartas de Angola
Letters from Angola is a voyage into a forgotten past where several stories intersect - that of Angolan-born filmmaker Dulce Fernandes and those of the Cubans who fought in the Angolan war. A journey through today's Cuba, the film uncovers the lost connection to a land left behind and it's a poetic reflection on the fragile place of the individual in the midst of the tectonic movements of history.
Cartas de Angola 2012
Casey Jones - Start to Finish
Casey Jones - Start to Finish
Casey x Jones was a band from Jacksonville, FL from 2003 to 2012. They were a straight edge hardcore band that brought a light-hearted, yet still serious approach to the hardcore scene. This is a documentary filled with live footage from their last show, as well as interviews on location in beautiful Jacksonville, FL documenting the rise and the demise of the late great project known as Casey X Jones.
Casey Jones - Start to Finish 2012
Never Stand Still
Never Stand Still
The film explores why dance matters - to those who create and perform it and to those who watch it. This documentary tells the remarkable story of how an abandoned Massachusetts farm has evolved into a National Historic Landmark and a nexus for dance throughout the world. Its unlikely purchase by choreographer Ted Shawn during the Great Depression allowed this secluded site in the Berkshires to become the internationally renowned Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Through candid conversations with world-class choreographers and dancers, thrilling performances, backstage access, and rare footage from the Pillow's Archives, 'Never Stand Still' immerses the viewer in this most ephemeral of art forms, celebrating not only its value to our culture but to our lives.
Never Stand Still 2012
World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii is a place of contrasts. Born of fire and water. Symbol of this is the Manau Kea, the highest mountain in the world, which rises in the sky of the South Seas with nearly 10,000 meters in height from the bottom of the Pacific. He founded one of the 1916 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Iceland, a World Heritage special kind of nowhere one experiences the overwhelming power of nature as immediate as here, of all the continents of the earth farthest land. Even the underwater scenery of the Hawaiian Islands is characterized by volcanism. Rugged rock formations of cooled lava caves, overhangs and hard corals characterize the home to amazing wildlife. This great documentary offers fantastic insights into the origin of the Hawaiian Islands as well as great views of a primeval landscape. Filmed in the best real 3D.
World Natural Heritage Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 2012
Wild one
Wild one
Born with the Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome which is a series of several handicaps that includes various deformities. Abandoned by both parents on Martinique and adopted by French family at age four. 16 years ago he discovered climbing that changed his life.
Wild one 2012
China Heavyweight
Freevee
China Heavyweight
In southwestern China, state athletic coaches scour the countryside to recruit poor, rural teenagers who demonstrate a natural ability to throw a good punch. Moved into boxing training centers, these boys and girls undergo a rigorous regimen that grooms them to be China’s next Olympic heroes but also prepares them for life outside the ring. As these young boxers develop, the allure of turning professional for personal gain and glory competes with the main philosophy behind their training – to represent their country. Interconnected with their story is that of their charismatic coach, Qi Moxiang, who – now in his late thirties and determined to win back lost honor – trains for a significant fight.
China Heavyweight 2012
The Life & Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus
The Life & Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus
The world's most beloved and scorned cephalopod, whose remarkable string of 8 correct 'predictions' during the 2010 Soccer World Cup made him a worldwide superstar.
The Life & Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus 2012
Kuichisan
Kuichisan
A story from the lost town of Koza - a silver paradise.
Kuichisan 2012
The Hungry Tide
Prime Video
The Hungry Tide
Only metres above sea level, the nation of Kiribati is on the front line of climate change. Maria Tiimon, a Kiribati woman living in Sydney, is passionate about her homeland and, despite her shyness, is determined to raise the world's awareness of its predicament.
The Hungry Tide 2012
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
The Joffrey Ballet: Mavericks of American Dance, narrated by Mandy Patinkin, tells the full story of this groundbreaking company, from their founding in 1956 to the present.
Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance 2012
O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward
O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward
Lynd Ward is the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. Featuring more than 150 wood engravings, drawings, and illustrations by this important American artist and storyteller, the 90-minute film brings the creativity of Ward to life and illustrates his mastery of narrative without text. His work chronicles American life in the 20th century, and demonstrates his deep personal commitment to social justice and the plight of the workingman surrounding the years of the Great Depression. Written, narrated, and directed by Michael Maglaras of 217 Films. Featuring interviews with Ward's daughter, Robin Ward Savage. 2012.
O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward 2012
Go Ganges!
Prime Video
Go Ganges!
Television producers and adventurers Josh Thomas and J.J. Kelley test their skills on an epic adventure down India's sacred River Ganges.
Go Ganges! 2012
Apple Stories
Apple Stories
Documentary about the poor circumstances in the process of manufacturing iPhones - about mineworkers in Rwanda, illegal workers in Shenzhen, and repair-techs in Hamburg.
Apple Stories 2012
Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE Story
Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE Story
“Getting Up” is a film about legendary L.A. graffiti artist Tony “Tempt” Quan who was diagnosed with ALS and became almost completely paralyzed. Through the use of some amazing technology Tony is able to continue making art with the movement of his eyes.
Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE Story 2012
The Next Life
Prime Video
The Next Life
In May 2010, Ye Hongmei, a native of Dujiangyan city in Sichuan province, started her Odyssey to get pregnant again. Her eight year old daughter was killed in the devastating Wenchuan earthquake of 2008, a catastrophe that killed and maimed more than 6000 children. Due to China's one-child policy, most of the grieving families were left childless.
The Next Life 2012
Orange Witness
Orange Witness
Orange Witness documents the marginalized voices of people who have been exposed to, and affected by Agent Orange. The film paints a bleak picture of the damage caused by the use of herbicides 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T and TCCD internationally. Historically, Agent Orange has been associated with war, but the industrial and domestic of use of the chemical is a story that has yet to reach the masses, until now.
Orange Witness 2012
Rainbow: Total Rock Review
Rainbow: Total Rock Review
.A look back over the career and recordings of the rock band Rainbow.
Rainbow: Total Rock Review 2012
WWII Top Secret: Dieppe Uncovered
WWII Top Secret: Dieppe Uncovered
On August 19, 1942 the Allies launched their first amphibious attack on mainland Europe at the small French port of Dieppe. Now, investigative reporting, interviews and reenactments bring the events of that day to life and reveal the role James Bond-creator Sir Ian Fleming played in one of the darkest hours of WWII.
WWII Top Secret: Dieppe Uncovered 2012
O Segredo das Obras de Goya
O Segredo das Obras de Goya
O Segredo das Obras de Goya 2012
The Question
The Question
Born at just 23 weeks and weighing 1 pound, Tyrese's head was the size of an egg. If he survived the night, the doctors said he would live in a vegetative state without the ability to see, speak or think - but he proved them wrong.
The Question 2012
Heino Jaeger - Look Before You Kuck
Heino Jaeger - Look Before You Kuck
A documentary about the tragic life of the forgotten German comedian Heino Jäger.
Heino Jaeger - Look Before You Kuck 2012
Hello Stranger
Hello Stranger
Thomas, the protagonist of this autobiographical film, lives with his husband Felipe in Geneva. They are both film students who love each other and also like women. However, these love triangles result in jealousy, and Thomas has a troubled relationship with his parents. This intimate and exuberant film presents an impressively honest and melodramatic snapshot of a phase in a life
Hello Stranger 2012
Look at Me Again
Look at Me Again
Syllvio Luccio is a transsexual male being transformed in the middle of the Brazilian dry lands, a region of high temperatures, poverty and where male’s virility is extreme.
Look at Me Again 2012
Mayan Renaissance
Prime Video
Mayan Renaissance
Mayan Renaissance is a feature length film which documents the glory of the ancient Maya civilization, the Spanish conquest in 1519, 500 years of oppression, and the courageous fight of the Maya to reclaim their voice and determine their own future, in Guatemala and throughout Central America. The film stars 1992 Nobel Peace Laureate and Maya Leader Rigoberta Mencu Tum. All of the images, voices, expert commentary and music in the film come directly from Central America, the heart of the Mayan World.
Mayan Renaissance 2012
Icebound
Icebound
The gripping true-life story of the legendary 1925 "Serum Run," in which 34 men and more than 150 dogs, rushed life-saving anti-toxin across the frozen arctic to save the children of Nome, AK from a deadly outbreak of diphtheria.
Icebound 2012
If It's Loud It's Cool
If It's Loud It's Cool
Drop in at big Uluwatu with Ozzie Wright, watch Lee Wilson grapple with Indo’s heaviest left and disappear deep inside the barrel with Craig Anderson, Owen Wright and Chris Ward in one of the best Desert Point sessions ever to appear on film. Shot over six months, this eclectic Indonesian montage delivers a very different take on the archipelago that has kept surfers enchanted for over four decades. Set to a rhapsodic soundtrack and also featuring the best high performance action from Bali, If it’s Loud it’s Cool will lock you in like a long Indo barrel.
If It's Loud It's Cool 2012
Human Skab
Human Skab
'In ten years I'm gonna be cruising the coast. Drinking my pop. I'm gonna be kissing all the girls; I'm gonna be singing all the rock.' This swaggering prediction came from ten year old Travis Roberts, aka 'The Human Skab,' at the height of his early music career. Little could he know that in ten years he would actually be on the front lines of the War on Terror, and that it would be twenty-three years before he would be able to fulfill his dream. Part punk rockumentary, part band ethnography, part war veteran story, this film portrays the saga of Travis as he and several other characters embark on a reunion tour, reclaiming the musical phenomenon that was so popular in its original inception.
Human Skab 2012
Inori
Inori
Director Pedro came to Japan in April 2011, started shooting in the village Totsukawa of Nara Prefecture. He, as Himotoku, began to spin the story with his camera instead of a brush…
Inori 2012
Altered Route
Altered Route
Altered Route 2012
Bending Colours
Bending Colours
Bending Colours is a moving portrait of Jordy Smith. This is not a biopic. It’s a never-before seen insight into game changing next level surfing. From an average school kid in South Africa, a cocky tour rookie, to the professional world title threat he is today, Bending Colours tells a story. No one does progressive surfing or the hi-fi quite like Kai Neville. The fit is obvious. You know Modern Collective. You know the new breed of surfer, soundtrack and star it’s created. This next collaboration will further redefine and change the game.
Bending Colours 2012