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Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Here's a Special Edition DVD that captures the most dramatic and exciting moments from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, the competition was held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Ten thousand five hundred athletes competed in 302 events in 28 sports. The 2008 Summer Olympics did bring athletes from around the world together as they competed for the bronze, silver and gold medals. More importantly, television coverage united citizens from all nations, who rooted for their own countrymen as well as the world's best athletes. These games were the first to be produced and broadcast entirely in high definition, and did garner upwards of four billion viewers. This exclusive highlights DVD features the greatest athletes in the world, united in the most important competition of their lifetimes.
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad 2008
Happy Birthday to GNU
Happy Birthday to GNU
Mr. Stephen Fry introduces you to free software, and reminds you of a very special birthday.
Happy Birthday to GNU 2008
Death in Venice: The Sinking Palazzo
Death in Venice: The Sinking Palazzo
Short behind the scenes making-of documentary about the filming of the sinking house palazzo and the Venetian piazza chase from the James Bond movie Casino Royale (2006).
Death in Venice: The Sinking Palazzo 2008
Aka Ana
Aka Ana
A photographer documents his nightly expeditions through Japan's world of sex for hire. Filmed across 120 nights in Japan's brothels and presented in 120 fragments ― divided into 6 chapters and 6 female prostitutes.
Aka Ana 2008
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Prime Video
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
The documentary story of Harlan Ellison
Dreams with Sharp Teeth 2008
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan
Prime Video
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan
In the summer of 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged from the slums of Staten Island, NY and took the hip-hop world by storm. Their legacy spanned over a decade, selling more than 20 million albums. Their talents brought them success and their music made them legends. This is their story..."WU: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan" is an inspiring tale of the Clan's rise to power, fall from greatness and phoenix-like rebirth. This gem of a documentary includes a spectacular presentation of never before seen rare concert footage and interviews intimately narrated by acclaimed, Gerald "Gee-Bee" Barclay.
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan 2008
The New American Century
The New American Century
"Historically accurate, narratively captivating, The New American Century is one of the best films about the facts behind the 9/11 attacks". Webster G. Tarpley "The New American Century is a stunning film. It should be seen as widely as possible, in cinemas, bars, clubs, at meetings and, of course, through the internet. I'm sure the film will continue to be a source of debate and political education for many years." Ken Loach. Massimo Mazzucco’s Inganno Globale (soon in English as "Global Deceit") presented all the major inconsistencies in the 9/11 official version, i.e. World Trade Center’s demolition, no Boeing at the Pentagon, etc., that lent credibility to the accusation by the so-called "9/11 Truth Movement" of the attacks having been an inside job. The New American Century presents the historical, philosophical, economical and political background, some of which is practically unknown to the general public, that seems to support such accusation by the 9/11 Truth Movement.
The New American Century 2008
Poultry in Motion: Truth Is Stranger Than Chicken
Poultry in Motion: Truth Is Stranger Than Chicken
Poultry in Motion: Truth Is Stranger Than Chicken 2008
Frag
Frag
Exploited, abused and sometimes abandoned most gamers fail to reach the top, but like all sports heroes exist. FRAG is the true story of professional video gaming outlining the evolution of the 1980’s arcade game competitions to the elite tournaments of today for millions of dollars around the globe.
Frag 2008
A Paper Tiger
A Paper Tiger
The life of Pedro Manrique Figueroa, a pioneer of collage in Colombia, is both incomplete and contradictory. Taking his life and work as a pretext, this mockumentary takes the viewer on a journey through history from the year 1934 up until 1981, when the artist mysteriously disappeared from view.
A Paper Tiger 2008
Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live!
Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live!
How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.0. Blue Man Group s inventive new how-to-manual, which expands on the Rock Concert Manual concept from The Complex Rock Tour, will take you through the steps of a wildly clever and interactive show that offers unique all-ages appeal.
Blue Man Group: How to Be a Megastar Live! 2008
Reformat the Planet
Reformat the Planet
'Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet' is a feature length documentary which delves into the movement known as ChipTunes, a vibrant underground scene based around creating new, original music using old video game hardware. Familiar devices such as the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System are pushed in new directions with startling results. Using New York as a microcosm for a larger global movement, 'Reformat the Planet' maps out the genesis of the first annual Blip Festival, a four day celebration of over 30 international artists exploring the untapped potential of low-bit video game consoles. With floor-stomping rhythms and fist-waving melodies, trailblazers of the ChipTune idiom descend upon Manhattan to pen a new chapter in the history of electronic music.
Reformat the Planet 2008
Connected: The Power of Six Degrees
Connected: The Power of Six Degrees
A very rich documentary about the new science of network. It is built around reproducing the “Six degrees of separation” experience.
Connected: The Power of Six Degrees 2008
Steven Gerrard - Centurion
Steven Gerrard - Centurion
The Champions League game at Anfield on October 1st against PSV Eindhoven saw Liverpool’s inspirational captain and one of World football’s truly great players reach a major career landmark with his 100th first team goal for The Reds. It is the quality of his goals, the importance of his goals and the incredible excitement they deliver which makes this programme a truly memorable record.
Steven Gerrard - Centurion 2008
Top Ground Gear Force
Top Ground Gear Force
As part of Sports Relief 2008, the Top Gear crew tries to revive the TV show "Ground Force" and revamp the garden of Olympian legend Sir Steve Redgrave.
Top Ground Gear Force 2008
U2 3D
U2 3D
A 3-D presentation of U2's global "Vertigo" tour. Shot at seven different shows, this production employs the greatest number of 3-D cameras ever used for a single project.
U2 3D 2008
The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space
The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space
Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt tell the story behind The Mighty Boosh in their own words. They visit locations key to their past, including the comedy club where they first performed and the studio where the radio show was recorded, which is now an organic supermarket. Featuring interviews with Stewart Lee, Danny Wallace, Lee Mack, Steve Coogan, Russell Brand, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jo Whiley, Lenny Henry, Kasabian and The Horrors as well as never before seen photos and home movies from the boys themselves.
The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space 2008
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
The Andy Kaufman Project explores the possibility that avant-garde performance artist Andy Kaufman may have faked his death.
The Death Of Andy Kaufman 2008
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Documentary featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison and others providing an in-depth look at the production of the 1967 film IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's 2008
Adventures in Post-Production
Adventures in Post-Production
A behind the scenes look at editing, sound design and music score recording during post production work on "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008).
Adventures in Post-Production 2008
Bi the Way
Bi the Way
This documentary explores the bisexual youth subculture in mid-00's America.
Bi the Way 2008
Speedy Delivery
Speedy Delivery
A wig, moustache and timeless uniform help transform David Newell into the whimsical Mr. McFeely, an authentic character who always delivers. "Speedy Delivery" follows Newell's global quest to save "The Neighborhood," infused with a deep retrospective look into what made "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" the longest running children's show in history.
Speedy Delivery 2008
Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension
Prime Video
Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension
Determined to understand the repeating patterns he was finding in nature, French mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot used an early form of computer imagery to produce his own versions, coining the recurring shapes fractals. This installment of the PBS series "Nova" examines the rules of these self-similar patterns and explores the ways these fascinating geometric configurations can be applied in the fields of science, medicine and the arts.
Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension 2008
Gamma Ray - Live in Barcelona 2008
Gamma Ray - Live in Barcelona 2008
Gamma Ray: Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome Disc 3 "Live in Barcelona 2008" A small road movie shot during the "Hellish Rock Spain" 2008 tour and 4 live, multi-camera, pro-recorded tracks.
Gamma Ray - Live in Barcelona 2008 2008
Morning Light
Starz
Morning Light
Fifteen young sailors... six months of intense training... one chance at the brass ring. This documentary tells the story of a group of intrepid and determined young men and women, on the cusp of adulthood, as they embark on life's first great adventure. Racing a high-performance 52-foot sloop the crew of "Morning Light" matches wits and skills in a dramatic 2300 mile showdown.
Morning Light 2008
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
Prime Video
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
The film follows 8 of the top high school basketball players in the US at the time of filming, in 2006. The plot centers around the first annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic game at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem.
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot 2008
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo is a 2008 PBS documentary film detailing Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell's 1993 retracing of Marco Polo's journey from Venice to Anatolia, Persia, India and China.
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo 2008
10 Years of Tomb Raider: A GameTap Retrospective
10 Years of Tomb Raider: A GameTap Retrospective
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: 10 Years profiles the creators, the games, the live-action models, and the fans who have collectively made Tomb Raider a pop culture phenomenon.
10 Years of Tomb Raider: A GameTap Retrospective 2008
Black Metal Satanica
Black Metal Satanica
BLACK METAL SATANICA is an in-depth documentary capturing the dark, mystical and evil history of the Black Metal genre. Based on Scandinavian Viking lore, Black Metal borrows from ancient Viking melodies, lyrics and mythology dating back to the 11th century.
Black Metal Satanica 2008
Camilo
Camilo
Camilo 2008
Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged
Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged is the first live album recorded by Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas. The album features a selection of her greatest hits, along with new tracks, including the singles "El Presente" and "Algún Día". A handful of guest artists was included: Gustavo Santaolalla, Natalia Lafourcade, Marisa Monte and La Mala Rodríguez.
Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged 2008
Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy
Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy
Using the reflections and analysis of many renowned intellectuals, this documentary draws a portrait of neoliberal ideology and examines the various mechanisms used to impose its dictates throughout the world.
Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy 2008
The Journal
The Journal
The Journal 2008
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry 2008
A Special Kind of Love
A Special Kind of Love
A follow-up of A LOVE STORY OF TODAY, where actors and crew discuss GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER.
A Special Kind of Love 2008
Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine
Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine
This is the 40th anniversary special edition of the ultimate critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, in concert, on record and on film. Using the actual words of the band and critics, WELCOME TO THE MACHINE is the definitive review of the music of Pink Floyd from the Syd Barrett era to Pulse. This superb critical guide uses films and recordings of Pink Floyd performances from sound, television and radio archives around the world to create an in-depth review of the work of this legendary band. The world of psychedelic rockers Pink Floyd opens up on this comprehensive retrospective of the band's entire career. Among the highlights on WELCOME TO THE MACHINE are archive interviews with the group members, rare live recordings, and an in-depth analysis of their career arc.
Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine 2008
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals
Elvis Presley & Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock ‘n’ roll music scene in the 1950’s. In this toe-tapping documentary, the good-nature chart-topping rivalry between the duo is explored through rare footage and newsreels. Interviews include Dick Clark, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Arlene Dahl, Joe Esposito, Shirley Jones and others.
Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals 2008
Days with Sirk
Days with Sirk
This documentary brings together a collection of remarkable interview footage with Douglas Sirk filmed in 1982 for the French TV show 'Cinéma cinémas', as well as material from the finished programme.
Days with Sirk 2008
Six Degrees Could Change The World
Six Degrees Could Change The World
NGC visualizes in spectacular HD the devastating ecological impact each single degree increase in temperature could have on our planet over the next century.
Six Degrees Could Change The World 2008
The Legends Behind the Comic Books
The Legends Behind the Comic Books
This new documentary film recognizes the comic book as a true art form, as indigenous to American culture as jazz. It presents comic books as reflectors of a changing America from the 1930's to today, and it hails comic book superheroes as modern-day mythological figures. “THE LEGENDS BEHIND THE COMIC BOOKS” captures for posterity the living artists and writers from The Golden Age of Comic Books (1938-1951) and The Silver Age of Comic Books (1956-1973). Insightful comments are provided by the creative geniuses who were there at the beginning, including…
The Legends Behind the Comic Books 2008