"A compelling look at the connection between a unique instrument the steelpan, and its cultural impact on a new generation"
The story of transplanting a cultural icon instrument the Steelpan from Trinidad & Tobago to the winter tundra of Alberta, Canada. Experience the transformational perspectives of the members of the Edmonton-based Trincan Steel Orchestra.
Keandra Maynard
Joshua Iniss-Reynolds
Ajani Iniss-Reynolds
Danielle George
Kevin Pennyfeather
Taneya Rogers
The story of transplanting a cultural icon instrument the Steelpan from Trinidad & Tobago to the winter tundra of Alberta, Canada. Experience the transformational perspectives of the members of the Edmonton-based Trincan Steel Orchestra.
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather" film, and some candid moments on the set of "The Godfather: Part III."
“The Soviet Story” is a story of an Allied power, which helped the Nazis to fight Jews and which slaughtered its own people on an industrial scale. Assisted by the West, this power triumphed on May 9th, 1945. Its crimes were made taboo, and the complete story of Europe’s most murderous regime has never been told. Until now...
Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.