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On October 14th, 1941, in the rural West Coast town of Kowhitirangi, Stanley Graham is a financially struggling recluse. He is accused of poisoning his neighbour's cattle and threatening his neighbours with a rifle. Local Police Constable, Edward Best, arrives to resolve the situation. Graham soon threatens to shoot Best and so he retreats for backup. Best returns with three other Police officers from Hokitika to confront Stanley.
Functions without theaters, murals without walls, clothes without fabrics and students without schools says the necessary about the state abandonment and but also talent and creativity of Colombians, which it has nothing to lose. The documentary tells the story of the beginnings and resilience of several artist from Barranquilla in different disciplines in continuing to maintain and diversify the living culture, that remain to exist.
Synopsis: Dagohoy plays a flute near a river when disrupted by an ethereal voice and the tragic news of his brother's death. Desperate for a proper burial, he pleads with the reluctant Friar for blessing, leading to a disagreement and Dagohoy's injury. A kind villager found Dagohoy helplessly and tended his wound. Afterwards, a 'spirit' visited Dagohoy in his dream. The following day, they seek Tamblot, a male Babaylan and revolutionary leader, to further heal Dagohoy's wounds. While performing the ritual of renewal and baptizing the new resistance fighters, the Friar saw the traditional baptism. He disapproves and challenges Tamblot, leading to a fight. After some time, while still constantly visited by the 'spirit,' the revolutionaries prepare for a significant uprising led by Dagohoy. Their battle cry for justice signals the beginning of 85 years of revolution.
An investigative journey of more than 120 years of cinema in Paraguay, from the first screening with the Lumière Brothers cinematograph to the present day.
A short documentary about pamor iron and the cultural transformation of blacksmithing. preserved by 3 jewelry craftsmen who make from pamor iron.
In 1981, minimalist sculptor Richard Serra installed a 120-foot-long wall of steel that cut New York's Federal Plaza in half. The artwork’s appearance and placement caused controversy, leading to a public hearing where Serra rallied fellow artists to his defense as bureaucrats waged war on minimalism.
A documentary film showcasing the ascension of the state of Virginia from its rank of 51st worst state for labor unions, to 23rd, in a matter of just three years.
A young, recently widowed mother-to-be surviving the Revolutionary War strikes a deal with the enemy to escape her abusive brother.
At the archaeological site of La Roche-Cotard in Touraine, researchers have uncovered astonishing engravings. The rock drawings, which are over 60,000 years old, date from a time when only Neanderthals lived in what is now French territory. This would make them the oldest cave paintings in Europe!
Dan tells the incredible story of how Pompeii was discovered.
A team of experts unravels the secrets concealed within this historical battleground, shedding light on a narrative that predates any battlefield discovery made to date. The revelations unearthed in this episode are set to reshape our understanding of ancient conflicts and the evolution of warfare.
Take Your Own Notes features the stories of five women veterans who live in the greater Rockford, IL area. The documentary demonstrates how the five women make an impact in their families and local communities and connect with each other through their shared experiences in the United States military. Take Your Own Notes provides an outlet for women who experience challenges featured in the documentary, cultivating an open dialogue for those who wish to tell their stories.
The Busing Battleground pulls back the curtain on the volatile effort to end school segregation, detailing the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis. It illustrates how civil rights battles had to be fought across the North as well as the South and reckons with the class dimensions of the desegregation saga, exploring how the neighborhoods most impacted by the court’s order were the poorest in the city.
When Delore and Vivienne, French Catholic immigrants, open a successful restaurant in a rural Iowa town in the 1920s, they become tormented by the KuKluxKlan. Fearing for their three teenage daughters, they are forced to confront the hidden prejudice of their community as they fight for the wellbeing of their family.
Australian outlaw Ned Kelly and his gang face off against law enforcement, led by the diligent Standish O'Connor.
When Azhar mysteriously emerges in a foreign land, he is captured by the natives and imprisoned for being considered a bringer of calamity to them. One night, he is set free by a native girl. Confused and exhausted, he runs until he passes out. A mute native youth saves him and he integrates into the tribe. But he must find his way back to his reality and his time.
In Czechoslovakia, between 1946 and 1971, the characters of two very different fairy tales interacted and enriched each other: on the one hand, the filmmakers of the Czechoslovak New Wave who, through poetic, committed and ambitious cinema, fought against the Soviet yoke with subtle irony; and, on the other, the writer Jan Procházka, who in 1968 added his voice to the popular outcry of the Prague Spring.
When a mysterious science fiction author dies, his fans discover the secret behind his unusual pen name: he had been a soldier, spy, diplomat, and psychological warrior, and his stories contain far more than meets the eye.
The story takes place in the year 1977 about the hero fleeing into the forest during the time when soldiers, police suppressed the communists. One day he meets the first villagers, everyone is afraid, but when the hero observes and analyzes that this villager is not disguised. A true villager Little knowledge due to loneliness of having to watch the spot alone, the hero tells the villagers to come back and forth. They are close to each other. It can be seen that only political ideology can divide us. One day the villagers suddenly didn't come as scheduled. The protagonist goes looking for the villagers. making the hero see bad things again
Bret Baier hosts a sweeping narrative ranging from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution to the history-making clashes within Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Bret Baier’s 'To Rescue the Constitution' dramatically reveals the life of George Washington, the Founder who did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.
Venice, one of the world's most beautiful cities, was born of a peculiar idea: the desire to build a city in the middle of the water. Emerging 1,500 years ago out of the mud of a marshy lagoon, Venice has managed to rise above the sea’s challenges ever since. The city’s founders knew what they were doing: the water’s relentless threat is also the source of the city’s fortune and worldwide influence. But it takes constant vigilance. Over the centuries, Venice has had to invent and innovate, finding new technical solutions to keep the city vital, vibrant, and dry without sacrificing its soul.
On February 23, 1981, Spain experienced a major coup d'état that shook the country to its foundations. In the midst of the chaos, rumors surfaced that King Juan Carlos I had recorded two speeches: one in case the coup succeeded and one in case it failed. 'The Second Tape' is a 17-minute short film that delves into this conspiracy, following the entire recording process and decisions made during the critical hours.
A retired soldier turned gardener considers what legacy he will leave behind.
A feature film based on the true story on the life and death of Athanasios Diakos (1788 – 1821). Hassan and his Ottoman gang terrorize the family of Yorgis Psychoyos… His wife Psychoyina will send their son, Nasos, to the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Artotina… However, the profound love that the handsome Diakos has for his faith and his homeland will lead him down thorny paths… His horrible martyrdom, like a fiery sword plunged into the hearts of Greeks!…
Nine years after Brazil's Independence, popular protests force Emperor Dom Pedro I to hastily flee the country. The ghosts of Imperial Brazil project themselves into today's Brazil on the traditional Quitanda's street, in Rio de Janeiro.
A biographical documentary about the different stages of the life of the historical leader of the Kurdistan people's liberation struggle (Mam Jalal).
The royal family is in conflict and at its center - a rejected, hurt and injured child who in his adulthood becomes a cruel dictator, a malignant disease that mercilessly brutalizes those who brutalized him. An eloquent and touching murderous clown who takes us on a spectacular journey of self-destruction. The damaged villain who steps on corpses on his way to the throne - is actually a mirror of human society, for all its flaws, a warning light for all of us, because why stop at the family when you can eliminate the country?
Many fragments of the Parthenon, the Athenian jewel of ancient Greece, are still owned by foreign museums, raising questions about the legitimacy of their possession and the status of art.
A long-length documentary film about the life and work of academician, poet, writer and one of the codifiers of the modern Macedonian literary language, Blaže Koneski.
The famous bust of Nefertiti, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Akhenaten, the heretic pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, has been on display in the Neues Museum in Berlin since 1913. But why is it not, as valuable as it is, in its country of origin, where it was discovered in December 1912 by the German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt?
From the city’s earliest days, Chicago residents and businesses alike dumped waste into the Chicago River, which flowed into Lake Michigan, contaminating the city’s drinking water, causing widespread disease and death. To combat the problem and save the city, one bold solution was proposed: reversing the flow of the river away from the lake. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.
On the eve of the French Revolution, the Queen entrusted her most precious friend and confidante with the task of hiding the most priceless jewel in her possession. Many years later, in 1925, during the Roaring Twenties, a mysterious criminal case resurfaces involving this jewel.
The story of the famed basketball player, Aaron Rhody. Join us in this journey through his career, meeting his family, friends, teammates, and more.
WINHANGANHA (Wiradjuri language: Remember, know, think) - is a lyrical journey of archival footage and sound, poetry and original composition. It is an examination of how archives and the legacies of collection affect First Nations people and wider Australia, told through the lens of acclaimed Wiradjuri artist, Jazz Money.
Artist and youth worker Bram Mvambanu (rapper Cycz) discovers his voice in a polarizing world. He has profound conversations with people on the street and those close to him about racism, the history of slavery, and identity. *Zwarte Stem* is a film that brings color to black-and-white thinking.
A short history film.
Experts look into the mystery surrounding the lost tomb of Queen Nefertiti, an ancient Egyptian ruler from the 18th dynasty.
A documentary on the the ethnic Vlachs from Herzegovina, who settled at the bottom of Mount Žumberak in northwestern Croatia and quickly became one of the main lines of defence of the Habsburg Monarchy against the Ottoman Empire, using what were, at the time, previously unseen methods of guerilla warfare.
Taking place in 1890s Nigeria retold by a Grandpa, colonialism on the traditional Igbo Society. A fearless warrior, named Okonkwo, rules the land of Umuofia. However, his status is threatened when European settlers brought themselves to their land. Based on Chinua Achebe's spectacular novel, this movie created from an English Project has been known as a WNTTG Studios' retelling of the book.
How much do we truly know about the technology we are creating? With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, or, A.I. There has been a rise in speculation, Theories, and beliefs about this so called "Gift". Technology is not evil in of itself. However, is there a limit to how far humans should take technology? From electricity, to the Metaverse, where does or should this end? In this Documentary, you will be shown the origins, advancements, and heavily debated future in this award-winning documentary
In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a visit which would change America and the rest of the world’s perception of Ireland forever. Kennedy referred to his visit to Ireland as “the best four days of his life”. One of those days, June 29th, was spent in Galway, known for its long winding promenade, beautiful beaches and traditional Gaeltacht culture of music, dancing and Irish language. Told through the eyes of residents who were present on the day, the film recalls the euphoric excitement felt within the local community. Nobody in Galway had ever experienced such privilege before, nor had they felt such an atmosphere, and they’d certainly never met someone as famous as the President of the United States of America.
Eggwork Media's latest historical documentary exploring the century-spanning rivalry between the UK's largest confectioners - and the dark side of corporate culture that their story reveals. Presented by host Isaac Bosworth.
Landscapes, things, men, women and children taken by an "evil eye" more than a century ago haunt the present in this jagged reverie. A persona voicelessly narrates, via captions, going through colonial photographs, digresses to eating fruit and entering a cave on a tropical vacation island.