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Ray and Tyrone are raising Ray's nephew Eric, whose mother died of AIDS-related illness. When Eric contracts pneumonia, they discover that he is HIV positive.

Portrait of Lester Horton, a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer and teacher who trained many world-reknowned dancers and built the first American theater devoted permanently to dance. Former students and friends, including Bella Lewitzky, Alvin Ailey, and Carmen de Lavallade, help create a picture of Horton through interviews. Includes numerous dance excerpts.

“17 June 1990, East Berlin. The GDR will exist for another three months. No more time to commemorate all those who stood up in ’53, showed civil courage and were vanquished. This film is dedicated to them.” This is what we hear from offscreen as the film opens, to images of a rally for the victims of 17 June.

The film is about the Winter War 1939-40 in Uusimaa, Turku, Pori and Vyborg.

Det svarte alvor is a Norwegian documentary about black metal music and satanism, church fires in the 1990s, and the assassination of Øystein Aarseth.

This documentary, shot entirely on location in Havana, includes many band members' insights into this revival, and features performance footage of an All-Stars' concert at the city's Salon of Dreams.

Experience its magnificence as you explore pitch black lava caves, walk on the still molten floor of Kilauea Iki crater and fly past fiery lava fountains.

This shockumentary focuses on war throughout the world and the suffering it causes. The film is broken down into three sections the first deals with the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the second examines the refugees in Rowanda and the final section shows the execution of former top government officials in Liberia.

This project brings together five South Asian men from across Canada. Each of the men express in a short video-vignette a particular experience of their carnal body in relation to queer 'male' sexuality. This video-chain-letter originated in Calgary where Kevin d'Souza recorded a short message and then passed it on to the next participant who in turn recorded his own message and then circulated it to the next participant. The result is a series of short postcards: How to Feel Free by Atif Siddiqui, Biryani is My Business by Arif Noorani, Ghar Ke Khani by Imtiaz Popat, Devotion Desire by Himmat Shinhat, and Cancer by Kevin d'Souza. This project, through the process of self/body documentation, was transformative; leading out of the pessimism of colonial discourse by making new narratives and by exhibiting imperfect bodies in the realm of the fetishized/advertised/racialized body.

Documentary on the Burgos' trial, 25 years later, interviewing ETA members, professors and journalists.

A documentary and film essay about the artist scene in East Berlin during the 1950s.

For nearly 50 years, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover amassed secret files on America's most prominent figures, files he used to smear and control presidents and politicians. Frontline reveals how Hoover's own secret life left him open to blackmail by the Mafia and offers a startling new explanation why the FBI allowed the mob to operate unchallenged for over two decades. The American Mafia, it is asserted, had damaging evidence about Hoover's sex life and they knew about his homosexuality.

Using dramatizations and reenactments accompanied by expert commentary, this riveting documentary recounts the story of Robert Roy MacGregor -- aka Rob Roy, Scotland's answer to the legendary Robin Hood. After the Duke of Montrose confiscated MacGregor's property and wealth in 1712 to settle a debt, he became a brigand revered among the poor and downtrodden for his alleged generosity (at the expense of the rich).

Edward Said's book ORIENTALISM has been profoundly influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this engaging (and lavishly illustrated) interview he talks about the context within which the book was conceived, its main themes and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient." Said argues that the Western (especially American) understanding of the Middle East as a place full of villains and terrorists ruled by Islamic fundamentalism produces a deeply distorted image of the diversity and complexity of millions of Arab peoples.

An authentic story of four Slovak and Russian polar explorers who tried to cross the Arctic Ocean from Russia to Canada through the North Pole, thus fulfilling the last remaining, almost impossible dream of Arctic explorers.

Documentary that explores the life and work of Aldo Francia, one of the founders of the New Latin American Cinema movement. Born in Valparaíso in 1923, Francia practiced medicine throughout his life, specializing in pediatrics. However, he had an intense film career that, although it ended abruptly with the 1973 coup d'état, left its mark on Chilean filmmaking in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1962, he founded the Viña del Mar Film Club, which a few years later would become the University of Chile's Film School in Valparaíso. A key driving force behind the Viña del Mar film festivals, his name is primarily associated with one of the greatest works of Chilean cinema, Valparaíso, My Love (1969).

Documentary feature film developed in the context of the First Continental Meeting of Plurality. This event was held in Mexico City with the presence of eighty indigenous peoples, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, within the framework of the debate on the fifth centenary of the discovery of America.

Covering 10 years, this 60 minute art documentary takes an inside look at the artisans, magicians, musicians, and lunatics that make up this cult of devotees, deadicated to a band that originated in 1965. Why these fans leave their schools, families and jobs to be part of these ritualistic tribal celebrations of dance, drugs and community, is a 20th century American cultural phenomenon captured here in this time capsuled video tape.

In his first exploration of the migration experience, Zubrycki poses the question ‘When the fighting stops, how do you make choices about where you want to live?’.

This shocking, graphic release from the Banned in America franchise offers a disturbing collection of footage that is most definitely not appropriate for kids. The real, unedited scenes captured for the release include fatal car crashes, brutal acts of extreme, bloody violence, grotesque stunts, and more.

About the Russian art association of young artists and art lovers — "The World of Art" headed by A.N. Benois and S.P. Diaghilev.

Old strongman who lives with his brother in a small cabin in the woods discusses old memories, poetry, and philosophy.

Wayang Golék is the rod-puppet theater of Sunda (West Java), Indonesia, which incorporates a vibrant mixture of storytelling, songs, and instrumental music. This program introduces the Wayang Golék tradition, focusing on puppeteer, musician, and puppet-maker Atik Rasta and his family. The first part of the video features footage from an all-night performance, interwoven with interviews with the artists. The second part examines the music of the accompanying gamelan ensemble.

A documentary about the caravan campers of Tofta Södra, Gotland, Sweden. A high dose of swedish summer.

Considered the most intimate portrait of life & work of American photographer Nan Goldin. Collaborating with British documentary director Edmund Coulthard, the film also paints a sharp portrait of a generation, reconstructing disquiet from the extraordinary biographical account of the photographer.

Live music and interviews with Filter records in Dublin, Ireland, and San Francisco. Songs Included are: Welcome to the Fold, One, Hey Man Nice Shot, Stuck in Here (Live - Dublin, Ireland), Dose, Under (Live - Dublin, Ireland), White Like That (Live - Dublin, Ireland and San Francisco, CA), Stuck in Here, Jurrassitol, Hey Man Nice Shot (live).

A mother wants to tell her daughter her opinion via video, but because she is untrained in using the new technology, she returns to the familiar letter form.

Come workout and tone your body with Body of Steel!

A look at the life and teachings of H. W. L. Poonja (Papaji), an Indian guru and devotee of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Garth Stein's Hi 8 camera captures family drama and unexpected humor as his quirky, yet determined, older sister prepares to undergo brain surgery to cure her epilepsy.

A broken back and two dislocated shoulders won’t stop her from getting into the arena. For rodeo champion Jan Youren, the drive to master a bucking bronco is greater than life. Filmmaker Amanda Micheli, who experiences the rush of the ride herself, explores the rough and tumble world of cowgirls on the women’s rodeo circuit.

A unique documentary on the work of a legendary genius of theatre, Tadeusz Kantor. Filmmaker Denis Bablet traces Kantor's roots as a visual artist in Poland and explores his ingenious methods of designing the props which become living sculptures in his extraordinary theatre productions.

Jessye Norman Sings Carmen is a gripping vérité study of the famous dramatic soprano’s approach to mastering Bizet’s heroine in recording sessions with Seiji Ozawa and the Orchestre National de France. Musical segments include performances of three arias and the great duets between Carmen and Don José

A woman, Zsuzsi Weinstock, survived the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp as a child. The film documents her story while providing a collage of images, most not directly linked to the story.

Slettnes on the island of Sørøya in Finnmark is one of many hundreds of small settlements along the coast that were abandoned in the 1960s and 1970s. Around 1990, the then Statoil (now Equinor) had plans to level the entire place and build a gigantic facility for the onshore landing, processing, and shipping of gas from the Snøhvit field. As part of the preparations, archaeological excavations were carried out, and the archaeologists discovered remains of some of Norway’s oldest settlements — dating back approximately 10,000 years. The film follows the archaeologists and the people who own houses at Slettnes at a time when it was still uncertain whether the demolition plans would be carried out. We also follow processes and pipelines through time-lapse footage and reflect imaginatively on our relationship to time. (Later, the Slettnes project was put on hold, and the gas facility was instead built on Melkøya outside Hammerfest.)

A critical look at the effects of alcoholism on Native American communities. Singer, a member of the Santa Clara Tewa Pueblo, introduces us to the experiences of seven Native Americans on the road to recovery from alcohol abuse. Along the way, she reveals her own first-hand experience with alcoholism. This innovative video takes an intimate approach to a problem which is both widespread and misunderstood.

Through the personal accounts and daily activities working at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquarters and in several delegations in the Caucasus, the film explores the various facets of delegate's work.

A heartbreaking investigation about the sexual exploitation of Haitian homeless children living in poverty in the streets of Port-au-Prince, the capital and most populous city of Haiti, in the mid-90s.

A 1992 documentary by Paul Moreira exploring the rise of hip-hop culture in France. Following key figures like IAM, NTM, and graffiti artists, it examines rap’s social impact, its connection to youth, and the cultural movement it represents.

Observes the lives of three families - all victims of war. Three tragedies focus in particular on the way children and young people suffer.

Documentary about love.

Provocative, feminist critique of man’s technological progress.

"Forget calorie counting, cholesterol, exercise, and too much salt!" Dr. Wallach shatters the health myths! His humor combined with irresistible simple logic provides hope and inspriration. For those whose health problems are out of control, the concepts taught by Dr. Wallach empower you like never before to take control of your own health. This positive lecture centers on good health, disease reversal, and longevity in our day. Dr. Wallach reveals the hidden keys of how the people of 5 modern cultures around the globe consistently enjoy active lives of 120 to 140 years of age.

A celebratory documentary, with engaging scenes of fishing, cooking, dancing, cassava preparation, thatching a temple, spiritual ritual, music and dance all demonstrating the Garifuna link to the Carib-African past. Descendants of African and Carib-Indian ancestors, the Garifuna fought to maintain their homeland and resisted slavery. For this love of freedom, they were exiled from St. Vincent in the Caribbean by the British in 1797. Despite exile and subsequent Diaspora, their traditional culture survives today. It is a little known story that deserves its place in the annals of the African Diaspora. In first person Garifuna voices, this documentary presents the history, the language, food, music, dance and spirituality of the Garifuna culture.

The heady pleasures of new lust and love allow the artist to escape her head momentarily - before trepidation creeps back in. With her usual sensual blend of grainy slow motion imagery and in-your-face sex-talk, Bradley continues her passionate exploration into the nuances and contradictions of lesbian desire.

Take a step back in time. Journey through the changing landscape of the San Antonio River Valley as Gente de Razón captures the essence and harmony of the many people who occupied the valley before, during, and after the missions. A vast landscape of riverways supporting an endless bounty of wildlife and flora created the backdrop for the people we know very little about today. Directed by noted National Park Service film producer John Grabowska, Gente de Razón delicately examines current interpretations of who these people were, the intricacies of their daily lives, and where they went, as it chronicles the ever-changing face of San Antonio and its people.

This video art piece creates a collage of the people, mechanisms, and advertisements in the transfer station of an underground train.

The life and work of teacher Elena Izcue.

This full-length documentary examines the work of Krzysztof Wodiczko, an artist who has taken his art out of museums to project it onto the sides of buildings. The film explores Wodiczko’s philosophy of art as social contract and shows examples of his provocative work, which has lit up walls from London's Trafalgar Square to Zion Square in Jerusalem.

An 80-hour film being printed and shown in cycles every four years at a remote location in Greece.

Young students from across the country are invited to Beijing to perform a play written by future Nobel Laureate Gao Xingjian. The film documents their feverishly intense rehearsals, the phenomenal public reception of their performances, and their desperate attempts to sustain their euphoria and pursue artistic careers in Beijing.

An updated version of the original Fort Worth Flyover (1983), produced by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to be played before every feature at its Omni IMAX theater. It is designed to simulate flying over the city in a helicopter.

December 6, 1989. Sylvie Gagnon was attending her last day of classes at the University of Montreal's École Polytechnique, when Marc Lépine entered the building. Separating the women from the men, he opened fire on the women students, yelling 'You're all a bunch of feminists.' Sylvie survived, while fourteen other women were murdered. This video makes the connection between the massacre and male violence against women, setting the stage for an exploration of misogyny and sexism.