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A rare interview with São Paulo filmmaker Walter Hugo Khouri for the TV program Vox Populi in 1982. Throughout the conversation, his perspective on Brazil and cinema stands out, fully consistent with the films he created.
Ken Howard hosts a series of role-playing vignettes (featuring some of Hollywood's top stars) to help parents and children deal with typical family situations involving the use of illegal drugs.
The saga began on a crisp, calm April night in 1912, as the RMS Titanic slipped below the icy waters of the North Atlantic. It became one of the most shocking and mystifying tragedies of all time... Never again would an ocean liner be as glorified; never again would a ship be considered "unsinkable". Join us in a bold and exciting expedition to the Titanic's resting place 12,500 feet below the surface; a mission as technologically challenging and daring as a trip to the Moon! Witness explorations in and around the Titanic: the retrieval of a ship's safe, navigation equipment, china, and more; plus interviews with survivors and renowned experts. It's the complete saga of the Titanic, from construction to catastrophe and finally, discovery... in one compelling home video.
The story of sport of Mayas
The coastal Danakil in Northeastern Ethiopia have found an environmentally suitable way of life netting sharks far out to sea which they export to the south Arabian states.
Engaging musical history of Sephardic Jews from their Spanish expulsion and search for new homes across Europe and the Ottoman Empire until their return to the Israeli homeland. Narrated and sung in Ladino by Yehoram Gaon and beautifully filmed throughout international locations.
Commissioned by French television, this is a short documentary on the neo-classical statues found throughout Paris, predominantly on the walls of buildings, holding up windows, roofs etc.
Marie Harper and Linzi Drew she their fantasies with you in this spin-off from the Electric Blue TV & Video Magazine series. Penthouse Centerfold Julie Mulherrin discusses safe sex in a short clip before the movie.
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally part of the Arena television series, it was among the first crop of documentaries about hip-hop.
In the Philippine jungle, on the river of the same name, lies the small town of Pagsanjan, about 100 km from the capital Manila. Here, boatmen transport tourists daily in narrow dugout canoes upstream over rapids and past cliffs and rocks to the mighty waterfalls of the Pagsanjan Canyon, which is over 100 meters deep. However, their hard and, above all, dangerous work barely provides them with the necessities of life, let alone social security.
The main characters of the film are members of the group "Nastya" Nastya Poleva and Yegor Belkin. The half-hour half-documentary tape included footage taken by Balabanov in 1985-1990. In addition to the main characters, the documentary footage captured many prominent figures of Sverdlovsk rock club, in particular Vyacheslav Butusov, Leonid Porokhnyu, and local actors.
Documentary that tells several stories: of the struggle of rural workers in Conceição to recover their union; of Dona Mariquinha, widow of a murdered squatter and her miraculous effort to survive with her six children; de Rosa and community work in the Olaria neighborhood; the peasant Pé de Ouro and his family living in extreme poverty; de Oneide, the widow of Gringo, the rural leader killed by gunmen when he disputed in 1980 the presidency of the Sindicato de Conceição, etc.
The impact of Marx on the 20th century has been all-pervasive and world-wide. This program looks at the man, at the roots of his philosophy, at the causes and explanations of his philosophical development, and at its most direct outcome: the failed Soviet Union.
A raw report from Rio de Janeiro shows how poor residents fight for space and dignity on beaches often treated as exclusive, exposing the social tensions behind a seemingly simple day at the sea.
An examination of the effect of McCarthyism on two ordinary Americans. Interviews with Paul McCarty and his family describe the loss of his job in a Paducah, Kentucky power plant in 1953 when his loyalty was questioned; he lost job after job for over twenty years. Interview with Luella Mundel, the object of false accusations based on her unconventional views and actions. Interviews with colleagues, friends, and a historian recreate the dramatic trial which devastated Mundel personally.
A documentary about the Cuban Revolution's transition into an authoritarian dictatorship, including repression, imprisonment, torture, and execution of political dissidents, while the rest of the world turned a blind eye.
An account of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the subsequent effort to rebuild.
A documentary filmed during production of the film "Supergirl" showing the world how and who made it. This interesting featurette includes interviews with the cast and crew along with footage from the film and excerpts from the musical score.
A behind-the-scenes television documentary of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,
While working on "Deutschlandbilder" (1983), Hartmut Bitomsky was examining film material produced by the Nazi regime when he came across an abundance of footage documenting the planning and construction of motorways. In this found footage documentary he investigates what this material actually says: the motorway is stylized within it as a promise of progress and modernity, a "lifeline of the nation", less a straightforward piece of infrastructure than a prestige object, a work of art.
Filmed in IMAX, Emergency takes you from the far north to two Montréal-area operating rooms, following a patient in urgent need of heart surgery.
Thomas Bernhard in Madrid.
War Generation - Beirut explores the lives, dreams and fears of three generations of young people living in the heart of the civil war in Lebanon. This seminal work from Jean Chamoun and Mai Masri remains one of the most powerful anti-war documents of the period.
A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
A male model's poses are accompanied by a photographer's narration exploring censorship, self expression and sexual desire.
In Search of Ladino follows Ladino speakers, their culture, their memories and hopes for their mother tongue. This unique film is one of the earliest works presenting Ladino-speaking Holocaust survivors in Israel, and it provides rare documentation of their testimonies and songs. Filmmaker David Perlov’s camera glances on the faces of the people, as he listens carefully to their stories and songs. The film was meant to be part of a trilogy about languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, but Perlov only managed to make the first film.
A film about the career and methods of the master silent comedy filmmaker.
Frontline correspondent John Laurence examines background of Islamic Revolution, roots of radical Shiism.
In Xingu, the Quarup - a great festive event in which men steal the divine fire, spreading it over the earth - is celebrated every year in the Kamaiurá village. Nine tribes take part in the ritual to the sound of uruá flutes, where the pajés (shamans) Tucuma, Sapaim and Prepori, among others, are present.
Sarah Maldoror observes a stage production of Paul Claudel’s The Hostage at the Théâtre de la Comédie in Reims.
This documentary follows the events of the recient history of Argentina, especially from 1930 to 1976.
The "Alaska at War" film project was an effort to document events of World War II in Alaska. It was funded by the Alaska Legislature through the Alaska Historical Commission and was supported by the Alaska Historical Society and private subscription. The production work was performed by aurora Films, assisted by a citizen's advisory committee. The production "Alaska at War" was first shown in public on Alaska Day, October 18th 1986.
The presence of Adolfo Winternitz (1906-1993), one of the best painters of religious themes, who at 76 years old continues to produce oil paintings and stained glass for the churches of Lima.
About the creative path of Leningrad director Dinara Asanova.
Five women are black belts in karate, which to them is more than self-defense, it's a philosophy for life.
Documentary about the poet György Faludy.
Part of HBO’s America Undercover, Hooker examines prostitution. It talks to call-girls, nude models, and streetwalkers who discuss the difficulties of the sex trade. It interviews prostitutes in the dominance, the owners of a nude massage parlor, and a pimp working on the streets.
During the Vietnam War, lots of US soldiers fathered illegitimate children with women in Southeast Asia. They often grew up in orphanages, a fate shared by many of these so-called Amerasians. It is the questions of guilt, origin and homeland of these soldiers and children which the film pursues in a semi-documentary manner. In various conversations, GI and Vietnam veteran John Scott meets with people in Thailand who all have to struggle in their own way with the homelessness resulting from this past.
A story about how children from the different countries can be united with the help of music.
A portrait of the Chicago street market.
Advocating for soy as a nutritious food, especially for children in low-income communities, due to its low cost.
Travel to Nottingham with Pete Murray, a city which in medieval times was enclosed by walls. See the beautiful River Trent, the towering Trent Polytechnic and so much more. Includes "Nottingham Castle", sung by The McCauley Brothers.
TV series directed by Varda in which she gives thoughts to her favorite images and why she is drawn to them (in short one minute segments per image)
The Video Wine Guide is a critically-acclaimed 90-minute video reference to the fascinating world of wine. Presented in an information-packed, visually exciting format together with the characteristic style and humor of Dick Cavett, The Video Wine Guide both instructs and entertains.
Stalin's career retraced in the form of an indictment of the dictator using newsreels and extracts from fictional films.
Arcadia were formed by three members of Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor. They released one album 'So Red The Rose' on 18 November 1985. The additional DVD was originally released on VHS in 1987. It follows the filming of five clips from the album 'So Red The Rose' & the fascinating combination of directors, locations, behind the scene footage & photographic montages which come together to give an insight into the world of video production. The collection of videos including Arcadia’s first single 'Election Day' are shown in full, including Dean Chamberlain’s rarely seen interpretation of the song 'Missing,' along with footage of 'The Promise,' 'Goodbye Is Forever,' and 'The Flame.'
This documentary looks at the Nazi submarine threat, their fleet known as the "Wolf Pack," and how it almost helped to defeat the Allies in World War II.
Jonas Mekas reflects on his life.
Impressionistic East German documentary filmed mainly in the Georgian countryside in 1986-1987. The director, a painter, wanted to see if similar scenes to those found in the work of Georgian painter Niko Pirosmanishvili still existed there.
Documentary about people with a new religious conscience, often originating in a disease, accident, or inexplicable occurrences. Concepts such as aura, chakra, karma, and reincarnation are central.
Made a year after Luis Buñuel's death in 1983 this is an illuminating portrait of the surreal and visionary director, featuring clips, archival interviews, and commentary from scholars and contemporaries including Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, and Jeanne Moreau. Directed by Anthony Wall with readings from Buñuel's autobiography by Paul Scofield. Six trims to meet copyright restrictions.
A comic glimpse at the small-town politics where all the functions and privileges are in the hands of one local leader. Despite being a man, he even becomes the chairman of the Women's League.
Documentary about the dangers of the nuclear arms race, including an interview with an eyewitness of the bomb drop on Hiroshima and scientific statements describing the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.
In this infinite space, we currently know of only one planet where life exists. We know of only one history of civilization. And we know of only one type of intelligence—that of humans on Earth. Since time immemorial, the question of whether there is anyone else out there in the boundless reaches of space has remained a mystery. The film features scientists involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, as well as renowned writers Arkady Strugatsky and Chingiz Aitmatov.
Documentary by Ad Zonneveld in which the life of a child of NSB parents is sketched using childhood memories and archival footage from World War II.