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All the films in "Experience the Experimental" program are from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative collection and reflect an overview of filmmakers who broke with the taboos and censorship of the mainstream popular culture of The United States. These short experimental films focus on the cinematic body and embrace an alternative perspective on gender and sexuality. The various techniques include found-footage filmmaking to hand-processed film as well as cut out animation.
For thirty years, Marshall Matt Dillon fought to preserve the law in Dodge City… now, he's wanted for murder and fighting to clear his name. Three deputies ride up with a warrant for Dillon's arrest, a wealthy mine operator has been gunned down in cold blood and an eyewitness says Dillon was the murderer.
A shy mail clerk becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder of a man involved with the beautiful neighbor he is obsessed with.
Twins Bambi and Bobby (Roderick Paulate) are separated from birth. Their mother Mameng (Nanette Inventor), unconscious from childbearing, is found by an old woman who takes one infant Bambi, who grows up to be a gay running a beauty parlor. Bobby grows up with his biological mother and becomes a tough guy getting involved with a crime syndicate now hunting him for taking away a damning microfilm. But the syndicate always mistakes Bambi for Bobby and has taken him captive.
Three Days is a feature film exploring the on-and-off-tour lives of Jane's Addiction. Set predominately on their 1997 'Relapse Tour', this docu-drama weaves audiences throughout the band's legacy in a colorful, fast-paced orgy of gritty backstage drama and rare musical performances
A film about the dealings of a crew at a firehouse. The group is attacked by an assassin and eventually must accept that the firehouse is to be consolidated with a rescue unit.
Woodstock Diary was originally broadcasted on U.S. TV in August 1994 - in honor of the 25th anniversary of the event. Later it was released on DVD with remastered 5.1 sound. It includes performances not shown in the Woodstock movie but not exclusively. Between the songs there are recent interviews with the producers / organizers of Woodstock Joel Rosenman, John Roberts, Michael Lang, the stage announcer Wavy Gravy and Lisa Law (a member of the Hog Farm who helped out at the festival).
Jack Cody has always wanted to enter the world of the Superfights, a free fighting tournament. One night, Jack rescues a girl from a mugging and becomes a national hero. Only then is he given his opportunity to become a Superfighter. Jack soon meets a ninja who informs him that the man behind the Superfights is involved in illegal acts. Armed with this knowledge Jack must fight . . . for his life!
Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.
In this Music Video for Daft Punk's “Da Funk”, Charles, an anthropomorphic dog in a leg cast, hobbles around the streets of New York City unable to turn off his loud boombox. As a result irritation follows from local residents. However, he soon crosses paths with an accepting woman named Beatrice, his childhood neighbor.
Animated feature about a young whale named Moby Dick.
A computer chip turns an FBI agent into a lethal weapon.
Edward's father walked out on his family years ago. In the years since, his mother has become a fundamentalist Christian and fallen for the school's self-righteous principal, Henry Howland. When Howland begins to mistreat Edward's mother, Edward's troubled older brother decides to get revenge. Now, Edward must protect his family from his brother's wrath.
“Draw or Die” is the divine imperative received by the painter, Hannah, who is being nurtured by her Grandmother, but controlled by her pragmatic mother. When her Granny spirit shouts this command to Hannah, she closes a celebration of personal visions in a dance piece that is close to visionary in itself.
So What (Anti-Nowhere League cover), Master of Puppets (Short Version), For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fuel, King Nothing (w/ Am I Evil? / The Outlaw Torn jam), Bleeding Me, Sad But True, Turn the Page (Bob Seger cover), Wherever I May Roam, One, Fight Fire With Fire, Nothing Else Matters, Seek & Destroy, Creeping Death, Die, Die My Darling (Misfits cover), Enter Sandman, Battery
Trans man Stafford candidly tells the story of a memorable encounter he had at a sex club.
"The Sasquatch Hunters" is a mockumentary following a number of unusual characters as they search for, and obsess over, Bigfoot. We meet several groups: The Bigfoot Society, a cell of true believers; the American Hominid Association (AHA), a government funded band of trackers; and the Michigan Cryptozoological Institute, a cult-like organization devoted to welcoming the Sasquatch-American into western society. These and other characters cross paths and eventually converge at an impromptu festival, dubbed "Bigfoot Bonanza".
Adam Surat is the first film directed by Tareque Masud. It is a documentary about Bangladeshi painter Sheikh Mohammed Sultan (aks SM Sultan). Masud started the film in 1982 and completed seven years later.
This documentary tells the haunting story of the Klondike Gold Rush in legendary Dawson City. Peppered with Robert Service poems read by New Zealand-born Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, the film recounts how stampedes of fortune seekers came to the Yukon from far and wide in 1897. Less than half of the 100,000 adventurers ever finished the treacherous journey. Archival photographs re-create the saga of the Klondike, including stories from the deadly Chilkoot Pass and Dawson City itself, where fortunes were made and lost overnight. With a personal stake and a sense of wonder, filmmaker Rita Roy discovers a territory still vibrant with legends, and miners still panning for gold under the spell of the harsh yet stunning wilderness.
Jarvis and Pepper crash land their small plane on the roof of the Bridges family. Pepper finds herself having a positive effect on the households' autistic son Andy.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works and no wonder: it’s about the world’s most popular pastime — falling in love. And as Puck knows, falling in love can make fools of us all!
Danny Quinn (Seth Bernard) lives with one great dream... he wants to prove his late father was right about a pirate treasure in the depths of Lake Michigan.
In 1964, members of the Ku Klux Klan murdered three Civil Rights workers who had traveled to the South to encourage African-American voter registration. Examines the last three weeks in the lives of the slain activists.
Malcolm shows many ways to cope and enjoy the bush, from changing tyres without a jack to catching enormous mud crabs. Bush tips and survival hints, a film that should be seen by everyone before they set out on a journey around Australia.
A scientist engineers a group of genetically engineered cyborgs for use as "super soldiers" to fight U.S. wars in the Middle East. However, things get ugly when the cyborgs malfunction and turn on their creators.
Assigned to deliver a prototype car to a press conference for the Governor, things are complicated by a fraudulent Bandit who ends up stealing Bandit's rig AND the prototype. Now Bandit has to find out who's out to ruin his life and recover the car before the Governor's career is crucified by Big Bob on his radio show and while avoiding a determined Sheriff Buford Enright.
Winter Break was recorded at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater in Miami, Florida on January 17, 1999, for a crowd of 10,000 people. During the show, Twain received special guests Elton John, the Backstreet Boys and Leahy onstage. The special features scenes of Twain visiting her hometown Timmins, Ontario in between songs. It aired on March 3, 1999 on CBS, attracting ratings of 10.3 points, about 18.7 million viewers.
Bill wakes up one morning to discover - he's a girl!
Cynical hit man Mick is tiring of his job and asks his boss George for time off. However, George gives him the assignment of his life, prompting Mick's soul-searching to reach new heights. Mick is asked to kill sultry Fiona, who owes George money and claims she wants to die. But as Mick spends time with her, he finds himself falling for her.
Having had a one night stand with an obsessive inmate, the college professor teaching his prison literature class soon lives the nightmare of her decision.
A New York executive, Martha, witnesses a murder and discovers that the killer is her new brother-in-law. When her sister is nearly killed and her sister's children kidnapped to silence her, she must unravel the mystery behind the murder to save the kids and see justice served.
An examination of the evolution of commercials as an artistic medium, featuring interviews with media luminaries who relate how the in-your-face stylistic conventions of commercials have influenced feature films and the visual arts. A documentary film talking about art and advertising divided in three parts: 1. Crossing Over - from cinema to ads from ads to cinema 2. Humour - How humour affects us in advertising 3. Shock - The way shock is used to sell
Young advertising executive Mack Maddox is on a career fast-track. Happily married with a young daughter, Mack seems to have it all... until a bizarre series of events make him the target for murder.
Frank Flynn is summonsed from New York by his brother Charlie to Vanuatu. He arrives only to find Charlie dead, and becomes involved with his late brother's partner, Viv, and Viv's unhappy wife, Anna.
Alaska... Here, in this vast and spectacularly beautiful land teeming with abundant wildlife, discover the "Spirit of the Wild." Experience it in the explosive calving of glaciers, the celestial fires of the Aurora Borealis. Witness it in the thundering stampede of caribou, the beauty of the polar bear and the stealthful, deadly hunt of the wolf pack.
Jennifer's daughter is having nightmares and acting violently. It dawns on her that the child may be being sexually abused by her father. What is she to do when the court isn't favorable in the child's hour of need?
One Irish Rover, a documentary focusing on the words and music of Van Morrison, was broadcast in 1991 on BBC 2 Arena TV special and on A&E cable television program. It is a series of live songs with commentary by Morrison about music and poetry, it has some truly amazing performances. It includes the footage of Morrison and Dylan in Greece, Georgie Fame at Ronnie Scott’s, John Lee Hooker, The Chieftains and Danish Radio Big Band.
A wealthy couple find that their lives are being invaded by another, intrusive couple who have plans for manipulation and extortion.
A car crash blazes a destructive trail trough the lives of three women – an awkward adolescent, a malevolent femme fatale, and a wheelchair-ridden critic.
Between getting trashed, tripping, blowing guys off and writing songs, Mark falls for Stephen. Fig and Sally put perform Marks songs between casual sex with anyone and everyone. Katie is a few-hit wonder who hit rock-bottom in L.A and returns to New Zealand to patch her life back together. Stephen, Mark and Katie branch out for a slumber party at a beach house of their better days. Fig and Sally arrive, and not long after Eddie arrives also (Katies American guy). Mark stops running away from Stephens love, Katie and Eddie get engaged and Fig and Sally ... have sex?
In 1989, a small group of paranormal researchers investigated a woman's claim that her small San Pedro, California home was haunted. What followed turned out to be one of the most bizarre, true hauntings on record - all documented on videotape by a professional cameraman.
When new teacher Steve Drake joins the faculty at a school for special-needs students, his unorthodox instruction methods raise eyebrows. But attitudes begin to change when he makes a connection with a particularly unruly student.
On November 27, 1993, the 15th anniversary of Harvey Milk's assassination, a bronze plaque was dedicated in front of Harvey's former camera store and campaign headquarters at 575 Castro Street. Jeffrey Schwarz was there, filming speeches on a VHS camera by Tom Ammiano (San Francisco Board of Supervisors), John Wahl (Attorney to Harvey Milk), Dennis Peron (Cannibas Buyers Club), Harry Britt (New College Humanities Professor).
The events that occur the night of a bachelor party are often shrouded in secrecy--until now! The night before Claire and Brad's wedding, Claire sends her friend Tori along to make sure Brad behaves himself. But before the evening is over, a stripper will make off with the cash; a loan shark will have to be paid off; the maid of honor will be kidnapped; and the groom will be held hostage by a sexy dominatrix. But the real question is: will they make it to the church on time?
Vanna White is a stripper who falls for a stunt pilot who develops amnesia after a crash.
A short claymation film by Rory Bresnihan about a dog who wishes to be human
A wealthy publisher is accused of murdering a prostitute he had once spent the night with. The accusations appear false until his own son testifies against him. Desperate to discredit her stepson, the publisher's wife tries to clear her husband's name, but is drawn deep into a tangled web.
Mildred and Doris are two middle-aged white women, from very different backgrounds, who become lovers and set up house together. Film explores the pleasures and uncertainties of later-life emotional attachment and lesbian identity in a culture that glorifies youth and heterosexual romance.
Two young lovers try to con a wealthy woman out of her inheritance by pretending to be brother and sister.
The true story of the disappearance of Sarah Porter. With no help from the police, Sarah's parents are forced to act on their own to find her. They must battle the bureaucracy of the police department while they are searching all over town for clues to Sarah's whereabouts. When the crucial clue is discovered, Sarah's father confronts her kidnapper at gunpoint.
After their plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean after a storm a group of people scramble to a tropical island. At first the place seems home to palm trees and exotic wildlife but on the discovery of a disused military base they find out the island poses a severe threat to them
This program has been designed specifically to help people with no previous knowledge of Jesus to have a better understanding of who He is.
Jimmy Burke and his friends steal 10 million from the Lufthansa office in New York. The FBI has no idea who the thieves are until Burke girlfriend gives them a hint. When word leaks out a Mafia boss puts a killer on the gang's trail.
The year Janet Street-Porter spent at Live TV, where her task was to make 24-hour live television at a fraction of normal costs. As the station nears its launch, new technology fails to work and the pressures on staff mount as tensions rise - BBC2, 1995
A confrontation with Camille Paglia, the infamous author.
Sebastian: Party Gras! is the second of three original albums inspired by Disney's The Little Mermaid film. Many of the songs are cover versions of classic calypso or reggae songs, or other songs recorded in a calypso or reggae style. All of the songs are performed by Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian the crab.
Whilst Rush have always been considered one of Rock's greatest hidden treasures, with complex, intricate musicianship, it can never be said that Music Video was their forté. With this collection of 'hit' videos from Rush we can see why. Almost befittingly, Rush's best videos appear to be those that simply demonstrate their playing. Studio footage of Rush is rare and welcomed on this DVD.
A biographical documentary on the life and career of U.S. Army General Colin Powell.
A documentary on the tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania, and how it led indirectly to the United States entering World War I.