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1) Man On Wire
Language
English
Formats
Description
On August 7, 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York. Academy Award winner. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Follow the Dixie Chicks, the top selling female band of all-time, through the now infamous anti-Bush comment made by the groups lead singer Natalie Maines in 2003. Follow the lives and careers of the Dixie Chicks over a period of three years during which they were under political attack and received death threats, while continuing to live their lives, have children, and make country music. At a time when the United States is fighting for democracy...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Most people knew Abe Osheroff as an activist. For most of his 92 years - from the frontlines of the Spanish Civil War to the picket lines of the U.S. labor movement, from the struggles for civil rights in Mississippi to his work for human rights in Nicaragua - Osheroff threw himself into the fray with rare energy and enthusiasm. In this riveting and inspiring new film, Osheroff reflects on the meaning of his activism, exploring the ideas that animated...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A rare and personal portrait of a boy who becomes a musician, a husband, a rock star, a father and a songwriter whose words have touched millions. Cobain's story unfolds through his own narrative assembled from more than 25 hours of audiotaped conversations, never before made public.
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A look at one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and how he repaid his debt to Japan for the inspiration he got while there. From his condemnation in the U.S. to his building of the Hotel Imperial in Tokyo, learn of his obsession with a country.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
One of the legends of American comedy, Don Rickles, is shown in all his glory. This film contains tapes of Don's show (never before shown), interviews with Don's contemporaries, established and young comedians, plus actors, directors and various others in his life. Includes home movies, clips from movies, and more.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
For 18 months, award-winning director Scott Hicks followed the legendary composer Philip Glass across three continents, creating a remarkable portrait of one of the greatest artists of all time. Allowed unprecedented access to Glass's working process and long time collaborators, Hicks provides a unique glimpse into the composer's life.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A compelling documentary feature film about the power of love and the ability of humankind to rise above unimaginable suffering. In 1943, Holland is under total Nazi occupation. When the Jews are being deported, Jack, his wife Manja, and his new love, Ina, find themselves living in the same barracks in a concentration camp. When Jack's wife objects to the relationship in spite of their unhappy marriage, Jack and Ina resort to writing secret love letters,...
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