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The Animals Film
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The Animals Film

Oct. 01, 1981

The Animals Film

The film offers a comprehensive examination of the exploitation of animals in modern society.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
8.2

Penn & Teller: Bullshit!

This daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture’s most cherished and ...
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
2.4

Fist of Fear, Touch of Death

A television reporter interviews fighters and promoters about Bruce Lee in preparation for a tournament to claim the title of “Successor to the ...
Zandra Rhodes
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Zandra Rhodes

Nov. 06, 1981

Zandra Rhodes

Commissioned by the COI, Peter Greenaway made a biographical short film about fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
In Search of Skiing
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In Search of Skiing

Oct. 07, 1977

In Search of Skiing

We’re all searching for something but the real question is what. For people like Scott Miller, John Clendenin, Dave Clark, Bob Burns, Bab ...
The Kids Are Alright
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The Kids Are Alright

Jun. 15, 1979

The Kids Are Alright

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures ...
The Battle of Chile: Part III
7.6

The Battle of Chile: Part III

Guzmán’s final installment shifts from covering the actions of Allende’s opponents to those who battled to revive & promote their toppled ...
A Respectable Life
7.7

A Respectable Life

Mar. 26, 1979

A Respectable Life

“A Respectable Life” – A decade has gone by and the spirit of the preceding film, Dom kallar oss mods, has disappeared. Kenta ...
Gates of Heaven
7.3

Gates of Heaven

Oct. 01, 1978

Gates of Heaven

A documentary about the men who run a pet cemetery, and the men and women who bury their pets.
Always for Pleasure
7.4

Always for Pleasure

May. 02, 1978

Always for Pleasure

An intense insider’s portrait of New Orleans’ street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz ...
Tribute to the Teachers
6.1

Tribute to the Teachers

A documentary featuring interviews with teachers and officials on the profession of teaching.
The Secret Rivals
6.4

The Secret Rivals

Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the ...
The Memory of Justice
8.5

The Memory of Justice

Oct. 04, 1976

The Memory of Justice

This exceptional, disturbing, and thought-provoking two-part documentary compares the atrocities committed by the Nazis as revealed during the ...
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
7.2

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

This Oscar-winning documentary tells the story behind Japanese daredevil Yuichiro Miura’s 1970 effort to ski down the world’s tallest ...
Two Solutions for One Problem
6.6

Two Solutions for One Problem

During breaktime, Dara and Nader have a fierce argument about a torn exercise book that the former has given back to the latter. There are two ...
Place de la République
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Place de la République

Louis Malle presents his entertaining snapshot of the comings and goings on one street corner in Paris.
A Bigger Splash
5.8

A Bigger Splash

Oct. 31, 1973

A Bigger Splash

After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends.
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
7.2

Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director

In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the ...
Animals Are Beautiful People
8.2

Animals Are Beautiful People

Animals Are Beautiful People (aka Beautiful People) is a 1974 nature documentary about the wildlife in Southern Africa. It was filmed in the ...
Sapporo Winter Olympics
7.1

Sapporo Winter Olympics

A documentary about the 1972 Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo, Japan.
Elvis on Tour
7.5

Elvis on Tour

Nov. 01, 1972

Elvis on Tour

This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and ...
Notes Towards an African Orestes
6.6

Notes Towards an African Orestes

The director presents takes and scenes filmed on location in Africa for a film-that-never-was, a black Oresteia.
King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis
8.2

King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional ...
Portrait of Jason
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Portrait of Jason

Sep. 29, 1967

Portrait of Jason

Interview with Jason Holliday aka Aaron Payne. House-boy, would-be cabaret performer, and self-proclaimed hustler giving one man’s ...
Mayday
8.8

Mayday

Sep. 03, 2003

Mayday

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on ...