Category: Documentary
Posted on November 15, 2013 |
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Reincarnated (2012)
Documentary | Music
Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg teamed up with VICE on a spiritual journey to Jamaica to reflect on his past career, including his failures, loves, regrets and losses. With this journey, Snoop intends to reincarnate himself as a Pop Reggae artist by immersing himself in Rastafari, exploring musical and religious histories deeply rooted in Jamaica His pilgrimage begins with a jaunt to a mountain-side ganja farm run by Rastas, revealing the underbelly of the Jamaican drug market. Snoop then heads down to the troubled areas of Trenchtown and Tivoli Gardens; revealing a neglected ghetto population and rampant police brutality following the exile of drug lord Chris "Coke" Dudus. Snoop also stops by the famous Alpha Boys School for an impromptu jam session. A school which has seen countless Reggae musicians pass through its youth orchestra. Snoop allows unprecedented access to his inner-workings as he makes his new album with Diplo and Angela Hunte, author of the smash hit song Empire State Of Mind. He candidly speaks about the death of his best friend, Nate Dogg and the influence this has had on the tone of his new album; moving away from the superficial and towards a lyrical manifestation of peace, love, and hardships. Snoop also discusses his newly mended relationship with his wife and college sweetheart Shante. His journey culminates in a visit to Bob Marley's Rasta temple, inhabited by the Nyabinghi Rastas. Snoop is reincarnated with the the same name Nyabinghi bestowed upon Bob Marley; forever solidifying Snoops embodiment of the legionary Jamaican artist and his connection to the Rastafarian community. He leaves behind his days as a Gangsta Rapper and reemerges as an avatar for peace. This is not a Cheech & Chong movie in Jamaica; it's an intimate, expositional portrayal of the life and times of a conflicted artist striving for light and mental emancipation in a world of darkness.
Starring: Snoop Dogg, Diplo, Dr. Dre
Director: Andy Capper
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Posted on November 14, 2013 |
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Linsanity (2013)
Documentary
In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went 'Linsane.' Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing. They gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself. He took full advantage, scoring more points in his first five NBA starts than any other player in the modern era, and created a legitimate public frenzy in the process. Prior to this now-legendary run, Lin had faced adversity in his career at every turn. He wasn't offered a scholarship by any major university, nor was he drafted by any NBA team after a standout collegiate career at Harvard.
Starring: Jeremy Lin, Daniel Dae Kim, Ming Yao
Director: Evan Leong
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Posted on November 14, 2013 |
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The Institute (2013)
Crime | Documentary | Mystery | Sci-Fi
Feature-length documentary that examines a San Francisco-based Alternate Reality Game, where thousands of participants got more than they bargained for. Told from the players' perspectives, the film looks over the precipice at an emergent new art form where the real world and fiction narratives merge to create unforeseen and often unsettling unsettling consequences.
Starring: Arye Bender, Jeff Hull, Gordon Mclaughlin, Daniel Shoup
Director: Spencer McCall
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Posted on November 14, 2013 |
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Magic Camp (2012)
Documentary | Family
Welcome to the real Hogwarts. To cope with the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place where they can be themselves: Tannen's Magic Camp, the most prestigious magic institution in the world.
Starring: Derek Hughes, Derrin Berger, Zoe Reiches, Reed Spool, Zach Ivins
Director: Judd Ehrlich
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Tags: Derek Hughes, Derrin Berger, Judd Ehrlich, Reed Spool, Zach Ivins, Zoe Reiches
Posted on November 12, 2013 |
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State of Mind: The Psychology of Control (2013)
Documentary
Are we controlled? To what extent and by whom? What does it mean for humanity's future? The enormous implications of these questions deter most of us who must deal with the daily consequences of the answers. STATE OF MIND digs deeply into the sources to reveal that much of that which we believe to be truth has been deception, deliberately implanted in our consciousness to erect a "tyranny over the minds of men". From cradle to grave our parents, peers, institutions and society inform our values and behaviors. But this process has been hijacked. STATE OF MIND examines the science that has evolved over generations to keep us firmly in place and maintain the status quo so that dictators, power brokers and corporate puppeteers may profit from our ignorance and slavery. From the anvil of compulsory schooling to media and entertainment, we are kept in perpetual bondage to the ideas that shape our actions. STATE OF MIND delves into the abyss to bring to light the manipulation and shocking and suppressed examples that reveal the true agendas at work. From the ancient roots of the control of human behavior to its maturity in the mind control experiments of intelligence agencies and other organs of manipulation, STATE OF MIND reveals a plan for the future that drives home the dreadful price of our ignorance. We are prepared for a new paradigm. Will we choose our own paths or have one selected for us? STATE OF MIND unveils the answers that may decide whether humankind will fulfill its destiny or be forever shackled to its own creation.
Starring: Lisa Arbercheski, Kaye Beach, G. Edward Griffin, Richard Andrew Grove, Kurt Haskell
Director: James Lane
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Posted on November 12, 2013 |
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Londo: The Modern Babylon (2012)
Documentary | Music
London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's (Joe Strummer – The Future is Unwritten) epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.
Starring: Michael Gambon
Director: Julien Temple
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Posted on November 12, 2013 |
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Darwin (2011)
Documentary | Drama | History
Darwin is a documentary feature about an isolated community at the end of a weathered road in Death Valley, California. Propelled from society by tragic turns, the people of Darwin (population 35) must now find ways to coexist in a place without a government, a church, jobs, or children. The film tells the story of a uniquely American place and yet a place that is unique even within America.
Starring: Monty Brannigan, Susan Pimentel, Hank Jones, Connie Jones, Ryal Strom
Director: Nick Brandestini
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Tags: Connie Jones, Hank Jones, Monty Brannigan, Nick Brandestini, Ryal Strom, Susan Pimentel
Posted on November 10, 2013 |
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Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
Documentary
BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a feature-length documentary about legendary Memphis band Big Star. While mainstream success eluded them, Big Star's three albums have become critically lauded touchstones of the rock music canon. A seminal band in the history of alternative music, Big Star has been cited as an influence by artists including REM, The Replacements, Belle & Sebastian, Elliot Smith and Flaming Lips, to name just a few. With never-before-seen footage and photos of the band, in-depth interviews and a rousing musical tribute by the bands they inspired, BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a story of artistic and musical salvation.
Starring: Jon Auer, Chris Bell, Alex Chilton, Rick Clark, Andy Hummel, John Lightman, Jody Stephens, Ken Stringfellow
Director: Drew DeNicola, Olivia Mori
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Tags: Alex Chilton, Andy Hummel, Chris Bell, Drew DeNicola, Jody Stephens, John Lightman, Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, Olivia Mori, Rick Clark
Posted on November 6, 2013 |
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Viramundo: A Musical Journey with Gilberto Gil / Viramundo (2013)
Documentary
After decades of sold out shows and international recognition, musician Gilberto Gil embarks on a new kind of world tour through the southern hemisphere. From Bahia, he travels to the land of the Aborigines of Australia and the townships of South Africa, ending in the Brazilian Amazon region. With the same passion, Gil continues the work he began as Brazil’s first black Minister of Culture – promoting the power of cultural diversity in a globalized world and sharing his vision for our future: a diverse, interconnected planet filled with hope, exchange… and of course music!
Starring: Peter Garrett, Gilberto Gil, Paul Hanmer, Vusi Mahlasela
Director: Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
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Posted on November 6, 2013 |
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Our Nixon (2013)
Biography | Documentary | History
Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides – and convicted Watergate conspirators – offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.
Starring: Dwight Chapin, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon
Director: Penny Lane
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Posted on November 6, 2013 |
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Musicwood (2012)
Adventure | Documentary | Drama | Music
Musicwood is a modern twist on a classic story; an urgent battle between the white man and Native Americans, where age-old land disputes upend our simplistic view of the past. The Musicwood documentary follows Bob Taylor (Taylor Guitars), Chris Martin (Martin Guitars), and Dave Berryman of Gibson Guitars – as they unite as a group, drop their competitive differences and travel together into the heart of the largest coastal temperate rain forest in the world. They have to negotiate with Native American loggers to save the centuries old Sitka Spruce trees, before it's too late. The film documents the guitar-makers' struggle to build a relationship with the Native Americans that acknowledges the injustices of their past but fights to preserve the forest for our future. Featuring The Antlers, Steve Earle, Kaki King, Lambchop, Turin Brakes, and Yo La Tengo.
Starring: The Antlers, Dave Berryman, Turin Brakes, Kaki King, Chris Martin, Bob Taylor, Yo La Tengo
Director: Maxine Trump
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Tags: Bob Taylor, Chris Martin, Dave Berryman, Kaki King, Maxine Trump, The Antlers, Turin Brakes, Yo La Tengo
Posted on October 30, 2013 |
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Spark: A Burning Man Story (2013)
Action | Biography | Documentary | Drama
Each year, 60,000 people from around the globe gather in a dusty windswept Nevada desert to build a temporary city, collaborating on large-scale art and partying for a week before burning a giant effigy in a ritual frenzy. Rooted in principles of self-expression, self-reliance and community effort, Burning Man has grown famous for stirring ordinary people to shed their nine-to-five existence and act on their dreams. Spark takes us behind the curtain with Burning Man organizers and participants, revealing a year of unprecedented challenges and growth. When ideals of a new world based on freedom and inclusion collide with realities of the "default world," we wonder which dreams can survive.
Starring: Katy Boynton, Marco Cochrane, Harley K. Dubois, Marian Goodell, Larry Harvey, Jon La Grace, John Law, Michael Mikel, Will Roger, Crimson Rose, Otto Von Danger
Director: Steve Brown, Jessie Deeter
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Tags: Crimson Rose, Harley K. Dubois, Jessie Deeter, John Law, Jon La Grace, Katy Boynton, Larry Harvey, Marco Cochrane, Marian Goodell, Michael Mikel, Otto Von Danger, Steve Brown, Will Roger
Posted on October 29, 2013 |
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Most Valuable Players (2010)
Comedy | Documentary | Drama | Family | Musical
Across the USA, high school sports are regularly lavished with funding, publicity and scholarships, while the theater kids struggle to put on the school musical hoping for some attention of their own. But in the sports crazy Lehigh Valley, PA, the theater kids are given one night of the year to take center stage. Illustrating that the performing arts encourage the same teamwork, camaraderie and confidence as sports, MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS culminates with a race to the Freddy Awards – the "Super Bowl" of high school musical theater.
Starring: John Andreadis, Frank Anonia, Shelley Brown, Rita Cortez, Zachary Gibson, Corey Jones
Director: Matthew D. Kallis
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Tags: Corey Jones, Frank Anonia, John Andreadis, Matthew D. Kallis, Rita Cortez, Shelley Brown, Zachary Gibson
Posted on October 29, 2013 |
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Best Worst Movie (2009)
Documentary
In 1989, unwitting Utah actors starred in the undisputed Worst Movie in History: TROLL 2. Two decades later, the legendarily inept film's child star unravels the improbable, heartfelt story of an Alabama dentist-turned-cult movie icon and an Italian filmmaker who come to terms with this genuine, internationally revered cinematic failure.
Starring: George Hardy, Michael Stephenson, Darren Ewing, Jason Steadman, Jason Wright
Director: Michael Stephenson
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Posted on October 28, 2013 |
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Lil Bub & Friendz (2013)
Documentary
Called “the most famous cat on the Internet,” the wide-eyed perma-kitten Lil Bub is the adorable embodiment of the web’s fascination with all things cats. Born with a rare congenital condition that leaves her features perpetually kitten-like, Bub has won over millions of online fans through her YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram sites, which her owner Mike Bridavsky faithfully maintains. Eager to meet the rest of the web’s famous cats, Mike and Bub hit the road on a wild cross-country romp to get to know all of the Internet’s biggest cat-lebrities: Nyan Cat, Grumpy Cat, the late Keyboard Cat and a few aspiring new cat starlets. They even cross paths with Ben Lashes, the world’s first meme manager, and make an appearance at the inaugural Cat Video Film Festival.
Starring: Mike Bridavsky, Lil Bub, Grumpy Cat, Keyboard Cat, Ben Lashes, Grant Mayland
Director: Andy Capper, Juliette Eisner
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Tags: Andy Capper, Ben Lashes, Grant Mayland, Grumpy Cat, Juliette Eisner, Keyboard Cat, Lil Bub, Mike Bridavsky
Posted on October 28, 2013 |
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Living on One Dollar (2013)
Adventure | Documentary | Drama
How do 1.1 billion people around the world live on less than one dollar a day? Four young friends set out to research and live this reality. Armed with only a video camera and a desire to understand, they spend just 56 dollars each for 56 days in rural Pena Blanca, Guatemala. They battle E.Coli, financial stress, and the realization that there are no easy answers. Yet, the generosity and strength of their neighbors, Rosa, Anthony and Chino gives them resilient hope. They return home transformed and embark on a mission to share their new found understanding with other students, inspiring and challenging their generation to make a difference.
Starring: Chris Temple, Ryan Christoffersen, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard
Director: Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, Chris Temple
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Posted on October 28, 2013 |
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The American Scream (2012)
Documentary
An original documentary which follows three families in a small seaside town in Massachusetts as they prepare for their annual home made haunted houses. This story highlights their long journey from planning to opening day and cleanup until next year and the obstacles which face them during the process.
Starring: Matthew Brodeur, Victor Bariteau, Manny Souza, Lori Souza, Richard Brodeur
Director: Michael Stephenson
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Tags: Lori Souza, Manny Souza, Matthew Brodeur, Michael Stephenson, Richard Brodeur, Victor Bariteau
Posted on October 24, 2013 |
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Into the Mind (2013)
Documentary | Sport
From the creators of the award winning film "All.I.Can", Sherpas Cinema is proud to present their newest feature film, Into The Mind. With stunning cinematography and groundbreaking storytelling techniques, the Sherpas blur the lines between dream state and reality, and immerse you into the mind of a common skier as he attempts to climb and ski the ultimate mountain. Innovative athlete segments are actually a glimpse into his dreamscape, each one harboring messages that help inform our hero's current, real-life choices. As you experience the majesty of Alaska, Bolivia, the Himalaya and beyond, Into the Mind paints a philosophical portrait of human kind. How do we balance risk versus reward? Why are we inspired to rise to the challenges in our lives and what do we learn on this journey to attain them?
Starring: Joshua Pak
Director: Eric Crosland, Dave Mossop
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Posted on October 23, 2013 |
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Springsteen & I (2013)
Documentary
"Springsteen & I" is a unique feature music documentary celebrating a rock 'n' roll icon: Bruce Springsteen. Working with the filmmakers, Springsteen's fans have helped create a film that reflects on their personal insights and experiences to explore what this timeless artist means to them. Their stories are at times touching, at times humorous, at times extraordinary and they all come from the heart. Combined with previously unseen archive footage of performances throughout Springsteen's career, this is a film by the fans and for the fans created with the full support of Bruce Springsteen. "This beautifully crafted film provides a unique insight into the powerful bond between a recording artist and those who connect so profoundly with his music." Ridley Scott, Executive Producer
Starring: Bruce Springsteen, Mitchell A. S. Hallock
Director: Baillie Walsh
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Posted on October 22, 2013 |
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Birth of the Living Dead / Year of the Living Dead (2013)
Documentary
A documentary that shows how George A. Romero gathered an unlikely team of Pittsburghers to shoot his seminal film: Night of the Living Dead.
Starring: Larry Fessenden, Mark Harris, Gale Anne Hurd, Elvis Mitchell, Samuel D. Pollard, George A. Romero, Chiz Schultz, Jason Zinoman
Director: Rob Kuhns
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Tags: Chiz Schultz, Elvis Mitchell, Gale Anne Hurd, George A. Romero, Jason Zinoman, Larry Fessenden, Mark Harris, Rob Kuhns, Samuel D. Pollard
