Category: Documentary
Posted on November 10, 2012 |
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Peter Gabriel – Classic Albums: So (2012)
Documentary | Music
The latest addition to the acclaimed & award winning Classic Albums series tells the story behind the making of Peter Gabriel's 1986 album So. It was Gabriel's fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (the others all having just been called Peter Gabriel ). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including Sledgehammer, Big Time, Don't Give Up (a duet with Kate Bush) and In Your Eyes which drove So to multi-platinum sales, the No.1 spot in the UK and No.2 in the US. So was very much an album of the MTV generation and the distinctive videos for tracks like Sledgehammer, Red Rain, Big Time and Don't Give Up were key factors in the album's success. The program features contributions from many of those involved in the making of the album and the videos including Peter Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, engineer Kevin Killen and musicians Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson, Tony Levin and Manu Katché amongst many.
Starring: Peter Gabriel, Daniel Lanois, Kevin Killen, Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson, Tony Levin, Manu Katche
Director: Peter Gabriel, George Scott
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Tags: Daniel Lanois, George Scott, Jerry Marotta, Kevin Killen, Laurie Anderson, Manu Katche, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin
Posted on November 3, 2012 |
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Under African Skies / Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies (2012)
Biography | Documentary | History | Music
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.
Starring: Paul Simon
Director: Joe Berlinger
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Posted on November 2, 2012 |
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Equator (TV Series 2009)
Documentary | Short
Equator is an epic production – capturing every detail in High Definition – that takes viewers on a 40,000-kilometre odyssey chasing the sun to some of the most extreme and diverse locations on the planet. The equator is not only the line that divides the Earth in two – it's also a line of life and a powerful force of nature, where the pace of evolution quickens. The equator covers only 5% of the Earth's surface, but is home to 50% of its animal and plant species.
Starring: Peter Hayden
Creator: Mark Ferns
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Posted on October 31, 2012 |
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Shut Up and Play the Hits / LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
Documentary | Music
On April 2nd, 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. LCD frontman James Murphy, disbanding one of the most celebrated and influential groups of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensured the band would go out on top with the biggest concert of its career.
Starring: James Murphy, Nancy Whang, Tyler Pope, Pat Mahoney, Gavin Russom, Al Doyle, David Scott Stone, Chuck Klosterman, Gunnar Bjerk, Josh Stern, Matt Thornley, Keith Wood, Reggie Watts, Arcade Fire
Director: Dylan Southern, Will Lovelace
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Tags: Al Doyle, Arcade Fire, Chuck Klosterman, David Scott Stone, Dylan Southern, Gavin Russom, Gunnar Bjerk, James Murphy, Josh Stern, Keith Wood, Matt Thornley, Nancy Whang, Pat Mahoney, Reggie Watts, Tyler Pope, Will Lovelace
Posted on October 29, 2012 |
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Wild Asia (TV Series 2009)
Documentary | Short
Asia is the most diverse region on Earth, home to a remarkable collection of iconic animals. Elusive snow leopards hunt in the Himalayas, orang-utans dwell deep within humid rainforests and wild horses graze the stony Gobi Desert. The Wild Asia series reveals the incredible range of Asia's environments and wildlife.
Starring: Jeffrey Thomas
Creator: Jeremy Hogarth
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Posted on October 21, 2012 |
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Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
Documentary
Plenty of excitement -and controversy- is sure to surround this film from decorated documentarian Michael Moore. After previously taking on America’s gun culture (Bowling for Columbine), the Bush administration (Fahrenheit 9/11), and America's healthcare crisis (Sicko), this timely film addresses what caused the financial crisis that stopped the world in 2008. Capitalism: A Love Story finds Moore criticizing the government bailout of privately held businesses.
Starring: Michael Moore, Thora Birch, William Black
Director: Michael Moore
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Posted on October 19, 2012 |
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Van Gogh: Brush with Genius / Moi, Van Gogh (2009)
Documentary | Short
Dive into the heart of Van Gogh s paintings. For the first time, discover in IMAX the fantastic colors and passionate brushwork of a great genius as they take on a new life before our eyes. Relive Vincent s life journey through his letters, see the places that inspired him, and the paintings. The film retraces the artist s footsteps, leading us through the painter s subject matter and sources of inspiration. From the Netherlands, to Arles, to Saint Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise, we rediscover the places and landscapes that have inspired some of the most essential works in art history. From the dazzling yellow of the cornfields to the deep blue of the sky, the entire palette of one of our most flamboyant painters explodes to light up the screen.
Starring: Jacques Gamblin, Peter Knapp, Hélène Seuzaret
Director: François Bertrand
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Posted on October 19, 2012 |
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Fascination Amazon: South America / Faszination Amazonas: Südamerika (2012)
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Mysteriously, stunning, hot and wet, green hell and treasury of the world, unreal, active, impressive and colorful – all words for one and the same nature – the Amazon. We go. In one of the richest natural areas on earth The Amazon basin is not only rich animal and plant worlds, the river and its tributaries are also full of mystery and legendary stories. You will experience a symbiosis of different animal and plant species. Reptiles are found in the Amazon region as numerous as birds of all kinds. You will be fascinated by the most longest and richest river in the world, as well as the 4.2 million square kilometers large rainforest.
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Posted on October 19, 2012 |
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Adventure Caribbean: Diving with Sharks / Abenteuer Karibik: Tauchen mit den Haien (2012)
Documentary
The breathtaking underwater world of the Caribbean holds many secrets. For millions of years, turtles and sharks share successful this habitat. Sunlight passes through crystal clear waters and stunning coral formations enchanted. This new 3D adventure shows us tiger sharks as one of the most dangerous animals of the ocean up close. Sharks solve fear and fascination of both. Elegant, fast and agile, they glide through the water. Watch us with all their senses and are puzzling. Media described it as a "killer" or "bloodthirsty beast", but a Haiflüsterin shows us the true face of this beautiful, mysterious and amazing predators. Protect values kings of the oceans with unprecedented capabilities and more vulnerable than thought.
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Posted on October 18, 2012 |
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Hubble (2010)
Documentary | Short
An IMAX 3D camera chronicles the effort of 7 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, K. Megan McArthur, Scott D. Altman, Andrew J. Feustel, Michael T. Good
Director: Toni Myers
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Posted on October 12, 2012 |
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A Bite of China / She jian shang de Zhong guo (TV Series 2012)
Documentary
"A Bite of China" gives a 360-degree introduction to traditional Chinese cuisine. By introducing more cultural elements related to Chinese delicacies, it presents the unique etiquette and ethics culture that lie behind those marvelous Chinese food. Through the topics from characteristic ingredients to various cooking techniques, it reveals a time-honored history of Chinese cuisine.
Starring: Lihong Li
Director: Xiaoqing Chen
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Posted on October 11, 2012 |
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I AM / SMTown Artists Movie: The Days of Youth (2012)
Documentary | Music
The movie reflects the past, present and future of 32 Korean artists with behind-the-scenes footage that follows the stars as they undergo rehearsals, revealing their day-to-day lives and also features interview, video diaries and never-seen-before archive files.
Starring: BoA, Kangta, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Shinee, Fx, TVXQ
Director: Jin-sung Choi
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Tags: BoA, Fx, Girls' Generation, Jin-sung Choi, Kangta, Shinee, Super Junior, TVXQ
Posted on October 11, 2012 |
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Arabia / MacGillivray Freeman's Arabia (2010)
Documentary | Short
ARABIA 3D reveals a unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith, and a chance for a film to bridge cultures and reduce misunderstanding between peoples.
Starring: Hamzah Jamjoom
Director: Greg MacGillivray
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Posted on October 8, 2012 |
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Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk / Water Planet: Grand Canyon Adventure (2008)
Adventure | Documentary
'Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk' follows the great Colorado River as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time: the world's growing shortage of fresh water. Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, traveling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it. Your pulse will quicken as you are invited to join this thrilling ride downriver through raging rapids and breathtaking canyons. With stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots the renowned filmmakers capture all the majesty of the Colorado and The Grand Canyon in the largest film format ever made.
Starring: Robert Redford, Wade Davis, Nikki Kelly, Shana Watahomigie
Director: Greg MacGillivray
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Posted on October 3, 2012 |
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TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011)
Documentary | Sport
By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary will discover why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win. The vision of top commercials director Richard de Aragues, this promises to be one of the most thrilling films of 2011.
Starring: Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop, Keith Amor
Director: Richard De Aragues
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Posted on October 1, 2012 |
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Natural Disasters: Forces of Nature (2004)
Documentary | Short
Witness the awesome power and the unimaginable destruction of explosive volcanoes, ground-buckling earthquakes, and deadly tornadoes as you head into the field with scientists who risk their lives exploring the origins and behaviors of these fearsome natural disasters.
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Marie Edmonds, Ross Stein, Joshua Wurman
Director: George Casey
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Posted on September 23, 2012 |
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Nihon rettou: Ikimonotachi no monogatari / Japan's Wildlife: The Untold Story (2012)
Documentary
Bears, monkeys, boars, foxes, seals and other animals live on the Japanese islands. These animals depends on each other like a family. Cameramen Mitsuaki Iwago, Ikuo Nakamura, & Shimada Chu films these animals and their environment to better understand why.
Starring: Masaki Aiba, Gori, Hitomi Kuroki, Masami Nagasawa
Director: Keizô Ideta
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Posted on September 19, 2012 |
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The Cases (2012)
Documentary | Horror
The Cases's original film title, a Chinese character meaning the "worship of ghosts and gods", perhaps better illustrates what the movie is all about. Hong Kong supernatural specialist Edmond Poon leads actress Wylie Chiu, singer Khloe Chu, and Malaysian model Brandy Akiko to boldly go where no sane man has gone before – some of the most infamous "forbidden places" in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bali (Indonesia) – in this Category-III shocker. Supported on their spooky journey by several Southeast Asian exorcists and witchcraft experts, the courageous crew makes close encounters with the supernatural world to get first-hand, never-before-seen documentary footage that offers a rare glimpse into the occult occurrences and inexplicable incidents that have so far defied scientific explanation.
Starring: Siu-Chung Poon, Wylie Chiu, Khloe Chu, Brandy Akiko
Director: Jian Wei
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Tags: Brandy Akiko, Jian Wei, Khloe Chu, Siu-Chung Poon, Wylie Chiu
Posted on September 16, 2012 |
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Waking the Baby Mammoth (2009)
Documentary
The discovery of a rare, well-preserve, juvenile, woolly mammoth provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn about this extinct species. National Geographic rides along as the full battery of state-of-the-art analytical methods reveal its secrets.
Starring: Elena Baranova, Bernard Buigues, Victor Garber, H. Richard Greene, Vadim Suslov
Director: Pierre Stine
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Tags: Bernard Buigues, Elena Baranova, H. Richard Greene, Pierre Stine, Vadim Suslov, Victor Garber
Posted on August 29, 2012 |
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Ghosts of the Abyss (2003)
Documentary | Family | Short
James Cameron and Bill Paxton, director and actor of the 1997 film Titanic, travel to the final undersea resting place of the fated ship of dreams.
Starring: Bill Paxton, Lori Johnston, Lewis Abernathy, John Broadwater, Charles Pellegrino, Don Lynch, Ken Marschall
Director: James Cameron
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Tags: Bill Paxton, Charles Pellegrino, Don Lynch, James Cameron, John Broadwater, Ken Marschall, Lewis Abernathy, Lori Johnston