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Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, THE JOURNEY is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters.
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This remarkable documentary tells the amazing story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose to superstardom at the beginning of the 20th century as sideshow attractions, performing alongside the likes of Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin. Ruthlessly exploited by their managers, the sisters ultimately sued for their freedom-which they won at a terrible cost. A gripping, roller-coaster tale of showbiz tragedy, BOUND BY FLESH puts a touchingly...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Depicts the remarkable story of 93-year-old jazz legend Clark Terry. A living monument to the Golden Era of Jazz, having played in both the Duke Ellington and Count Basie bands. He broke racial barriers on American television and mentored the likes of Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, but his most unlikely friendship is with Justin Kauflin, a 23-year old blind piano prodigy. Justin, fighting a debilitating case of stage fright, is invited to compete in...
Publisher
Women Make Movies
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
A brilliant documentary about Hanayagi Genshu, a Japanese feminist and avant-garde dancer and performer, who has spent her life defying her conservative culture’s contempt for independence and unconventionality. She denounced Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal, and dismissed death threats made against her by right-wing groups. “You mustn’t be eaten by the kimono,” says Genshu, making reference to the traditional Japanese dress designed to...
Publisher
The Film Sales Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Witness the incredible rise, fall, and resurrection of Steve Madden, the man who launched a billion dollar fashion empire and whose branded shoes are in the closet of practically every woman under 30 in America. The film recounts how Madden rebuilt his life following imprisonment because of his entanglement with the infamous Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
They are the voices behind the greatest Rock, Pop and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. Now in this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Claudia Lennear, Judith Hill and more. These are the triumphs and heartbreaks of music’s greatest unsung talents, featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage,...
Publisher
Shout Studios
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Documentary filmmaker Thomas von Steinaecker spoke to people who have worked with Herzog over his long career. We also hear from Herzog himself, with extraordinary anecdotes about film locations and shoots, his admiration for Lotte Eisner, and his eternal search for beauty.
9) Hey, Boo
Publisher
The Film Sales Company
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
An exploration into the relationship between Scout’s fictional experiences and Harper Lee’s life, including her relationship with her father, with Truman Capote and others on whom the characters in the fictional Macomb, Alabama were based.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A primetime PBS miniseries that brings the greatest music ever written to millions of viewers, with modern storytelling that captivates. NOW HEAR THIS opens the world of classical music to new audiences, while giving existing fans new ways to love their music. Now Hear This is presented by Great Performances, celebrating its 50th season on PBS, and this year begins international distribution.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Publisher
Espresso Media International
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
An exclusive private view of the ‘hugely enjoyable and thought-provoking exhibition’ (5 stars – The Guardian) at the V&A in London, filmed especially for the big screen. Take a guided tour ‘down the rabbit hole’ with the V&A curator Kate Bailey and presenter Andi Oliver as the documentary explores how Alice has become an enduring icon, influencing successive generations and inspiring creativity in fashion, film, photography, and on the stage....
14) Mighty Ground
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This documentary follows the journey of Ronald Troy Collins, a gifted songwriter living on the streets of Skid Row, and the impact he makes on those who come to love him. A living example of redemption and what it means to transform oneself from rock bottom. MIGHTY GROUND was an Official Selection at the **LA Film Festival** and an Audience Favorite Award winner at the **Calgary International Film Festival**.
15) La Maestra
Publisher
Auditorium Films
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The Philharmonie de Paris and the Paris Mozart Orchestra are organizing the first edition of the International Competition for Female Conductors. The aim is to give female talent the visibility it deserves, to encourage vocations and to encourage programmers to take into account the diversity of our societies.
Publisher
New Day Films
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A short, animated documentary that consists entirely of archival film, hand drawings, clip art, and the voices of children talking about family and parenting outside of the traditional binary. The film premiered at Outfest where it was voted “One of 10 Must-See Films” by Indiewire, played at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Mountainfilm in Telluride, Nantucket, the Hamptons, Mill Valley, and over fifty film festivals around the world....
17) Music Central
Publisher
Ronin Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Filmed for over a year on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, this documentary follows the stories of the staff and students at a progressive Public School, young singer-songwriter Ruby Archer and the Artistic Director of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, Patrick Brennan. The film is introduced by Uncle Kevin Gavi Duncan from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council who shares his wisdom about the importance of music to First...
Publisher
Utopia
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
An immersive archival journey through the explosive New York music scene of the early 2000s. Set against the backdrop of 9/11 and a world unaware of the seismic political, technological and cultural shifts about to occur, MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM tells the story of the last great romantic age of Rock’n’Roll through the prism of a handful of era defining bands; The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Interpol.
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In a life that has spanned 92 creative years, ruth weiss is one of the most influential writers of the Beat Generation. Born to a Jewish family during the rise of Nazism, as a 10-year-old refugee, she escaped to the United States. ruth became a Jazz troubadour exemplifying the zeitgeist of Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco. In the 1950s, she opened up and organized the first poetry readings in North Beach cafes and bars, giving a platform to...
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