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The Real Animated Adventures of Doc and Mharti
Mharti's kite is stuck in a tree and Doc must help him retrieve it by getting--well... it's a Justin Roiland pilot so there are a lot of balls in it.
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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Flow: The True Story of a Surfing Revolution
FLOW - the true story of a surfing revolution, is an award winning, feature documentary illustrating the evolution of modern surfing over the last 40 years and celebrates the lives and unparalleled history of the channel islands surf team and their world renowned surfboard designer/shaper Al Merrick. The story centers on the special relationships fostered by Al, highlighting his spiritual and visionary approach that helped cultivate his Channel Island Team riders into professional athletes and world champions - 16 to date. FLOW is a timeless, heartfelt, and soulful perspective of one man's influence on a bevy of talented individuals and speaks to the hearts and minds of anyone who seeks adventure, triumph in the face of adversity, or wants to tap into the mystical sides of some of the most influential athletes in surfing's history. This is their story...
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The Very Good Adventures of Yam Roll in Happy Kingdom
Yam Roll tells the story of an exotic land of sushi and how one of its inhabitants, a super-powered cab driver named Yam Roll, braves monsters and bad guys all in the name of unrequited love. Despite being well liked in Happy Kingdom due to his good nature and sweet, root-vegetable flavouring, Yam Roll is still a frustrated guy. Why? Because he is hopelessly in love with the town sweetheart, a spicy tuna roll named Minamiko.
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Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
One record producer, the creators of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and top indie rock artists come together to create a tribute album benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School- the first accredited high school in the country for LGBTQ youth. "Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig" weaves the compelling, courageous stories of four students at this controversial school with a unique chronicle of the yearlong creation of "Wig in a Box," the album whose songs poignantly echo these teens' struggles and aspirations. Through a dramatic and vibrant combination of verite documentation, student video diaries and rare in-studio scenes of artists recording tracks, "Follow My Voice" offers a powerful and poignant look at this unlikely intersection of youth, gender and rock. Includes studio sessions from Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright, The Bens, The Breeders, Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, They Might Be Giants and more.
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Have No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II
The eventful life of a humble Polish priest who once decried the pomp of the Catholic Church "a circus" and labeled the Pope a "prisoner of the Vatican" before ascending to the papal throne to usher Catholicism into the 21st century. Born in Poland and forced to carry on following the untimely death of his family, Karol Wojtyla endured both personal hardships and the rape of his homeland by the Third Reich to spread the word of God through the Catholic Church. Later, as Pope John Paul II, Wojtyla was beloved by millions of Catholics worldwide. From the sexual-abuse scandal that shook the American Catholic Church in the later-20th century to the murder of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and the near-fatal assassination attempt made on his own life, Pope John Paul II endured to bridge the gap between various faiths until his death resulting from Parkinson's disease in April of 2005.
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The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time.
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Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Part two of the Treasure Island Kids Series follows Charlie, a rebellious teenager sent to summer camp by his parents. This is not any old summer camp, this is the real Island.
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High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music
HIGH TECH SOUL is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown.
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The Secret World of Benjamin Bear - Lessons To Learn
Benjamin Bear is unstoppable, but always polite! In a series of misadventures, discover how not minding their manners leads Benjamin's friends straight into trouble. The teddy friends will do just about anything to ensure the happiness of the kids they love, and as always it's Benjamin Bear to the rescue. Episode 1: Green-Eyed Monster Howie feels left out when Benjamin's old friend Wally comes to visit - but his jealous actions put Wally in danger, causing Howie much regret. Episode 2: Bears Away! Benjamin and Howie learn to respect the property of others when they nearly ruin an invention that is very important to Simon and his career. Episode 3: Ooey Gooey When a friend tells Eliza that she can get away with anything at school because she's the teacher's pet, Eliza sets out to prove everyone wrong with a prank so bad she'll get into big BIG trouble!
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The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
BBC documentary on the Small Faces' Ronnie Lane, which has since had its own standalone DVD release.
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A River Lost: The Story of the St. Lawrence Seaway
It has been 50 years since the lives of 6,500 residents of the area between Iroquois and Cornwall, Ontario were changed forever as a result of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The sacrifice made by residents of the area was immense as those directly impacted by the project were forced to relocate to new homes or, in the case of "house moving", a new address. For many, historic connections to their roots were lost forever as 22,000 acres of land were flooded to become part of Lake St. Lawrence.
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The War of the Worlds: Live on Stage!
In 1978 Jeff Wayne composed and produced one of the most groundbreaking and best-selling musical works of all time. In 2006 after much anticipation Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds was brought to the stage for the first time, playing to sold-out arenas across the UK. The War of The Worlds Live is a spectacular mix of live music, theatre, multi-media and visual arts on a grand scale. It combines the brilliance of the original performers including Jeff Wayne, Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and even the late Richard Burton (‘In Sight and Sound’) along with a brand new cast, the 10-piece Black Smoke Band, the 48-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings and an unforgettable fully operating 30ft Martian Fighting Machine!
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Encyclopedia of Modern Armor: The Anti-Tank Weapons
Documentary, Military Documentaries - With a focus on anti-tank weaponry, this visual encyclopedia of knowledge chronicles the development of 20th-century warfare technology via authentic military footage. Segments explore the use and effectiveness of the 37mm PaK 35 and 36; the Jager-tiger; land mines; the MIG-23; the American F-4 Phantom; the MIL-24; the German PAH-1; the MacDonell Douglas AH-64 Apache; and the British Harrier jump jet.
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Phantasmagoria: A Collection of Images Sealed in Darkness
This is the DVD version of the video event held at Loft Plus One in Shinjuku on September 10th, supervised by Chiaki Konaka. 5 presenters gathered with "truly scary films" they had discovered. The DVD includes "Home Movie", "Honeymoon", "Blue Film", "Psychic", "Telekinesis Experiment" and "Reverberation".
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