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The Boxing Kangaroo

January 1896 •English

The Boxing Kangaroo is an 1896 British short black-and-white silent documentary film, produced and directed by Birt Acres for exhibition on Robert W. Paul’s peep show Kinetoscopes, featuring a young boy boxing with a kangaroo. The film was considered lost until footage from an 1896 Fairground Programme, originally shown in a portable booth at Hull Fair by Midlands photographer George Williams, donated to the National Fairground Archive was identified as being from this film.

Adam Gilchrist - The Best Of The Best

October 2007 •English

From his maiden international one day century against South Africa on Australia Day, 1998, through to his epic 149 in the 2007 World Cup Final, Adam Gilchrist: Best Of The Best is a true collector's item for every cricket fan. Featuring tributes from three Australian cricket captains - Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Ricky Ponting plus former England captain Tony Greig, Adam Gilchrist: Best of the Best celebrates the career of a player who has single-handedly changed the face of one day cricket forever.

Le revers de la médaille

January 2014 •French

Plus vite, plus haut, plus dopés

June 2016 •French

The Wind Gods

April 2013 •English

A feature length documentary film following Larry Ellison's 10-year quest to bring the oldest trophy in international sport, The America's Cup, back to the United States.

The Shred Remains

January 2011 •English

The third full length snowboard film from the Rome SDS. Two years in the making, the film includes footage from across North America, Europe and Japan, highlighting some of the most progressive, exciting snowboarding taking place today. From vast backcountry landscapes with endless powder, to urban handrail missions, The Shred Remains touches on all aspects of modern snowboarding. Plus enjoy all 4 bonus features, including the Am Bonus, Jib Farm Bonus, Lazz Bonus, and Party Bar Bonus! The Shred Remains features riding from professional snowboarders LNP, MFR, Stale Sandbech, Rusty Ockenden, Bjorn Leines, Will Lavigne, Johnny Lazz, and Marie Hucal, as well as a heavy showing from the AmArmy.

Gun Runners

October 2016 •English

For years, Julius Arile and Robert Matanda thrive among the bands of warriors that terrorize the North Kenyan countryside. So when both warriors suddenly disappear from the bush, many assume they are dead or have been arrested. Instead, they trade in their rifles for sneakers—in the hopes of making it big as professional marathon runners. Years of fleeing from the police have prepared the men for running marathon distances, but do they have what it takes to overcome the corruption, mistrust and jealousy that threaten to derail their careers?

Triumph and Tragedy: The Story of the 1985-86 Philadelphia Flyers

August 1987 •English

Flyers documentary. All about the 1985 - 86 season of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers 85-86 season...following their loss in The Stanley Cup Finals the previous year and the death of their All-Star Goalie, Pelle Lindbergh and the exploits of HOFer Mark Howe, Dave Poulin, Brian Propp, Tim Kerr, Brad McCrimmon, Dave Brown and many others! Features great highlights & interviews with the players/coaches.

The Hurt Business

September 2016 •English

From the producers of 'Bowling for Columbine', 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Generation Iron' comes 'The Hurt Business' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today's top stars.

New Girls in Town: A Resurgence of Women's Wrestling

June 2016 •English

In this documentary a diverse collection of women share successes and aspirations in their chosen field of professional wrestling. It stars nationally televised stars from TNA (Total Nonstop Action), Jade also known as Mia Yim and her former tag team partner Marti Bell. It also stars UFC competitor Shayna Baszler along with Ring of Honor's Kelly Klein and rising indie star Nicole Savoy.

Fueled: A Big Wave Surf Documentary

January 2007 •English

Travel around the world with Powerlines Productions as they showcase the best surfers taking on the biggest and gnarliest waves to date. Our trip starts off with Adam Replogle, Skinny and Peter Mel going southbound looking for the perfect wave. Heading back home we check out the gnarliest coldwater wave on the planet, Mavericks. Sea Flea, Oil, Barney and Joel Fitzgerald ride Mavericks as it goes off. Then we fly to Hawaii and watch Mike Parsons, Brad Gerlach, Noah Johnson, RCJ, Kelly Slater, Ikaika Kalama and garret McNamara and more of the world's best big wave riders taking on the biggest Jaws to ever break, with waves reaching over 60 feet! and finally see the future as Strider Wasilewski takes us on an unforgettable trip to the meat grinder known as Teahupoo. What fuels these surfers to do what they do? See for yourself as Powerlines Productions once again brings you non-stop surfing action.

Luz in Latin America

April 2016 •Spanish

The inspiring account on international bodyboarding star Luz 'Loly' Grande - a young woman on a personal mission to make bodyboarding a means to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil, and Peru.

South Korea: Focused on Excellence

August 2010 •English

A documentary about the some athletes of South Korea and how can they inspire a new generation.

German Giants

July 1954 •German

At the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland, we see the red-hot favourites Hungary, led by the legendary Ferenc Puskás eventually beaten by West Germany 3-2 in a classic final.

Hinein!

June 1958 •German

The 1958 finals, held in Sweden, saw the emergence of a new superstar in Pelé. This 17 year-old wonder player led the Brazilians to a final triumph over the host nation 5-2.

Viva Brazil

June 1962 •English

Chile was the venue for the 1962 finals, where holders Brazil were expected to regain their crown. The host, Chile, took them all the way in an epic semi-final, but the classy Brazilians eventually beat Chile 4-2 and went on to beat another surprise package, Czechoslovakia, 3-1 in a one-sided final.

Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte

June 2013 •English

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this heartfelt documentary follows Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte as he returns to the people and places that mark his life, providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this resilient and legendary jockey. Few jockeys have won America's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Only three have won in the last 65 years. Ron Turcotte is one of them. In 1973, this legendary rider from New Brunswick, Canada piloted Secretariat, the greatest racehorse of all time, to victory and acclaim in the sport's three most prestigious races. But a fall in 1978 left Turcotte a paraplegic and put an end to an illustrious 16-year career.

Ice Guardians

September 2016 •English

On-ice enforcers struggle to rise through the professional ranks of the world's most prestigious hockey league, only to be confronted with a new found fight for the existence of the role itself.

Voltige à cheval à Prague

January 1899 •French

A group of riders demonstrate equestrian vaulting, or voltige, on the outskirts of Prague.

Football

June 1897 •French

Short clip of a football match, filmed on the Lumière cinematograph, 33 years before FIFA's 1st World Cup.