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Mad Hot Ballroom

May 2005 •English

Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

April 2010 •English

A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.

Snows of Grenoble

December 1968 •French

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

Trekkies

October 1997 •English

Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.

Sting : My Songs au château de Chambord

November 2022 •French

Rita Coolidge: On Stage at World Cafe Live

June 2007 •English

Spellbound

March 2002 •English

This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.

J.G. Ballard: The Future Is Now

January 1998 •Swedish

The Future Is Now was produced for Swedish television and has Ballard as the only protagonist and his house as the main decoration.

The Cell Phone Revolution

December 2006 •English

The Cell Phone Revolution is a revealing look at the enormous impact this small device has had on the way we live -- and the surprising dead ends and detours it took along the way. From a futuristic dream at the 1939 World's Fair -- the cell phone became a reality some thirty years later.

The Great Ice-Cream Robbery

August 1971 •English

Two screens of film about - and sometimes shot by - Claes Oldenburg, detailing his inspiration, his methods and his relationship with his partner Hannah Wilke.

Duran Duran: Unstaged

March 2014 •English

Duran Duran: Unstaged is a multimedia event that takes the audience on a cinematic journey with one of the most successful acts in the world during their performance at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles.

Hiromi's Sonicbloom: Live in Concert

January 2009 •English

Recorded Live at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on December 9th, 2007

After Haiyan

November 2014 •English

'After Haiyan' is a short film about the challenges faced by the Deaf community in Tacloban, Philippines accessing disaster relief, medical care, and basic services after Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda.

Nfinity Champions League Volume 2

April 2015 •English

Experience the world of all star cheerleading in Nfinity's Champions League 2. The Nfinity Champions League is a group of 30 teams that represent the best of the best in competitive cheerleading. These elite teams were selected based on their established records of cheerleading excellence, then invited to compete for the title of "Grand Champion." In Vol. 2, The Champions League hosts its second competition in Los Angeles, California. Champions League 2 is filled with raw competition, sacrifice, and dedication from the best athletes in the nation. It gives the audience an inside look into the teams and people that make up the fast paced and exciting world of all star cheerleading.

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

January 2022 •French

In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be the ransom of a life that was not denied to the excesses or the consuming flame of genius. His wildest improvisations will open the door to future jazzmen. Between shadow and light this film will pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

The Glenn Miller Story

January 1954 •English

A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.

Miles Davis - Live in Montreal

January 2020 •English

One of the true legends of the jazz scene, Miles Davis was not only a virtuoso on the trumpet, but also one of the founders of cool Jazz, Groove, Hard Bop, and Fusion. Available for the first time completely digitally re-recorded is Davis' live performance in Montreal with rare concert footage. This is a must-have for all jazz lovers.

On Rubik's Road

April 2010 •Latvian

Rubiks’ Road is a bicycle path built in the 1980s and named after Alfreds Rubiks, leader of the Latvian Communist party at the time. One of the most ferocious opposers to Latvia’s independence in the early 1990s and later elected to the European Parliament.

Dejohnette, Hancock, Holland and Metheny in Concert

April 1990 •English

Jack DeJohnette - Drums, Herbie Hancock - Keyboards, Dave Holland - Bass, Pat Metheney - Guitars. For the first time, these four masterful musicians come together to form a jazz group most people would never expect to see happen. Taking their collaborations around the world, they toured Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States, performing concerts and festivals to sold out audiences and rave reviews. On June 23, 1990, this extraordinary group performed two concerts at the Mellon Jazz Festival at the Philadelphia Academy of music. Both shows were filmed and have been carefully edited to create a technically flawless video of a truly "once in a lifetime" event. All of the songs were selected with great care, as might be expected from a band of this caliber.

Tip Tap Tønde - Sang og Sjov

Invalid date •Danish