Documentary
Legendary short story writer Lucia Berlin (1936-2004) captured moments of grace in the cafeterias and laundromats of the American Southwest, in the homes of the Bay Area upper class, among switchboard operators and struggling mothers, hitchhikers and bad Christians.
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Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
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The Invisible Subtitler
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2013
The Invisible Subtitler is an independent documentary about the use of subtitles in cinema and the life of subtitlers themselves, focusing on the economic issues faced by the subtitlers and how they are currently invisible in the globalized business of the film industry.The Song
IMDB 0 | Dec , 1991
A documentary that follows the recording process over three days and nights of "(I'll Love You) Till the End of the World" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. A new version of the documentary appeared in 2005, and on the 2019 Criterion release of Wim Wenders' film UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD.Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
IMDB 4.5 | Nov , 2006
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.Statues Hardly Ever Smile
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1971
Edited by famed filmmaker Kathleen Collins, Statues Hardly Ever Smile follows a group of middle school children during a six-week project at the Brooklyn Museum, where they collectively discover and respond to the Egyptian collection. With narration by a member of the museum’s education department, we witness the group’s daily exercises and reflections as they create a theatre piece centered on the relationships developed with the objects and each other.Wild Boar Piglet
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2019
They say that if a daughter looks like a father, then she will certainly be happy. But what if you look like a person whom you have never seen in your life? And all you know about him is speculation, fantasy and a small bronze figure.Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
IMDB 10 | Apr , 2008
Buddhist monks open up about the joys and challenges of living out the precepts of the Buddha as a full-time vocation. Controversies swirling within modern monastic Buddhism are examined, from celibacy and the role of women to racism and concerns about the environment.Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2009
Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England takes you on a journey throughout historic New England collecting tales of the supernatural, the unexplained, and the mysterious — spooky stories of ghosts, spirits, witches... and even a vampire!Ariane Moffatt, Petites mains précieuses en studio
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2018
Hold on Tight
IMDB 3.8 | Jul , 2011
A short documentary exploring the ways LGBT couples show affection, and how small interactions like holding hands in public can carry, not only huge personal significance, but also the power to create social change.Jim Morris: Lifelong Fitness
IMDB 8 | Jun , 2013
The story of a 77 year-old vegan bodybuilder.The Hidden Side of Persepolis
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2008
This 2007 behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of PERSEPOLIS features interviews with codirectors Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud as they undertake the complex process of adapting Satrapi’s graphic novel into a film.John Wayne - America at All Costs
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2019
This is the story of a man who climbed the Hollywood ladder, one rung at a time, until he reached the top and became the most popular American actor of his era.Risky Business
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2017
A documentary film about trading security and stability for passion. A surprising number of small businesses and niche restaurants originate and thrive in the small college town of Provo, Utah. A senior capstone project at Brigham Young University.Memories to Choke On, Drinks to Wash Them Down
IMDB 7.7 | Nov , 2019
This anthology film, whose Chinese title begins with a romantic name for human excrement, premiered internationally at Rotterdam and won Best Screenplay from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. A variety of Hong Kong people wrestle with nostalgia when facing an uncertain future. Their stories give way to a documentary featuring a young barista turned political candidate.Werner Herzog and Errol Morris on 'The Act of Killing'
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2013
Directors Errol Morris and Werner Herzog describe and discuss the film The Act of Killing (2012).The Irishman: In Conversation
IMDB 7.5 | Nov , 2019
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.What The Durrells Did Next
IMDB 6.4 | May , 2019
Hosted by Keeley Hawes, star of the popular television series The Durrells, this documentary reveals the adventures of the eccentric Durrell family once they left Corfu, Greece.Cult People
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1989
In interviews, various actors and directors discuss their careers and their involvement in the making of what has come to be known as "cult" films. Included are such well-known genre figures as Russ Meyer, Curtis Harrington, Cameron Mitchell and James Karen.Heavenly Bodies
IMDB 4.2 | Jun , 1963
A group of filmmakers shadow some glamour photographers in order to discover the skill involved in getting 'magic' to appear on the photos.Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
IMDB 6.3 | Sep , 1985
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.