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AN INCONVENIENT TAX - NEW RELEASE
1 x 90:00
With the U.S. congress making over 16,000 changes to the tax code in the last two decades alone, many Americans want to improve the tax system, but few know where to start. “An Inconvenient Tax” exposes one of America’s messiest problems – a fundamentally broken tax code. Featuring Steve Forbes and Noam Chomsky, the film examines how Congress has used the tax code to achieve political goals instead of raising revenue. The issue of tax reform is mired in controversy. In a time when America faces fiscal crisis, “An Inconvenient Tax” provides a crucial, honest exploration of income tax.
Available in HD.
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OUTBACK FIGHT CLUB - NEW RELEASE
2 x 60:00
Fred Brophy runs the last remaining tent boxing troupe in the world. Banned everywhere except for one region of Australia, tent boxing is a travelling combat road show; a circus of sorts where, under the big top, audience members step forward to challenge professional boxers in amateur bouts. “Outback Fight Club” chronicles Brophy’s final tour while exploring the phenomenon of fight sports and the power of shared spectacle in a community. Available in HD.
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THE PIRATE TAPES - NEW RELEASE
1 x 60:00 & 1 x 90:00
This is the definitive and groundbreaking story of modern-day, violent pirate cells operating off the coast of Somalia. “The Pirate Tapes” follows filmmaker Mohamed Ashareh as he risks his life to expose the inner workings of Somali pirate gangs by going undercover to meet them. This acclaimed documentary brings viewers inside the dangerous lair of the pirates, exposing their motivations and methods. An Official Selection at Hot Docs 2011, “The Pirate Tapes” exposes the violent life of modern day pirates in a manner that has never before, and may never again be seen on film. Available in HD.
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WWII DIARY - NEW RELEASE 2190 x 2:00
The greatest conflict the world has known lasted from the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939 to Japan’s surrender to the Allies on September 2, 1945. For six years - 2,190 days - the world lived through a terrible war that altered the alliances among nations and the way of life of millions of their inhabitants. In this series, the most important events of those fateful 2,190 days are narrated day-by-day in two-minute blocks.
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SUPERSTONIC SOUND: A REBEL DREAD
1 x 60'
In 1970s England, after the peace and love of the Sixties had given way to an era of mass frustration among children of immigrants and disenfranchised working class white people, the music and lyrics of Reggae and Punk became synonymous with youth culture. When Don Letts, a young black Briton, dared to play Reggae at a famous Punk club, he brought together two disparate groups, both victimized by a controversial new Stop and Search legislation that had been introduced by the British Establishment. “Superstonic Sound: The Rebel Dread” is the story of how two cultures and two musical genres which could not be more different, came together during one politically-charged time and place, and the story of the man who made it happen.
Available in HD.
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HONEYBOY 1 x 90:00
A legendary musician -- and a performer at the inauguration of the United States of America President Barack Obama --
David "Honeyboy" Edwards was born on a plantation, hopped trains playing guitar around the country at age 16 and
became an early pioneer of the musical phenomenon known as The Blues. Featuring interviews with Edwards, B.B.
King and other Blues greats, "Honeyboy" is a biographical journey that is as much the story of the man as it is
about the music that he helped to create. Available in HD.
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THE ADVENTURERS
4 x 60:00
There are cultures all over the world that are on the brink of disappearing. “The Adventurers” follows the efforts of maverick explorers working to document and preserve vanishing civilizations. This four-part documentary mini-series, filmed and post-produced in High Definition, was originally commissioned for CBC’s “The Nature of Things with David Suzuki”.
Available in HD.
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APPASSIONATA:
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND MUSIC OF
SONIA ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ
1 x 90:00
Sonia Eckhardt-Gramatté defied poverty, prejudice and the politics
of two World Wars to become one of the most intriguing composers of the
20th Century. Appassionata spans the years from her mysterious origins
in Russia to her tragic death in Germany, and explores the two constants
in her turbulent life, her fierce determination to succeed in a male sphere
of artistry and her intense passion for the two husbands who both inspired
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THE ATOM SMASHERS
1 x 60:00 / 1 x 90:00
"The Atom Smashers" is a documentary feature that chronicles the hunt for the most important subatomic particle in the universe. In America, top physicists search for the tiny "God Particle" (and a Nobel Prize) using the Tevatron, a circular particle accelerator that operates in a four-mile tunnel buried underground. In Europe, a bigger, stronger and faster collider machine is poised to come online and join the race. An exploration of the profound but frustrating difficulties of particle physics, "The Atom Smashers" follows modern scientific heroes as they race each other to discover the truths that intersect science, politics and culture.
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THE BAJA
ODYSSEY: SIX GUYS AND A HUMMER
1 x 60:00
The "Baja 1000" is the most grueling road race in North America and one
of the toughest on the planet. This non-stop day-and-night race, running
since 1967, covers 1,000 miles of pavement, bush, rock and desert from
Tijuana, Mexico at the USA border all the way down to La Paz, Mexico at
the bottom of the Baja Desert. Contestants in the Baja 1000 need
guts, a lot of money and a state-of-the-art truck. Besides navigating
a treacherous terrain, competitors must overcome directional nightmares,
wandering livestock and sleep deprivation. This superb documentary film
tells of the trials and challenges of six fellows who form Team Odyssey
after their decision to take their custom-modified Hummer vehicle and
embark on this incredible path to glory.
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BLACK INDIANS: AN AMERICAN STORY 1 x 60:00
Narrated by James Earl Jones, "Black Indians: An American Story" examines a minority group that is discounted
and often ignored by mainstream media. Sharing a common past, many African Americans and Native Americans have
combined to create a unique culture that has meshed the traditions and fine heritage of both. Little known,
little documented and often marginalized, this group has become all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium.
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BLOOD, GUTS & NO GLORY
1 x 60:00
As told by the wrestlers themselves, this excellent made-for-television documentary film
highlights personal interviews with Jimmy Hart, Mick Foley, D-Lo Brown and Kid Kash and
more. Blood, Guts & No Glory delves into the dark corners of wrestling's truths,
shining a spotlight on important and controversial subjects such as: drug use, politics
in the business, homosexuality, the effects of lifestyle on family, the truth about
payments and much more. Feeling the pressures to succeed and stay at the top of their
sport, professional athletes often turn to other, sometimes unethical practises, such
as steroid use. Blood, Guts & No Glory shows the frustration, heartache, family
issues, and disappointment that these athletes experience.
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THE BRAIN THAT CHANGES ITSELF 1 x 60:00
For the past 400 years, we have thought of the human brain as a machine: A hard-wired instrument incapable of fundamental change. We have been wrong. “The Brain That Changes Itself” is a documentary that shows the brain as fluid rather than hardwired. Best-selling author, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Norman Doidge introduces viewers to brilliant scientists championing this new perspective and the astonishing progress of people whose lives have been saved and transformed because of it.
Available in HD.
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THE CALL
OF AFRICA
13 x 60:00
Most television viewers around the world think of "war", "starvation"
and "disease" when they think of Africa. This may be the case in many
parts of this great continent, but there is another side to Africa, one
that differs enormously from the stereotypical view. The Call of Africa
shows us contemporary Africa and how many millions of Africans live and
prosper and carry on happy and fruitful lives, from their art to love,
and from their religions to power. This superb 13-part series shows viewers
the fascinating stories that emerge from the contrast between tradition
and modernity, between the rural and urban worlds, between the coastal
and inland societies. Episodes highlight issues such as power struggles,
death, weapon exchange, roles of women and the impact of westerners.
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CHANGING YOUR MIND - NEW FOR 2011 1 x 60:00
For centuries, the human adult brain has been thought to be incapable of fundamental change. Now, the discovery and growing awareness of neuroplasticity has revolutionized our understanding of the brain – and has opened the door to new treatments and potential cures for many diseases and disorders once thought incurable.
“Changing Your Mind” follows the eye-opening documentary “The Brain That Changes Itself”. Once again, Dr. Doidge takes us through some very compelling neurological cases to illustrate how the changing brain plays an important role in treating mental diseases and disorders.
In “Changing Your Mind”, we explore the latest research that is offering hope to those suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and even schizophrenia.
Available in HD.
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CHINA VISIONARIES 5 x 60:00
A remarkable documentary series that looks at the foreign
leaders of politics, industry and culture that have collaborated
with China to help build it into a super power, “China Visionaries”
profiles the international individuals who have helped to
develop the country, offering insight into the social, economic
and political aspects of the nation’s rise to power. Among
the renowned figures profiled in the series are Russian ambassador
Igor Rogachev; British 48 Group Club chairman Stephen Perry;
German literature professor Wolfgang Kubin; Swiss art collector
Uli Sigg; and American international investment banker, corporate
strategist and university professor Robert Lawrence Kuhn.
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CLOSER TO TRUTH - NEW SEASONS AVAILABLE 39 x 30:00
Hosted by Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, “Closer To Truth” is the definitive series on Cosmos, Consciousness and God. This global journey, shot and post-produced completely in High Definition, is a search of vital ideas of existence. It features the world's leading scientists, philosophers, theologians, and diverse thinkers as they explore new knowledge of the universe, meaning and purpose in the most comprehensive, compelling, and accessible series on these subjects ever produced for television. Currently in broadcast on PBS in the USA, it is an exhilarating experience getting “Closer To Truth”.
Available in HD.
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COMBAT AIRCRAFTS 5 x 60:00
In 1903, the Wright brothers invented the airplane, and that event changed the rules of war forever. From war to war, technology has improved step-by-step in an effort to achieve the ultimate aerial war machine. Pacific Media’s “Combat Aircrafts” follows the history of the aerial assault vehicle from the creation of the aeroplane to its militarization during World War I and the Russian Revolution. Viewers learn that it was the Spanish Civil War that served as the testing ground for the German airplanes of the Third Reich in the lead-up to the Second World War. Through effective narration and incredible archival footage (including many never-before-seen sequences), this remarkable television series gives viewers a fresh look at the role played by the airplane in war.
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DANCE OF MY HEART
1 x 90:00
A pioneer of Cuban classical ballet, Alberto Alonso was among the greatest choreographers of all time. This documentary, which unfolds like a feature film, tells the life story of this amazing innovator. At age 76, after a lifetime defining modern dance, Alonso defected from Cuba to the United States becoming the oldest and most renowned faculty member at Florida's Santa Fe Community College. Dance of my Heart takes viewers on an extraordinary biographical journey through the life, the passion, and the eyes of this magnificent man. Available in HD.
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THE DEATH
ZONE
1 x 60:00
Catch, tag and release White Sharks. Now, that's a job! Especially when
it occurs in "THE DEATH ZONE". This remarkable documentary provides indepth
coverage of the intense peril that these shark researchers find for themselves.
The fabulous ground-breaking footage delivers the catching of mature white
sharks, man-handling them onto an innovative sling on the side of the
research vessel, keeping them alive while large GPS tracking devices are
affixed to their dorsal fins, and then releasing them. Informative, entertaining,
and the science is right up to the minute. Sensational cinematography.
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DISCOVER CHINA 6 x 60:00
China is arguably the last cultural frontier that has yet to be fully explored. "Discover China" is a pioneering series of 6 enlightened documentary productions that expose images never before filmed by a non-mainland China crew. The series exposes viewers to traditional, and disappearing, cultural practices such as foot binding; examines ancient tribes that today struggle against poverty and the environment; and looks at edible delicacies that might nevertheless be considered inedible by outsiders. The result is a series of films that provide inside access in a stark, visceral and beautiful manner that opens up the border of a superpower that has traditionally remained a mystery.
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EDGE OF THE EARTH
1 x 60:00
When MTV Music Award-winning, platinum-selling rock & roll band Thirty Seconds To Mars set out to make an epic music video in the environmentally-threatened Arctic, the band, fronted by brothers Shannon and Jared Leto, did not expect that torrential weather, dangerous icebergs and airline industry bureaucracy might conspire to make this production one of the most difficult endeavours of their career. “Edge of the Earth” is the behind-the-scenes story of one of the music industry’s hottest bands working to produce a global awareness, high-production-value music video against the backdrop of the environmental trouble-spot that is the Arctic.
Available in HD.
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FEARLESS MOUNTAIN
1 x 60:00
An exquisite forest monastery shelters hundreds of adherents to the 248 precepts that Buddhist monks have been living by for more than 2500 years. While one might expect this monastery to exist in Asia, it is in fact located in California, America! “Fearless Mountain” is a documentary about the forest-dwelling Theravadan Monks at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, a community of monks, mostly American-born, men who have turned away from the pace and pressure of “modern” life to seek a more enlightened path. This is the story of young people who have decided to leave a life of Western ideology and turn their passion over to Eastern philosophy.
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THE FINEST HOURS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
21 x 60:00
The definitive story of World War II, as told in a way that only internationally-acclaimed war archive filmmaker, Pacific Media, could tell it, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” takes viewers to the front lines of the European, the Pacific and the African theatres of the deadliest conflict in human history. Entire hours are devoted to the rise of the Axis powers, the diplomatic pleas and military ambushes that would unite the Allies, the great battles that would define the era, and the devastating final conclusion that would introduce the world to the terrible possibilities that exist with atomic weaponry. Masterfully scripted, and full of authentic footage, “The Finest Hours of the Second World War” is a television / home video event opportunity that must not be missed.
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FIRST
RESPONSE
1 x 60:00
Tsunamis, mass shootings and fires: tragedies occur everyday. But when
it is you or your family stuck in a vulnerable situation, who will be
there to help? This exciting 60-minute documentary follows the first responders
who put their lives on the line everyday to save others. They are trained
for the unexpected, including rescue missions in raging grass fires and
multiple car pileups. These heroes are also called to the scene when hazardous
waste spills or wild animals are in trouble. Whether a big city in America
or Europe; or a village in India or Africa, those working in groups as
emergency workers are a vital part to any community. Watch these first
responders in action!
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FLIGHT
FROM DEATH: THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
1 x 90:00
Narrated by acclaimed actor Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, Vanity
Fair, Miller's
Crossing), this sensational 90-minute documentary film is the most
comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation of humankind's relationship
with death. Using Ernst Becker's classic work, "The Denial of Death" as
a starting point, Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality uncovers
death anxiety as a root cause of human behaviour and examines the events
of 9/11 from the perspective of this fear. Whether from fear or curiosity,
death is a subject that comes across everybody's mind and Flight From
Death approaches this topic with captivating theories and personal stories.
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FLOATING
LAMP OF THE SHADOW VALLEY
1 x 60:00
With four wars in six years and two long decades of unrelenting terrorism,
Kashmir has seen much turmoil. Floating Lamp of the Shadow Valley is a
one-hour documentary of film festival quality which illustrates a tiny
symbol of hope in Arif, a ten-year-old boy who works as a ferryman to
support his siblings and mother. The conflict between India and Pakistan
over Kashmir not only plays a role in the background of this film, it
affects Arif's life directly as his absent father is directly involved
in the terrorism. This is truly an amazing story about the hopes and aspirations
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THE FORBIDDEN TEAM 1 x 60:00
"The Forbidden Team" is an inspiring documentary story about a national football team without a nation. A group of Danish and Tibetan soccer players form a team composed entirely of exiled Tibetans. The team is managed by a Danish coach who finds it hard to accept his players’ Buddhist philosophy of refusing to show aggression. Against great odds, but with guidance from the Dalai Lama himself, these players in exile compete on a national stage against Greenland in a match that is less about the final score than it is about the unlikely group that comes together to play it.
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FOUR SEASONS OF ISADORE SHARP
1 x 60:00
It all started with one hotel in 1961. The Four Seasons Hotel. Fifty years later, this empire now includes 79 luxury hotels in 33 countries. “The Four Seasons of Isadore Sharp” is a biographical documentary offering inside access to the world and the mind of the founder of the hotel chain that revolutionized hospitality. Viewers experience Sharp’s rise and fall as an entrepreneur as he struggles to fund and build his first hotel, and meets the challenges of great personal and professional setbacks and triumphs. His persistence, creativity and business acumen would propel the Four Seasons brand to become a $3 billion business. This is the story of how Issy Sharp defined the hotel business.
Available in HD.
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GARGOYLES: GUARDIANS
OF THE GATE
1 x 60:00
Gargoyles! For centuries, we have adorned our rooftops with these mythical
and
mysterious beasts. Come pierce the shroud of mystery and superstition
that surrounds
these most recognizable of cursed creatures. Learn what their bearing
and expression
say about their plight…and yours. From the spires of Notre Dame, to the
halls of Oxford
and Princeton University, to the skyline of New York, join us as we delve
into the amazing
legends and surprising reality of these carved creatures.
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THE GREAT WAR
5 x 60:00
The definitive 5-part series profiling the cause, the players, the trenches and the outcome of World War I, "The Great War" takes viewers on an historical journey starting in 1888 when Wilhelm II ascended to the German throne. With ambitions to make Germany a world power, this leader's increasing militarism gave rise to a series of international crises that culminated in the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which triggered World War I. This is the ultimate year-by-year account of World War I.
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THE GREATEST PET RESCUE EVER 1 x 60:00 and 1 x 90:00
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a massive storm that devastated and nearly destroyed the city of New Orleans,
the United States of America suffered the worst domestic animal crisis in its history. Tens of thousands of house pets
were left to die in neighbourhoods all across the region as owners were forced to evacuate without their pets.
Officials, rescuers and adopters of animals worked through the devastation only to discover that not everyone was
working toward the same goal. "The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever" is an extraordinary look at a city in chaos and the
volunteers who came from all over the world to help restore order.
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HEAVEN ON EARTH:
THE RISE AND FALL OF SOCIALISM
3 x 60:00
Much of the history of the past 200 years revolved around a single idea
called 'socialism'.
At its crest in the 1970s, roughly 60% of the earth's population lived
under governments
that espoused socialism in one form or another. Then, suddenly, it all
collapsed. WHY?
This new documentary mini-series tells the fascinating story of an idea
that tried to turn
the world upside down and for a time succeeded. From the idealists and
theorists to the
dictators and the democrats, this is the epic chronicle of a movement
that rivaled the great
religions in sweep and power. 3-hour Mini-Series to be broadcast on PBS
(USA Public
Television) in Summer 2005. Now available.
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HIGHWAY IN MY VEINS:
TRUCKERS IN INDIA
1 x 60:00
To break the monotony, frustration and loneliness of the road, many truck
drivers in INDIA rely on casual relationships with women in the truck
stops and villages along their routes. Highway in My Veins: Truckers in
India is a one-hour documentary film which poignantly illustrates the
life of truckers in India and their growing vulnerability to AIDS. Over
many years, entire communities along the most frequented routes have turned
sex work into a flourishing industry, but use of condoms is rare and these
highways are the breeding grounds of the AIDS epidemic. Sadly, it is estimated
that more than three hundred thousand truckers in India are infected with
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HITLER: ANECDOTES, MYTHS & LIES
6 x 60:00
Exploring Adolf Hitler like no television programme ever before, “Hitler: Anecdotes, Myths and Lies” provides viewers with inside access from his obscure beginnings to his final days. Recounting the most significant events of Hitler’s life, this informative series provides a brutal and vivid picture of the Nazi dictator and his ever-present entourage. The series also features extensive insight into other world leaders of the day, including Josef Stalin who was fearful that Hitler’s rule would end his own; Winston Churchill, whose steely resolve brought England into the War; and American President Franklin Roosevelt whose country’s powerful non-intervention lobby had the United States sit on the sidelines as Hitler took over control of Europe.
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HITLER TO HIROSHIMA: THE WORLD AT WAR
4 x 60:00
This NEW 4-hour Mini-Series delivers World War II in a fresh, dramatic, captivating presentation of this epic struggle like viewers have not seen before. The producers spent 5 years researching and collating archival footage from non-traditional sources to create a unique approach to the horrifying drama of the Axis Powers' tyrannical campaign to enslave peoples around the globe. Hitler to Hiroshima documents Hitler's Germany, Tojo's Japan and Mussolini's Italy as they join forces to crush the free world. From Hitler to Hiroshima. The beginning and the end. Throughout all 4 episodes, the viewer is kept entertained while being informed with sequences and images that have not surfaced before. This is a must-see television epic.
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HOLLYWOOD GOES TO WAR
26 x 60:00
Convinced that feature films had an extraordinary power to mobilize public opinion, the U.S. Government "recruited" Hollywood to boost the war effort during World War II. Host Frank Capra Jr. provides excellent introductions and film synopses at the beginning of each fascinating episode, with insightful observations and analyses at the wrap-up of each chapter of this superb series. Along with these great directors, other major Hollywood figures such as Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Walter Huston and scores of other motion picture industry stars added their creative energies to the task of winning the war. Your viewers can now relive this era in Hollywood Goes to War!
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HUMMINGBIRDS: DAZZLING JEWELS 1 x 30:00
More than 5 years of behavioral research and field work has led to this extraordinary documentary about the life of Hummingbirds. Recorded in high-definition in Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil, this film provides: unique, never-before-seen close-ups of Hummingbirds; their nutrition and metabolism; scenes of behavior; the birds’ relationship with flowers; their adaptability to the environment; and much more. Available in HD.
Also available for Home Video (DVD): The Video Guide to Hummingbirds
(100 species x approx. 1’ each). A comprehensive review of the most popular one hundred species of hummingbirds recorded in their natural habitats. Available in HD.
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ICONS OF WRESTLING
13 x 30:00
Discover the incredible lives of Wrestling's greatest legends in Icons
of Wrestling. This 13- part biography series features greats such
as Gorgeous George, the man that everyone loved to hate, The
Iron Sheik, Lou Thesz, and body beautiful Mr. America. This
was Wrestling at its finest. The 1950's, 60's and 70's were the golden
days of Wrestling. It was so popular on television that there were only
a handful of shows that rivaled Wrestling in popularity. This excellent
series (13 x 30' - 13 episodes - 13 icons) helps recapture the excitement
of those years with interviews, behind-the-scenes commentary by the wrestlers
themselves along with never-before-seen interviews with their family,
friends and peers, and also clips from some of their most memorable matches.
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IN THE COMPANY OF MOOSE
1 x 60:00
Biologist Vic VanBallenberghe has spent more time living with wild moose than anyone in the world. So much time in fact that he was absent for much of the childhood of his only son. Determined to learn more about the father he hardly knows, Vic’s son, documentary filmmaker Jonathan VanBallenberghe, chronicles a season of his father’s research at Denali National Park in Alaska and tells the story through his film, “In The Company of Moose”. While capturing the most extensive, amazing, and up-close HD footage of moose ever caught on film and learning about this majestic animal, Jonathan recognizes the magnificence of Vic’s life work, and a gap is bridged between father and son.
Available in HD.
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INTO THE AIR:
A KITEBOARDING EXPERIENCE
1 x 60:00
Shot on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, Into The Air: A Kiteboarding
Experience is a superb feature-length documentary showcasing today's fastest
growing extreme water sport. Kiteboarding's roots and influences arose
from a combination of snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing.
Into The Air features an incredibly talented and diverse group of male
and female riders, and viewers are exposed to their day-to-day life including
background stories, tragedies, triumphs and reasons for pursuing this
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JUST,
MELVIN: JUST EVIL
1 x 80:00
Winner of numerous Best Documentary Awards Just, Melvin is a heart-wrenching
documentary feature film which describes how individuals in a family can
fall apart based on the warped actions of one person. Emmy-Award winning
director, James Ronald Whitney, re-visits his own family's very dark past
by interviewing his aunts and documenting their horrid stories. The terror
stems from Whitney's grandfather, Melvin Just, who for years molested
his children, and his stepchildren, including Whitney's own mother. When
Whitney boldly confronts Melvin, evil unfolds right on the screen as Melvin
denies ever conducting these cruel acts on his children. Just, Melvin
premiered nationally on HBO and is a devastating portrayal of how evil
one person can be.
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LABYRINTH: THE
HISTORY OF THE MAZE
1 x 60:00
For centuries, these larger-than-life puzzles have symbolized mankind's
search for
eternal truths. Today, mazes continue to draw us in, daring us to solve
ancient riddles
as we tread their perplexing pathways. Discover the secret meanings and
religious
significance of the maze, and visit some of the most astounding and beautiful
examples
of this mystical art form. Spectacular gardens, ancient vistas and bedeviling
modern
designs are woven into a rich story of art, myth and spiritual discovery.
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LAST FLIGHT HOME 1 x 60:00
More than 200 military airplanes crashed around the islands of Palau during the spectacular sky battles of World War 2. In an instant, the soldiers that piloted these aircrafts were lost to their families with the only explanation being a telegram informing the loved ones of their loss. “Last Flight Home” is the story of a team of explorers who today dedicate their lives to searching the waters and jungles of Palau. Their mission is to locate information and airplane remnants that will lead to the identification and recovery of the American soldiers who are listed as MISSING-IN-ACTION.
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LESSONS FROM IRAQ 1 x 60:00
Armed with a video camera and a home-made press pass, documentary filmmaker Mike Shiley ventured into the Iraqi
warzone to uncover the real stories that would not be told by the international press. What he found were cautionary
tales of a country entrenched in an armed conflict that its citizens did not invite, and the sad stories of young
soldiers in an armed struggle whose only wishes were to return back to their homes. "Lessons from Iraq" is not
simply the story of the Iraq War, but a visceral war-torn education of what happens to regular people when warring
nations turn their homes, and lives, into a battleground.
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MALL SANTA 1 x 60:00
“Mall Santa” is a fun and quirky documentary about the men who are paid every December to wear white beards and big red suits.
They are Mall Santas and hire by shop owners to bring children and their families into the malls during the Christmas season.
This is the story of three Mall Santas. Viewers learn the good and the bad, and the business of the job. But, most importantly,
viewers see the wonderful interactions these hired Santas have with the children who are still young enough to believe in
holiday magic.
Available in HD.
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THE MOUNTAINS OF YESTERDAY
1 x 60:00
Three groups of tremendous rock towers in the foothills of the Pyrenees
in Northern
Spain, some with peaks over 1,000 feet (300 meters), have challenged mountain
climbers for decaces. During the 1930s and 1940s, almost all of the peaks
were
conquered, except for one single pinnacle, the deadly “Cigar”. This is
the factual story
(with some re-enactments) of the attempts, failures and ultimate conquest
of this great
peak, certainly the most tragic in the history of these wondrous summits.
This film has
won multiple awards at numerous film festivals.
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MUMBAI MASALA
1 x 30:00
For once, the enquiring eyes of the motion picture camera go beyond documenting India's poverty and problems and delve into a new side of the country. Viewers experience a side where the people are yearning to improve their lives, to succeed in their efforts and to strive for more. Through Bollywood cinema, cricket and religion, be introduced to an India rarely seen. A spicy culture and a spicy people!
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MYSTIC BALL 1 x 90:00
“Mystic Ball” follows filmmaker Greg Hamilton deep into the culture of CHINLONE, the traditional sport of Myanmar (formerly Burma) in Southeast Asia. CHINLONE encompasses elements of sport, dance, and meditation. Primarily non-competitive but certainly as strenuous as any competitive ball sport, Chinlone does not focus on losing or winning, but on how beautifully one plays the game. It combines the explosiveness of martial arts with the elegance of ballet, featuring acrobatic foot skills that will dazzle any soccer player.
“Mystic Ball” provides an eye-opening view inside the closed Burmese society that can no longer hide the wondrous nature of its people and its culture.
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NATIVE AMERICAN HEALING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 1 x 60:00
A comprehensive look at the ancient health and healing methods of American aboriginals, "Native American Healing in the
21st Century" uncovers the invaluable contributions that Native Americans made to early frontier living, showing
how many of the healing plants and herbs that early European settlers were taught by the aboriginal people are still
important sources of today's modern methods of maintaining health.
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THE NEW TECHNOLOGY
OF WAR
5 x 60:00
From the world's #1 science and technology authority, comes an explosive
new
television series presenting the near-total transformation of the 21st
century military:
exotic weapons, extreme science, and futuristic inventions….happening
now!
Produced in association with Popular Mechanics Magazine, this spectacular
documentary series (completed September 2006) features never-seen footage,
exclusive
expert interviews and the latest updates. Complete with an informative
and compelling
narrative, the episodes highlight: Counter-Terrorism, Ground Combat, Airpower,
Seapower and The Future of War.
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NOTRE DAME: WITNESS
TO HISTORY
1 x 60:00
The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is shrouded in romance and myth,
mystery and
intrigue. Eight centuries of faith, pageantry, revolution and revival
have unfolded in her
shadow. With breathtaking photography, rare archival material, and insights
from
leading scholars, architects, and theologians, Notre Dame: Witness to
History tells the
remarkable story of this Parisian landmark and brings to life the fascinating
characters -
both real and fictional - whose destinies are woven into the legend of
this most famous
of all cathedrals.
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OceanZOO
13 x 30:00
This incredible 13-part series follows the daily routines in three diverse
Aquariums located in the South Western Pacific. Sharks, penguins, stingrays
and marine biologists are among the few that take center stage in this
engaging series. From working with Great White Sharks to rescuing injured
marine creatures, OceanZOO is on location in the ocean environments
that surround us. Whether on land or in the water, zoos are extremely
important for conservation and education of wildlife. This series shows
how the underwater environment makes the zoologist's job far more challenging
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ORCHID DELIRIUM
1 x 60:00
Orchids: the seductive sirens of the natural world. With over 30,000 varieties,
they are the
largest family of flowering plants. For centuries, orchids were treasures
of the rich. Today,
the obsession is open to all. The story goes to Miami and New York and
takes the viewer
behind the scenes at two of the largest and most prestigious orchid expositions.
Watch
growers prepare lush displays, collectors swoon over new hybrids, and
judges ruthlessly
search for the perfect orchid. But most of all, through stunning photography,
enjoy the
elegant beauty of the orchids themselves. Explore a world of science and
obsession.
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OUR DAILY BREAD
13 x 30:00
This unusual but quality documentary series combines tantalizing visual
images and
informative, sometimes humorous dialogue to explore the historical, social
and cultural
aspects of bread, often referred to as "the staff of life.” From its humble
ingredients of
flour and water and sometimes yeast, it has been molded and baked into
dozens of
shapes representing different cultures throughout the world. Few people
really know
much about the bread they routinely purchase. This series educates, entertains
and
entices the viewer. Each of the 13 episodes focuses on the bread of a
different country.
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QUINTOSOLE
1 x 60:00
In a Milan prison, a group of inmates sign up to compete in a soccer tournament. Their most intimate dreams and desires are revealed as they train to become champions under severe conditions. In this original documentary, the sport of soccer acts as a gateway to expression for the inmates who confront their current situation and share their innermost thoughts with the filmmaker. Their discussion of the prison conditions and the indifference of government officials offers insight rarely accessed in a setting of confinement. But mostly Quintosole tells the story of an unforgettable championship.
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ROOM ZERO
1 x 90:00
After eight years of silence, convicted serial killer Wayne Adam Ford finally speaks openly about his brutal crimes. Room Zero is narrated from death row in prison by the killer himself, and by the beautiful model who sought to get into his mind. This is a startling documentary and a diary of a very dangerous man. Viewers will see and hear an accurate report of the victims and the manner of their deaths, together with photos of graphic body parts, and a warning of "Viewer Discretion".
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SERVANTS OF GANESH 1 x 60:00
A significant new entry in the natural history genre, “Servants of Ganesh” looks at the evolving relationship between elephant and people in a land where this dynamic forms an important part of everyday life. In the lush jungle lowlands of Nepal, an elephant handler uses ancient techniques to prepare the elephant for life within the wildlife conservation area of Chitwan National Park. Training the young elephant is an arduous rite of passage, and a spiritual journey. For in Nepal, elephants are revered as gods, and this captivating film illuminates the deep understanding that the handler has for the animal; revealing how elephants’ natural behaviour and intelligence can be harnessed in a way that rewards both man and beast.
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SHAUN WHITE: WIZARD OF WINTER GAMES
1 x 60:00
A professional Skateboarder and Snowboarder, Shaun White is not just a perennial winner of Gold at the X-Games. Fresh from his Gold Medal win at Vancouver 2010, he has now topped the podium at two straight Winter Olympic Games. With major endorsements and a highly profitable video game, he is the most successful and popular athlete in extreme sports today. “Shaun White: Wizard of Winter Games” is a documentary profile that features extensive interviews with the star, alongside high-octane action footage, providing a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world’s most internationally-known celebrity athletes.
Available in HD.
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SHAMBHALA
1 x 60:00
Named after the mythical Buddhist kingdom of peace and tranquility, Shambhala is the preeminent psychedelic music festival for fans of the music genre of trance. Held annually in Canada, internationally renowned performers join thousands of fans for five days of music, dance and art against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. This is a pure and untarnished music festival to which veterans and "virgins" journey thousands of miles to attend. In an increasingly commercial music industry, Shambhala is among the last of the major untouched festivals, not yet corrupted by corporate intervention. "Shambhala" is a documentary experience; the visceral entrancing story of the festival, and the thousands of festival-goers who manage to escape from their fast-paced, complicated, modern lives once a year, for five days at a time.
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SILENT WARRIOR
1 x 60:00
When J. Curtis Goldman failed his eye exam after enlisting in the US Army Air Corps in 1941, he thought that his dream of being a fighter pilot had vanished. But the military gave him a second opportunity, the opportunity to fly an engine-less aircraft designed to be dropped from high altitudes and soar quietly behind enemy lines bringing needed supplies and personnel with it. Goldman accepted the challenge and become a Silent Warrior, one of the elite members of the Air Force trained and qualified to fly this unique aircraft. “Silent Warrior” is a documentary telling the impact the American glider corps had on the outcome of World War 2.
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SOCCER IN THE NEW
WORLD
2 x 60:00
The historical significance of soccer and its influence on North and South
America is examined through fascinating archival footage and insightful
interviews in this superb, thought-provoking TWO-HOUR documentary Special.
"Soccer in the New World" brings the whole soccer story into focus,
highlighting the heroes (such as Pele, Sir Stanley Matthews, Roberto Bettega
and Giorgio Chinaglia) who helped popularize the game and identifying/analyzing
the obstacles and challenges that led the sport on a never-ending uphill/downhill/uphill
development in Canada and the United States. Tracing the history of soccer
from the 16th century all the way to present day, this film relates the
soccer story with all of its political issues and controversies that directly
shaped the game into what it has become today - the most popular sport
in the world.
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SPOTSEEKERS
1 x 60:00
Join Spotseekers on their journey to find beautiful, untouched, idyllic places for kitesurfing. This documentary is not only about the sport of kitesurfing, but the lifestyle that goes along with being an avid kiteboarder. The journey begins at Margarita Island, on El Yache Beach and progresses throughout the country of Venezuela. Complete with colourful images and inspiring stories of overcrowded beaches and blustery winds, this 60-minute film takes viewers to the heart of any water-sport fanatics' dream.
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STALIN'S LAST
PURGE
1 x 60:00
Stalin's Last Purge details the devious plots of Stalin's final years
and is the first
comprehensive film to examine his actions from the point of view of Russia's
Jewish
leaders. Many of them, passionate supporters of Stalin in the war, were
later hunted
down by his secret police. Shot in Russia, Israel and the U.S., the film
draws upon rarely seen archive footage and information from the newly opened secret
Soviet
prison files. It includes interviews with survivors of the period and
relatives of some
of Stalin's victims to tell this riveting story of life in the Soviet
police state.
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THE SUNKEN CITY: REBUILDING POST KATRINA NEW ORLEANS 1 x 60:00 and 1 x 90:00
When Hurricane Katrina devastated and nearly destroyed the city of New Orleans in the United States of America, it was only
through the efforts of millions of volunteers that life found a way to carry on.
“Sunken City: Rebuilding Post Katrina New Orleans” celebrates the achievements of the fine people who rebuilt this shattered city while exploring the government structure whose haphazard response to the hurricane may have threatened the lives, and livelihood, of many.
This dramatic film features the volunteers, the victims and the leaders of local advocacy groups who galvanized a great many uprooted people into working together to rebuild their lives.
Available in HD.
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TELLING NICHOLAS
1 x 90:00
How do you tell a seven-year-old boy his mother has just died? This was
the situation in which Nicholas Lanka's father found himself after the
attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. This Emmy award-winning
film follows the ten days in Nicholas' life after his mother was killed
in the fall of the twin towers, documenting the emotional reaction from
Nicholas when his father finally tells him the unbearable truth.
Americans were not the only ones who lost family members on that day and
this heart-wrenching film also follows 16- year-old Thanbir Ahmed, a Muslim,
whose father was also killed in that same catastrophe. Telling Nicholas
shows two very different families with one common story: both families
lost a loved one on 9/11.
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TIDELINE
20 x 30:00
Produced and completed in 2008 and available now for delivery. Tideline, narrated and
presented by Cliff Curtis, acclaimed Hollywood actor, ("Die Hard", "Fracture", "Sunshine",
"10,000 B.C.") reveals "the best of the best" and "the worst of the worst" that humanity
has put forth in relation to our marine environments. Each episode is comprised of three
core segments: (a) Environment and Wildlife Conservation; (b) Eco-Tourism; and (c) Marine
Innovations, clearly emphasizing its "green" and "sustainable" themes: (a) marine reserves,
depleted fish stocks, and then the beauty of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef; (b)
hovercraft, America's Cup sailing, blue fin tuna; and (c) prototype hydrofoil cars,
amphibious assault vehicles, bio-diesel Earthrace; and so much more.
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THUMBNAIL
1 x 60:00
A team of women mountain climbers challenge the tallest cliff on the planet,
a one-mile-
high granite wall, located on the South coast of Greenland. Amongst an
incredible scene
of the serenity of nature, the television viewer is transported to the
preparation, the ascent,
and the climb. Will they break the world record for longest open route
climbed by women,
now known as Hidrofilia?
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TRAIL OF TEARS: CHEROKEE LEGACY 2 x 60:00
Narrated by James Earl Jones, "Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy" explores one of the great historical tragedies of America's aboriginal people. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by Native Americans, President Andrew Jackson enacted the Indian Removal Act which forced the Cherokee Nation to leave their homeland and relocate into unchartered territory. Many of these forced settlers suffered from exposure, disease and starvation during the relocation. Nearly one quarter of the Cherokee Nation died along the way.
Available in HD.
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U-BOATS: HITLER'S SHARKS
3 x 60:00
From the outset of World War II, control of the seas was the key factor in the military strategy of both the Allies and the Nazis. By blockading the waters around the United Kingdom, Germany sought to deny Great Britain their critical shipments in an attempt to suffocate them. While the strategy worked successfully at the start, Hitler made a tactical error when he refused to provide his U-Boat commanders with additional submarines. This eventually led to England’s blasting through the German blockade, leading to the demise of the Nazi effort. “U-Boats: Hitler’s Sharks” examines this particular aspect of World War II while contemplating how the War might have ended if Hitler had heeded the wishes of his military commanders.
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ULTIMATE OUTDOORS WITH EDDIE BROCHIN
39 x 30:00
An action-packed, half-hour documentary series that follows the adventures of its host, master outdoorsman Eddie Brochin, “Ultimate Outdoors with Eddie Brochin” offers a cinematic high-production-value approach to the outdoor genre. Viewers join Brochin as he travels around the USA in pursuit of adventure. The series features an entire programming stream dedicated to fishing, and an entire programming stream dedicated to other outdoor pursuits. Brochin approaches the subject matter in an entertaining and educational manner, pursuing his quarry with traditional bow-hunting equipment and even adding a red-tailed hawk named “Maverick” to his Ultimate Outdoors staff.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NUCLEAR BOMBS 1 x 60:00
Should a learning institution be on the front lines of building a nuclear bomb? This is the question posed by “The University of Nuclear Bombs”, a powerful and controversial documentary that explores the intimate role that the University of California has had in the development of the American military’s nuclear program.
With a combination of archive footage and interviews with renowned analysts (including Noam Chomsky) and community activists, this provocative film brings to light the timely issue of nuclear weapons in the modern age, posing important questions about the role of universities in society, and the responsibility, if any, that science and research have to mankind.
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WAVES OF FREEDOM
1 x 60:00
This captivating adventure documentary recounts a postwar story of U.S. volunteer sailors recruited to break the British naval blockade of Palestine. Filmed in the USA, Europe and in the Mediterranean, utilizing recently discovered archival footage, WAVES OF FREEDOM is an unforgettable film that brilliantly retells the dramatic and fascinating story of the journeys and battles of a band of small ships across the waves of freedom.
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THE WIZARD ROCUMENTARY 1 x 60:00
Enter a world where music is magic, and reading is cool. This is Wizard Rock! Inspired by the Harry Potter series, Wizard Rock musicians sing about themes from the books, and fashion their band after the characters. “The Wizard Rockumentary” documents the rise of this community, their journey from obscurity to international media coverage, and the fever pitch environment among its members in the lead-up to the release of the final book in the Harry Potter series. This is an inspirational story of the magic that exists when people follow their imagination.
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