Greetings documentary film buffs and welcome to 'My Favorite Documentary Films from 2015 to 2020'. Being the avid film fan that I am and always have been, I'll be adding eclectic discoveries as I go along so stay tuned. If you're looking for off-the wall, weird and wonderful docs of all genres, styles and subjects, you've come to the right place. My TV is always on! Many of these films can be sourced online or at your local public library.
London - Art in the 21st Century (2020) – How
British history and modern upheaval collide in the works of today’s London
artists.
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths &
Secrets - Marie Antoinette the Doomed Queen (2020) – Why Marie Antoinette is often called blamed
for causing the French Revolution.
Secrets of the Dead – Viking
Warrior Queen (2020) – Join a team of archaeologists as they examine one of the
most significant Viking graves.
Prince Albert – A look at the role that Prince Albert played in shaping Victorian Britain. Professor Saul David looks into his influences and innovative ideas.
National Parks – The US’s Best Idea – The Scripture of
Nature (1851 – 1890) – The sumptuously
filmed history of America’s National Parks begins in 1851 when California’s
beautiful Yosemite Valley started to attract people who wished to exploit the
land and others, like John Muir, who believed it should be preserved. A film by Ken Burns.
The Virus - What Went Wrong? (2020) – As COVID-19 spread
from Asia to the Middle East and to Europe, the U.S. struggled to prepare. For Frontline.
The Windermere Children: In Their Own Words (2020) Thomas Kretschmann and Romola Garai. The story of the pioneering project to rehabilitate child survivors of the Holocaust on the shores of Lake Windermere.
INX Live Baby Live (2019) A stunning concert from London’s
Wembley Stadium. The concert captures the
Australian rockers.
The Man Who Saved the World – The Astonishing True Story of Colonel Stanislav Petrov (2014) - The Man Who Saved the World tells the gripping true story of Stanislav Petrov – a man, who in 1983 single-handedly averted a fullscale nuclear world war, but now struggles to get his life back on track…before it is too late.
Ancient Aliens - The Secrets of Stonehenge (2019)- A shocking DNA study released in 2018 reveals the original builders of Stonehenge.
Ray Johnson – How to Draw a Bunny (2000) – ‘How to Draw a Bunny’ explores the fascinating, often hilarious, and always enigmatic world or artist and underground icon Ray Johnson. A “Pop Art mystery movie, the film is framed by Johnson’s mysterious death on Friday, January 13, 1995, the puzzling circumstances of which left both his intimate admirers and the general public wondering if this was a ‘final performance’.
The Circus – (2018) This four-hour miniseries tells the story of one of the most popular and influential forms of entertainment in American history. Through the intertwined stories of several of the most innovative and influential impresarios of the late nineteenth century, this series reveals the circus was a uniquely American entertainment created by a rapidly expanding and industrializing nation. ON PBS.
Edgar A. Poe: Buried Alive
(2017) - The film draws on the rich
palette of Poe’s evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real
story of the notorious author.
Ancient Aliens - The Reptilian Agenda (2019) – Serpent Gods are found in the religious traditions of Mesapotamia, Central and South America.
The UnXplained - Evil places
(2019) – It is discussed whether there is such a thing as evil places where bad
things seem to happen. Narrated by
William Shatner.
Ancient Aliens - The Druid
Connection (2019) – Investigating if ancient Druids travelled to New England
and New York’s Hudson Valley centuries ago.
Ancient Aliens (2019) – Eric Von
Daniken’s book called ‘Chariots of the Gods’ states that aliens went to earth
before.
Maria by Callas (2017) - The definitive portrait of history’s most extraordinarily talented women. Go Beyond Callas, the original diva, and meet Maria, the woman who longed for a normal life. Told through private letters, unpublished memoirs, performances and TV interviews, Maria by Callas is the film to tell the story of the legendary Greek-American opera singer, completely in her own words with never-before-seen footage.
Ancient Skies - Our Place in the Universe (2019) - A cast of scientific pioneers reshapes the solar system and understands a growing universe. For NOVA.
Ancient Skies – Finding The Centre (2019) – Exploring major changes in scientific understanding from flat earth legends to Galileo’s telescope. For NOVA
Ancient Skies – Finding The Centre (2019) – Exploring major changes in scientific understanding from flat earth legends to Galileo’s telescope. For NOVA
Banksy Does New York (2014) - 80 mins. On October 1, 2013, the elusive British street artist known as Banksy, launched a self-proclaimed month-long residency in New York City, posting one unique exhibit a day in an unannounced location, sparking a 31-day scavenger hunt both online and on the streets for Banksy's works.
Cancer/Emperor of all Maladies - Finding the Achilles Heel (2015) - Conclusion. Optimism that the mystery of the malignant cell has been solved fades due to the layers of complexity in defense of cancer leading many to focus on prevention and early detection. However, the 2010 new avenues of attack are uncovered.
Wild Way of the Vikings (2019) – Go behind the scenes with the crew to find out more about the making of this epic film. From capturing the behaviors of orcas to avoiding diving gannets, recreating the world of the Vikings was no easy task.
The Rise of Rockets (2019) – The dawn of a new era of human activity in space for science, exploration and profit. For NOVA.
Margaret, The Rebel Princess (2019) - Learn how Princess Margaret's life and loves reflected the changing world.
Spaceman (2017) - B.C.'s Granger Taylor built a spaceship in his backyard. In 1980, he said he was going to space and vanished. What really happened?
Decoding the Pyramids (2019) - How did the ancient Egyptians build the Pyramids of Giza. For NOVA.
Cancer/Emperor of all Maladies - Magic Bullets (2015) - The story of cancer and the efforts to find a cure begins with the work of cancer researcher Sydney Farber (1903 - 1973), who, in the last 1940s introduced the modern era of chemotherapy.
Vanished (2019) - Ex-police detective Dave Paulides investigates extraordinary missing persons cases. For The History Channel.
The First Face of America (2018) - The discovery of a 13,000 year-old skeleton in an underwater cave in Mexico follows the story of a girl who lived 13,000 years ago and what happened on the day she died. For NOVA.
Diana - 7 Days (2017) - This landmark 90-minute BBC documentary tells the inside story of the tumultuous and unprecedented week that followed the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, exploring how she came to have such an extraordinary effect on the nation and people around the world.
Forged by the Gods (2017) - 60 mins. A study of artificial metallic objects dating back hundreds of thousands of years including mysterious metal spheres that defy the laws of physics and an ancient wedge that has left historians baffled. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
The Akashic Records (2017) - 60 mins. A look at brain waves during sleep meditation to observe the physical changes in the brain during a phenomena known as Akashic Records. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
The Majestic 12 (2017) - 60 mins. The study of a top secret within the U.S. government called the Majestic 12. Scientists, government officials and military elite investigate reports of UFOs and supposedly examining crashed extra terrestrial craft. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
UFO Conspiracy - Hunt for Truth (2017) - 120 mins. Examining the long history of allegations involving alien phenomena and their supposed government cover-ups. For the History Channel.
The Alien Architects (2017) - 60 mins. A study of similar architectural marvels of the ancient world that bear striking similarities to one another, among them the pyramid complex in Giza, the Avenue of the dead pyramids in Mexico and an ancient pyramid temple in Cambodia. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
The Mystery of Rudlowe Manor (2017) - 60 mins. An exploration of the possibility that files related to the history of UFO phenomenon are locked up in a manor house in Wiltshire, England countryside. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
Ferlinghetti – A Rebirth of Wonder (2010) – This incisive and entertaining portrait of American poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti explores his vital role as catalyst for numerous literary careers and for the Beat movement itself. In 1953 Ferlinghetti opened City Lights Bookstore, which quickly evolved into an iconic institution symbolizing social change and literary freedom. Continuing to thrive for over five decades, it is a cornerstone of America’s modern literary and cultural history.
The Rolling Stones Crossfire Hurricane (2012) – This superb new film tells the story of The Rolling Stones’ unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teenagers in the early sixties to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of The Rolling Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Produced by Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards.
Brian Eno 1971-1977 - The Man Who Fell To Earth (2011) – This documentary film – the first ever about Eno – explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 and 1977, the period that some view as his golden age, others as just one era in a long, extraordinary and very eclectic career.
From the Vaults – Land of Opportunities (2019) – Canadian television was the land of opportunity for international recording artists. This episode features stories and performances by Sammy Davis Jr., Joan Baez, Jackie Mittoo and several of the top blues musicians ever captured on film.
Flying Supersonic (2018) - The history of the Concorde, the passenger plane that flew at twice the speed of sound. For NOVA.
Ancient Aliens - The Artificial Human (2018). A look at whether or not intelligent robots are a threat to humanity or the next step in human evolution; as man and machine begin to merge, humanity could be fulfilling a destiny prepared for by aliens thousands of years ago.
Plastic Paradise (2014) – Thousands of miles away from civilization, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. And yet it has become ground zero for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, siphoning plastics from three distant continents. In this independent documentary, journalist/filmmaker Angela Sun travels on a personal journey of discovery to uncover this mysterious phenomenon. Along the way she meets scientists, researchers, influencers and volunteers who shed light on the effects of our rabid plastic consumption and learns the problems is more insidious than we could have ever imagined.
Steve Reich – Phase to Face - (2011). A drummer-turned-composer, Steve Reich has produced some of the most vibrant, original and interesting music of our time, with influences as varied as Bach, Stravinsky, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Balinese and Ghanaian percussion. His technique of “phasing” (short repeating patterns moving in and out of phase with each other), used first in “It’s Gonna Rain” of 1965, formed the springboard for his complex and colorful style, with its intoxicating melodic lines and rhythmic patterns.
Dawn of Humanity (2015) – Deep in a South African cave, an astounding discovery reveals clues to what made us human. For NOVA.
YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip) (2012) – 3 friends. 50 states. One wild year. Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road – travelling America with hope, humor…and all of their garbage for the year-to explore the good, the bad and the weird across every state in search of the extraordinary innovators and courageous citizens who are tackling humanity’s greatest environmental crises.
TINY (Story About Living Small) (2013) – From 1970 to 2010, the average size of a new house in America nearly doubled. Yet in recent years, many are redefining their American Dream to focus on flexibility, financial freedom and quality of life over quantity of space. These self-proclaimed “Tiny Housers” live in homes smaller than the average parking space, often built on wheels to bypass building codes and zoning laws. Tiny takes us inside six of these homes stripped to their essentials, exploring the owners’ stories and the design innovations that make them work.
The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story (2001) – “The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story” tells the full bizarre, tragic but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett with contributions from all the members of Pink Floyd plus friends, managers and lovers. Bonus material includes extended interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and Robyn Hitchcock.
The Great Artists – The Post-Modernists (Gaugin) (2001) – Paul Gaugin was thirty five when he made the momentous decision to abandon his lucrative career as a Paris stockbroker and devote himself full time to painting. Gaugin’s bold use of flat, unmixed color gave his paintings a strong sense of personal expression, but his work struggled to find acceptance at the time.
Pluto and Beyond (2019) – The New Horizons spacecraft attempts to fly by NASA’s most distant target yet. For NOVA.
The Rolling Stones Crossfire Hurricane (2012) – This superb new film tells the story of The Rolling Stones’ unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teenagers in the early sixties to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of The Rolling Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Produced by Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards.
Brian Eno 1971-1977 - The Man Who Fell To Earth (2011) – This documentary film – the first ever about Eno – explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 and 1977, the period that some view as his golden age, others as just one era in a long, extraordinary and very eclectic career.
From the Vaults – Land of Opportunities (2019) – Canadian television was the land of opportunity for international recording artists. This episode features stories and performances by Sammy Davis Jr., Joan Baez, Jackie Mittoo and several of the top blues musicians ever captured on film.
Love Thy Nature – (2014) – Narrated by Liam Neeson, “Love Thy Nature” points to how deeply we have lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world.
Still on the Run – The Jeff Beck Story (2018) - Jeff Beck is one of the most innovative and original guitar players of the rock ‘n roll era. Never content to rest on his laurels, he is always experimenting with new techniques, new musical styles and new collaborators. This film follows his career from early days learning guitar solos with his friend Jimmy Page, through the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group and his multi-faceted solo albums.
An Inconvenient Sequel – Truth to Power (2017) – Ten years after the Academy Award Winning “An Inconvenient Truth” brought climate change to the forefront of mainstream culture, former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight to educate the next generation of climate champions. Eye-opening and alarming, this compelling follow-up shows that while the stakes have never been higher, the solutions to the climate crisis are still within our reach.
Flying Supersonic (2018) - The history of the Concorde, the passenger plane that flew at twice the speed of sound. For NOVA.
Ancient Aliens - The Artificial Human (2018). A look at whether or not intelligent robots are a threat to humanity or the next step in human evolution; as man and machine begin to merge, humanity could be fulfilling a destiny prepared for by aliens thousands of years ago.
Plastic Paradise (2014) – Thousands of miles away from civilization, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. And yet it has become ground zero for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, siphoning plastics from three distant continents. In this independent documentary, journalist/filmmaker Angela Sun travels on a personal journey of discovery to uncover this mysterious phenomenon. Along the way she meets scientists, researchers, influencers and volunteers who shed light on the effects of our rabid plastic consumption and learns the problems is more insidious than we could have ever imagined.
CBGB (2013) – Alan Rickman stars as legendary NYC club owner Hilly Crystal who, during the 1970s, wanted to create a venue for country, bluegrass and blues music (thus the name CBGB). When those acts became difficult to book, he shifted the club’s focus to local bands playing original music, launching the careers of Patti Smith, Blondie, the Talking Heads and the Ramones and helping to define New York’s punk scene and change the face of music.
The Rise and Fall of the Clash (2014) – The only up-close and personal film about the juggernaut band The Clash and their meteoric trajectory through rock ‘n’ roll history. The film features previously unseen footage of the band at work and at play as well as interviews with the individual band members and with those who knew them well.
Steve Reich – Phase to Face - (2011). A drummer-turned-composer, Steve Reich has produced some of the most vibrant, original and interesting music of our time, with influences as varied as Bach, Stravinsky, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Balinese and Ghanaian percussion. His technique of “phasing” (short repeating patterns moving in and out of phase with each other), used first in “It’s Gonna Rain” of 1965, formed the springboard for his complex and colorful style, with its intoxicating melodic lines and rhythmic patterns.
Dawn of Humanity (2015) – Deep in a South African cave, an astounding discovery reveals clues to what made us human. For NOVA.
YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip) (2012) – 3 friends. 50 states. One wild year. Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road – travelling America with hope, humor…and all of their garbage for the year-to explore the good, the bad and the weird across every state in search of the extraordinary innovators and courageous citizens who are tackling humanity’s greatest environmental crises.
TINY (Story About Living Small) (2013) – From 1970 to 2010, the average size of a new house in America nearly doubled. Yet in recent years, many are redefining their American Dream to focus on flexibility, financial freedom and quality of life over quantity of space. These self-proclaimed “Tiny Housers” live in homes smaller than the average parking space, often built on wheels to bypass building codes and zoning laws. Tiny takes us inside six of these homes stripped to their essentials, exploring the owners’ stories and the design innovations that make them work.
The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story (2001) – “The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story” tells the full bizarre, tragic but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett with contributions from all the members of Pink Floyd plus friends, managers and lovers. Bonus material includes extended interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and Robyn Hitchcock.
The Great Artists – The Post-Modernists (Gaugin) (2001) – Paul Gaugin was thirty five when he made the momentous decision to abandon his lucrative career as a Paris stockbroker and devote himself full time to painting. Gaugin’s bold use of flat, unmixed color gave his paintings a strong sense of personal expression, but his work struggled to find acceptance at the time.
Obit - Life on Deadline (2017) – It’s a shame no one wants to talk to them at parties, because obituary writers are a surprisingly funny bunch. Ten hours before newspapers hit neighborhood doorsteps –-and these days ten minutes before news hits the web—an obit writer is racing against deadline to sum up a long and newsworthy life in under 1000 words.
Feeding Frenzy – The Food Industry, Marketing & the Creation of a Health Crisis (2013) – Over the past 3 decades, obesity rates in the U.S. have more than doubled for children and tripled for adolescents – and a startling 70% of adults are now obese or overweight. The result has been a widening epidemic of obesity-related health problems.
Left Behind Without a Choice (2007) - This film explores the less media-friendly side of the animal rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
Forensics on Trial (2012) - There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of CSI and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. With few established scientific standards, no central oversight, and poor regulation of examiners, forensics in the U.S. is in a state of crisis.
Just Eat It. A Food Waste Story – (2014) – Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue from farm, through retail all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away.
Just Eat It. A Food Waste Story – (2014) – Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue from farm, through retail all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away.
First Civilizations – (Cities) (2018) - View the birthplace of civilization. The Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation turbo-charging the face of progress.
Civilizations – (Encounters) (2018) – How advances in sea faring and a thirst for trade and exploration sent human beings around the planet. Distant and disparate cultures met for the first time and art became the great interface by which civilizations understood each other. Narrated by Liev Schrieber.
The Tesla Files (Without A Trace) (2018) – Series premiere researcher Mark Seifer recruits astrophysicist Travis Taylor.
My Bionic Pet (2014) - We've come a long way in terms of our relationships with animals. We've gone from being their owners to being their guardians and in some cases even making them part of our families. Today, we are taking the next step, as animals suffering from serious disfigurements or disabilities are being fitted with prosthetic devices.
Ancient Aliens (2018). In 2017, it was revealed that the Department of Defense recently spent millions investigating reports of UFOs. This 2-hour season premiere is the latest disclosure about a series of secret government UFO projects dating back decades, but many of their findings have never been released to the public. Could the truth about an extraterrestrial presence on Earth be part of a UFO Conspiracy?
Civilizations - How Do We Look? (2018) - Explore the many functions of the human image in ancient art. Portraits, paintings and sculptures both life-sized and colossal performed a role assuaging loss expressing strength, inspiring fear and were instrumental in forming early civilizations. Narrated by Liev Schreiber.
NOVA Wonders (2018) - The series premiere examines animal communication. Some animals demonstrate that they can learn human language, like Chaser the dog who recognizes hundreds of words and Kanzee the gorilla who understands some English spoken in context.
Civilizations - The Second Moment of Creation (2018) - This series premiere examines the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilization. Narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Decoding The Weather (2018) - Joint scientists on a quest to better comprehend the workings of the weather and climate change. For NOVA.
Open Sesame/Story of Seeds (2014) - The importance of seed biodiversity is detailed in this documentary. "A seed is the foundation of life".
Vikings Unearthed (2016) - While infamous for their fearsome conquests, the Vikings were also expert seafarers, skilled traders, and courageous explorers who traveled far and wide from Scandinavia to Europe and into Asia. The 1960s discovery of the only Viking site in North America, on the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, proved that the Norse had actually made it to America as suggested in the Vinland sagas. But how far did they get? For PBS and NOVA.
Origins of Stonehenge (2018) - Josh travels to his ancestral home of Great Britain to explore the origins of Stonehenge finding an unexpected network of monuments that could have inspired its mystical location.
The Vikings: Dark Warriors (2006-2008) - The Vikings Dark Warriors from History is a wild and unforgettable journey across land and sea revealing dark Viking secrets along the way. Included: the Vikings Voyage to America, Leif Erickson: Voyages of a Viking and Viking Underground.
The Great Math Mystery (2015) - Exploring math's power across the centuries, from the first wireless radio transmissions to the landing of rovers on Mars. for NOVA.
Roman Catacomb Mystery (2014) – An investigation of a mass grave found in the catacombs beneath the streets of Rome sheds insight into ancient Romans’ daily lives and health. Included: who the buried people may have been, why so many were interred in one place and what killed them.
Impossible Builds – (2018) – A look at a creation of some of the most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. As one of Dame Zaha Hadid's final projects, One Thousand Museum Tower in Miami which topped out in February of this year, Impossible Builds documents its construction. Described by the show as "one of the most complex skyscrapers ever to make it off the drawing board," the 62-story tower features a unique glass fiber reinforced concrete exoskeleton – a system never before seen at this scale.
Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit (2009) - A visit to Norway to examine its Viking heritage. Included are: Oslo, Alta, Kirkenes and Lofotr and a sailing adventure off the western coast. A Richard Bangs' Adventure with A Purpose.
The Tunnels of Okinawa (2016) - The series about WWII begins with a look at the defensive lines, bunkers and fortifications the Japanese built on the island of Okinawa.
Wasted - The Story of Food Waste (2018) - Renown chefs discuss the economic and environmental costs of global food waste and explore solutions that involve educating consumers and food suppliers.
Vermeer, Beyond Time (2017) - Steve Martin narrates a look at the life and work of 17th century Johannes Vermeer. For PBS.
Great Escape at Dunkirk (2018) – Archaeologists and divers recover remains of ships and planes lost during WWII’s epic Dunkirk operation. Included: evidence of the ingenious technology that helped save allied forces from defeat from the encircling Germans. For NOVA.
Beyond the Infinite (Kubrick's Odyssey II - Secrets Hidden in the films of Stanley Kubrick) (2012) - In this deeply provocative examination of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, filmmaker and researcher Jay Weidner reveals that besides being a great science fiction move, 2001 is also a multi-layered revelation concerning the human condition and our place in the universe.
David Bowie Serious Moonlight (1981-2006) - Filmed live at the Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C. Canada in 1983 with extras including the Ricochet Documentary on Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok (a film featuring the Far East segment of the Serious Moonlight tour.
From Straight to Bizarre – Zappa, Beefheart, Alice Cooper and LA’s Lunatic Fringe (2011) – Desperate to remove himself from his original deal with Verve Records in 1968, Frank Zappa set up the Bizarre and Straight labels in league with manager Herb Cohen, and so began a string of releases which remain extraordinary in the extreme.
UFO Conspiracy: Hunt for the Truth (2017) - Examining the long history of allegations involving alien phenomena and their supposed government cover-up. For The History Channel.
Vikings - The Real Warriors (2014) - Discover exciting new insights as historia Neil Oliver digs for clues. You'll travel to archaelogical sites in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, where Norsemen launch expeditions and raids. Watch in amazement as the warriors settle Britain, Iceland and Greenland and transform themselves illiterate pagans into Christian farmers, statesmen and kings--all in less than 200 years! The dramatic truth behind the legends will change your understanding of Vikings forever.
Pink Floyd - 1971 A period of Transition (2014) - Having released their first record in 1967 when Syd Barrett was chief composer in the ranks, Pink Floyd followed this generally praised work with a move towards prog-rock experimentalism and after Barrett agreed to leave the band before the release of their sophomore album, the group - now with Dave Gilmour filling in the hold Syd's departure had created - released a couple of records which even the band themselves were somewhat less than happy with.
Earth Flight (2014) - David Tennant narrates this exhilarating adventure filmed over four years with help from camera-carrying birds, drones, paragliders and remote control micro-flight planes. Feel your heart pound as you scramble with snow geese to escape the talons of a bald eagle over North America. Glide with cranes over Venice and the white cliffs of Dover, among others. This wondrous aerial spectacle will make your spirits soar!
The Untold Story of the 90s Part I (2017) - The way technology, media and politics collided during the early 90s to lead to the world as known today is delved into featuring the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, 24 hour live news coverage, the Rodney King tape, Bill Clinton wins, the L.A. riots, satellite politics, Netscape Navigator, NCSA Mosaic and Alta Vista.
The Untold Story of the 90s Part II (2017) - the rise of gay rights, the fall of traditional media and the move to online connections are explored featuring the Government shutdown, the beginning of partisan politics, the Monica Lewinsky scandal, the murder of Matthew Shepard, Napster, the 2000 election, the rise of Al-Qaeda and 9-11.
Forks Over Knives (2011) - Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict usu can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. Written and directed by Lee Fulkerson.
The Other F Word (2011) - Revealing, hilarious and touching, The Other F Word asks, "What happens when a generation ultimate anti-authoritarians - punk rockers - become society's ultimate authorities - fathers??" With a large chorus of punk's leading men - Mark Hoppus, Flea, Tim McIIraith, this film follows Jim Lindbergh, a 20 year veteran of the skate punk band Pennywise, through his hysterical and moving from belting his band's anthem "F--k Authority" to embracing his newfound role in mid-life, fatherhood.
The Majestic 12 (2017) - 60 mins. The study of a top secret within the U.S. government called the Majestic 12. Scientists, government officials and military elite investigate reports of UFOs and supposedly examining crashed extra terrestrial craft. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
UFO Conspiracy - Hunt for Truth (2017) - 120 mins. Examining the long history of allegations involving alien phenomena and their supposed government cover-ups. For the History Channel.
The Alien Architects (2017) - 60 mins. A study of similar architectural marvels of the ancient world that bear striking similarities to one another, among them the pyramid complex in Giza, the Avenue of the dead pyramids in Mexico and an ancient pyramid temple in Cambodia. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
The Mystery of Rudlowe Manor (2017) - 60 mins. An exploration of the possibility that files related to the history of UFO phenomenon are locked up in a manor house in Wiltshire, England countryside. Ancient Aliens Season 12.
Museum Secrets - Museum Island Berlin (2010) - 60 mins. Spotlighting the Pergammon and Neues Museums in Berlin.
Joy Division: Falling Up - The Full Story - (2013) (70 mins). A reissue of "Under Review". This documentary film pours new light on the Joy Division story as it reveals much previously unknown about this extraordinary collective. Directed by Christian Davies.
Buddah - (2010) (117 mins) - Academy Award-winning filmmaker David Grubin tells the historical tale of GautamaBuddah from his initial enlightenment under a fig tree through his death around the age of 80. Narrated by Richard Gere.
Punk Revolution NYC – (2011)
(192 mins). The Velvet Underground, The
New York Dolls & the CBGBs Set. When,
in 1964, an in-house songwriter for the Pickwick label was introduced to the Welsh
viola player from avant-garde composer La Mont Young’s group, few predicted the
profound effect this coming together would have on the development of global
rock music. But before the year was
out, this unlikely had formed a band, hooked up with pop-art supreme Andy
Warhol and, 12 months on, composed and were recording a collection of songs
that many believed “started it all”.
Directed and written by Tom O’Dell.
New York Doll, The Movie - (2005) (78 Mins). Arthur "Killer" Kane of the legendary band The New York Dolls rockets to the top of the glam rock scene. Then with the death of a band member the group bottoms out and eventually splits up. Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate, becomes a devout Mormon. Produced by Ed Cunningham and Seth Lewis Gordon. Directed by Greg Whiteley.
Looking for Johnny - The Legend of Johnny Thunders (2014) (98 mins). When Johnny Thunders died in New Orleans on April 23, 1991, he left behind a mystery. Though MTV and international broadsheets reported the guitarist's demise, for many in the mainstream, Thunders was perceived as an enigmatic outlaw. Written and directed by Danny Garcia.
Command and Control (2017) (90 mins). An account of an experience of a Titan II missile complex in Damascus, Arkansas in 1980, that almost caused the explosion of a ballistic missile carrying a nuclear warhead 600 times more powerful than the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. Directed by Robert Kenner for PBS.
Pink Floyd - The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012) (85 mins). "Wish You Were Here" has an enduring legacy, and this film tells the in-depth story of its production from the perspective of those who were there at the time. An Eagle Vision release.
Real Vikings - Ragnar and his sons (2016) (60mins). Viking actor Clive standen, series creator Michael HIrst and Viking experts uncover the real stores of Ragnar Lothbrok and his famous sons, Bjorn Ironside and Ivar the Boneless, by visiting key Viking sites in Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Scotland and England. Produced for the History Channel.
NOVA – Secrets of the Sky Tombs (2017) (60mins). The Season 44 premiere focuses on the
Himalayas which were among the last places on earth settled by humans. Scientists scale sheer cliffs and discover
rock cut tombs filled with human bones and such intriguing artifacts as gold
masks and Chinese silk. Produced by NOVA.
Secrets of the Dead – Vampire Legend (2015) (60mins). The Season 15 premiere explores the vampire
myth which if manuscripts and archeological evidence are accurate, emanated
from medieval England. The lore was
popularized by Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and still has adherence.
Eero Saarinen/American Masters (2016) (50:28 mins) – The life and work of influential Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen (1910 – 1961).
Soundbreaking - I Am My Music - Episode 8 (2016) (60 mins). Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead are among the featured artists in this series finale which chronicles the evolution of music consumption from records and cassettes to CDs and MP3s. Directed by Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for CBS.
Soundbreaking - Sound and Vision - Episode 7 (2016) (60 mins). Chronicling the era in which MTV forged and indelible and
inextricable link between recorded music and the newly emergent music video,
Sound and Vision considers what it means to see music as well as hear it.
Soundbreaking – The World Is Yours – Episode 6 - (2016) (60 mins). Public Enemy, Run DMC, The Beastie Boys and Beck are among the featured artists at how sampling (borrowing fragments from existing recordings) created a new genre of music. Directed by Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for CBS.
Soundbreaking – The World Is Yours – Episode 6 - (2016) (60 mins). Public Enemy, Run DMC, The Beastie Boys and Beck are among the featured artists at how sampling (borrowing fragments from existing recordings) created a new genre of music. Directed by Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for CBS.
Soundbreaking – Going Electric –
Episode 4 (2016) (60 mins). The Rolling
Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and Devo are among the featured artists in
this look at how music was transformed by the amplification and electrification
of instruments. Directed by Maro
Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for PBS.
The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall (2009) (94 mins). On one night in August 1961, a few railway cars and a lot of barbed wire were moved into position in Berlin, dividing East Germany from West. It was a barrier that would be extended and become increasingly more sophisticated over the 18 years of its existence. Produced by ZDF Enterprises for History. Directed by Oliver Halmburger.
Soundbreaking - The Human Instrument - Episode 3 - (2016) (60 mins). Adele, Amy Winehouse and Christina Aguilera are spotlighted in this look at what makes a vocal track truly great. Directed by Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for PBS.
Soundbreaking - Painting With Sound - Episode 2 - (2016) (60 mins). The evolution of multi-tracking recording of which expanded the palette of such artists as the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac is chronicled. Directed by Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre for PBS.
Ancient Computer – (2012) (60
mins). An unremarkable lump of metal
found in a 2,000 year old shipwreck turns out to be an extraordinary
treasure: the world’s first computer. When divers first discovered the corroded
device in 1900, scientists were puzzled by its function. Written, produced and directed by Mike
Beckham. Produced for NOVA by Evan
Hadingham.
Journey Into Buddhism – Prajna Earth (2007) (85mins). Prajna Earth visits spiritual intersections where Buddhist and Hindu wisdom traditions merged with the animist worship of nature, revealing a profound understanding of sacred nature existing both in the environment and within all living beings. Director and cinematographer John Bush. Narrated by Sharon Stone.
Marley – A Film by Kevin MacDonald – (2012) (145mins). MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, legend, and the man, from his early days to his rise to international stardom. Directed by Kevin MacDonald.
Mayan Prophecies and Crop Circles
– An Extraordinary Connection – (2010) (105 mins). Scholars and researchers have discovered an
extraordinary connection between rate ancient 6000 year old Sumerian symbols,
ancient symbols from the mysterious Mayan calendar and a group of amazing signs
and symbols found among crop circle formations believed to be extraterrestrial
in origin that are appearing in the farmlands of the English countryside. Author Luca Trovellesi Cesana, directed by
Pier Giorgio Caria for UFO TV.
Resident Alien – A Film by Jonathan Nossiter – (1991) (85 mins). The widely acclaimed “Resident Alien” chronicles the hilarious adventures of cult figure Quentin Crisp, a flamboyantly eccentric Englishman who once pursued fame across the razor sharp edges of Manhattan. Written, produced and directed by Jonathan Nossiter.
Janis: Little Girl Blue – (2015) (105 mins) – Janis Joplin
is one of the most revered and iconic of all rock & roll singers, a tragic
and misunderstood figure who thrilled millions of listeners and blazed new
creative trails before her death in 1970 at the age of 27. With “Janis:
Little Girl Blue” Oscar-nominated director Amy J. Berg examines Joplin’s
story in depth, presenting an intimate, insightful portrait of a complicated,
driven often beleaguered artist. Written
and directed by Amy J. Berg.
1971 – (2015) (79 mins) – On March 8, 1971, eight ordinary citizens broke into an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, a town just outside Philadelphia, took hundreds of secret files, and shared them with the public. In doing so, they uncovered the FBI’s vast and illegal regime of spying and intimidation of Americans exercising their First Amendment rights. Produced by Marilyn Ness and Katy Chevigny. Produced and directed by Johanna Hamilton.
The War Game (1965) (49mins) - A documentary-style TV drama, Peter Watkins’ controversial and harrowing depiction of the effects of a nuclear attack on England hit the headlines when it was banned on the grounds of being too graphic and horrifying. Written and produced by Peter Watkins.
Tony Palmer’s film of Tangerine Dream Live at Coventry Cathedral 1975. (2007) (27 mins)- In December 1974, Tangerine Dream were invited to play in the grand setting of Rheims Cathedral, a move certainly seen at the time as groundbreaking. Because of this, they were then invited to perform in the cathedrals of York, Liverpool and Coventry. Music is from the album “Ricochet”. Starring Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke and Peter Baumann. Directed by Tony Palmer.
Secret Societies of Hollywood: Pursuit of Perfection - (2014) (60 mins.) A report on celebrities in pursuit of perfection and the great lengths they will go to realize their goals, including cutting edge surgeries, dangerous diets and other risky behavior. Produced by Prometheus Entertainment. Executive Producer Kevin Burns.
Experiments in Art and Technology and Artpix present Variations VII by John Cage. (2008) (85 mins). In 1966, ten New York artists and thirty engineers and scientists from Bell Telephone Laboratories collaborated on a series of innovative dance, music and theater performances, 9 Evenings: Theatre & Engineering, held in October at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City. Produced by Billy Kluver and Julie Martin of E.A.T. and directed by Barbro Schultz Lundestam.
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks. (2016) (58 mins). The story of Koko the gorilla who can communicate with people via sign language due to the work of psychologist Penny Patterson, who adopted Koko in 1971 for her Ph.D assignment. Directed by Jonathan Taylor for the BBC.
Spillover: Zika, Ebola and Beyond. (2016) (58 mins). Examining Zika, Ebola and Nipah and other "spillover viruses" which reside in animals and can infect humans. Included: the role human behaviors play in the spread of diseases; and what science can do to contain and prevent epidemics. A PBS production.
War Journal: The Incredible World War II Escape of Major Damon"Rocky" Gause. (2016) (90 mins). Involved in the Bataan Death March and then the fall of Corregidor island, Gause and another American, in a leaky old fishing boat, travelled from the Philippine Islands all the way to Australia and the doorstep of General Douglas MacArthur, who could not believe the men survived their 159 day ordeal in the open ocean. Produced, written and directed by Tim Gray.
Mirage Men – (2014) – (85 mins). For over sixty years, teams within the US Air Force and US Intelligence agencies exploited and manipulated beliefs about UFOs and extraterrestrial visits as part of their counter-intelligence programs. Directed by John Lundberg.
I Am Ali – The Man Behind The Legend – An Intimate Portrait (2015) (1hr 52mins). I Am Ali is told through exclusive, unprecedented access to Ali’s personal archive of voice recordings combined with touching interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends. Produced by Clare Lewins, George Chignell and Greg Hobden. Written and directed by Clare Lewins.
I am Chris Farley - (2015) (94 mins). I Am Chris Farley will tell the hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story of legendary comedian Chris Farley for the first time ever - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin and at Marquette University, through his work at the legendary Second City to his rapid rise to the top of the comedy world on "Saturday Night Live" and in hit films like "Tommy boy" and "Black Sheep".
Awake: The Life of Yogananda – (2014) (86 mins). Awake is an unconventional biography about
the Hindu swami who brought yoga and meditation to the West in the 1920s. Written and directed by Paola Di Florio and
Lisa Leeman. Produced by Peter Rader,
Paola Di Florio & Lisa Leeman.
Inside Claridge's – Part 1 of 3 (2012) (60 mins). The goings-on at Claridges, a luxury hotel in London, are chronicled. For the BBC.
Inside Claridge's – Part 1 of 3 (2012) (60 mins). The goings-on at Claridges, a luxury hotel in London, are chronicled. For the BBC.
Ghost Planes and the Mystery (2014) (120 mins). Examining the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. For The History Channel.
Trumbo - (2007) - (95 mins). Trumbo is a unique film about screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and his heroic journey from Hollywood royalty to blacklisted writer to Academy Award winner. Based on the play "Trumbo" by Christopher Trumbo. Directed by Peter Askin.
Dark Star - H.R. Giger's World - (2014) (80 mins). Surrealist artist H.R. Giger (1940 - 2014) terrified audiences with his Oscar-winning monsters in Ridley Scott's ALIEN. Sci-fi, horror, music, album covers, tattoos and fetish art have been influenced by his dark, intricate paintings and sculptures depicting birth, death and sex. A film by Belinda Sallin.
Soul Boys of the Western World – Spandau Ballet: The Movie (2014) (111mins). Relive the music, fashion and spirit of the 1980s via the incredible saga of the rise, fall and comeback, of New Wave legends Spandau Ballet. Produced by Steve Dagger and Scott Millaney and directed by George Hencken.
The History Channel’s “7 New Signs of the Apocalypse” (2016) (1hr26mins). A study of possible apocalyptic events threatening the planet.
The Path to Paris (2016) (20:13 mins). Paris Attacks: Did Intelligence fail in France? The Paris attacks shook the world and raised many questions we are still struggling to answer. The CBC's Terence McKenna takes a fresh look at exactly what happened.
Snow Chick (2016) (60 mins). For Nature PBS. An Emperor penguin chick is
followed from its emergence from the egg to when it sets out on its own. Narrated by Kate Winslet. Produced and directed by John Downder.
Snow Chick (2016) (60 mins). For Nature PBS. An Emperor penguin chick is
followed from its emergence from the egg to when it sets out on its own. Narrated by Kate Winslet. Produced and directed by John Downder.
David Bowie & Lou Reed – The Thin White Duke Vs The King of New York (2014) (107 mins). This film charts the parallel careers of Bowie and Reed, focusing on their joint collaborations, shared interests and other connections. Including interviews with Angie Bowie, Doug Yule, Billy Name, Leee Black Childers, Jayne County, Jimi Lalumia, John Halsey, Victor Bockris, Danny Fields and many others. Directed by Rodney Ascher.
Andy Warhol - A Documentary Film (2006) (4 hrs). "He was the most American of artists and the most artistic of Americans," one man later said - "so American in fact that he is almost invisible to us." Andy Warhol - a riveting and often deeply moving film portrait of the most famous and famously controversial artist of the second half of the twentieth century - is the first to explore the complete spectrum of Warhol's astonishing artistic output, stretching across five decades from the late 1940s to his untimely death in 1987. Narrated by Laurie Anderson, directed by Ric Burns and produced by Donald Rosenfeld, Daniel Wolf and Ric Burns for PBS.
David Bowie - Five Years (2013) (90 mins). A profile of the rock star examines a momentous 5-year period in his career and his continual re-invention of himself from Ziggy Stardust to The Thin White Duke, including the critically acclaimed album "Heroes". Directed by Francis Whately for PBS.
The Salt of the Earth - (2015) (110 mins.) The Nature of Things with David Suzuki presents The Eagles Next Door (2016) - (60 mins). The Salt of the Earth takes us on a stunning visual odyssey as we see the world through the eyes of one of the greatest image makers of the last century - world renowned photographer Sebastiao Salgado. A film by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado.
The Nature of Things by David Suzuki. Eagles Next Door - (2016) (44:14 mins). We follow the unfolding story of a single breeding pair in the suburbs of Vancouver, Canada, over the course of a year. Via the social media phenomena known as "nestcams", we are able to witness the amazing life cycle and understand the adaptations they've made to be successful in the city.
Red Army - (2014) (85 mins). A film by Gabe Polsky, Red Army is an inspiring true story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system, paving the way for generations of Russians. Presented by Werner Herzog and Jerry Weintraub.
The Nature of Things hosted by David Suzuki - Call of the Baby Beluga (2016) (50 mins). One day in Quebec, a baby beluga whale washes up on a gravel beach along the St. Lawrence River. Unexpectedly, she is vigorously alive. A scientific team decides to take unusual steps to try to save her. Directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm.
Healing Hands (2016) (50 mins). Mykola Nyzhb, 11, lost both legs and an arm in an explosion in the Ukraine. His future looked bleak until a Canadian medical mission to the Ukraine got word of his situation. Dr. Oleh Antonyshynn tells CTV's W5 about Mykola's long road to recovery.
Secrets of Underground London (2014) (54:41 mins). On the surface, London is a buzzing, modern metropolis - but underneath lies a secret, hidden world, all but forgotten by the millions of people above. This program uncovers 2,000 years of subterranean history: a world of ancient caves and perfectly preserved Roman remains; mysterious rivers and gruesome plague pits; impenetrable vaults and top-secret bunkers. Produced by PBS.
It Takes Guts - (2015) (44:13 mins). It Takes Buts reveals fascinating new discoveries about gut microbes; our body's secret weapon the battle of the bulge. Produced by the Nature of Things with David Suzuki.
Happy People - A Year in the Taiga - (2010) (94 mins). Iconic filmmaker Werner Herzog embarks on another unforgettable journey in the heart of a remote natural environment. Directed by Dimitri Vasyukov and Werner Herzog.
Finding Vivian Maier (2013) (84 mins). Who is Vivan Maier? Now considered one of the 20th century’s greatest street photographers, Viviain Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime. Written, directed and produced by John Malouf and Charlie Siskel.
Yves Saint Laurent – The life Story of the Man Who
Re-imagined Women’s Fashion. Empire
Picture’s two episode DVD directed by David Teboul and produced by Christiane
Baute. Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and
Times follows his career, from the dazzling debut of his first line, under his
own name at age 22, to becoming one of fashion’s most creative and unorthodox
designers. (2004) (77 mins). Yves Saint Laurent: 5 Avenue Marceau.
Director David Teboul was given virtually unlimited access to the
behind-the-scenes production process of the creation of a line from initial
drawings all the way to the final climactic show. (2004) (85 mins).
Nick Cave – 20,000 Days on Earth – (2014) – (97 mins). This documentary drama is an inventive and an
intimate examination of the artistic process of musician and cultural icon Nick
Cave. Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane
Pollard.
Rick Steves' 'Travels - Berlin. (2014) (25:05 mins). Season 8 concludes in Berlin including its trendy east side, people-friendly river front and vibrant social scene.
The History Channel - Atlantis Found (1999) (2 hrs.) Examining the legend of the lost continent.
Watchers of the Sky - (2015) (121 mins). The global fight against mass ethnic killings - like those in Rwanda, Kosovoo and Sudan - started with a word: genocide. Produced and directed by Edet Belzberg.
Birders: The Central Park Effect - A film about birds and people (2012) (60 mins). The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan's celebrated patch of green and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Directed and written by Jeffrey Kimball.
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (2010) (82 mins). Queen of the Sun is a profound, alternative look at the global been crisis. Produced and directed by Taggart Siegel and produced by John Betz.
Emptying the Skids - (2013) (78 mins). Based on the groundbreaking essay in the New Yorker by best-selling novelist Jonathan Franzen, Emptying the Skies exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Directed by Douglas Kass and Roer Kass.
Peace Officer - (2015) (105 mins). This thought-provoking documentary profiles William "Dub" Lawrence, a former sheriff, who is investigating the death of his son-in-law by a SWAT team, the same SWAT team he helped establish and train 30 years prior. Produced by the CBC for the Passionate Eye.
Rick Steves' 'Travels - Berlin. (2014) (25:05 mins). Season 8 concludes in Berlin including its trendy east side, people-friendly river front and vibrant social scene.
The History Channel - Atlantis Found (1999) (2 hrs.) Examining the legend of the lost continent.
Watchers of the Sky - (2015) (121 mins). The global fight against mass ethnic killings - like those in Rwanda, Kosovoo and Sudan - started with a word: genocide. Produced and directed by Edet Belzberg.
Birders: The Central Park Effect - A film about birds and people (2012) (60 mins). The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan's celebrated patch of green and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Directed and written by Jeffrey Kimball.
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (2010) (82 mins). Queen of the Sun is a profound, alternative look at the global been crisis. Produced and directed by Taggart Siegel and produced by John Betz.
Emptying the Skids - (2013) (78 mins). Based on the groundbreaking essay in the New Yorker by best-selling novelist Jonathan Franzen, Emptying the Skies exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Directed by Douglas Kass and Roer Kass.
Peace Officer - (2015) (105 mins). This thought-provoking documentary profiles William "Dub" Lawrence, a former sheriff, who is investigating the death of his son-in-law by a SWAT team, the same SWAT team he helped establish and train 30 years prior. Produced by the CBC for the Passionate Eye.
Hippie Masala: Forever In India (2007) (93 mins). This Swiss documentary is a fascinating chronicle about aging flower children who, after fleeing Western civilization, found a new way of life in India. Directed by Ulrich Grossenbacher and Damaris Luthi.
Meteors – Fire in the Sky. (2005) (94 mins). Meteors, comets and asteroids cross the solar system offering clues about our planet and universe. Can they destroy civilizations? Did they wipe out the dinosaurs? Have they brought life to our planet? And when will the next one hit? Produced by A&E TV.
Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story – (2012) (98 mins). A film by Brad Bernstein. One man’s wild, lifelong adventure of testing society’s boundaries through his subversive art.
The CBC’s Marketplace - Best Before Dates. (2015) (22:14 mins). Grocery insiders reveal tricks stores use to alter “Best Before Dates”. “The food may look fabulous, but the facts will gross you out”. – Erica Johnson
The CBC’s Interrupt this Program - Beirut (2015) (21:57 mins). This is a series that profiles artists, writers and entertainers from various cities around the world beginning with Beirut.
The Fifth Estate – The Fire Within (2015) (42:03 mins). Women firefighters discuss being bullied and harrassed by colleagues.
Forever Young (2015 - 60 mins). – A study of aging offers new technologies that could potentially extend human life.
PBS - Extreme Wonders. Earth’s Natural Wonders- Part 1 of 3. (2015 – 54:53 mins). A look at life amidst the world’s extraordinary wonders starts on Mount Everest, where the Kumba ice fall presents a danger to Sherpas. Also, conservationists at the Grand Canyon try to help a Condor chick survive.
Bert Stern: Original Mad Man (2012) (89 mins). Bert Stern: Original Mad Man is the definitive voyage into the life and work of one of America’s most influential photographers. An original Madison Avenue “mad man”, Stern’s images helped create modern advertising. Produced by Gregory McClatchy. “I’ve always loved women. I think being a woman must be very difficult. After all, you’re always on the inside. Men look at the outside. It’s that illusion which is so delicious. Once you break that mask, then you are in another world.” – Bert Stern
Cobain: Montage of Heck – (2015) (145 mins). An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana Directed by Brett Morgan.
Marina Abramovic - The Artist Is Present – (2010) (106 mins). This film is a mesmerizing journey into the world of radical performance and an intimate portrait of an astonishingly magnetic, endlessly intriguing woman who draws no distinction between life and art. Directed by Matthew Akers and Jeff Dupre.
“Muscle Shoals”. (2013) (111 mins). Under the spiritual influence of the “Singing River” as native Americans called it, the music of Muscle Shoals is some of the most important and resonant of all time. “I’ll Take You There”, “Brown Sugar”, “When A Man Loves a Woman”, “I Never Loved a Man the Way That I loved You”, “Mustang Sally”, “Tell Mama”, Kodachrome”, and “Freebird” are just a few of the tens of thousands of tracks created there. Directed by Greg “Freddy” Camalier and starring Jimmy Cliff, Mick Jagger, Alicia Keys, Percy Sledge, Etta James and many more.
The CBC’s Marketplace “Gene Genie”. (2015) (22:26 mins) – Gene Genie is a study
of the business of home DNA testing kits. Determining your health risks based
on the interpretation and the accuracy of your results can get complicated. Can
your DNA information be misused and disclosed, for example to insurance
companies and employers? Find out here.
Sushi - The Global Watch – (75 mins) – (2012). Directed by Mark Hall. Sushi is a culinary favorite of millions around the world, from the heart of Texas to the streets of Moscow. Once a Japanese delicacy, the demand for sushi has exploded across the globe. It has also impacted the environment and drastically depleted the supply of wild blue fine tuna in our oceans.
GMO OMG. Is this the end of real food? (85 mins) (2013). Filmmaker and concerned father Jeremy Seifert is in search of answers about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they affect our children, the health of our planet and our freedom of choice.
DOCOBanksy – A Film About Banksy. (59 mins) (2014). If you ask “Who is Banksy?” then you’re asking the wrong question. Directed by Dominic Wade.
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. 108mins (2014). This is a film about the life, loves and work of iconic photographer, Dorothea Lange, known for her famous image, The Migrant Mother. Written, produced and directed by Dyanna Taylor.
Jeff Wall: In Order To Make a Picture - (2015) - 45.02 mins. The Jeff Wall documentary showcases world renowned photographer's work. A True West Films by Lu Nelson produced by Elizabeth Yake.
Tales from the Royal Wardrobe (PBS Program). (60 mins) (2015) – An examination of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs included why most kings and queens carefully choreographed their apparel and for those who did not, instances when the results were calamitous. Directed by Nick Gillam Smith and produced by Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd.
Season 1, Episode 1 of “Man on Earth - The Triumph of the Homo Sapien”. (60 mins) - (2009). In this episode, Tony examines how a number of African ancestors were saved from certain death when global warming changed the area from arid desert to lush savannah and how in turn this led to the populating of what is now Europe. Directed by Tom Stubberfield.
Codebreaker – The Story of Alan Turing (2011) – (81 mins). He changed the world, but the world rejected him. Codebreaker tells the remarkable and tragic story of Alan Turing, one of the 20th century’s most important people.
The Tesla Experiment (2014) (60 mins). Ancient Aliens examines a theory that inventory Nikola Tesla communicated with extra-terrestrials.
PBS’ Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Lift the Veil of Secrecy on MI6. (2014) (60mins). This film goes back in time and behind the scenes to look at some of the world’s most calculated and delicately executed operations.
Serving the Royals (2013) (60 mins). A look at the work done by servants at Britain's Royal Palace.
Devo - The Complete Truth About De-Evolution (1993) – Now the complete truth can be told. A documentary of 20 Devo music videos, rare performance footage and tons of extras.
Ancient America - Mound Builders – Edgar Cayce’s Forgotten Legacy – UFO TV (2009) – (60 mins). Excavators uncover solid evidence that ancient America was settled at least 50,000 years ago.
Royal Scandals – (2013) (60 mins). The CBC’s Passionate Eye takes a look at scandals involving the British Royal Family.
What the Bleep do we know? (2004) – 108 mins. Part documentary, part story and animation, this film produced and directed by William Arntz, Frank Vicente and Betsy Chasse is about a divorced photographer as she tumbles down a metaphysical rabbit hole. Her mind-bending voyage through the worlds of science and spirituality includes revelations by quantum physics experts, playful animation, and even a conversation with a wise 35,000-year-old being. Ultimately, her perception of reality is turned inside out, and the meaning of life becomes clear.
The Punk Singer – A Film about Kathleen Hanna (2013) – 83 mins. Directed by Sini Anderson and produced by Tamra Davis, “The Punk Singer” takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and offers a never-before-seen view into the life of the fearless leader of the punk band Bikini Kill’s
Kathleen Hanna.
The World Wars (Trial by Fire) - (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. An assassination sparks a global conflict in the opener of this series examining World War I and World War II from the perspective of powerful leaders who were involved in the fighting.
The World Wars (The Price of Glory) (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Germany’s economy collapses following the end of World War I. Adolf Hitler begins his rise to power.
The World Wars: Extended (The Rising Tide). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. The Great Depression arrives. Adolf Hitler rebuilds Germany’s military.
The World Wars: Extended (The Storm Explodes). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Josef Stalin and Adolf Hitler form a pact. Hitler invades Poland.
The World Wars (Never Surrender) - (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. World War II breaks out in the series finale. The World Wars: Extended (Peace at Last). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Allied forces invade Normandy in the series finale. Later, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.
Life in a day – (2011) (90 mins) –Director Kevin McDonald and producer Ridley Scott compile footing from over 80,000 Youtube videos in order to present a fascinating snapshot of life around the globe on July 24, 2010.
Fukushima – Inside Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown – (Feb 2012) (54:40 mins) – PBS documentary for Frontline. The desperate days after the Fukushima disaster, told by those who were there.
Sushi - The Global Watch – (75 mins) – (2012). Directed by Mark Hall. Sushi is a culinary favorite of millions around the world, from the heart of Texas to the streets of Moscow. Once a Japanese delicacy, the demand for sushi has exploded across the globe. It has also impacted the environment and drastically depleted the supply of wild blue fine tuna in our oceans.
GMO OMG. Is this the end of real food? (85 mins) (2013). Filmmaker and concerned father Jeremy Seifert is in search of answers about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they affect our children, the health of our planet and our freedom of choice.
DOCOBanksy – A Film About Banksy. (59 mins) (2014). If you ask “Who is Banksy?” then you’re asking the wrong question. Directed by Dominic Wade.
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. 108mins (2014). This is a film about the life, loves and work of iconic photographer, Dorothea Lange, known for her famous image, The Migrant Mother. Written, produced and directed by Dyanna Taylor.
Jeff Wall: In Order To Make a Picture - (2015) - 45.02 mins. The Jeff Wall documentary showcases world renowned photographer's work. A True West Films by Lu Nelson produced by Elizabeth Yake.
Tales from the Royal Wardrobe (PBS Program). (60 mins) (2015) – An examination of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs included why most kings and queens carefully choreographed their apparel and for those who did not, instances when the results were calamitous. Directed by Nick Gillam Smith and produced by Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd.
Season 1, Episode 1 of “Man on Earth - The Triumph of the Homo Sapien”. (60 mins) - (2009). In this episode, Tony examines how a number of African ancestors were saved from certain death when global warming changed the area from arid desert to lush savannah and how in turn this led to the populating of what is now Europe. Directed by Tom Stubberfield.
Codebreaker – The Story of Alan Turing (2011) – (81 mins). He changed the world, but the world rejected him. Codebreaker tells the remarkable and tragic story of Alan Turing, one of the 20th century’s most important people.
The Tesla Experiment (2014) (60 mins). Ancient Aliens examines a theory that inventory Nikola Tesla communicated with extra-terrestrials.
PBS’ Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Lift the Veil of Secrecy on MI6. (2014) (60mins). This film goes back in time and behind the scenes to look at some of the world’s most calculated and delicately executed operations.
Serving the Royals (2013) (60 mins). A look at the work done by servants at Britain's Royal Palace.
Devo - The Complete Truth About De-Evolution (1993) – Now the complete truth can be told. A documentary of 20 Devo music videos, rare performance footage and tons of extras.
Ancient America - Mound Builders – Edgar Cayce’s Forgotten Legacy – UFO TV (2009) – (60 mins). Excavators uncover solid evidence that ancient America was settled at least 50,000 years ago.
Royal Scandals – (2013) (60 mins). The CBC’s Passionate Eye takes a look at scandals involving the British Royal Family.
What the Bleep do we know? (2004) – 108 mins. Part documentary, part story and animation, this film produced and directed by William Arntz, Frank Vicente and Betsy Chasse is about a divorced photographer as she tumbles down a metaphysical rabbit hole. Her mind-bending voyage through the worlds of science and spirituality includes revelations by quantum physics experts, playful animation, and even a conversation with a wise 35,000-year-old being. Ultimately, her perception of reality is turned inside out, and the meaning of life becomes clear.
The Punk Singer – A Film about Kathleen Hanna (2013) – 83 mins. Directed by Sini Anderson and produced by Tamra Davis, “The Punk Singer” takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and offers a never-before-seen view into the life of the fearless leader of the punk band Bikini Kill’s
Kathleen Hanna.
The World Wars (Trial by Fire) - (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. An assassination sparks a global conflict in the opener of this series examining World War I and World War II from the perspective of powerful leaders who were involved in the fighting.
The World Wars (The Price of Glory) (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Germany’s economy collapses following the end of World War I. Adolf Hitler begins his rise to power.
The World Wars: Extended (The Rising Tide). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. The Great Depression arrives. Adolf Hitler rebuilds Germany’s military.
The World Wars: Extended (The Storm Explodes). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Josef Stalin and Adolf Hitler form a pact. Hitler invades Poland.
The World Wars (Never Surrender) - (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. World War II breaks out in the series finale. The World Wars: Extended (Peace at Last). (2014) – (60 mins) – The History Channel. Allied forces invade Normandy in the series finale. Later, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.
Life in a day – (2011) (90 mins) –Director Kevin McDonald and producer Ridley Scott compile footing from over 80,000 Youtube videos in order to present a fascinating snapshot of life around the globe on July 24, 2010.
Fukushima – Inside Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown – (Feb 2012) (54:40 mins) – PBS documentary for Frontline. The desperate days after the Fukushima disaster, told by those who were there.
Stonehenge Uncovered – The Nature of Things – (2014) ( 60 mins). Directed by Jeremy Turner. Stonehenge is examined using radar technology and modern scanning equipment to uncover hidden structures beneath the World Heritage site that surrounds it.
Weather Gone Wild - (2014) - (60 mins) The study of intense an unpredictable weather and how best to adapt to it. How to lessen the impact of climate change. Directed by Melanie Wood, written by Helen Slinger and Melanie Wood and produced by Sue Ridout for Dreamfilm Productions in association with CBC-TV and Doc Zone.
A Fierce Green Fire – The Battle for a Living Plant (2012) – (101 mins) - Written and directed by Mark Kitchell. Excellent documentary on an exploration of the environmental movement - grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change.
It’s More than Handsome…Its Mansome – (2012) – (88 mins) Written by Jeremy Chilnick and Morgan Spurlock. Directed by Morgan Spurlock.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of Anna Nicole Smith – (2014) – (60 mins) – Directed by James Tovell and produced by Duncan Bulling. A tale of hard living and hard luck.
The Last Secrets of 9/11 - (2014) - (60 mins) - The Passionate Eye - A study of the large scale forensic recovery operations undertaken in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City. Included are interviews with family members of victims who have received fragments of their loved ones.
Inheriting Trouble - The Estate of Andy Warhol - (2012) - 42 mins. On February 22, 1987, the "Leonardo Da Vinci of Madison Avenue" dies unexpectedly after undergoing a routine gall bladder operation. He leaves behind an immense fortune and the overwhelming task of appraising his estate which is valued between $95M and $900M. The claws are out in this jaw-dropping documentary! A must see!
The People vs. O.J. Simpson: What the Jury Never Heard - (2014). On the 20th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson double murder, NBC’s Dateline provides new insights into this case in a compelling and revealing two hour documentary.
Venus and Serena – (2012) – 100 mins – Produced and directed by Maiken Baird and Michelle Major. Music by Wyclef Jean. Venus and Serena takes an unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of the greatest sister-act professional tennis has ever seen.
The Wall – A World Divided – (2010) - 60 mins – Produced, written and directed by Eric Stange and narrated by Joe Morton. This film explores the lives of ordinary citizens who found themselves caught in the extraordinary politics of the Cold War.
Canada’s Restaurant Secrets – (2014) – 45:13 mins - CBC’s Marketplace – Produced and directed by Virginia Smart. Canadian restaurants are inspected and you’ll be surprised at what they discover!
Climate Change: Hot Times in the City – (2014) – 45:08 mins. The CBC’s The Nature of Things with David Suzuki. Produced and directed by Jerry and Bette Thompson. Examining the effects of climate change in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax and the toll it is taking on its inhabitants.
Playing God with Planet Earth – (2011) – 45:08 mins – Doc Zone – Scientists are experimenting with radical schemes to cool the planet. Will these experiments save us or be a form of technological suicide?
Naica – Giant Crystal Cave – (2008) – 1:00hr – National Geographic – Mexico’s Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals) is visited.
Wild Canada: Episode 1 – The Eternal Frontier (2013) – 44:46 mins – The Nature of Things with David Suzuki produced by the CBC and directed by Jeff Turner. The first of this 4-episode series explores Canada’s unique ecosystems from its eastern boreal forest, across the prairies, to the Pacific ocean and the Arctic tundra. Beautifully filmed and a must see for all nature lovers.
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap – (2012) – 111 mins. Directed by Ice-T and directed by Paul Toogood. The history of rap music is discussed with Ice-T and the rap legends he interviews.
MDNA World Tour – (2013 Boy Toy, Inc.) – 1:51:02 - Produced by Madonna and directed by Danny Tull and Stéphanie Sennour. Madonna raises the bar and them some during her live performance at the American Arena in Miami, Florida during the North American leg of her MDNA tour.
Supervolcano: Yellowstone’s Fury – (2013) – 45:10 mins - Produced by the CBC’s Doc Zone. There will be a very large-scale super volcanic eruption from Yellowstone National Park. The question is not if it will happen, but when.
Power Surge – (2011) – 60 mins – A NOVA Production by Hamilton Land & Cattle, Inc. for WGBH-Boston. Written and produced by Doug Hamilton. Are we finally on the brink of a clean energy revolution?
Up Against the Wall (CBC Doc Zone) (2009) 52 mins. Directed by Eileen Thalenberg and produced in association with the CBC. This documentary focuses on the wall separating Israel and the West Bank, the wall between the U.S. and Mexico and the walls that protect fortress Europe.
Legendary Sin Cities – Paris, Berlin, Shanghai – (2006) 3½ hrs – Directed by Ted Remerowski and Marrin Canell and produced by Demi-Monde Productions Ltd. in association with the CBC. Cities where art and culture mingled with corruption and decadence.
The Mystery of the Hope Diamond – Smithsonian Channel (2010) USA. Directed by Mark Radice and narrated by Kim Basinger. An intriguing look at the secrets, the legends and the curse of the extraordinary Hope Diamond.
Brian Eno: The Man who fell to earth (2012) – 162 mins - Directed by Ed Haynes. First ever documentary focusing on the life, career and music of Brian Eno during the 70s. With John Hassell and David Toop.
Blackfish (2013) – 83 mins - Directed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite. Don’t capture what you can’t control. A documentary on Orcas in captivity at SeaWorld.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) 84 mins - Directed by Ricki Stern; co-directed by Annie Sundberg. A candid look at Joan Rivers’ career as she turns 75 and the challenges she faces staying on top.
Serving the Royals: Inside the Firm (2013) - Montreal director John Curtin. A behind the scenes into the 1200 men and women who cater to royalty’s every whim.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen (1965) - Directed by Donald Brittain and Don Owen - An informal black and white portrait of Leonard Cohen.
Last Call at the Oasis - (2011) (105 mins) - Written and directed by Jessica Yu - Starring Erin Brokovich-Ellis. A powerful argument for why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century.
The Art of the Steal - (2009) (101 mins) - Directed by Don Argott - Documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
The Rape of Europa - (2006) - (117 mins) - Directed by Richard Berge, Bonni Cohen & Nicole Newnham - The story of Nazi Germany's plundering of Europe's great works of art during World War II and Allied efforts to minimize the damage.
Ansel Adams - A Film by Ric Burns - (2002) - (100 mins) - Written and directed by Ric Burns - A biographical documentary film tracing the life of the American photographer Ansel Adams who was known for his landscape images of the American West.
Shattered Ground - (2013) - (60 mins) - Directed by Leif Kaldor in association with The Nature of Things - Fracking, while a bonanza for gas and oil production, is caught in a backlash of suspicion and alarm. What's happening underground it seems can shatter more than just rock.
Vanishing of the Bees (2009) - (87 mins) - Directed by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein. This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee.
Asteroids: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (2010)- (50 mins) - Written and directed by Dan Kendall for the BBC. Will a giant asteroid strike our planet?
Dog Dazed - (2013) - (60 mins) - Directed by Vancouver filmmaker Helen Slinger for Doc Zone - This doc is about the close, symbiotic relationship between dogs and their best friends, us.
Windfall - (2010) - (60 mins) - Directed by Laura Israel. A town is split over the pros and cons of wind turbines.
Jane's Journey - (2011) - (111 mins) - Directed by Lorenz Knauer. A beautiful tribute to Dr. Goodall's accomplishments, a celebration of her spirit and an inspiration for all (Jennifer Merin).
Surviving Progress (2011) – (86 mins) – Written by Ronald Wright and directed by Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks. This mind-expanding documentary bristles with provocative insights and probing questions about humanity and the state of the world (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times).
Simon Wiesenthal: Freedom Is Not a Gift from Heaven (1994) - (60 mins) -Directed by Willy Lindwer. The world famous Nazi hunter tells his story for the first time.
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