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Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace and Music: Director's Cut
(1970) [M]
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans... More
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Elvis '56: The Beginning
(1987) [E]
1956 was the year of Elvis Presley: he recorded 22 career-defining tracks (including a reinterpretation of "Heartbreak Hotel"); made breakthrough appearances on the Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Dorsey Brothers and Ed Sullivan television shows and established himself as the biggest pop phenomenon... More
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Crystal Voyager
(1972) [G]
From the producer of Rabbit Proof Fence and Morning Of The Earth comes one of the most legendary surf films ever made. Crystal Voyager has a cult following above and beyond all other surf films. George Greenough, surfer extra-ordinary, takes his camera and you on a vibrant trip into the rolling,... More
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Atlantis
(1993) [G]
Atlantis is director Luc Besson's awe-inspiring celebration of the beauty of the world beneath the sea, expanding upon the themes touched on in his huge hit The Big Blue. Combining stunning underwater cinematography and a hypnotic score by Eric Serra, Besson's singular vision defies dialogue or... More
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Coral Sea Dreaming
(1999) [E]
Sit back, relax and voyage into the spectacular world of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover crystal-clear images, cool Dolby Digital music and over 300 creatures in their natural habitat. This DVD contains optional sub-titles to identify each creature, screensaver for your PC, 30 bonus... More
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Intervista
(1987) [M]
Fellini's movie combines the film-within-a-film. A playful recollection of previous works and an eerie conflating of the past and present in this surreal and imaginative distillation of a man's life and work. As Fellini prepares to adapt Kafka's Amerika, his every move and gesture is captured by... More
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MGM: When The Lion Roars (2 disc set)
(1992) [G]
When the Lion Roars is a tribute to MGM, perhaps the best studio of old Hollywood. It boasted wonderful stars, great films, and a sense of family between its employees. This documentary examines the early life of the studio focusing on moguls like Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg, stars like... More
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35 Up
(1991) [G]
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years. More
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21 Up
(1977) [G]
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years. More
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The Good Woman Of Bangkok (2 disc set)
(1991) [MA]
This film is styled as a documentary, and concerns the world of Thai prostitution.
After the dissolution of his marriage, an Australian filmmaker becomes emotionally involved with a young female prostitute who works in the Patpong red light district of Bangkok.
Special bonus... More
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The James Dean Story
(1957) [PG]
A highly original film made two years after James Dean's death. The portrait of a legend beginning with film footage from the film 'Giant' and out-takes from 'East Of Eden'. More
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This Is Spinal Tap (2 Disc Set)
(1984) [M]
In 1982 legendary British heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards... More
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28 Up
(1985) [G]
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years. More
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U2: Rattle And Hum
(1988) [M]
This film documents the 1987 North American tour of the great rock band, U2. Fresh with their success of their best selling album, The Joshua Tree, the band plays monster gigs. Along the way, the band takes the opportunity in indulge in some special musical activities like playing with BB King... More
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Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
(1991) [E]
This sparkling documentary lets us see and hear the miracle that was Billie Holiday.
Featured are rare TV and movie clips. Along with commentary by a stellar group of jazz instrumentalists and singers who knew her well. Among those recalling Lady Day are the vocalists Carmen McRae and Annie... More
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Imagine: John Lennon (2 disc set)
(1972) [M]
Imagine: John Lennon was created with the cooperation of Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and produced by multi-award winning producer David L. Wolper and critically-acclaimed documentarian Andrew Solt (partners on This is Elvis). Backed by a monumental 36-tune sound track, the film draws from a treasure... More
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Fires Of Kuwait (Imax)
(2007) [G]
Firestorm in the desert: the terrible legacy of the Gulf War - 607 oil wells burning out of control, ignited by retreating Iraqi troops. Fire-fighters from 10 countries answered Kuwait's cry for help. Supported by more than 10,000 people from 40 nations, they battled and won. A 1992 Academy Award... More
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Mission To Mir (Imax)
(1997) [G]
Earth-bound audiences can soar into space and experience life aboard the first long-term space station--Mir.
Since March 1995, NASA astronauts have served as crew members aboard the Russian Space Station Mir. The NASA program supporting this endeavor is commonly known as International Space... More
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Destiny In Space (Imax)
(1994) [G]
Destiny in Space is a tribute to the spirit of our continuing exploration of the solar system. Board a satellite in space to look back upon the shuttle orbiting Earth. Join astronauts to deploy and repair the Hubble Telescope. Travel millions of miles to soar above the remarkable contours of... More
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The Lion Has Wings / Q Planes
(1939) [G]
- "The Lion Has Wings":
A documentary-drama produced by Alexander Korda, which was intended as a propaganda weapon designed to show the splendid efforts of the British people who bravely fought, both abroad and at home, against the evil Nazi war machine.
- "Q Planes":
Major Hammond of... More
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Titanica (Imax)
(1995)
Two years before James Cameron's Titanic became a pop-culture phenomenon, this 1995 IMAX documentary utilized the large-frame movie format to journey to the ocean-floor gravesite of the legendary Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sunk on that fateful night of April 14, 1912. Using re-creations... More
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The Chieftains: Water From The Well
(2000)
Journey with The Chieftains to the special places and people of the home countries that formed the band's musical soul. Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff, Martin Fay, Sean Keane, Matt Malloy and Paddy Moloney tell the tales of their earliest memories of Irish music. Their thoughtful and often amusing... More
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The Matrix Revisited
(2001) [PG]
An "extras-only" DVD, packed with documentaries and behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of the ground-breaking 1999 movie "The Matrix". Includes a rare interview with the elusive writer/directors, the Wachowski Brothers; insights from the cast and crew into the production process; and a... More
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Jazz: Disc 4 (Episodes 10-12)
(2001) [E]
Episodes 10-12 in the twelve episode series.
Episode Ten – Irresistible, 1949 – 1955
A generation of musicians, faced with the overwhelming genius of Charlie Parker, embrace the challenge of moving beyond his innovations. Visionary pianist, Thelonius Monk, infuses bebop with his eccentric... More
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Jazz: Disc 3 (Episodes 7-9)
(2001) [E]
Episodes 7-9 in the twelve episode series.
Episode Seven – Swinging with Change, 1940 – 1942:
As the 40s begin, jazz is changing. A small band of young musicians, led by the trumpet virtuoso Dizzy Gillespie and the brilliant saxophonist, Charlie Parker, have discovered a new way of... More
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Jazz: Disc 2 (Episodes 4-6)
(2001) [E]
Episodes 4-6 in the twelve episode series.
Episode Four – The True Welcome, 1929 – 1934:
In 1929 the stock market collapses and the Great Depression begins. New York is now America’s jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionises the popular song and his flair for... More
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