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The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) May 22 is Harvey Milk Day. Learn...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:32 -0400

The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)

May 22 is Harvey Milk Day. Learn more about San Francisco’s first openly gay supervisor in this documentary on his political career. The film chronicles Milk’s humble beginnings as a neighborhood activist, to being a symbol of gay political achievement, and to his tragic assassination in 1978. Featuring exclusive news reports, archival footage, and original interviews, the documentary is not only a biography on Milk, but an examination of social change, political activism, and the cultural life of San Francisco at the time.

PressPausePlay (2011) World Information Society Day is May...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:09 -0400

PressPausePlay (2011)

World Information Society Day is May 17—how has the Internet and new technologies affected society today? The digital revolution has enabled accessibility: a democratized, mass culture with infinite creative potential. Films, music, literature, and art from around the world are only a simple click of a mouse, a pitter-patter of the keyboard away. Does more art necessarily mean better art? Or does this only pose as a struggle for “true talent” to be heard amongst the masses? Find out in this documentary about hope, fear, and digital culture.

Trek Nation (2010) Star Trek: Into Darkness is out this week!...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:01 -0400

Trek Nation (2010)

Star Trek: Into Darkness is out this week! Star Trek began as a TV series in 1966, created by Gene Roddenberry. The documentary takes a look at how the beloved franchise impacted audiences worldwide, and also delves into a complex father-son relationship—Gene’s son, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., was only 17 when his father passed away. Join Eugene Jr. on his journey to learn more about his father as he interviews fans, cast and crew from all five Star Trek shows, and directors such as George Lucas and J.J. Abrams. Whether you’re an oldschool Trekkie or a fan of the new films (or both!), Trek Nation is sure to boldly show what has not been shown before!

Week of May 9, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:24:37 -0400

Face 2 Face (2013)

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will be celebrating his birthday on May 14. How many Facebook friends do you have? How many do you actually keep in touch with? In this documentary, Katherine Brooks sees that she has 5 000 Facebook friends, and decides to visit the city of the first 50 people who answer her status update. Join Katherine on her journey to connect and re-connect with the faces on her Facebook.

Family Portrait in Black and White (2011)

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. Being a mother is no easy task– especially a when you’re a mother of 17! In “Family Portrait in Black and White,” we follow Supermom Olga Nenya as she raises 17 foster children in a Ukrainian village on her own.

Pond Hockey (2008)

Toronto’s been buzzing ever since the Maple Leafs have entered the play-offs for the first time in 9 years. No matter which team you’re rooting (or booing!) for, be sure to check out this documentary on the beloved sport, which features interviews with Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby amongst others, that takes a look at how the culture of hockey has and continues to be ever-changing.

Week of May 2, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:10:22 -0400

All My Babies: A Midwife’s Own Story (1952)

May 5th is International Midwifes’ Day. This training film from the 1950s provides an intimate look at “Miss Mary” Coley, an African-American midwife who assisted with the delivery of over 3,000 babies over the course of her lifetime. Filmmaker George Stoney followed Miss Mary for four months, and also recorded the various living conditions of her patients, as well as African-American families in 1950s Georgia.

Firemen Of The Bronx (2000)

May 4th is International Firefighters’ Day– what better way to pay tribute than to learn more about these brave heroes and what they do? Imagine getting 200 calls a day– that’s 160,000 calls in a year! The firefighters of The Bronx are the most active firefighters in the world. Over the course of two weeks, Patrick Chauvel’s documentary sheds light on common causes behind fires, and how they are combatted by these everyday heroes.

On The Trail of Bin Laden ()

On May 2, 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. special forces, putting an end to the pursuit of the FBI’s Most Wanted Man. Mohammed Sifaoui’s documentary focuses on Bin Laden’s methods that led to his escape from the U.S. military through the Tora Bora Mountains and to Pakistan, ten years prior to his capture and death. Features undercover footage from training camps, and evidence that proves that we shouldn’t always believe what we hear on the news.

Week of April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:53:08 -0400

I’m A Stripper (2013)

It’s that time of the year again – as the weather gets nicer everyone tosses of their layers of clothes and get a little more comfortable. But what about the people who make a living undressing all year round? Director Charlie David takes a look inside the lives of three male strippers in three of the sexiest cities in North America — Montreal, Niagara Falls and Las Vegas. The documentary strips away at the taboo topic and takes a hard look at an industry that’s becoming more accepted. Now available on iTunes in the US and Canada, and worldwide on ilovedocs.

Chemerical (2009)

This past Monday was the 43rd annual Earth Day! Originally founded as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day has become a worldwide affair to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day provides the opportunity for positive actions and results! Filmmaker Andrew Nisker presents an eye-opening doc about the products we use to clean our homes and bodies. It explores the life cycle of everyday household products to prove that we are drowning in sea of toxicity!

Edvard Munch (1976)

The lost star of experimental UK documentary filmmaking, Watkins is better known for his political-horrors predicting the crackdown on protest and counter-culture. In this film about the famous artist, he approaches the themes of suppressed creativity and freedom a new way – using the Trojan horse of an artist biopic to get ideas of transgression through art onto screens. A study of depression and the creative process, this is no boring trudge through talking heads reflecting on The Scream, it’s something much stranger. The Scream is on view at the MoMA in New York until April 29th!

Weekly Picks of April

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:10:25 -0400

Record Store Day: The Documentary (2011)

Every third Saturday of April is known internationally as Record Store Day. Conceived by an independent record store employee and audiophile, Chris Brown, it’s purpose is to celebrate music and bring together fans, artists and independent record stores across the world. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances. Record Store Day: The Documentary uses archival footage and current interviews with leaders of music to discuss some of their favorite records and what Record Store Day means to them.

I Was There In Color (2010)

This past Thursday was Yom Ha’atzmaut, commemorating the Israeli Delcaration of independence in 1948. I Was There in Color is an extraordinary, never before seen story of the birth of Israel… in color! The historic found-footage was shot by Fred Monosson, a Jewish-American businessman from Brookline, Massachusetts who died in 1972. Until this discovery of his film, the history of Israel was captured only in black and white. Now, for the first time, Israel’s history is told in color!

Grass (1999)

April 20th (or 4/20) is known as the international cannabis culture holiday. 4/20 has become a familiar term used to refer to the consumption of cannabis and/or a way to identify oneself with cannabis subculture. It is said that the use of this term came into being from a group of teenagers in San Rafael, California in 1971 in connection for a plan they made to search for an abandoned cannabis crop that they had learned about. 4:20 p.m. was their official time to meet up and begin the search. The meeting time eventually evolved into a codeword the teens used for pot-smoking. And although the drug has been smoked by generations of students , musicians, and workers – to little discernible ill effect – it continues to be reviled by the vast majority of governments around the world. In filmmaker Ron Mann’s film Grass, he recounts how a relatively harmless drug has been demonized for decades. The documentary charts the terrible loss in imprisoned lives and billions of dollars wasted fighting a drug that refuses to go away. Warning: readily available munchies are advised for the viewing of this film.

Week of April 11, 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:34:13 -0400

The Gentle Bear Man of Emo (2013)

On April 10, 1866 (147 years ago!) the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded. Since its inception, the ASPCA has made it their mission to care for pets and pet parents, provide positive outcomes for at-risk animals, and to serve victims of animal cruelty. To celebrate the organizations valiant efforts, we present “The Gentle Bear Man Of Emo.” This is a touching doc about Michael Scheibler, “The Bear Man”, who’s 320 acres of land in the small town of Emo has become a welcoming sanctuary for droves of surrounding wildlife. Michael finds solace through his interaction with the most dangerous of these animals – a group of over sixty wild bears. A life-altering friendship with these bears leads him on an unexpected path to love and redemption.

Apollo 13: The Untold Story (2006)

Apollo 13 was the seventh manned mission in the American Apollo space program. On this day in 1970 the craft launched with the intentions of landing on the moon. But the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded, creating an assortment of complications. Despite the hardship they faced, the crew returned safely back to Earth six days later. Although the Apollo 13 story may be distorted by the Hollywood version, “Apollo 13: The Untold Story” reveals the what really happened. The documentary features the real astronauts, the actual footage, and the real events of Apollo 13.

Into Our Own Hands (2010)

Today in 1919 the International Labour Organization was founded by the United Nations. In 1969 the organization even received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes and pursuing justice for workers. “Into Our Own Hands” is about the employees of a bankrupt lingerie factory who decide to take it over by forming a cooperative. But with this new-found freedom also comes many struggles. As their project takes shape, they come up against their boss and the reality of the marketplace. Their little enterprise becomes a theater where fundamental economic and social issues are played out amidst the bras and panties!

Week of April 4, 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:31:40 -0400

Palestine in The South (2011)

Whether it’s Sudan, Jordan or Zimbabwe, refugees in these countries have also been in the news recently, and with good reason, becoming one is one of the hardest things that anyone can ever experience. Palestine in the South is the hopeful story of a small community of Palestinian refugees that have made of La Calera, Chile, their unexpected home. As told through the eyes of Basem, a newly arrived member, this doc explores the advantages and challenges of starting over on the other side of the world.

Mighty Uke (2010)

This weekend is the 19th annual Ukulele Festival of Northern California! Unless you have been living under a rock with no internet connection, you’ve probably either come across numerous ukelele viral videos, caught a show by Britain’s ukelele orchestra or might have enjoyed a mini-concert in Toronto’s subway system. However it might have happened, by now you are probably aware that ukeleles are more popular than ever! Mighty Uke is a must-watch to understand the history of this instrument, as well as the movement that has brought it back to life and made it the centre of attention all over the planet.

Kimjongilia (2009)

To a world that has become unfamiliarized with the notion and implications of nuclear war, recent international headlines plagued with North Korean nuclear threats seem surreal and almost impossible. Kimgjongilia is a refreshing reminder of the cult-like patriotic fervour that dominates this country’s identity -a mass illusion that is only possible under complete totalitarianism and numerous human rights violations- as well as a fascinating glimpse inside one the world’s most isolated states.

Week of March 28, 2013

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:01:55 -0400

Press 1 For English

Currently, the US congress is working on an immigration reform bill. An agreement over the bill is expected to be made in early April. Press 1 For English exposes Washington’s immigration policies and its handling of the devastating effects of crime, murder, trafficking, narco-terrorism, smuggling, and border violence that have turned the communities of the southwest into the wild west again. An honest, forthright look at US immigration without interpretation!

Beyond

Today is Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday), a Christian feast, falling on the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in gospels. The holy grail is the vessel which Jesus used at the Last Supper to serve the wine. The grail has influenced our society in three ways and on three different levels. These impressions of the grail are examined in “The Holy Grail”, an episode from the hit TV series that investigates ways in which modern society is impacted by both the legendary and not so legendary symbol.

The Five Cent War

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. But for many children, it’s also the day the Easter Bunny bring chocolate treats. But with chocolate easily accessible and with so many varieties, chocolate can be unappreciated. This was a different story in 1947, when chocolate bar prices were raised from five cents to eight cents children launched an audacious chocolate bar revolt against candy manufacturers. The price change caused a national sensation and drew fatal accusations of a communist conspiracy!

Week of March 21, 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:11:05 -0400

A Puppet Intervention (2009)

Across the world on the 21st March the art form of puppetry is celebrated. As our way of celebrating we present you with A Puppet Intervention! This doc blows away what it means to put on a puppet show. Bursting forth with dance, shadow puppets, stilt walking, masks, music and even a little vaudeville, this film follows the tumultuous creation of one show, the 2007 production of “A Shoe for Your Foot.”

The Height of Happiness (2008)

Every year March 20 International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world – a day for recognizing the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples. Long thought of as a secluded paradise, Bhutan is renowned for rejecting economic prosperity in pursuit of ‘Gross National Happiness’. For centuries, its benevolent kings ignored technological advances, seeking to protect their people from outside influences. Then, overnight, 47 satellite stations descended on the country. Can Bhutan’s mythical spiritual principles withstand this Western onslaught?

Poetry In Motion (1982)

March 21 is know throughout the world as World Poetry Day. The day is meant to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. Poetry in Motion is an unprecedented anthology of twenty-four leading North American poets who sing, chant, anything but “read” their work. The result is a celebration of poetry’s ancient oral tradition, and an energetic demonstration that verse is alive and thriving in the media-blitzed age.

Week of March 14, 2013

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:38:29 -0400

Space Tourist

There’s been some buzz recently around the announcement of the 2018 private mission to Mars. A nonprofit organization called the Inspiration Mars Foundation, led by millionaire Dennis Tito (and the world’s first space tourist) will aims to launch to the red planet in January 2018. With extra-ordinary access and truly first-time images, Space Tourists, investigates the emotional oscillations of an expensive enterprise and questions the meaning and boundaries of the human spirit and our hunger for adventure and discovery.

Inside The Vatican

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has just been elected as the new pope. Selecting the name Pope Francis, he is the first Jesuit pope and first non-European since the Middle Ages. With all the news surrounding the decision, many have become interested in the private chapels of the Vatican. Narrated by Martin Sheen, Inside The Vatican has unprecedented access, with privileged accounts from Vatican officials, historians, and devoted individuals who work closely with the Pope. Gain insight into the remarkable history of this holy city and its unique traditions, some of which have survived for nearly 2000 years.

Beyond

This Sunday marks St. Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Tales of leprechauns have been passed down within the rich history of Irish oral storytelling, and the supernatural creatures have become somewhat of an Irish mascot on St. Patrick’s Day. The modern view of elementals such as leprechauns (as well as wraiths, fairies, trolls, etc.) is largely harmless and quaint. The paranormal series Beyond investigates the reality of these strange creatures and discovers they could be far more sinister and disturbing than one might think.

Week of March 7, 2013

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:51:54 -0500

South Of The Border (2010)

Hugo Chávez, Venezuela’s President and one of South America’s highest-profile leaders, passed away this Tuesday after a long struggle against cancer. With the country divided, many are uncertain if Chavez’s revolution will survive his death. In South Of The Border, Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media’s misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents, including the late Chávez. Stone gains unprecedented access and sheds new light upon the exciting transformations in the region.

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club (2011)

This March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day celebrating the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. We honor the day with a documentary about one of the most important women in 20th Century aviation – Florence “Pancho” Barnes. A tough and fearless pilot, Pancho raced Amelia Earhart, performed as a barnstormer, and made a name for herself as Hollywood’s first female stunt pilot in the 1920′s and 30′s. Pancho has become something of a legend, a fascinating yet enigmatic icon whose swagger is often celebrated, but whose story is largely unknown… until now

Clouds Are Not Spheres (2009)

The first Wednesday of every March is World Math Day, a day dedicated to promoting math and as an exciting subject and to counter negative attitudes. As our way of promoting math, we present you with Clouds Are Not Spheres, a math film about fractal geometry, a language created by Benoit Mandelbrot for our natural world. The man himself explains this groundbreaking discovery in this exciting documentary.

Week of February 28, 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:09:28 -0500

Peter Jennings Reporting: LAPD (2004)

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was beaten with excessive force by Los Angeles police officers. The following year the officers were acquitted of all charges. The acquittals triggered the 1992 Los Angeles riots. In this doc Peter Jenning looks at what happens when the nation’s most famous police officer takes over the nation’s most infamous police department. The result is a complex tale about the struggle for power-from the top brass to the rank and file cops to the gang members who plague the streets of Los Angeles.

Okie Noodling (2001)

Recently, noodling – that is, fishing with your bare hands! – has become legal in Texas. State Parks and Wildlife biologists are interested to know how many people are actually engaging in noodling, how they’re doing it, how many fish they’re catching and how big those fish are. In Oklahoma, fishermen have been catching catfish with their barehands for centuries. Set against original music by The Flaming Lips, Okie Noodling documents some of todays hand-fishing veterans in action, capturing one of the most unusual pieces of Midwest American culture.

Anne Perry Interiors (2010)

This March 2nd, to celebrate National Reading Day – an annual event that celebrates and encourages – reading – we present Anne Perry Interiors. Anne Perry is a leading authors of our time, specializing in crime novels.. But her books hide a very real tale of murder and everlasting regret. Since she was 15 years old, Anne has carried an awful secret, a story of a young murderer forever trying to get beyond her terrible deed. This intimate documentary enters the inner sanctum of Anne’s reclusive life.

Urbanized China’s rapid shift from a rural to an urban society is staggering. In a rush to urbanize...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:13 -0500

Urbanized

China’s rapid shift from a rural to an urban society is staggering. In a rush to urbanize – despite environmental concerns – China is flattening 700 barren mountains and filling in the valleys to create a 10-square-mile base for “Lanzhou New City.” But who shapes a city like Lanzhou New City? Who is allowed to do it? And how does the design of our cities affect our lives? By exploring a diverse range of urban design projects in dozens of cities around the world, the documentary Urbanized frames a global discussion on the future of cities.

Appalachia: A History of Mountains And People

The stories of the Southern Appalachian mountaineers and their descendents, along with pieces of their everyday lives, have been painstakingly collected and preserved at the Museum of Appalachia so that their legacy can be shared with the next generation. But if Norris, Tennessee – where the museum is located – is to far to discover the rich history of the Appalchias, then perhaps Appalachia: A History of Mountains & People is the perfect alternative. The four-part series, narrated by Sissy Spacek, is the first series ever to chronicle the history of one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth and the diverse peoples who have inhabited them. The series weaves the insights of both the sciences and the humanities into a spellbinding portrait of one of the world’s great ecological treasures – The Appalachia Mountain s.

Diana: The Legend and the Legacy of a Princess (2012)

Ten of Princess Diana’s most iconic dresses that her son William persuaded her to part with for charity are set to raise up to over £800k at an upcoming auction in the UK. But Princess Diana’s dresses were not the only thing that made her ‘fabulous and historic.’ In Diana: The Legend and Legacy of a Princess learn the story of the life and death of the British Princess, and her impact on the people of her country and around the world.

Week of February 7, 2013

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:59:22 -0500

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

Following an online voting contest that ran from January 5 – February 8, Monopoly responded to the game’s fans by replacing the iron game piece to make way for a new one – a cat! The iconic tokens originated when the niece of game creator Charles Darrow suggested using charms from her charm bracelet for tokens. Found out more interesting facts about the game in Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story, as is shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.

Vietnam’s Unseen War

On February 9, 1965, the first US combat troops were sent to South Vietnam to fight in the Vietnam War. While the war, and subsequent protests, helped shape this defining decade in American history, the images we have of it are almost exclusively from America’s and American soldiers’ point of view. Vietnam’s Unseen War features amazing, never-before-seen photos and personal tories of North Vietnamese war photographers as they relive their unforgettable experiences in the war, from the point of view of “the other”.

Bielutin: In The Garden of Time

Last week a Renaissance-themed sale at Christie’s in New York raised $42.6 million, braking several record prices. It seems Renaissance art is making a comeback. Bielutin: In the Garden of Time tells the story of Nina and Ely Bielutin living in Moscow, growing old peacefully in their apartment , secluded in the middle of hundreds of Renaissance paintings. They tell whoever is willing to listen the amazing and epic story of their collection: nobility, love of art, inheritance and resistance to power.

Week of January 31, 2013

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:26:55 -0500

The Tigert Next Door

Recently a federal judge in Ohio required owners of exotic pets to join private associations and to implant microchips in these animals. But is there really that many people with exotic pets? According to The Tiger Next Door there are thousands! In fact the phenomenon is so extensive, that experts now believe there are more tigers in private captivity in the U.S. than there are in the wild in the world. This doc follows the story of one man who has been keeping, breeding, and selling Bengal tigers from his backyard for over fifteen years.

Seeking Salvation: A History of the Black Church in Canada

February marks Black History Month – a month of remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African movement. Spanning four centuries on a joyful voyage of music and heritage, the documentary Seeking Salvation traces the history of the Black Church, its contribution to human rights and symbol of strength for the African American community, and it’s challenges now in a changing society.

Bounty Hunters: Dead or Alive

The world’s most notorious bounty hunter, Dog, is back with an all-new series premiering this April. But is Dog The Bounty Hunter your typical bounty hunter? In the documentary Bounty Hunter: Dead Or Alive, real bounty hunters are followed night and day as they track down America’s most wanted criminals. Many of the Bounty Hunters are former criminals themselves, and know how a fugitive thinks, acts, and hides.

Weekly Picks of January 24, 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:59:36 -0500

All My Babies: A Midwife’s Own Story (1952)

BBC’s new medical drama, Call The Midwife, has been bringing in record viewing figures. It has also been inspiring a new generation of midwives, with reports of the show being referenced in job and school application. All My Babies: A Midwife’s Own Story focuses on the life of midwife “Miss Mary” Coley, an African-American midwife who practiced more than half a century ago in rural Georgia. The doc is a deeply respectful portrait of “Miss Mary” and a glimpse in to the actual living conditions of her patients during that time.

Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (2012)

On January 24, 1984 the first Apple Macintosh computer went on sale. A year later Steve Jobs had left Apple and began the niche computer company NeXT. This documentary takes place ten year later in a 1995 interview between Jobs and journalist Bob Cringely. During this “lost” interview Jobs was witty, outspoken, and visionary – a pioneer at the peak of his powers, already anticipating the digital future that one day he would shape, perhaps more than anyone else in this era.

The Kitchen (2006)

The famous Michael’s Restaurant in Santa Monica, California has recently introduced a new menu to attract a younger and hipper crowd. Never heard of Michael’s? What makes it famous? Find out in The Kitchen! The doc gives you an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant and people who choreograph a delicate ballet of service, food preparation and wine over two busy nights.

Weekly Picks of January 17, 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:08:17 -0500

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Man Of Peace In A Time Of War

January 15th marks the birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr. On the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King, Jr. is commemorated with a federal holiday for his achievements, rightfully named Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It also coincides with his birthday which is January 15th, 1929. In Man of Peace In a Time of War, a rare and candid TV interview with Martin Luther King, Jr. – unseen in 40 years – is the centerpiece. The documentary also featuring exclusive interviews with such notables as Jesse Jackson and Colin Powell that provide fresh insight into the life and personality of the late civil rights leader.

Atomic Filmmakers: Hollywood’s Secret Film Studio

Yesterday it was announced that the infamous “Doomsday Clock” will remain at five minutes to midnight for the year 2013. The symbolic clock is a represents the threat of humanity’s imminent destruction from nuclear or biological weapons. The closer the clock is to midnight, the closer it’s estimated to be a global disaster. In 1953 the clock was at it’s closet approach to midnight (11:58PM) due to the United States and the Soviet Union both conduction thermonuclear tests. It is around this time that Atomic Filmmakers chronicles Hollywood’s Top Secret Film Studio that that photographed hundreds of nuclear weapons tests and other classified projects. The Atomic Filmmakers created a visual legacy that will be studied for years to come and will serve as an important reference for one of the most dangerous times in world history.

Against The Odds

On January 17, 1945 the Nazis began the evacuation of the Auschwitz concentration camp as Soviet forces closed-in. Of the thousands of men and women imprisoned under behind the wires of the German concentration camps such as Auschwitz, some found the strength to fight back. They collected evidence about German crimes in the camps, sabotaged equipment, prepared uprisings and even tried to spread typhoid to their guards. Against the Odds tells this story through the testimonies of a group of courageous Poles that took part in this resistance movement.
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Weekly Picks of January 10, 2013

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:19:00 -0500

Programas

As Brazil gets ready to host the 2014 World Cup, prostitutes have begun signing up for free English classes organized by the Association of Prostitutes. The group’s president, Cida Vieira, says the class are meant to help prepare prostitutes to better communicate with foreign clients. Though this may seem strange to some, prostitution in Brazil is legal and more accepted then in other countries. Programas offers an inside look into the world of Brazilian prostitutes where the women offer a unique service know as “Programa”. Not simply sex, but friendship and companionship. Meet some of the world’s most sensual women and learn about their lives in this thrilling documentary.

Chemerical

In an attempt to meet the demand for industrial cleaning, the upcoming China Cleaning Expo is creating an exclusive “Industrial Safety and Cleaning Pavilion” showcasing industrial cleaning equipment and other relevant technology. The growing necessity to respect the importance of the natural environment has been addressed across China, with industrial cleaning thus becoming a green industry, Chemerical also points addresses the necessity to respect the natural environment. Director Andrew Nisker explores everyday household cleaners and hygiene products to prove that, thanks to our clean obsession, we are drowning in sea of toxicity. Chemerical strives to entertain, educate, and inspire global audiences to live toxic-free.
Into Our Own Hands

Awaking Arthur

New research that suggests the real King Arthur was actually tribal chief in Dark Age Scotland. Because the real Arthur lived around the turn of the sixth century, a time of oral tradition, original accounts were embellished over the centuries as so far as to become legend. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has became a famous tale around the world. In Awaking Arthur the origins of the Arthurian Legends are retraced from megalithic times to the historical King Arthur and the modern renaissance of Celtic culture.