Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History
Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in history, story-telling and film.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Chris Chapman
Actors: Christian Manz, J.K. Rowling, Stephen Fry
Country: United Kingdom
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
For decades the iconic track “Bam Bam” has been a sampled darling within the music industry, creating many new stars along the way. But what do we know of its…
Heart of an Oak
Once upon a time, there was a pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), born in 1810, 210 years old and a pillar in its kingdom. This spectacular adventure features an extraordinary cast:…
Armadillo
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They’re stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other…
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Tyler Perry is America’s consummate multihyphenate. But underneath this entertainment behemoth is a man working humbly to heal his childhood trauma by transforming his pain into promise. This documentary, a…
Kim’s Video
Since 1987, and for almost three decades, New York cinephiles had access to a vast treasure trove of rare films thanks to Kim’s Video, a small empire run by Yongman…
Iran: Everything Forbidden, Anything Possible
For young people in Iran, it can seem that everything is forbidden. Even wearing ties or owning a dog risks the wrath of the “Gasht e Ershad” – the virtue…
The Institute
Thousands of participants in a San Francisco-based alternate reality game end up getting more than they bargained for. Told from the players’ perspectives, the film looks over the precipice at…
Knots: A Forced Marriage Story
Forced and child marriage is happening all across the U.S., legally. Three survivors – Nina, Sara, and Fraidy – take us on a journey into the depths of this human…
Walkabout to Hollywood
Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge…
Amazing Amazon Beauties
Julie Strain and others star in this video centerfold of Penthouse Pets in Amazon-like settings.
Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips
Whatever happened to Scotland’s Silicon Glen? US giant IBM arrived at Spango Valley in post-war Greenock, attracted as part of a government effort to replace industrial jobs. For decades the…
