A dogged German art detective tracks a missing Nazi treasure from the New York art world and military archives to the unlikeliest of destinations: a small town on the Texas prairie. How it got there is just part of the story.
A look into the life of some of the people at an Arts Community Center located in New England MA on the peak of the Highest mountain.
A portrait of the South African activist who was killed in custody. A portrait of Steve Biko, the anti-apartheid activist, seen through the eyes of his family and friends. During interrogation he suffered head injuries; no treatment was given, and after five days he was taken over 700 miles by…
In this "fascinating and brilliantly crafted documentary" (CineDump), writer/director Jon Spira utilizes archival footage, unique animations, one remarkable marionette, an uncanny narration performed by Peter Serafinowicz (SHAUN OF THE DEAD) and frank interviews with family, friends and fans…
Includes subtitles in English, Portuguese, Czech, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Dutch and German. To watch the film in different languages, and in DVD format, visit the official website: https://www.meandria.com/en It is also available with German dubbing: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jakobbohmelebenundwerk The…
Domestic. Shop girl. Waitress. Cook. Those were the jobs for women in the 1930's — when they could get work. Suddenly the U.S. entry into World War II created an unprecedented demand for new workers. Notions of what was proper work for women changed overnight. Thousands of posters and billboards…
"The Life and Times of Sara Baartman: The Hottentot Venus" When 20 year old Sara Baartman got on a boat that was to take her from Cape Town to London in 1810, she could not have known that she would never see her home again. Nor, as she stood on the deck and saw her homeland disappear behind…
The story of Jesus Christ is one of the most told stories in the world. If his story would have been a movie it would be the biggest blockbuster in history. But what exactly happened in that "movie"? Who was Jesus? Luke Gasser, famous Swiss rock musician and movie director, took these…
Jo Menell's extraordinary life as an activist filmmaker has touched many of the key issues and figures of our times.
JO MENELL is a great storyteller whose life of exile and global activism has aligned with many of the key moments and figures of the last 60 years. From the war in Vietnam to Fidel Castro, from David Hockney to Nelson Mandela, from Francis Bacon to Salvador Allende - his exceptional capacity to be…
THE LIFE OF VESPER GEER (2013) is the first documentary feature created from the historic archives at GeerCrest Farm, the oldest house in Oregon to remain in the same family, and the state's second deeded land claim. Vesper Geer was born in the kitchen of that old house in 1917, and passed away…
This video is a powerful documentary of the heartbreaking and life-changing stories of four families who have been impacted by shaken baby syndrome or severe head trauma, shared directly from the families through interviews and footage. The 41-minute documentary also includes commentary by medical professionals…
