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Documentary maker Alex Gibney examines the WikiLeaks phenomenon and the question of how information is accessed globally. With a goal 'to bring important news and information to the public', the fledgling website, founded in 2006 by Australian Julian Assange, gained worldwide notoriety in 2010 with its leaking of highly sensitive US classified material, including the infamous 'Collateral Murder' footage of US air strikes on civilian targets in Iraq, along with over 250,000 diplomatic cables. In addition to detailing how the website came to be, the film explores the issues surrounding the freedom of information and moral responsibility, whilst comparing and contrasting the impact that the furore has had on founder Assange, and Pfc. Bradley Manning, the US soldier charged with supplying the leaked material.
Double bill of documentaries about 15th-century King of England Richard III and the discovery of skeletal remains thought to belong to him. 'The King in the Car Park' follows a team of scientists as they investigate and carry out tests on a skeleton found in September 2012 at a Leicester car park believed to be the remains of Richard III. 'The Untold Story' features previously unseen footage of the archaeological excavation and laboratory tests, as well as new interviews with the scientists involved.
Relive the last seasons of two of the 1970s greatest characters: James Hunt, who quit racing after the Monaco Grand Prix claiming to be fed up with Formula One, and Niki Lauda, who retired at the penultimate Grand Prix in Montreal.
Double bill of documentaries from British film-maker Marc Isaacs. 'Someday My Prince Will Come' (2005) looks at life in a small coastal town in Cumbria and follows a young girl and her cousin as they share memories from their childhood and begin to think about what the future may hold. 'Philip and His Seven Wives' (2005) tells the story of Philip Sharp, an ex-rabbi attempting to build a new godly family in his quiet suburban neighbourhood. Believing he has communicated directly with God, Sharp claims he is a former Hebrew king and therefore entitled to take seven wives.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win, Bobby is the revealing story of triumph and tragedy behind British sports greatest ever hero. With spectacular archive footage including some never-seen-before from the ’66 World Cup, the golden era of English football is vividly brought to the big screen like never before. Featuring stars of the football world and more including Pele, Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks, Harry Redknapp, Russell Brand, Ray Davies and Bobby Moore’s family, this authorised account is an incredible tale of an extraordinary man.
David Hayman presents this documentary about Scottish poet Robert Burns. Hayman explores Burns' life from his childhood to his rise to fame throughout the nation while a team of experts use forensic technology to create a model of the writer's head to show, with as much accuracy as possible, what he would have really looked like.
Feature documentary chronicling the journey of comedian-turned-activist Russell Brand as he embarks on his latest project: save the world. As the self-proclaimed narcissist, who admits to believing he is a messiah, sets out to make people understand how we, the human population, are slowly killing the world we live in, he encounters opposition from every direction, including the people who put him on the showbusiness map. The documentary includes interviews with Brand's parents, his ex-wife Katy Perry and several of his friends including Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and Matt Morgan.
A documentary journey through the vast expanse of our galaxy and the history of mankind's attempts at space travel, set to the music of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons', as performed by the Sofia Chamber Ensemble.
Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail, Planet Earth II is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts, islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natural world as never before. Episodes:
Andrew Lang directs this documentary following an eight-month period in the lives of three pupils at the Havana Boxing Academy. The three 10-year-old boys are training for the most important event of their lives: Cuba's National Boxing Championship for Under-12s. But crisis strikes as the season gets underway when the country's iconic long-time leader, Fidel Castro, is suddenly taken ill. With all of Cuba's Olympic boxing champions defecting to the USA, the boys must quickly adapt to a changing world.
Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum, this documentary highlights the history and development of two Second World War fighters, the Messerschmitt Bf109 and the Sea Hurricane, the pilots who flew them, and the restoration teams who brought them back to flight.
The fact that Bob Nudd MBE is a four times World Coarse Angling Champion proves without doubt that he is extremely successful when it comes to catching fish. From rods and reels to breed specifics, Bob Nudd shares the secrets of his coarse fishing success.
Highlights from the 2005 World Superbike championship, with action from every round captured on multi-angle cameras, as well as informative sections on the various bikes used by the racers.
Documentary focusing on the impact of cancer on the lives of caregivers. The feature documents the social and psychological impact cancer can have on the lives of those caring for sufferers of the disease. As well as offering tales of their experiences, those afflicted also give advice to others in a similar position seeking medical guidance and support.
Part of the documentary series looking at the course of the First World War. This volume examines the events that led up to the outbreak of the war in 1914, and looks at the initial tactics used by both sides to gain a military advantage in the field.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Faith and Festivities in Donana', 'Jaisalmer' and 'The King of the Fon People'.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Wolpacks (Seals) of the Namib', 'The Market at Aleppo' and 'Mayan Syncretic Mass'.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Elephants of Khana', 'Khiva' and 'Children of Dahomey'.
Documentary about eccentric English artist Andrew Logan, focusing in particular on his creation of the now-cult event The Alternative Miss World. In the exuberantly eclectic spirit of Logan's own artwork, director Jes Benstock uses a mixed-media collage of archive footage, photographs, animation and commentary from Logan and various figureheads from the worlds of art, fashion, music and theatre to give an insight into a world where the flamboyant, the spectacular, the outrageous and the anarchic reign supreme.
Harry Burton directs this Channel 4 documentary offering an insight into the mind and working processes of playwright and essayist Harold Pinter.
Using sounds that were recorded, distorted, and finally arranged into compositions, Pierre Henry created a new kind of music: musique concrète. Though he provoked scandals in the 1950s, Henry later became an idol for a new generation of electronic artists. This documentary follows the composer as he collects sounds in Paris and reflects on his life in music.
Compiled from the 'Sue Warden Creative Decor' TV series and packed full of projects for the home that are ideal for the beginner and crafter alike; tips and advice from the experts, and useful information on other crafts and hobbies you want to know more about. Projects include: embossing, quilting, creating a decorative table, decorative baskets, tackling upholstery and easy clay finishing techniques.
The complete and official revue of the gruelling World Enduro Championship. The off-road action features Juha Salminen, Simone Albergoni, Marc Germaine,Mika Anola and Ivan Cervantes. |
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