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Laughter Yoga, Laughter Parties, Laughercize and other laughter oriented health trends have spawned a new approach to laughter.
It involves using laughter to make people laugh instead of jokes. Simple laughter according to Laughology, may be helpful in reducing heart disease, fighting stress and increasing immunity.
Laughology features “The Laughman,” Doug Collins, a Memphis resident who is said to have the most contagious laugh in the world.
Collection of 12 documentaries from the early career of film-maker
Joshua Oppenheimer. The collection includes: 'Light Test' (1995),
'Camera Test' (1995), 'Hugh' (1995), 'The Challenge of
Manufacturing' (1996), 'These Places We've Learned to Call Home'
(1996), 'The Entire History of the Louisiana Purchase' (1997),
'Land of Enchantment' (2000), 'The Globalisation Tapes' (2002),
'Market Update' (2002), 'A Brief History of Paradise As Told By the
Cockroaches' (2002), 'Muzak - A Tool of Management' (2002) and
'Postcard from Sun City, Arizona' (2003).
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Rednecks and Culchies
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Christopher Gibbs, Tony Monaghan; Directed by Tony Monaghan
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Documentary examining the debilitating addictions of the American
working class. Irish film-maker Tony Monaghan, who himself came
from a poor family and had little education, examines the addiction
issues of American construction workers in St. Louis, Missouri,
where he runs his own building business. Through interviews with
some of the hard workers of the American Midwest, Tony tries to
gain an insight into their lives, why they turned to drink and
drugs, and how they manage to remain functional in everyday life.
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Messenger
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Andrea Rutigliano / Erin Bayne / Fred Frederick / Rynard,Su; Directed by Amar Arhab / Daniel Grant / Su Rynard
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Liam Neeson narrates this three-part documentary about the 1916
Easter Rising in Dublin. As well as charting the events of the
rebellion, the programme examines events leading up to and after
the Rising and places a new importance on the role of Irish
Americans in the struggle. Although the rebellion was quickly
suppressed subsequent events it inspired would lead to the end of
British rule in Ireland and in other parts of the country's
far-reaching empire.
Documentary which takes a behind the scenes look at the Teatro alla
Scala productions of the 1981/1982 season featuring rehearsal
footage and interviews by journalist Enzo Biagi with conductors,
directors and singers.
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The Searchers of the Grail
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Harrison Ford; Contributions by Richard Wagner, Violeta Urmana, Wolfgang Wagner, Adolf Hitler, …
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Tony Palmer directs this documentary which examines the link
between the character Parsifal from Wagner's opera, Indian Jones,
portrayed in films by Harrison Ford, and Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler
- all three were searching for the Holy Grail. The film includes
footage of 'Parsifal' starring Plácido Domingo in the title role
and an interview with Wagner's grandson Wolfgang Wagner.
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Death of a Gentleman
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Anthony Koreny, Ian Chappell, Giles Clarke, Chris Roe, Jon Hotten, …
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Documentary about the increase in Twenty20 cricket across the world
and what this means for the sport. Film-makers Sam collins and
Jarrod Kimber meet with players, ex-players, sports journalists and
broadcasters and talk about the future of Test cricket as the
leaner and more profitable Twenty20 cricket rises in popularity.
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Nice Bombs
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Usama Alshaibi, Studs Terkel, Kristie Alshaibi; Directed by Usama Alshaibi
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Film-maker Usama Alshaibi returns to his home in Baghdad after 24
years of living in America. Having not seen his family in all that
time, he reunites with the people closest to him and discovers how
the Iraq he once knew has changed beyond all recognition.
Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell co-direct this documentary about
Norway's black metal music scene. Featuring interviews with artists
including Gylve 'Fenris' Nagell, Øystein Aarseth and Per Ohlin, the
programme chronicles the subculture which rose to prominence in
Norway during the 1990s. Those involved discuss the controversial
movement which attracted notoriety with their extreme
anti-Christian views, infighting and infamous church burnings.
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The Sheik
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David Keystone, Stuart Stone, Jake Neiman, Page Magen, Jon Corbin, …
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Documentary about Iranian professional wrestler Khosrow Vaziri,
better known by his ring name The Iron Sheik. Following Khosrow
from his upbringing in Iran, the feature charts his career from his
beginnings in amateur wrestling to his success in the World
Wrestling Federation. Featuring contributions from wrestlers
including Dwayne Johnson, Jim Duggan and Hulk Hogan, the programme
provides an insight into The Iron Sheik's Hall of Fame career and
his recent popularity, at the age of 72, as a social media
sensation.
Tony Robinson presents this television series in which he journeys
by foot across historical landscapes around Britain. He visits
places including West Yorkshire, the Cairngorms National Park and
the Channel Islands and along the way makes discoveries about each
location's past. The episodes are: 'Bronte Country', 'Victoria and
Albert's Highland Fling', 'The Norman Conquest of Pembrokeshire',
'Nazi Occupation: The Channel Islands', 'King John's Ruin: The Peak
District' and 'England's Last Battle: The West Country'.
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Point and Shoot
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Muammar Gaddafi, Marshall Curry, Matthew VanDyke, Elizabeth Martin; Directed by Marshall Curry
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Documentary following 26-year-old Matthew VanDyke as he sets off on
a 35,000-mile motorcycle journey through Northern Africa and the
Middle East. After years of feeling trapped by his severe Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder, Matthew decides to embark on a journey of
self-discovery and finds himself on the front lines of the Libyan
Revolution being captured by Muammar Gaddafi.
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Royal Cousins at War
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Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, Tamsin Greig, Kaiser Wilhelm II, King George V
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BBC miniseries focusing on Queen Victoria's family members and
descendants including the three ruling cousins Tsar Nicholas II of
Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England.
Tamsin Greig presents this documentary which examines the role that
the three cousins and their interrelated houses, who reigned over
Europe's most powerful countries, played in the outbreak of the
First World War.
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The Overnighters
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Jesse Moss, Jay Reinke; Directed by Jesse Moss
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Documentary about the North Dakota town of Williston, which has
recently become a mecca for men looking for employment in the oil
business. With the controversial decision to introduce fracking to
North Dakota in 2008, the area has enjoyed a significant rise in
employment prospects. However, with this, there has also been a
huge spike in population as hundreds of people from throughout the
country have come in search of work. Film-maker Jesse Moss
interviews many of those who are displaced and seeking employment
and gains an insight into their ambitions and backgrounds while
focussing on Jay Reinke, an altruistic Lutheran pastor who has
opened the doors of his church to give shelter to those in need.
Reinke speaks candidly of how he believes he has become a friend
and a beacon of hope to these 'overnighters', but is constantly
scrutinised by the locals for putting unwelcome strain on their
community.
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Fifty Shades Uncovered
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Jenny Eclair, Mistress Josephine, Emily Shaw, E. L. James, Katie Hopkins; Directed by …
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Documentary exploring the popularity of the adult novel 'Fifty
Shades of Grey' written by E. L. James. Fans of the book from the
world of entertainment and eroticism contributing to the
documentary include Jenny Eclair, Playboy playmate Emily Shaw,
Katie Hopkins and Mistress Josephine from the London Mistress
Training Academy.
Artists Dave Murray and John Rice present this guide to selecting
the right art materials for your chosen medium. Also includes handy
tips about how to get the most from your materials.
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The Unknown Known
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Amanda Branson Gill, Robert Fernandez, Danny Elfman, Robert Chappell, Donald Rumsfeld, …
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Interview-based documentary directed by award-winning film-maker
Errol Morris. Morris interviews former US Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld who has served two presidents throughout his career
and was one of the leading figures in the Iraq War. The interview
is conducted in an unconventional manner and draws on an archive of
memos Rumsfeld wrote during his time in office as a means of
uncovering the truth behind his decisions.
Documentary about the life and career of pro-wrestler John Cena.
The programme gives an insight into the life of the 'Raw' star,
demonstrating how he prepares for the WrestleMania event and
exploring his thoughts on WWE, movies, music and more.
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