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Documentary about the life and career of singer Jenni Rivera, who
specialised in Mexican music genres and tragically died in a plane
crash in 2012 at the age of 43.
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Great War Diaries
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Celia Bannerman, Lazare Herson-Macarel, Elisa Monse, Naomi Sheldon, David Acton, …
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All eight episodes from the documentary series about World War One
which combines dramatisations, archive footage and animation to
tell the story of how the international community was affected by
the conflict. The series focuses on 14 individuals from throughout
the world who were caught up in the war, including soldiers,
factory workers, nurses and children, to give an insight into how
four years of warfare had an impact on people at every level of
society. The episodes are: 'The Abyss', 'The Onslaught', 'The
Anguish', 'The Heart's Desire', 'The Annihilation', 'The Home
Front', 'The Uprising' and 'The Tipping Point'.
Mark Sloper directs this feature-length documentary taking you
through the thrills and spills of the 2013 British Superbike
season. This year saw riders Shane Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonari
battle it out for the chance to become the first ever four-time
champion.
Documentary about Russian avant-garde art collector George Costakis
and the painters whose works feature in his vast collection.
Director Barrie Gavin investigates the reasons behind Costakis's
obsession with artists including Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky
and Alexander Rodchenko and takes a look at how he managed to
protect them through the political disorder in Russia that saw many
works of art destroyed.
Documentary about how Filipino Arnel Pineda became the new lead
singer of rock band Journey. Growing up in the Philippines in the
1970s, Pineda always dreamed of being on the stage with his own
band. In 2007 Pineda received an email from guitarist Neal Schon
who had seen his band The Zoo perform a Journey song on YouTube and
wanted him to travel to San Francisco to audition for the band. Six
months later Pineda was announced as the new lead singer of
Journey.
Collection of documentaries which explore the lives and works of
four celebrated authors. The documentaries are: 'The Madness of
Sherlock Holmes', 'The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne', 'The
Initiation of Alice in Wonderland: The Looking Glass of Lewis
Carroll' and 'Diary of a Vampire: The Legacy of Bram Stoker'.
Documentary about the unexpected adult fan base of the 'My Little
Pony: Friendship is Magic' (2010) television series. Voice actor
John de Lancie first discovered this new demographic,
affectionately dubbed the 'Bronies', after receiving numerous
emails from fans about his portrayal of the show's villain,
Discord. Curious to find out why the show appealed to this older
group, de Lancie enlisted the help of producer Michael Brockhoff to
film a documentary and learn more about the individuals themselves.
Documentary detailing how the world has changed since the advent of
technology. Narrated by actor Tom Baker, this documentary focuses
on developments in the military, particularly the changes in how
wars are fought. Technological advances that are discussed include
laundry detergent, aerosol sprays and the wristwatch.
Documentary about Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. Director
Anna Schmidt follows Penderecki over the course of a year as he
travels to locations such as Munich and Vienna and journeys to his
home in Luslawice. The film features extracts from his works,
archive material and interviews with the composer and those who
know him including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Julian Rachlin, Janine
Jansen, Jonny Greenwood and Andrzej Wajda.
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The Stuart Hall Project
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Lina Gopaul, David Lawson, Trevor Mathison, Dewald Aukema, Stuart Hall, …
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John Akomfrah directs this documentary about cultural theorist
Stuart Hall. The film examines Hall's life and his journey from
student to prominent theorist. He determined that one's position in
society is dependent upon a variety of factors which are constantly
changing. As the documentary explores these factors it looks back
through the decades from the 1950s to the present day, covering
significant events that have had an impact on culture and society
such as the Cold War and Margaret Thatcher's rule as Prime
Minister.
Robson Green presents this eight-part series in which he journeys
around his home county of Northumberland. Robson explores the
county and its history as he camps in Britain's remotest location,
visits Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle, travels through the
countryside and coastline and talks to some Northumbrians along the
way.
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Project Wild Thing
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David Bond, George Monbiot, Chris Packham; Directed by David Bond
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Film-maker David Bond directs this documentary exploring the
relationship of modern youngsters with nature. Bond's first
challenge is to try and get his own two children away from the TV
screens, iPads and games consoles that dominate their free time and
outside to play, as he did when he was a youngster. To do so he
decides that he will have to fight fire with fire and utilise the
modern marketing techniques that have made technological
entertainment so irresistible to children to market nature as a
brand. How will he fare? The film includes contributions from
environmentalists George Monbiot and Chris Packham.
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Milius
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Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson, Ken Plume, Daniel Sternbaum, John Milius, …
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Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson's documentary profile of screenwriter
and director, John Milius. A contemporary of Francis Ford Coppola
and George Lucas during the 1970s, Milius' fame as a screenwriter
will forever be secured by the 'Do I Feel Lucky?' Clint Eastwood
speech in Dirty Harry (1971) and the 'I Love the Smell of Napalm in
the Morning' speech for Robert Duvall in 'Apocalypse Now' (1979).
Famously out-of-sync with the liberal movers and shakers in
Hollywood at the time, Milius' forthright political views and
controversial support of right-of-centre groups like the National
Rifle Association led to claims that he was 'blacklisted' by his
peers. Figueroa and Knutson affectionately trace the film-maker's
career with the help of contributions from friends and family and a
host of Hollywood stars including Francis Ford Coppola, Harrison
Ford, George Lucas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Martin Scorsese and
Oliver Stone.
Historical documentary about the Icelanders' sagas presented by Dr.
Janina Ramirez. The programme takes a look at life during the
Viking Age through the stories they wrote about real people and
events. Travelling to Iceland, Dr. Ramirez examines one of these
stories in particular - the Laxdæla saga.
Documentary following a group of wounded soldiers who band together
to compete in the formidable Dakar Rally. The team will endure
blistering temperatures during the day and freezing conditions at
night, as well as numerous other challenges, as they race through
Peru, Argentina and Chile to raise money for Help for Heroes.
Phil Grabsky and Ben Harding direct this documentary exploring the
life and work of the French artist Edouard Manet. The film is
centred around an exhibition of the painter's work held at the
Royal Academy in London called 'Manet - Portraying Life'. With art
historian Tim Marlow as a guide, the viewer is taken on a journey
around the exhibition, with insight offered on the meaning of the
paintings and the biographical circumstances from which they arose.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores
issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found
throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Tomb of Rhodes', 'The
Merchants of Atitlan' and 'The City in Flames'.
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Tropicália
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Paula Cosenza, Denise Gomez, Eduardo Piagge, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso; Directed by …
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Marcelo Machado's documentary charts the history and influence of
the late 1960s Brazilian counter-cultural movement known as
Tropicália. Taking its name from an installation created by Hélio
Oiticica in 1967, the Tropicália movement was an artistic response
to Brazil's military dictatorship of the time, encompassing
theatre, poetry, and music. In addition to combining both the
popular and the avant-garde, the movement was also noted for fusing
traditional Brazilian culture with foreign influences. The film
revisits the movement's legacy through the use of archive material
and the participation of leading Tropicália figures of the day,
including Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso.
A look at some of the fiercest rivalries in the history of the WWE,
WCW, NWA and ECW wrestling franchises. While a sense of competition
and even a little animosity is inevitable in a sport based around
combat, quirks of personality or past aggravations can ensure that
certain rivalries have more spice than others. Among the memorable
enmities explored in the programme are John Cena and Edge, 'Stone
Cold' Steve Austin and Vince McMahon, and Ric Flair and Ricky
Steamboat.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores
issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found
throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Kings of Africa', 'The
City of Navateos' and 'Storks'.
Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores
issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found
throughout the world. The episodes are: 'The Spirits Roaming in
Portonovo', 'Underwater Exploration of the Cies Islands' and 'The
Troglodytes of Cappadocia'.
Historical documentary detailing the events leading to the Spanish
War of Independence. On the 2nd of May 1808 the French army turned
on its ally Spain, resulting in a war against Napoleon's forces
which lasted nearly six years. This film tells the story of the
fallen men who led the Spaniards in the war and helped regain their
nation's identity.
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