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Jam in the Dam (DVD): Keller Williams, Umphreys Mcgee, Particle, The Disco Biscuits Jam in the Dam (DVD)
Keller Williams, Umphreys Mcgee, Particle, The Disco Biscuits; Directed by Lawrence Shapiro 1
R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary focusing on the jam band music scene. The feature follows musicians Umphrey's McGee, Keller Williams, The Disco Biscuits and Particle as they perform at the first annual Jam in the Dam festival in March 2005. Filmed in Amsterdam's Melkweg, the feature includes interviews with the various artists and fans taking part in addition to the group's live performances.

Aftermass - Bicycling in a Post-critical Mass Portland (Region 1 Import DVD): Joe Biel Aftermass - Bicycling in a Post-critical Mass Portland (Region 1 Import DVD)
Joe Biel 1
R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary about the town of Portland, Oregon which is known as one of the most thriving cycling towns in America. Since 1971, the residents of Portland have worked hard to make their town the bicycle capital of the United States, achieving a status of having virtually no critical mass. Passionate about their town and the environment, the residents managed to overcome opposition from city planners, politicians and the police to achieve their goal of starting the regular Critical Mass ride.

Abominations of Humanity - The Evil Within (DVD): Abominations of Humanity - The Evil Within (DVD)
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R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary profiling some of the world's most horific stories about the evil of the human race. Featuring in-depth examinations of the kinds of torture that Hitler inflicted on millions of innocent people to blood-curdling tales of human testing when animals failed to provide the answers that scientists were after, this documentary investigates why humans are the only animal to inflict pain and suffering on their own kind for, seemingly, no reason.

Turned Towards the Sun (DVD): James Dorrian, J. Ralph, Laura Morris, Micky Burn, Nick Golding, Greg Olliver, Guy Burgess, Adolf... Turned Towards the Sun (DVD)
James Dorrian, J. Ralph, Laura Morris, Micky Burn, Nick Golding, … 1
R362 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R140 (39%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Greg Olliver directs this documentary exploring the life of English writer Micky Burn. The feature follows Micky as he retraces the unusual events of his adult life in which he had an affair with the notorious Soviet Union communist spy Guy Burgess and later developed an adoration for Nazism and Adolf Hitler, who signed his copy of 'Mein Kampf' in 1936. But after changing his opinion of the party he volunteered for the independent companies and fought against Germany in the Second World War where he was captured as a prisoner of war during the St. Nazaire Raid and imprisoned in Colditz Castle. Following his eventual release at the end of the war he was credited with saving the life of a six-year-old Audrey Hepburn, began working as a reporter for The Times and became a committed Marxist.

Every Little Thing (French, DVD): Nicolas Philibert Every Little Thing (French, DVD)
Nicolas Philibert
R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Nicolas Philibert is one of the world's leading documentary makers and is the winner of a BAFTA and a Cesar. The protagonists in this documentary are the patients and staff at the La Borde psychiatric clinic in France. Each summer they perform a play on a stage set in the grounds of La Borde. The film charts the rehearsals for the play and allows the viewer a glimpse at life in one the world's most highly regarded psychiatric institutions.

The Ed Wood Awards: The Worst Horror Movies Ever Made (DVD): Fred Olen Ray, Ted A. Bohus The Ed Wood Awards: The Worst Horror Movies Ever Made (DVD)
Fred Olen Ray, Ted A. Bohus 1
R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary about the Ed Wood Awards, created to celebrate the worst horror films ever made. With ballots cast by 'Midmar' readers, categories include Worst Teenage Horror Film and Vegetables Most Past Their Expiration Date. In addition to the awards this also contains the short 'The History of the Horror Film' by The Horror and Fantasy Society and 'Guilty Pleasures of the Horror Film' featuring members of the society.

Howard Zinn Commemorative Edition (Region 1 Import DVD): Ellis,Deb Howard Zinn Commemorative Edition (Region 1 Import DVD)
Ellis,Deb
R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Ships in 15 - 30 working days
Grey Wolves-U-Boats 1939-1941 (Region 1 Import DVD): Grey Wolves-U-Boats 1939-1941 (Region 1 Import DVD)
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 15 - 30 working days
I, Superbiker: The War for Four (DVD): Shane Byrne, Ryuichi Kiyonari I, Superbiker: The War for Four (DVD)
Shane Byrne, Ryuichi Kiyonari; Directed by Mark Sloper 1
R175 Discovery Miles 1 750 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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.

Art Lives: George Costakis (English, German, French, DVD): George Costakis, Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky, Alexander Rodchenko Art Lives: George Costakis (English, German, French, DVD)
George Costakis, Wassily Kandinsky, El Lissitzky, Alexander Rodchenko; Directed by Barrie Gavin
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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.

Just the Facts: American Explorers and Pioneers (DVD): Just the Facts: American Explorers and Pioneers (DVD)
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Our early explorers paved the way for the development of America. They had the courage, the drive, the passion, to be the first and their discoveries proved to the world that America was a land of extraordinary resources and beauty. This program is about American explorers and pioneers who were pathfinders: those who first explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America, and those who were the first to make it their home. Men like Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Drake, Henry Hudson, James Cook, Daniel Boone, Robert Gray, Lewis and Clark, Charles Wilkes, John Fremont and many more.While outlining the exploration of our continent, this video also captures the great beauty and abundant natural resources of our great land. You'll see expansive landscapes and breathtaking vistas, from the eastern seaboard, where the pilgrims first set foot, to the dense forests of Shenandoah...from the great plains of the Midwest, to the soaring Rocky Mountains, and from the stark beauty of the southwestern desert to the magnificence of the California coastline.Our great explorers remain heroes, and their stories are both thrilling and fascinating. The Just the Facts Learning Seriesbrings these adventures alive in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

Beyond the Edge (DVD): Chad Moffitt, Sonam Sherpa, John Wraight, Joshua Rutter, Daniel Musgrove Beyond the Edge (DVD)
Chad Moffitt, Sonam Sherpa, John Wraight, Joshua Rutter, Daniel Musgrove; Contributions by … 1
R362 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R113 (31%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Docu-drama about the expedition that led mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary up Mount Everest. As part of the British team led by Brigadier John Hunt, Norgay and Hillary quashed pessimistic thoughts of the undefeatable mountain by making it to the summit on 29th May 1953 and becoming the first British mountaineering team to conquer the formidable peak.

The Great War: 1918 - Crisis and Conclusion (DVD): The Great War: 1918 - Crisis and Conclusion (DVD)
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R303 Discovery Miles 3 030 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Concluding part of the documentary series looking at the course of the First World War. This volume examines the events of 1918, the last year of the war, when Germany was on the verge of starvation following the successful British naval blockade of the North Sea ports. Gambling everything on a final knockout blow, the German army launched a series of lightning-fast attacks on the Western Front that were initially successful but that lacked the supplies needed to keep them going. When the Allies successfully counter-attacked it saw an end to the static warfare of the previous three years, and a return to the mobile warfare of 1914. By the 11th of November, the Germans were defeated and preparations were in place for the Peace Conference at Versailles.

The World's Greatest Minds: Literary Geniuses (DVD): Jules Verne, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Arthur Conan Doyle The World's Greatest Minds: Literary Geniuses (DVD)
Jules Verne, Bram Stoker, Lewis Carroll, Arthur Conan Doyle 1
R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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'.

Bronies - The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (DVD): Angie Brown, Tristan Chow, Charles De Charleroy Jr.,... Bronies - The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (DVD)
Angie Brown, Tristan Chow, Charles De Charleroy Jr., S.R. Foxley, Geoffrey Hellstrand, … 1
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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.

Just the Facts: Inventions That Changed Our Lives - The... (DVD): Tom Baker Just the Facts: Inventions That Changed Our Lives - The... (DVD)
Tom Baker
R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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.

The Third Planet: The Kings of Africa (DVD): The Third Planet: The Kings of Africa (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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'.

The Third Planet: The Glacier Explosion (DVD): The Third Planet: The Glacier Explosion (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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 Glacier Explosion', 'The First Christians' and 'Coral in the Caribbean'.

The Third Planet: Life in the Great Barrier Reef (DVD): The Third Planet: Life in the Great Barrier Reef (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Three episodes of the educational documentary series that explores issues relating to the wildlife, culture and archaeology found throughout the world. The episodes are: 'Kashgar', 'Pre-Romanesque Asturian' and 'Life in the Great Barrier Reef'.

The Third Planet: The Merchants of Atitlan (DVD): The Third Planet: The Merchants of Atitlan (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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'.

The Third Planet: The Camels of Pushkar (DVD): The Third Planet: The Camels of Pushkar (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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 Camels of Pushkar', 'Cape of Good Hope' and 'Dr. Schweitzer's Hospital'.

The Third Planet: The Phoenix Bird (Flamingoes) (DVD): The Third Planet: The Phoenix Bird (Flamingoes) (DVD)
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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 Dance of the Derviches', 'The Phoenix Bird' and 'The Tam-Tam'.

La Joya and the Warriors of the Mist (DVD): La Joya and the Warriors of the Mist (DVD)
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R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary following a team of archaeologists in La Joya, Peru. Hoping to learn more about the Chachapoya people who lived on mountainous fringes between the years 800 and 1500 AD, the group traverse high-risk and high-altitude environments while on their expedition.

The 2nd Day of May: The Forgotten Heroes (DVD): Napoleon Bonaparte The 2nd Day of May: The Forgotten Heroes (DVD)
Napoleon Bonaparte 1
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

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.

Art Of Sugarcraft (DVD): Art Of Sugarcraft (DVD)
R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Ships in 15 - 30 working days
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