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A documentary profile of Mark 'Chopper' Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals. The film charts the life of the cult hero, from his time in mental hospitals, via his horrific murders, to the years spent in Australia's harsh Pentridge Prison.
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.
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To celebrate its 80th bithday, auto expert Mark Brewer decides to restore and recreating the ultimate English sportscar, opting to fix up one of the classic 1960s models, with better breaks and a better engine.
Desi Benjamin directs this documentary about the music scene in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. As punk got too violent and was pushed out of the clubs, new wave became less popular and people sought a new style of music. With bands like Guns N' Roses and Jane's Addiction bursting onto the scene, Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, with its wide variety of clubs, became the place to be seen. This documentary takes a look back at some of these clubs and how they influenced the culture still around today.
Michael Rapaport directs this behind-the-scenes documentary profile of the seminal New York hip hop group, that includes live performances, historical footage, and interviews with band members Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
Documentary looking back at the West Coast group who invented gangster rap. The original lineup of N.W.A consisted of Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, all of whom went on to be successful in their own right. The documentary looks at how the group influenced the world of rap music as well as the controversial life and death of Eazy-E and the career developments of Ice Cube and Dr Dre.
Colin Rothbart directs this British documentary which follows a group of drag artists. Filmed over five years, the film provides an insight into East London's drag scene by profiling some of its most famous characters including New York performer Jonny Woo, Amber Waze and veteran DJ John Sizzle who share their stories and experiences of the vibrant scene. As the history of the area unfolds, the interviewees discuss how they align their performances on club stages with their day-to-day lives off it.
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.
Documentary about the orchestral leader Annunzio Mantovani. Reaching levels of success that had never been seen before, the Venice-born Mantovani became the first artist to sell more than one million albums and went on to achieve worldwide fame with his critically-acclaimed orchestra.
Journalist CJ Hunt directs and presents this US documentary that sets out to find an answer to the growing problems of obesity and ill-health in privileged areas of the world. CJ travels as far afield as the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany in search of the perfect human diet, as well as exploring what the remains of Neanderthals and early modern humans have to tell us. What are the key ingredients of an ideal human diet?
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'.
Ken Loach directs this documentary about the rise of the British Welfare State and the need to safeguard it from powerful political movements that favour privatisation. At the end of the Second World War, the British public welcomed in a Labour government which promised better state housing and a National Health Service for its citizens. Although these things have contributed to higher standards of living in Britain, a mixture of apathy and a focus on the individual in recent political movements has weakened the institutions. The film is Ken Loach's attempt to rally the public in support of the state rights people fought for so long to acquire.
Documentary charting the way classical music has been presented on television since the 1930s, with contributions from amongst others: Glenn Gould, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Anna Netrebko, Igor Stravinsky and Arturo Toscanini.
Richard Mervyn narrates this three-volume documentary set about the history of Britain, featuring a number of aerial shots. 'Britain at Work' explores Britain's industrial heritage and covers topics such as farming, trade, transport, factories and the modern-day office. 'Building Britain' examines the history of British architecture. Among other buildings, the programme features Roman villas, medieval manors and 20th century tower blocks and also discusses the work of Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Inigo Jones and William Morris. Finally, 'Spiritual Britain' looks at religious practices in Britain through the ages and investigates sites of worship from stone circles to cathedrals.
Faux documentary following a year in the life of award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix. Beginning in autumn 2008, the film focuses on Phoenix's decision to move away from the acting world into music, more specifically hip hop, and follows the star's transition into this new industry, which includes him attempting to persuade Sean 'Diddy' Combs to produce his album. Phoenix only revealed the whole thing was a spoof after it had been shown in US cinemas. The film also marks the directorial debut of actor Casey Affleck, Phoenix's friend and brother-in-law.
Harry Burton directs this Channel 4 documentary offering an insight into the mind and working processes of playwright and essayist Harold Pinter.
Feature-length documentary examining the local and global impact of tar sands oil developments in Alberta, Canada. The process of extracting oil from tar sands is energy-intensive and pollution-heavy, posing a threat to the natural environment and the health of nearby communities. The US is now importing more oil from Canada than from anywhere else, and most of this comes from tar sands. In meeting this demand, Canada has become one of the world's foremost emitters of greenhouse gases, with potentially disastrous effects. Neve Campbell narrates this documentary looking into the environmental, political and financial implications of the practice.
A collection of footage from the Indianapolis 500 motorsport events of 1964 and 1973. The film follows the practice session, the qualifying race and the race itself for both years. The 12 Hours of Sebring 1965 event also features.
A three disc set detailing the collected history of one of the world's most famous farm tractor manufacturers.
All 22 rounds from the world's premier touring car championship, as Britain's Andy Priaulx bids for an unprecedented fourth title in a row against fellow drivers James Thompson, Gabriele Tarquini and Alex Zanardi. Features in-car footage and interviews with the top drivers. |
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