紀錄片Have you always wanted to learn more about wine, but didn’t know where to start? “An Introductory Guide to Wine” gives you the basics you need to understand and appreciate this intriguing beverage. Through interviews and demonstrations with leading sommeliers, winemakers, wine educators and other industry professionals, you will discover what you like and how to describe your preferences to waiters and retailers. Learn how to find quality wines at value prices. Enjoy the beautiful California wine country over the course of three seasons and visit premium wineries for an inside look at how grapes are grown and wine is made. Experience the excitement of harvest at Clos LaChance, tour Robert Mondavi Winery, Franciscan Oakville Estate and Blackstone Sonoma. Visit the historic estate and underground caves of Schramsberg Vineyards and learn how sparkling wine is made. “An Introductory Guide to Wine” makes the fascinating world of wine accessible to everyone! Topics covered include:
紀錄片This Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary is a compelling, refreshing, and insightful vision of the Middle East conflict through the eyes of seven children growing up in Jerusalem. Living no more than 20 minutes apart, but locked in separate worlds, the film explores the boundaries that lie between these Palestinian and Israeli children and tells the story of a few who dared to cross the lines to meet their neighbors.
紀錄片Academy Award® Winner for Best Documentary Feature, BORN INTO BROTHELS chronicles the amazing transformation of a group of children in the red light district of Calcutta. The most stigmatized people in Calcutta's red light district are not the prostitutes, but their children. In the face of abject poverty, abuse, and despair, these kids have little possibility of escaping their mother's fate or for creating another type of life. Zana Briski, a professional photographer, gives them lessons and cameras, igniting latent sparks of artistic genius that reside in these children who live in the most sordid and seemingly hopeless world. The photographs taken by the children are not merely examples of remarkable observation and talent; they reflect something much larger, morally encouraging, and even politically volatile: art as an immensely liberating and empowering force. Devoid of sentimentality, Born into Brothels defies the typical tear-stained tourist snapshot of the global underbelly. B
紀錄片As a child growing up in suburban Houston, Kastle always knew a big, dark cloud hung over her family. But her father, Ben, never talked about his past. He was busy building a business, raising his children and trying to be a like every other normal family. As Kastle went through a rebellious phase of punk rock, shaved her head into a Mohawk and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in journalism, she unknowingly touched a nerve of her father’s deepest fears of persecution and separation anxiety. It wasn’t until she reached her 30s that she began to turn her investigative skills on herself and her father to uncover what happened to him during his childhood in the dark days of Berlin and the Holocaust. BERLIN CALLING follows Kastle on a journey of discovery, through five cities – Berlin, Prague, Paris, Los Angeles and Houston. We see Kastle open the paperwork the Nazis kept on her family and hear her father’s firsthand account of being a child under Hitler’s oppression
紀錄片Every hour of every day, our digital interactions are being recorded and logged. We live in the age of 'big data', where the seemingly mundane information of our everyday existence has enormous value. With the help of expert data trackers, this revealing doc offers a comprehensive look at how governments and large companies keep tabs on us. It follows the information trail of an ordinary Australian family on a typical day, asking where does it end? What are the consequences? And more importantly, Who's looking at our data? "We can say we value privacy, but everyday online and in the real world we're being watched." As 12-year-old Christina Pappas leaves for school, her data has already traveled to America, The Netherlands and beyond. Tracking websites are following her unseen from the Internet shadows. "What would you do if people you didn't know were following her around like that in the real world?" "I'd go crazy", her father replies. Everyday the world's largest companies, who have
紀錄片A captivating view on the incredible spirit of one of the world's most fascinating people, this full-length documentary follows Nelson Mandela from his early days and tribal education to his election as South Africa's first black president. Nominated for the Academy Award for 'Best Documentary'.
紀錄片In the early ‘90s, writer John Healy was a star, on international TV, in the national press, constantly being interviewed about his first book, The Grass Arena. There was much about him that made him appealing to the media, not least a sense of danger. John Healy wasn’t just another award-winning author. He had a history of violence. And it seemed destined to follow him. The son of Irish immigrants, Healy lived rough on the streets of London for fifteen years, fighting and stealing to survive; a slave to alcohol, any alcohol – wine, strong cider, surgical spirits. Then he discovered chess. This became his new addiction. Alcohol was left behind. He became a rated chess player and a famous writer, for a time the darling of the British media. Then John Healy disappeared. Stories emerged to fill the vacuum, dark stories; he’d made threats of awful violence towards his publishers – he was mentally ill – a psychopath. Film maker Paul Duane avidly followed these rumours. Healy’s
紀錄片Christopher Wiegand traveled across the United States in an Airstream travel trailer interviewing Bloggers about a range of topics in this unique and heartfelt Documentary. Motivated by his blogger wife Casey Wiegand, who started a blog after health issues arose with their first child, Christopher had the idea to travel the country and interview other Bloggers as he attempted to discover more about this industry that has become a huge part of his life.
紀錄片The late Syd Barrett was a major cult figure and rock music legend. The charismatic and brilliant lead guitarist of the early Pink Floyd, he created a unique psychedelic sound and wrote wonderfully eccentric songs including the hits “Arnold Layne”, “See Emily Play” and “Bike”. Syd Barrett left Pink Floyd in 1968 when his increasingly erratic behaviour made his continued participation in the band impossible. After two extraordinary solo albums he disappeared from music altogether. “The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story” tells the full bizarre, tragic but also celebratory story of Syd Barrett with contributions from all the members of Pink Floyd plus friends, managers and lovers.
紀錄片A true love story filmed over four-years, across 32 countries by one man on a bicycle. Tom is all set for a 9–5 career in IT – but at 23 he can’t help wondering whether there’s more to life. So he decided to leave behind everything he knew and set off on the ultimate adventure: cycling around the world without maps or guidebooks. Despite his lack of experience (in both long-distance cycling and filmmaking) Tom cycles and camps across three continents and captures every aspect of his road-trip, encountering a vivid cast of friends and foes. But eight months into his ride and alone in the mountains during a bitter Caucasian winter, he meets Tenny – a feisty Iranian-Armenian who would change the course of his journey and then his life. Struggling to keep his dream alive, Tom convinces Tenny to get on a bicycle and join him. But when things don’t go to plan, he is forced to continue riding alone. His decisions lead him to the depths of the Sahara desert, where – amid challeng
紀錄片Every Second Counts takes an inside look at the CrossFit culture and community, where time on a stopwatch reigns as the supreme measure of performance. Those who reach the elite ranks in the burgeoning sport of CrossFit push themselves beyond limitations imposed by the mind, and flirt with the limits of physical capacity. Human perseverance has never voluntarily gone this far. Every Second Counts chronicles the dramatic journey of five athletes as they prepare for and compete in the most comprehensive test of fitness on the planet: the CrossFit Games. The road to this grueling two-day program of extreme challenges reveals what it takes to be the best in the world. The climactic finish with its surprising turn of events shows beyond any doubt that the winner of the CrossFit Games is the fittest person on Earth. "Released in 2009, the documentary focuses on CrossFit athletes Josh Everett, Dutch Lowy, Matt Murski, James "OPT" Fitzgerald and former pro-football player John Welbourn. This d
紀錄片THE HUNTING GROUND takes audiences straight to the heart of a shocking epidemic of violence and institutional cover—ups sweeping college campuses across America. The team behind the Oscar—nominated THE INVISIBLE WAR presents a scorching expose of the startling prevalence of sexual assault at US institutions of higher learning. In raw and emotional interviews, survivors and their families share real—life horror stories that have become all too common. Those brave enough to report the crimes face disbelief, apathy, victim-blaming, harassment and retaliation from both their fellow students and the administrators who are charged with protecting them. THE HUNTING GROUND weaves in two courageous survivors who are shining a spotlight on the alarming trend of universities and colleges to downplay and deny sexual assaults on their campuses. As they strike back using an innovative legal strategy, they gain momentum to inspire justice in the process.
紀錄片Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Christians and Muslims: they are first and foremost musicians. Knowing that it was impossible for them to meet in Israel or Palestinian territory, long-time music vagabond Jean-Yves Labat de Rossi visited these musicians in their home towns on both sides of the wall. He invited them to join an extraordinary tour, one that would unite them in France for three weeks.
音樂紀錄片Eduardo Falú: Song for a Landscape of Dreams is a poetic journey to the unique music of the Argentine maestro Eduardo Falú. At the same time it is a vivid portrait of this outstanding musician. Starting from his particular relationship with the landscapes of northwestern Argentina, with his beloved hometown Salta, with the vast plains of the Pampa, the enormous mountains of the Andes with their dramatic canyons, fertile valleys and deserted high plateaus, the film follows the manyfold stations of Falú's life and career.
紀錄片With this film, Camille Clavel embarks on both a personal and a universal quest: while traveling to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem to inscribe the name of his great-grandmother who died in a death camp, Clavel also tests the memory of they who live on this disputed land, and their ability to live together in one or two States. The filmmaker interviews a considerable number of observers, most notably the historian Shlomo Sand, author of "The Invention of the Jewish People" (Verso Books, 2009); historian Gadi Algazi; writer Aharon Appelfeld; as well as a cross-section of Israelis, both Jewish and Palestinian, who describe their vision of this State and its future.
紀錄片When the first Harry Potter books magically appeared in bookstores, the world of children’s literature changed forever. Every child and adult alike reveled in the highly imaginative, fantastical world of the boy wizard and when Hollywood spun out its cinematic versions of these beloved tales, the Harry Potter phenomenon was elevated to the status of cultural legend. But just who was responsible for dreaming up such a wild world of witches and wizards, ghosts and giants, spells and sorcery? The answer? J.K. Rowling. And although today this name is now synonymous with the world of magic and wizardry, just who is this enigmatic author, and what influences shaped her life enough to create such fantastical fiction? The truth behind the legend reads like a fairy tale itself, for J.K. Rowling started her illustrious career as a struggling, poverty-stricken single mother who penned her manuscript in an Edinburgh coffee shop and rose to the ranks of a celebrity multi-millionaire. “J.K. Rowl
紀錄片Lathe Poland is fit, healthy and slim - anything but the classic picture of an adult onset diabetes sufferer. So when he is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he can't figure out why. Poland quickly learns that much of what he knew about healthy eating was based on myths or fifty year old science. Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat is a chronicle of his search to find out why America's modern food culture is killing us. The upside? There is a lot that can be done! Carb-Loaded traces the origins of our beliefs about healthful and unhealthful food. Experts from all over the world share insights that are certain to challenge the status quo.
紀錄片Our Summer in Tehran, transports us to the seldom seen realm of middle class family life in Iran. Justine, a Jewish American mom, and her six year-old son meet 3 Iranian families: a religious family with ties to the government; a modern, secular family; and a single mom who is an actress. Relationships grow deeper and more trusting, when suddenly, Justine and Mateo are given 48 hours to leave Iran. The connection between individuals is at the mercy of governments. Our Summer in Tehran transcends overt politics in favor of subtle, human, and often humorous moments. Part poetry, part family drama, Our Summer in Tehran invites us into the Iranian family home where we discover the extraordinary in the ordinary—where humor, affection, and humanity prevail.
紀錄片8 miles outside of Ferguson Missouri lies Spanish Lake, a post WW2 suburb. The town experiences rapid economic decline and population turnover due to racism and governmental policies which support the white exodus. The themes of the film parallel America's growing political divide, racial tension, and rise of anti-government sentiment. Spanish Lake is a bold and unflinching documentary on large scale migration known as 'white flight'.
音樂紀錄片Just before Christmas 1985, 19-year-old James Vance watched his best friend Ray Belknap shoot himself to death with a .12 gauge shotgun in a churchyard outside Reno, Nevada. Then Vance pulled the trigger on himself. He survived but was severely disfigured. Vance later claimed his actions had been influenced by the heavy metal music of Judas Priest, prompting his family to sue the band. The drama of the ensuing trial provides the framework for David Van Taylor's disturbing look at teenagers today.
紀錄片Hugues de Montalembert had hardly met a blind person when suddenly, violently, he became one. On a late-spring evening in 1978, the French painter and filmmaker entered his New York apartment and was viciously assaulted by two men looking for money. In the struggle, one of the attackers threw a vial of paint remover in his face. The pain was instant, searing; de Montalembert's screams scared the muggers off. Throwing himself under the shower, he could already feel his sight fading: he awoke in a Soho hospital, completely blind. De Montalembert was forced to come to terms with the fact that he would probably never see again. Drawing on half-a-lifetime of visual stimulation, he found that his brain, compensating for a lack of images, would create its own. Initially disconcerted, he soon came to take this alternative reality for granted, to the point where later he would sometimes be unable to distinguish his real memories from his imagination. After 2 years of rehabilitation, he felt rea
紀錄片Shot clandestinely over a two-year period by best-selling novelist and filmmaker Robert H. Lieberman, this film provides a rare look at the second-most isolated country on the planet - Burma. It lifts the curtain to expose the everyday life in a country that has been held in the iron grip of a brutal military regime for 48 years. THEY CALL IT MYANMAR, culled from over 120 hours of striking images, is an impressionistic journey. Interviews and interactions with more than one hundred people throughout Burma, including an interview with the recently released Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, are interwoven with spectacular footage of this little-seen nation and its people. Though Burma has tumbled from being one of the most prosperous and advanced countries in Southeast Asia to being one of the world's poorest, THEY CALL IT MYANMAR is a story of beauty, courage and hope.
紀錄片OUT IN THE SILENCE captures the remarkable chain of events that unfold when a same-sex wedding announcement and the brutal bullying of a gay teen ignite a firestorm of controversy and a quest for change in a small American town. Tough and wrenching, hopeful and entertaining, this Emmy award-winning documentary has inspired a national movement for fairness and equality for all.
紀錄片Anne Perry is one of the leading authors of our time. She specialises in crime novels and is famous worldwide. But her books hide a very real tale of murder and everlasting regret. Since she was 15 years old, Anne has carried an awful secret, a story of a young murderer forever trying to get beyond her terrible deed. This intimate documentary enters the inner sanctum of Anne's reclusive life.
紀錄片A jaw-dropping investigation, which may bring the controversial religion to its knees The celebrity-studded face of Scientology is never far from the news. But reporting on Scientology's inner workings is much harder to come by. The team behind this documentary get past the scare tactics and intimidation to exclusively reveal the inner workings of what appears to be a frightening and even dangerous organisation. The amazing revelations of elite former members could bring the controversial religion to its knees.
紀錄片In the midst of the Egyptian Arab Spring, Bassem Youssef makes a decision that's every mother's worst nightmare... He leaves his job as a heart surgeon to become a full--time comedian. Dubbed, "The Egyptian Jon Stewart", Bassem creates the satirical show, Al Bernameg. The weekly program quickly becomes the most viewed television program in the Middle East, with 30 million viewers per episode. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart averaged two million viewers. In a country where free speech is not settled law, Bassem's show becomes as controversial as it popular. He and his staff must endure physical threats, protDespite increasing danger, the team at Al Bernameg employ comedy, not violence, to comment on hypocrisy in media, politics, and religion. TICKLING GIANTS follows the team of Al Bernameg as they discover democracy is not easily won.
紀錄片We profile the brave, controversial figure of Benazir Bhutto. Mixing private archive with insights from friends and family, this is the definitive documentary on the Bhutto dynasty. As a young woman, Benazir Bhutto dreamed of throwing the best parties and living in London. But she took on the mantle of political leadership, suffering years of imprisonment, before becoming the Muslim worlds first female leader. Touted as a symbol of modernity and democracy, her name became synonymous with corruption and bad governance. In this unique film, Bhutto speaks frankly about the paradoxes of her life. Mixing private archive with insights from friends and family, this is the definitive documentary on the Bhutto dynasty.
紀錄片"Skinhead Attitude" is the first documentary which outlines the history of forty years of skinhead movement, from its extreme left to its extreme right wings. Starting by asking for the most recent development of the movement, the film describes the transformation and radicalisation of this subculture of youth.
