Drop into the cockpit alongside the world's greatest fighter pilots as they take many of the United States military's most fearsome modern-day fighter jets out for a series of death-defying test flights. Experience the power, speed and maneuverability of cutting-edge fighting machines such as of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-117A Stealth, F-22 Raptor and the JSF with this collection of breathtaking aerial footage highlights.
2002 Indian Film
Horace Parlan may not be a household name, but it should be; the pianist, who worked with Charles Mingus and Dexter Gordon, not only witnessed the evolution of jazz, he was a respected practitioner during the genre's heyday in the 1950s. In this fascinating documentary, watch Harlan -- who never let partial paralysis from polio get in the way of his music -- share memories, talk jazz and tickle the ivories once more in his own inimitable style.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner ("The Cosby Show") and co-hosted by Gary Dourdan ("CSI"), this popular 2002 TV series showcased a variety of artists expressing themselves verbally or musically, with jazz hotspot Fais Do-Do as the backdrop. Poets include Kasim Allah, Coco Brown, Monica Calhoun, Steve Connell, AJ Johnson, Talib Kewli, MC Lyte and many others; musical performers include Floetry, Stew, Sonya Marie and Medusa.
A local mafia don becomes engaged in a battle with a wealthy rancher who raises prize-winning racehorses, and their fight is over both control of the region and the love of a woman.
Through archival footage, photographs, radio reports and letters, this absorbing program examines the neglected story of Canada's involvement in the Korean War and its role on the world stage during the Cold War era. Although Canadian troops served in Korea (under American command), the Canadian government refused to grant its veterans benefits usually awarded to those who fought in combat for their country.
Hear bone-chilling accounts of ghostly encounters in this three-episode collection of "Ghost Hunters." The program features eyewitness accounts and joins paranormal experts as they investigate possible hauntings. This volume takes you to claustrophobic barracks in search of legionnaire spirits, to a battlefield where 17th century soldiers are said to appear, and to the site of an old school where a phantom schoolmaster still resides.
Blending the sounds of many of music's top new-age artists with a compilation of beautifully meditative visualizations, this unique series helps viewers find a much-needed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Selections included "Dark Passage" from Dave Eggar, "Garden of Love" by Uma, "Ocean of Wisdom" by Nawang Khechog, "Bahia Breeze" by Steve Reid, "The Fragile Dawn" by Lee Blaske and Kitaro's "Satobiki."
Current favorites Nonpoint release their first-ever video featuring their modern rockt hit "Your Signs," plus exclusive behind the scenes and live footage from their no-holds-barred tours. Named among Alternative Press' "100 Bands You Need To Know In '02," Nonpoint are destined to rock the charts for some time.
Anthemic 1980s rock band Shooting Star performs their hits for an enthusiastic hometown crowd at the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, Mo. The songs performed include "Hang on for Your Life," "If You Want It," "Leap of Faith" and more. The first American band signed to then-upstart Virgin Records, Shooting Star rocks fans with "Tonight" and "Let's Roll," plus five bonus videos, including "You've Got What I Need" and "Touch Me Tonight."
Director Vanessa Vassar's humorous and humbling documentary puts a name to the face of four New Mexico food servers, who dispense their thoughts about social structures, sexual politics and spirituality with hard-won grace and wit. Their views about the vocation range from realistic to romantic to existential, but the mystery of how these waitresses spend their time off -- motorcycling, welding, mountain climbing -- may be the greater revelation.
This program features both a 1977 documentary and a 1974 concert from British cult favorite folk-rockers Barclay James Harvest, who created their trademark style by using symphonic instruments along with more typical rock instruments. The 1974 Drury Lane concert from the London Theatre Royal includes the songs "Crazy City" and "For No One," while the 1977 footage includes performances of "Hymn," "Polk Street Rag" and more.
The story of Jim Clarks life and racing career.
Visit the scene of high-speed crashes, multiple-car pileups, fires, earthquakes and more to meet the first responders who face these catastrophes with courage under fire, including fire fighters, paramedics and other emergency rescue crew. Ride along with the men and women who risk their lives to bring others to safety. With harrowing footage of critically injured victims, this program isn't for the faint of heart.
This intriguing documentary centers on the unconventional lifestyle of John Blalock, a rugged individualist who lives among homeless alcoholics in the woods, scavenges scrap metal to survive and purposely chooses to exist outside mainstream society. Throughout the film, the eccentric Blalock shares his nonconformist views about a number of topics, including recycling, the stock market and personal freedom.
The Hellacopters "Goodnight Cleveland" is a fly on the wall documentary following the Hellacopters on their 2002 tour of America. Informed by the techniques of cinema verité and direct cinema developed in the 1960's by master documentary filmmakers, the band is allowed the space to do what they do without intrusions of any kind from the filmmaker, allowing for glimpses into the magical and mundane moments of everyday life in a hard working action rock band abroad. The Hellacopters: Goodnight Cleveland is a relaxed and open-handed portrait of a band on the road. Essential viewing for anyone pondering a career in the music business, or anyone merely curious.
In this heartwarming buddy picture, six male friends -- one soon to be married, one already married, two divorced guys and a couple of womanizers -- hook up each week to play football, flex their manly muscles and wax poetic on their lives and loves. As the game unfolds and the hits and touchdowns keep coming, each guy attempts to solve what's ailing him.
She came back for the love she lost... A spurned lover returns for retribution in this thriller set on a college campus. Her target is the unsuspecting girlfriend that stood between her and her lover. Directed by Ose Oyamendan. Produced at USC.
Featuring the likes of Blink-182, the Descendents, Poison the Well, Slick Shoes, the Pop Narcotic and Voodoo Glow Skulls this raucous video magazine boasts appearances by many of the hottest acts on the contemporary punk scene. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at Blink-182's infamous video "Josie," a live performance by the Descendents in the streets of New York and the premiere of Poison the Well's video "Botchla."
