The unsung talents of early blues performers are examined and celebrated in the third installment of the comprehensive documentary series Legends of Country Blues Guitar. Highlights include rare performances of "That Will Never Happen No More" by John Jackson, "The Woman I Had She Left Me" by Jesse Fuller, "You Know Baby What I Want" by Josh White and "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" by Furry Lewis.
From PBS comes this intriguing look at quilting, once a necessity and a convention for storytelling that has evolved into a genuine art form. Crisscrossing America to visit the finest exhibits, the filmmakers chronicle the techniques and artistry of contemporary quilters. Prominent art quilters such as Jane Burch Cochran, Bob Adams and Laura Wasilowski demonstrate the bold possibilities of mixing and matching fabrics and colors.
Learn about the history and preparation of China's renowned dish, dim sum, with this delicious documentary. Consisting of a variety of tasty morsels, dim sum typically includes mixtures of meat, seafood and vegetables or of sweets and fruit. A gourmet trip through Hong Kong samples more than 600 types of dim sum and explores the origin and creation of prawn dumplings, spring rolls, barbeque pork buns and other treats.
Welcome to Patagonia and Chile's pristine Rio Futaleufú, a 100-mile-long cerulean stripe that roars out of the Andes with unbridled fury from Argentina, across the top of Patagonia to the Pacific. For the last two decades, the Fú has been a well-guarded secret among the elite rafters and kayakers of the world, and rightfully so. But the Fú's future might be in jeopardy. Chile has few environmental policies to protect such wild places, and plans for damming the Futaleufú to provide hydroelectric power have been floating around for more than a decade. Viewers join travel writer Rick Montgomery along "the greatest whitewater on earth" to learn not only the true meaning of adventure, but also the threat of America's largest power company and its fight to control the mighty river and how the community has come together to fight back.
The Mostviertel, Austria's pear country, stretches from the river Danube to the Alps, right in the heart of Austria. Pear trees are scattered across the landscape and produce 200 different kinds of pears. Their naturally tart fruits have been used for centuries to extract the delicious pear cider (perry).
Afghanistan - one of the most remote and dangerous countries in the world. Yet for the last 20 years, through the turmoil of Russian invasion, retaliation, civil war and religious jihad, an American has traveled through Afghanistan in search of fabulous precious stones.
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Documentary film from writer/director Katrine Borre as she interviews, films, and travels with sailors around the globe.
Film with music from Pallavi Prakash
This documentary examines the ethical issues and scientific achievements surrounding this controversial topic. Are scientists playing god? Has science gone too far?
A young American girl and her friends search for the resting place of her birth parents deep in the Malaysian jungle and encounter the Pontianak, a demonic female banshee seeking revenge on those who have wronged her.
Donald and Pete as workers in a music store who are told that the next one to make a sale gets to keep thir job when in walks Daisy.
His hard-line approach has earned Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- the lead law-enforcement officer in Arizona's sprawling Maricopa County -- lots of support among voters, as evidenced by his three consecutive landslide victories. But not everyone approves of his tactics, which include female chain gangs and a desert prison with only tents to shield inmates from the elements. This hourlong documentary profiles the flinty lawman in a one-on-one interview.
The outrageous comedy of Kenneth Keith Kallenbach, a "Howard Stern Show" Wack Pack alum, is showcased in this collection of his most entertaining skits and pranks. Featured are never-before-seen sketches and shorts from early in Kallenbach's 20-year career, as well as his uproarious stand-up routine. Listen in on his crazy phony phone calls and to his musical project, the Kenneth Keith Kallenbach Band.
Delving into the history, development and pivotal roles of four World War II Allied aircraft, this fascinating documentary features plenty of dramatic action footage as well as interviews with pilots who flew the planes in combat. Warbirds profiled in Volume 2 include the North American P-51 Mustang, the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire, the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and the Hawker Hurricane.
Sawyer Brown makes country-influenced music with an anthemic quality that translates perfectly to the live show. The Hits Live capitalizes on Sawyer Brown's live excellence, compiling concert footage of the band's biggest hits, including "Some Girls Do," "The Boys and Me," and "Drive Me Wild."
This touching documentary from the Discovery Channel follows adorable coyote pup Kitsie as she grows up with humans after being orphaned. Taken in by a farm family, Kitsie soon finds friendship with the family dog, Bogus. As Kitsie grows and the seasons change, the two four-footed pals develop a deep bond. Nature photographers Brownie and Dick Borden narrate the film, which they also photographed.
In this visually stunning edition of the Naxos Musical Journey series, the music of Frédéric Chopin serves as the soundtrack to a sumptuous tour of France, the Polish-born composer's adopted homeland. The Slovak State Philharmonic's performance of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 accompanies images of Burgundy's wine country, the ancient Roman ruins of Nimes, Arles and Franche-Comte, the Museum of Romantic Life, the Opera Garnier and Place Vendôme.
Pacifica radio host and author Gary Null hosts this program about retaining or regaining the health of your youth through proper diet, exercise, stress reduction and toxin elimination. Null's lecture is enhanced with illustrations and video footage of lab research into life-extending medicine. Null's guests include molecular biologists and physicians who provide insight into research on counteracting Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and arthritis.
