Innovative contemporary Christian and indie music label Tooth and Nail presents an exhaustive collection of every music video the company released from 1993 to 1999, including songs by popular artists such as the OC Supertones and Ninety Pound Wuss. The mammoth anthology also features hard-hitting videos from the likes of Starflyer 59, Plankeye, Driver Eight, Joy Electric, the Dingees, MXPX, Project 86, Slick Shoes and more.
From ESPN's award-winning series, this in-depth retrospective on the life and times of "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron relives the highs and lows of the home run leader's storied career, forever tarnished by the bigotry he often faced. Through revealing interviews and archived footage, witness the courage of one of the game's most dignified figures as he makes his run at baseball's most hallowed record.
British-born filmmaker Bader Ben Hirsi, whose parents fled Yemen in the 1960s in the midst of a political revolution, tours his ancestral homeland with the help of one of the country's most eccentric immigrants -- an Englishman who's been living as a Yemeni in the ancient city of Sana'a for 16 years. Their journey is captured on camera by award-winning cinematographer Koutaiba Aljanabi (Jiyan).
Focusing on North American mammals, this nature program takes a close look at cute and cuddly creatures such as prairie dogs, muskrats, beavers, flying squirrels, woodchucks and more as they frolic in their natural habitats throughout the seasons. Narrated and photographed by talented nature cinematographers Dick and Brownie Borden, this charming documentary is sure to please wildlife enthusiasts young and old.
Outraged at the British treatment of Indians, farmer turned soldier Jagga (Gugu Gill) decides to fight the colonizers. While creating serious problems for the British, Jagga suffers personal setbacks that inspire him to continue his struggle for independence. Fighting alongside his allies, Jagga carries his deceased mother's traditional scarf, which he proudly waves as an independence flag.
It's a radical balancing act in the street skate finals from the World Extreme Games in Melbourne, Australia. This unbelievable compilation of footage from the games also features wakeboarder Parks Bonifay living up to his rip-roaring reputation with a thrilling ride you'll long remember. Other highlights include a Max Team demo, the BMX dirt heats, BMX dirt jump finals and an up-close session with in-line skating princess Fabiola da Silva.
Drawing from specific notes and instructions Emilio de' Cavalieri wrote himself, this live performance strives to recreate the Italian composer's unique vision for his important composition Rappresentatione anima, e di corpo. Recorded at the Basilica San Paolo fuori le Mura in Rome, this special presentation features the talents of soprano Cecilia Gasdia, baritone Furio Zanasi, Roberto Staccioli, and Massimo Rossetti.
Though television talk shows were a novelty in the 1950s, entertainer Jimmy Durante took to the fledgling format with good-humored ease. This affectionate documentary includes vintage clips of host Durante riffing with celebrity guests such as Carmen Miranda, Bette Davis, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra. Durante's wife and daughter discuss the unique talents of the beloved, gravelly voiced comedian, who began his career as a vaudeville piano player.
Paul Anka's career spans more than 40 years, 123 albums and a lifetime of memories. Now, this legendary showman takes the stage at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to deliver a magical performance of old favorites and new, including "Diana," "Times of Your Life," "Mack the Knife," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," "Puppy Love," "Lonely Boy," "She's a Lady," "You Are My Destiny," "Hold Me 'Til the Morning Comes" and more.
Shishpangma: Sadly, this first attempt at skiing an 8,000-meter peak ends in tragedy; Dave Bridges and Alex Lowe lose their lives in a sudden avalanche, making this tribute a celebration of their lives and dedication to their sport. Himalaya: Some say the Himalayan peaks in northern India offer the best extreme skiing on earth; world-class extreme skiers and boarders Rick Armstrong, Jeremy Nobis and Hilaree Nelson are up for the ch
Much is known, from Anne Frank's famous diary, about her days spent hiding from the Nazis, but this biography begins with Anne's days of freedom, before she and her family and friends sequestered themselves in the attic of the Franks' Amsterdam home. The film chronicles the brave young girl's early years as well as her time in the attic and her internment in Bergen-Bergen, the concentration camp where she eventually died from typhus.
Filmmaker Uli Aumüller turns his lens on the creative process of innovative composers Francis Dhomont and Paul Lansky in this hourlong documentary, exploring how they draw from their environs to make music. The video captures Dhomont recording natural sounds for a composition based on Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons: Spring," editing and mixing the new piece in Dhomont's studio and debating the definition of electro-acoustic with Lansky.
Borrowing its plot and title from the Jennifer Aniston-Jay Mohr vehicle Picture Perfect, this romantic Bollywood comedy finds a single working girl named Pooja (Kirti Reddy) trying to convince her curmudgeonly boss (Kader Khan) that she's engaged to a prominent artist (Abhishek Bachchan). The only trouble is, she's actually in love with her boss's son, Raj (Sanjay Suri) -- but, thanks to her lies, he thinks she's off-limits.
Brazilian concert guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima plays his favorite composers' solo works in a memorable evening of music running the gamut from Claude Debussy to W.C. Handy. Selections include "Odeon" by Ernesto Nazareth; "I Got Rhythm" by George Gershwin; "Las Abejas" by Augustin Barrios; "Adios" by Enric Madriguera; "Sambolero" by Luiz Bonfa; "Two Ladies: One Old, One New" by Bobby Scott; and "Sons de Carrilhoes" by Joao Pernambuco.
Rimsky-Korsakov's masterpiece "Scheherazade" accompanies breathtaking photography of the exotic locales that inspired it, making this the ideal relaxation video experience. The Naxos Musical Journey cameras take viewers through the wonders of Asia and the Orient, visiting magnificent mosques and palaces, and exploring the surrounding desert terrain. The Czecho-Slovak Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Ondreg Lenard) performs the music.
Perhaps it's a guilty pleasure, but this televised version of the best-selling &NFi;Chicken Soup for the Soul&NFi_; books has a comforting way of soothing what ails us, much like the cure-all broth touted in its title. Terri Garr, Stacy Keach and Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin co-star in this heartwarming collection of vignettes celebrating the work of mothers and fathers, hosted by Emmy-nominated actor Michael Tucker ("L.A. Law").
With a focus on the key role railroads played in America's economy and culture, this first-rate documentary explores the history, folklore and legends of the United States' railroads. Featuring archival footage, photographs and interviews, this episode showcases Western railways, including the California Western Railroad, the Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad, the Grand Canyon Railway and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
Reggae recording artists Sizzla and Capleton raise the roof and the collective conscious with songs of social justice in this 2000 concert filmed live at Winters Park in Kitson Town, Jamaica. Mixing reggae and dancehall, Sizzla and Capleton inspire the crowd with their Rastafari message of oneness and cultural pride and songs of anti-oppression and poverty. This high-energy concert is sure to bring reggae lovers to their feet.
The producers of this short mockumentary spoof the sometimes-scandalous show "E! Channel's True Hollywood Story" by dishing out a "force-ful" episode centering on the controversial figure known as Jar Jar Binks. Filmmakers feature the Star Wars character as a once successful celeb, revered by all, who's toppled from the apex of his Hollywood career by his own demons. Will he ever regain the shiny veneer of his once-untarnished fame?
The pupil of Rubens, Anthony van Dyck followed his master's example by traveling to Italy as part of his artistic training. Like Rubens, he found inspiration in the Venetian Renaissance masters Titian and Giorgione. An enthusiasm for rich colors and a remarkable ability to depict the texture of fabric characterized Van Dyck's best work. But even more than Rubens, Van Dyck focused his attention on the art of the portraiture. Appointed Court Painter to the English King Charles in 1632, the portraits he produced provide an unrivaled visual insight into the noble men and women of the day, as well as displaying his technical mastery of the genre.
