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Publisher
Drafthouse Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A modern-day Grapes of Wrath, award-winning documentary THE OVERNIGHTERS is a portrait of job-seekers desperately chasing the American Dream to the tiny oil boom town of Williston, North Dakota. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
Publisher
New Day Films
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
The story of an Indian American woman’s struggle to stay connected to India after the loss of her father. Like most second-generation ethnic Americans, Indira Somani has struggled with identity issues, since her parents migrated to the U.S. in the 1960's. Being born and brought up in the U.S. Indira led an American life, but at home, her world was Indian because of her father’s immense love for India and Indian culture.. CROSSING LINES takes you...
Publisher
Animalogic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
When you think of wild cats, there are probably a few that come to mind; lions, tigers, and jaguars. But there is a whole world of cats that you have probably never heard of. The 7 big cat species receive 99% of all conservation funding for felines, yet there are at least 33 species of small cat that receive almost no attention. These cats are found all over the world, from the Arabian desert, to the mangroves of the Sundarbans, to the Savanna grasslands....
7) Indosole
Publisher
Lightbeam
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Indosole is the most “ECOnomical” flip flop - turning recycled tire waste into durable shoe soles.
8) Ocean Souls
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
An emotive documentary about cetaceans. OCEAN SOULS highlights new science and discovers that there is an intelligence beneath the waves that closely mirrors our own. Join us as we explore the remarkable lives of these magnificent ocean souls.
10) Pest Patrol
Publisher
Animalogic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Here at Animalogic we love every species of animal on the planet. But these insects sure make that difficult. These are the creepies, the crawliest, the ones that will make you shudder, nature’s worst pests.
11) Solar Storms
Publisher
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Solar storms, eruptions from the Sun with the power of nuclear weapons, have the potential to hit earth in just two days. A direct hit would obliterate our technology, from satellites to our smart phones. We need advance warning. Follow the scientists working to help us prepare for the next big solar event.
12) A Sonic Pulse
Publisher
Lightbeam
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Electronic beats transform this short film into an incredibly captivating multi-sensorial experience.
13) The Depths Below
Publisher
Animalogic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Thalassophobia is the intense fear of the sea, and for many, the following creatures are the reason for it. Take a deep breath and prepare to enter the strange, beautiful, and sometimes terrifying world of the ocean’s strangest creatures.
14) Luminous
Publisher
Honest Eye Productions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the first astronomer in history to publicly predict the near-future explosion of a star--will he be right? Others in the astronomical community are skeptical, and professional reputations hang in the balance. In production for five years, LUMINOUS follows Larry Molnar's journey to test an unprecedented prediction, knowing that its success or failure will unfold squarely in the international spotlight.
15) Unsupersize Us
Publisher
Bayview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This film is the follow up to the award-winning *Unsupersize Me*. Five subjects that all suffer from common health issues are put on regimen of a plant based diet and exercise for six weeks. The results are impressive as the five people quickly turn their health around. UNSUPERSIZE US showcases cooking skills, healthy shopping, eating healthy on the road, and mental fortitude. Winner of two awards at the **Impact Docs Awards**.
Publisher
Bayview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The diabetes community has been filled with deception for the past 50 years. The typical guidelines for managing diabetes have ultimately caused suffering for millions of people with the disease. Follow a group of families and doctors as they present a solution to managing diabetes that could spare many patients from devastating complications in this seminal documentary about diabetes.
18) Rivers
Publisher
Animalogic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Rivers, swamps and coastlines are home to some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. From the ancient, and weird, Gharial, to the turtles with a killer bite, to the humongous crocodiles, and the graceful kingfisher, these species are kings and queens these diverse habitats.
19) Canadian Wilds
Publisher
Animalogic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Canada is home to some of the most amazing species on the planet. In Ontario’s boreal forest, we come up close and personal with one of the largest terrestrial animals in the world, the moose. Up in Churchill, Manitoba you’ll meet the king of the bears, the Polar Bear. And finally, out west, come face to face with the funniest little rodents you’ll ever see, the Marmots.
Publisher
Umbrella Entertainment
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
Australian-born PETER ALLEN had one of the all-time classic international showbusiness careers making a name for himself with songs such as I GO TO RIO, I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME and the Academy Award winning BEST THAT YOU CAN DO (ARTHUR'S THEME). Always remembered for his exuberant and energetic style, his life also brings into focus some of the broader social issues of the age. Featuring footage covering thirty years of his life this DVD depicts...
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