Documentary / Biography - DVD

<p>Lea Garofalo, 35. She went to the police with details of the numerous crimes of her Mafioso husband, Carlo Cosco. In revenge, Cosco kidnapped and murdered her before dissolving her body in acid. Maria Concetta Cacciola, 31. Another Mafia wife. In August 2010, she...

<p>Today, Adolf Hitler's autobiography cum Nazi manifesto is still sold all over the world, under the counter, on the internet or simply at the bookshop. This 700 page book, published in 1925, was re-edited numerous times since the death of the author. How was...

<p>Dariko, the only local television journalist in a small town in Georgia, strives from one report to the next to provide a pseudo-ethnographical portrait of a community and its traditions. Like Virgil with Dante, she leads director Salome Jashi through the Georgian "circles of...

<p>Animal activists have long battled to stop testing on animals. But now, some scientists are adding their voice to the debate, saying that the results of many animal experiments are inaccurate, biased or plain useless. They claim that better alternatives to animal testing exist....

<p>A groundbreaking documentary exposing the extent of collusion between Loyalist paramilitaries and the British security forces in Northern Ireland during 'the Troubles'.</p>

<p>The Bible is full of strange and fantastic creatures. Legendary and horrific beasts like the Behemoth and Leviathan have captivated our imagination for centuries - did they really exist, can they be found today or are they just myth? New investigations into the origins...

Sex Slaves is a gripping documentary expose inside the global sex trade in women from the former Soviet Bloc. The film takes viewers into the shadowy, multi-billion dollar world of sex trafficking.

<p>Is Scandinavia ready for Bitcoin? This is starting point for "The Bitcoin Experiment," a road movie about the Bitcoin blockchain and digital currency. Amund Sjolie Sveen takes us on a road trip from Oslo via Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm and further up in Sweden. Along...

<p>Six corporations control the pesticide market: Syngenta, Bayer, Monsanto, Dow, Basf et Dupont. They rule over a market of 50 billions dollars. For a year, director Martin Boudot followed the tracks of their molecules to show how some of the most dangerous ones get...

<p>In Europe, food manufacturers have signed up to 'responsibility pledges', promising no added sugar, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours and not to target children. So why are they using tactics banned in the West in the developing world? There, they have created ultra low...

<p>'There is a global war against Christianity' states Timothy Radcliffe, former master of the order of preachers. According to a Vatican report, 100,000Christians are martyred every year. Others are harrassed, raped or attacked, and subjected to forced displacement and the destruction of their places...

<p>At the end of April around 1000 'Night Wolves' and the biker clubs supporters met in Moscow to celebrate the start of the motorcycle season. They paraded through the capital, put on bike shows and put on concerts. But do they have a hidden...

<p>It is August 1951 and an entire French village goes crazy. People are screaming in the streets and throwing themselves out of windows. 300 people are affected and 7 end up dead. 60 years later declassified documents from the United States reveal that the...

<p>Frida, Anniken and Ludwig live, breath and dream fashion. They spend hundreds of euros every month on clothes and make a living promoting the latest catwalk trends. Except for speculated that factory workers must be 'used to' their hard lives, they have never given...

<p>For 50 years, Berlin was the symbol of the Cold War. The city at the heart of the intelligence war between the US and the Soviet bloc. Thousands of KGB orCIA, agents observed each other, cogs in the biggest information war in history.</p>

<p>Fly Colt Fly is a feature length documentary about teenage fugitive Colton Harris-Moore, whose superhuman ability to escape capture by stealing airplanes and living in the wilderness made him the modern day folk hero of a new generation. Fusing documentary, graphic novel style animation,...

<p>Three time Emmy--award winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici solves ancient mysteries and finds that what really happened is often not what we have been led to believe.</p>

<p>The Exodus. The very word invokes an epic tale of Pharaohs and Israelites, plagues and miracles, the splitting of the sea, the drowning of an army, Moses and revelation. The story is at the very heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. After six years...

<p>On 28 November 1979, a jet carrying 257 passengers crashed into Mount Erebus, Antarctica. Within hours, 11 ordinary police officers were called to duty, travelling to the most inhospitable place on earth to deal with one of the world's worst air disasters.</p>

<p>Elena, a young Brazilian woman, travels to New York with the same dream as her mother, to become a movie actress. She leaves behind her childhood spent in hiding during the years of the military dictatorship. She also leaves Petra, her seven year old...

<p>Dragon smuggles North Korean defectors across borders for a living, but his latest undercover trip with Sook-Ja and Yong-hee takes an unexpected turn. He abandons them in China, halfway through the journey, putting their dramatic escape plan into question. Their perilous journey reflects the...

<p>Spanning four centuries on a joyful voyage of music and heritage, Seeking Salvation traces the history of the Black Church and considers its future in a changing society.</p>

<p>While audiences often take little notice of the editing in a movie, fans and filmmakers know it is the editor who determines the pace and rhythm of a motion picture and that intelligent montage is essential to every great movie. But editing is more...

<p>Vietnam is often called "the war that won't go away", largely because of the continuing controversy of the POW/MIA (Prisoners Of War / Missing In Action) issue. Families of those who were POW/MIA in Vietnam organized an activist movement which went on to pursue...

<p>A deeply inspirational film about the life and artwork of America's premiere social documentary photographer, Milton Rogovin.</p>

Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat takes viewers into the heart of the volunteer fire service, and by extension on a journey through the many facets of America. Locations like California's wine (and wildfire) country, a small Nebraska farming community, and an Orthodox Jewish...

Discover Bobby Rush and the people who keep The Blues alive and the powerful impact of America's musical gift to the world. Witness 232 winners of local contests take their hopes and aspirations to Memphis to compete for medals and possible record deals in...

Michael Des Barres' six-decade career as an actor & rock singer is a veritable museum of pop culture: From To Sir, With Love to MacGuyver & over a hundred other TV & film roles, & a diverse music career including brushes with Led Zeppelin,...

On an airstrip in Connecticut, a squadron of World War II-era DC3/C47 airplanes is forming the distinctive, throaty roar of their massive radial engines stirring up memories and challenges. Lovingly restored and flown here by passionate aviators from all over the country, each plane...

Two half-hours from the American Public Television series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates portions of the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car. * Schilthorn & Zermatt-Matterhorn: Jeff takes cable cars and bikes to heart-stopping Alpine mountain views...

Two half-hour episodes plus bonus clips from American Public Television sustainable travel series. Jeff Wilson navigates the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an electric car. *Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region: It's city art and high-voltage, low impact outdoor fun: e-biking, an eco-cruise, and an organic "food...

Two half-hour episodes from the American Public Televisions series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car. *Zurich: Jeff finds innovation everywhere in modern Zurich, then visits a stunning Benedictine abbey. *Lichtenstein: This...

This R-rated Mondo movie has a ton of bizarre stuff, some of which will really make you wince.You've got outer space footage; an exorcism; real-life voodoo rites; levitation, etc.One horrifying scene shows a barehanded cancer surgery with no anesthetic!Another bloody moment shows a brain...

This Serio DVD has music videos from the rappers 4th album "Soy Chicano Rap" and his 5th album "Cipher King Serio". Also there is bonus footage and deleted scenes and a new in depth interview with Serio about his new book and his new...

Comedian Phil Hartman narrates this off-the-wall odyssey through the world of skateboarding. The film -- a must for skate fanatics -- follows photographer Kurt "Mellow Cat" Ledterman as he tours California to capture the rapturous thrills and derring-do of some skateboarding legends. Included are...

From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the "est" program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Werner gives a rare...

In 1955, Oscar Robertson and his teammates at the segregated Crispus Attucks High School rose from the hatred and racism of the time to be the first all-black team ever to win a state championship. With their innovative style of play, this brilliant group...

<p>From acclaimed director Doug Pray comes an award winning portrait of modern America as seen through the eyes of long-haul truck drivers, the people who know this country in unimaginable ways. Big Rig is a powerful and insightful documentary that will take you on...

<p>People are fascinated by the weather. Extreme climates, such as that of Antarctica, attract adventurers who pit their stamina against the unrelentingly harsh environment. Armchair weather-watchers are curious about the oddities: the hottest place on Earth, the driest, the rainiest. Episodes of violent weather...

<p>Duke University Blue Devils and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball teams is called the greatest rivalry in sports! When these fierce challengers collide on the court, get ready for war. Experience the insanity of the competition and go behind the scenes...

<p>Explore the rich, fascinating culture and history of magic through this six-part series, which takes you inside an alluring and enchanting world. It's all here, from the mechanical automata of Robert-Houdin to the elaborate illusions of Penn and Teller, from the death-defying escapes of...

<p>The civil rights movement in the United States is usually understood in terms of its leadership, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., or its dramatic events like the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. But often the catalysts for progress were people who fought...

<p>The third volume of THE HISTORY MAKERS focuses on possessing the courage to fight for your dreams. Through a series of real life stories and experiences, this documentary illustrates how taking stands against social, economic, and racial barriers, were amongst the many courageous actions...

Hood Bo$$es is an urban music documentary chronicling No Limit Records' rise, as Master P and the No Limit Soldiers escape street life to build one of hip-hop's most influential labels. Featuring rare footage by Bavgate, the film follows their climb to chart-topping albums...

This immersive documentary traces the rich and complex evolution of firearms in the United States. Travel back to the earliest pistols that shaped early conflicts, the iconic revolvers and rifles that defined the Wild West, and the powerful modern firearms of today. Along the...

This captivating documentary pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to run a world-class opera house. Focusing on Glyndebourne's rich 80-year history, it highlights the extraordinary passion, dedication, and sheer hard work that turned it into one of the world's most beloved...

Jeremy Bad Boy Bailey rises from London street hustler to prime suspect in the 53 million Securitas heist, Britain's largest cash robbery. As police close in, his swagger and criminal past turn him into a tabloid folk hero and a wanted man. Arrested and...

Discover the astonishing true events of World War I that inspired the gripping Netflix series that audiences can't stop talking about. This in-depth documentary dives into the real people, battles, and secret missions that shaped the dramatic storyline. Learn how history's untold moments were...

From irresistible screen icon to fiercely private artist, Paul Newman shattered Hollywood's labels. Through his films, passions, and civic battles, this portrait reveals the sharp mind, loyal family man, and bold philanthropist behind the legendary blue eyes.

James Billie- Vietnam veteran, musician, alligator wrestler, and father of Indian casinos rose from poverty to transform the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Wrestling Alligators traces the Seminoles' survival from the swamps to a multi-billion-dollar gaming empire, following Billie's epic battles with governments and his...