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C.S. Lewis & The Chronicles of Narnia

Rated: 0 | 145 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Documentary
About: As author of the revered Narnia chronicles, C.S. Lewis is a legend in literary circles. But the story of how this one-time atheist eventually became one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity is almost as fascinating as his imaginary world of lions, witches, wardrobes and children. This biographical documentary traces the author's spiritual journey and the literary legacy he left behind, presenting a portrait of a complex mind.
URL: C.S. Lewis & The Chronicles of Narnia

Edward M. Kennedy: Lion of the Senate

Rated: 0 | 131 Views Released Year: 2009

Genre: Documentary
About: History and political science buffs will appreciate this anthology of speeches by Sen. Ted Kennedy -- one of America's most enduring lawmakers -- featuring footage spanning more than four decades of the Massachusetts democrat's illustrious career. Highlights include Kennedy's moving eulogy at his brother Robert's funeral in 1968, the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Library in 1993 and a stirring speech from Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
URL: Edward M. Kennedy: Lion of the Senate

I.M. Pei

Rated: 0 | 144 Views Released Year: 1997

Genre: Documentary
About: In this inspiring pair of documentaries, renowned architect I.M. Pei provides a guided tour of some of his most famous accomplishments and explains his personal philosophy about the important role architecture plays in the world's cultural patrimony. Pei has designed such recognizable structures as the Bank of China Tower and the Louvre Pyramid. Included is a project archive with detailed photos, drawings and descriptions of 20 Pei creations.
URL: I.M. Pei

I'm Still Here

Rated: 0 | 147 Views Released Year: 2008

Genre: Documentary
About: Zach Braff, Ryan Gosling, Kate Hudson, Brittany Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix and Elijah Wood lend their voices to this moving documentary with an original soundtrack by Moby that honors young people who suffered the horrors of the holocaust. Blending archival film footage and photos with firsthand accounts from the diaries of young Jews, the film re-creates the tumultuous emotional journeys of their collective experience.
URL: I'm Still Here

I.M. Pei: The Museum on the Mountain

Rated: 0 | 113 Views Released Year: 1997

Genre: Documentary
About: Japan's majestic Miho Museum, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei and erected on a mountain top near Kyoto, is the subject of this documentary that chronicles the modern structure's development from conception to construction. Built to fulfill a mother and daughter's dream of creating the perfect home for their beloved art collection, Pei's masterpiece is a unique blend of traditional Asian aesthetic qualities and contemporary flair.
URL: I.M. Pei: The Museum on the Mountain

The Buried Secrets of M. Night Shyamalan

Rated: 4 | 152 Views Released Year: 2004

Genre: Documentary
About: When it was first promoted on the Sci-Fi Channel, The Buried Secrets of M. Night Shyamalan appeared to be a tell-all that would demystify this ultra-secretive film director. Featuring sit-downs with artists who have appeared in Shyamalan's films or know him personally, such as Johnny Depp and Adrien Brody, it actually proved to be a promotional -- but still wildly entertaining -- piece for Shyamalan's 2004 movie The Village.
URL: The Buried Secrets of M. Night Shyamalan

I Know I'm Not Alone

Rated: 0 | 111 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Documentary
About: Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-provoking film that captures the costs of global conflict. Experiencing the realities of war firsthand without the support or protection of outside help, Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds.
URL: I Know I'm Not Alone

J.C. Leyendecker: The Great American Illustrator

Rated: 0 | 142 Views Released Year: 2002

Genre: Documentary
About: As the long-time cover illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post (he drew 322 covers for the magazine), J.C. Leyendecker portrayed a lifestyle that many people wanted to identify with. He drew tasteful and human portraits of such issues as the defeat of the Nazis, women's right to vote and the trying years of the Great Depression.
URL: J.C. Leyendecker: The Great American Illustrator

MAMA / M.A.M.A.

Rated: 0 | 108 Views Released Year: 2003

Genre: Documentary
About: Filmmaker Nonny de la Pena uncovers the rarely explored but fascinating topic of Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, a form of child abuse in which a mother fabricates symptoms of illness in her child to elicit sympathy from doctors. Through a series of interviews with children, parents and members of the medical community -- and an eye-opening experiment -- de la Pena raises previously unasked questions about this disturbing disorder.
URL: MAMA / M.A.M.A.

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Rated: 0 | 125 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Documentary
About: A host of popular artists -- including Beth Orton, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainright and the U2 boys -- come together for a memorable evening of music at the Sydney Opera House, paying tribute to legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen. Producing a piece that's part concert film and part documentary, filmmaker Lian Lunson combines footage from the show with archival material and intimate interviews, resulting in a fascinating portrait of a gifted tunesmith.
URL: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

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