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Born 2B Gangsta?

Rated: 0 | 213 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: Filmmaker John Montoya's documentary examines the roots of gangsta rap. Artists Ice-T, Coolio, Ish Butler, Fatal, Sir Dyno and other hip-hop stars share their personal insight into the genre born in America's inner cities. The film also features interviews with a variety of people from fans to anthropologists who shed light on how a musical style that glorifies outlaw lifestyles, sex, violence and drugs became popular even in mainstream circles.
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Jackers: Don't Get Caught Slippin'

Rated: 0 | 159 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: With nothing but a camera to protect him, a gutsy reporter risks his life to interview some of the street's most dangerous thieves, focusing on a subgroup of criminals who use force to take things that don't belong to them. Known as "jackers," these thugs use a dizzying array of tools and weapons to intimidate their victims, including high-tech surveillance equipment, ammunition stockpiles and, of course, plenty of guns.
URL: Jackers: Don't Get Caught Slippin'

Trembling Before G-d

Rated: 0 | 214 Views Released Year: 2001

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: Two hot-button issues -- homosexuality and religion -- are thrust together in this revealing documentary by Sandi Simcha Dubowski. Gay and lesbian Jews who have been cast off by their families and by religious figures are interviewed in major metropolitan areas across the globe. Even in societies where homosexuality is gaining acceptance, many of those interviewed still struggle with balancing an intolerant faith with their sexual orientation.
URL: Trembling Before G-d

Jashn-e-Azadi: How We Celebrate Freedom

Rated: 0 | 167 Views Released Year: 2007

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: Filmmaker Sanjay Kak offers this compelling and intimate glimpse of the daily tensions in Kashmir, where resistance to India's rule among everyday Kashmiris is unrelenting and can flare into violence. Kak follows a man to his son's gravesite and listens to a girl's account of a neighbor killed by the Indian army, all against a backdrop of stunning natural scenery to ask the question, Just what is the meaning of freedom?
URL: Jashn-e-Azadi: How We Celebrate Freedom

A&E's Incredible World of Cats

Rated: 0 | 166 Views Released Year: 1996

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: If you're a cat lover -- or if you simply have the curiosity that could kill one -- this whimsical A&E series is a must-see, revealing the fascinating saga of the feline's domestication and its subsequent popularity in homes around the world. Throughout the program, kitty experts weigh in on the animal's lasting appeal, from the places of honor it held in Egyptian mythology to its celebrity appearances in television, film, music and cartoons.
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Santa Claus: A&E Biography

Rated: 0 | 154 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: This installment of A&E's popular "Biography" series traces the personal history of Santa Claus, from his origins in fourth century Turkey to his immortalization in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and modern appearances on the big screen. Despite the commercialization of Christmas celebrations, the "Jolly Old Elf" remains a symbol of what is worthwhile about the holiday season: generosity, kindness and goodwill toward men.
URL: Santa Claus: A&E Biography

Our Times

Rated: 0 | 184 Views Released Year: 2002

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: Renowned Iranian director Rakshan Bani-Etemad fashions a captivating account of the 2002 elections -- and the role of women -- in her native country. The story begins with the preparations made by a handful of women with political aspirations; they dream of leading their nation into a new era, one in which women are treated as men's equals. The dream is most dear to one candidate in particular, who aims for the highest office: president.
URL: Our Times

Writer of O

Rated: 0 | 131 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: Published in 1954 under a pseudonym, the erotic novel The Story of O, an engrossing exploration of the relationship between sexuality and power, became a worldwide sensation. But the author's true identity remained a mystery until 1994, when Dominique Aury, a literary editor, revealed herself to be the writer. In this documentary, director Pola Rapaport uncovers Aury's inspiration for one of the most scandalous works in modern fiction.
URL: Writer of O

H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary

Rated: 0 | 171 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: H.G. Wells's sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds, in which mankind is locked in a desperate struggle against an alien race intent on conquering humanity, continues to influence contemporary literature and pop culture. This documentary offers insight into the author whose writings challenged the strict Victorian conventions of the day and reveals the politics and sexual views that shaped the creation of Wells's undisputed classic.
URL: H.G. Wells and the War of the Worlds: A Documentary

H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: The Real Story

Rated: 0 | 157 Views Released Year: 2005

Genre: Social & Cultural Documentaries
About: This spellbinding documentary examines the H.G. Wells novel The War of the Worlds and the worldwide phenomenon it created when it was first published. The doomsday tale of aliens overrunning Earth has served as inspiration for scores of other sci-fi stories, plus renditions including the legendary Orson Welles 1938 radio play and, most recently, Steven Spielberg's opus starring Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins and Dakota Fanning.
URL: H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: The Real Story

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