Special Screenings
Political Documentary
TITLE: VH1 Rock Docs: LORDS OF THE REVOLUTION: THE BLACK PANTHERS (2009)
RUN TIME: 0:45
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Lords of the Revolution: The Black Panthers Documentary The story of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense
RUN TIME: 0:45
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Lords of the Revolution: The Black Panthers Documentary The story of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense
Social Documentaries
TITLE: BLACK IN SPACE: BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER (2020)
RUN TIME: 0:52
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America's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the moment these two worlds collided, when the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first black astronaut into orbit. This is the untold story of the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the black astronauts and their families, who were part of this little known chapter of the Cold War.
RUN TIME: 0:52
SYNOPSIS:
America's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the moment these two worlds collided, when the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first black astronaut into orbit. This is the untold story of the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the black astronauts and their families, who were part of this little known chapter of the Cold War.
TITLE: THE MARS UNDERGROUND (2007)
RUN TIME: 1:14
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"The Mars Underground" Updated Edition/Director's Cut Leading aerospace engineer and Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin has a dream. He wants to get humans to the planet Mars in the next ten years. Now, with the advent of a revolutionary plan, Mars Direct, Zubrin shows how we can use present day technology and natural resources on Mars to make human settlement possible. But can he win over the skeptics at NASA and the wider world? The Mars Underground is a landmark documentary that follows Zubrin and his team as they try to bring this incredible dream to life. Through spellbinding animation, the film takes us on a daring first journey to the Red Planet and envisions a future Mars teeming with life and terraformed into a blue world. A must-see experience for anyone concerned for our global future and the triumph of the human spirit.
RUN TIME: 1:14
SYNOPSIS:
"The Mars Underground" Updated Edition/Director's Cut Leading aerospace engineer and Mars Society President Dr. Robert Zubrin has a dream. He wants to get humans to the planet Mars in the next ten years. Now, with the advent of a revolutionary plan, Mars Direct, Zubrin shows how we can use present day technology and natural resources on Mars to make human settlement possible. But can he win over the skeptics at NASA and the wider world? The Mars Underground is a landmark documentary that follows Zubrin and his team as they try to bring this incredible dream to life. Through spellbinding animation, the film takes us on a daring first journey to the Red Planet and envisions a future Mars teeming with life and terraformed into a blue world. A must-see experience for anyone concerned for our global future and the triumph of the human spirit.
TITLE: 13TH (2016)
RUN TIME: 1:40
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Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America. This piercing, Oscar-nominated film won Best Documentary at the Emmys, the BAFTAs and the NAACP Image Awards. US Rating: TV-MA For mature audiences. May not be suitable for ages 17 and under.
RUN TIME: 1:40
SYNOPSIS:
Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America. This piercing, Oscar-nominated film won Best Documentary at the Emmys, the BAFTAs and the NAACP Image Awards. US Rating: TV-MA For mature audiences. May not be suitable for ages 17 and under.
TITLE: BITCOIN: THE END OF MONEY AS WE KNOW IT (2015)
RUN TIME: 1:00
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Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It traces the history of money from the bartering societies of the ancient world to the trading floors of Wall St. The documentary exposes the practices of central banks and the dubious financial actors who brought the world to its knees in the last crisis. It highlights the Government influence on the money creation process and how it causes inflation. Moreover, this film explains how most money we use today is created out of thin air by banks when they create debt. Epic in scope, this film examines the patterns of technological innovation and questions everything you thought you knew about money. Is Bitcoin an alternative to national currencies backed by debt? Will Bitcoin and cryptocurrency spark a revolution in how we use money peer to peer? Is it a gift to criminals? Or is it the next bubble waiting to burst? If you trust in your money just as it is - this film has news for you.
RUN TIME: 1:00
SYNOPSIS:
Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It traces the history of money from the bartering societies of the ancient world to the trading floors of Wall St. The documentary exposes the practices of central banks and the dubious financial actors who brought the world to its knees in the last crisis. It highlights the Government influence on the money creation process and how it causes inflation. Moreover, this film explains how most money we use today is created out of thin air by banks when they create debt. Epic in scope, this film examines the patterns of technological innovation and questions everything you thought you knew about money. Is Bitcoin an alternative to national currencies backed by debt? Will Bitcoin and cryptocurrency spark a revolution in how we use money peer to peer? Is it a gift to criminals? Or is it the next bubble waiting to burst? If you trust in your money just as it is - this film has news for you.
Environmental Documentaries
TITLE: ANTARCTICA: A FROZEN HISTORY (2002)
RUN TIME: 1:309
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A history of human exploration in the Antarctic.
RUN TIME: 1:309
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A history of human exploration in the Antarctic.
Character Documentary
TITLE: HANNIBAL: THE MAN WHO HATED ROME (2001)
RUN TIME: 1:16
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No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete without the name of Hannibal. This film shows why he was both feared and respected by his enemies. Hannibal’s tactical genius is illustrated with the latest three-dimensional graphics technology and exciting dramatic reconstructions of his victories. This is the story of the General who took on the might of Rome. Hannibal led his forces, including a squadron of elephants, through France, over the Alps and into the heart of Italy. For 15 years he fought the Romans using their own country as his battlefield and his base. With his small forces, he destroyed larger well-trained Roman Armies with almost contemptuous ease. This feature length special also shows how Rome, after defeating Hannibal, destroyed the city of Carthage and attempted to wipe out an entire civilization.
RUN TIME: 1:16
SYNOPSIS:
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete without the name of Hannibal. This film shows why he was both feared and respected by his enemies. Hannibal’s tactical genius is illustrated with the latest three-dimensional graphics technology and exciting dramatic reconstructions of his victories. This is the story of the General who took on the might of Rome. Hannibal led his forces, including a squadron of elephants, through France, over the Alps and into the heart of Italy. For 15 years he fought the Romans using their own country as his battlefield and his base. With his small forces, he destroyed larger well-trained Roman Armies with almost contemptuous ease. This feature length special also shows how Rome, after defeating Hannibal, destroyed the city of Carthage and attempted to wipe out an entire civilization.
TITLE: THIS IS PARIS (2020)
RUN TIME: 1:46
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We thought we knew Paris Hilton. We were wrong. This is the untold true story that shaped the woman, and the iconic character she created. Stream it free September 14 with ads on YouTube or sign up for YouTube Premium to watch the extended cut.
RUN TIME: 1:46
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We thought we knew Paris Hilton. We were wrong. This is the untold true story that shaped the woman, and the iconic character she created. Stream it free September 14 with ads on YouTube or sign up for YouTube Premium to watch the extended cut.
TITLE: BOB ROSS: THE HAPPY PAINTER (2011)
RUN TIME: 1:05
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You’ve seen him before - he's the quiet soft-spoken guy with the fuzzy afro hair painting mountains and trees with big brushes in a matter of seconds. Bob Ross is public television's most beloved personality and here is the behind-the-story look at his journey to becoming America's pop-culture icon. This docu-story reveals the personal life of Bob Ross through the loving accounts of close friends and family, childhood photographs, rare archive footage - what you know: his unwavering dedication to wildlife for example, and what you don't know: Bob Ross' straight hair, his fascination with fast cars, and so much more. You'll see rare film clips of Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander, and the very first rough-cut Joy of Painting episode. And you'll learn how one little TV commercial to advertise local painting classes slowly turned this gentle-mannered fellow from simple beginnings into a viral phenomenon that continues to allow millions around the world to realize their dream of becoming an artist. Enjoy fascinating interviews and insights from some famous Bob Ross enthusiasts too, such as talk show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, Chef Duff Goldman, and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann. Bob Ross: The Happy Painter is presented in three parts: The Man, The Television Artist, and His Legacy.
RUN TIME: 1:05
SYNOPSIS:
You’ve seen him before - he's the quiet soft-spoken guy with the fuzzy afro hair painting mountains and trees with big brushes in a matter of seconds. Bob Ross is public television's most beloved personality and here is the behind-the-story look at his journey to becoming America's pop-culture icon. This docu-story reveals the personal life of Bob Ross through the loving accounts of close friends and family, childhood photographs, rare archive footage - what you know: his unwavering dedication to wildlife for example, and what you don't know: Bob Ross' straight hair, his fascination with fast cars, and so much more. You'll see rare film clips of Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander, and the very first rough-cut Joy of Painting episode. And you'll learn how one little TV commercial to advertise local painting classes slowly turned this gentle-mannered fellow from simple beginnings into a viral phenomenon that continues to allow millions around the world to realize their dream of becoming an artist. Enjoy fascinating interviews and insights from some famous Bob Ross enthusiasts too, such as talk show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, Chef Duff Goldman, and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann. Bob Ross: The Happy Painter is presented in three parts: The Man, The Television Artist, and His Legacy.
Behind the Scenes Documentaries
Title: “Halloween Massacred: The Misadventures of a Fan Film Revealed! (2009)
Synopsis:
"Halloween: The Misadventures of a Fan Film Revealed!" is a behind the scenes documentary short about the filming of the Southlan-Films short fan film "Return of the Sandman" (which is written/produced/directed by Ron McLellen). I was able to film what it was like for McLellen to film his very first fan film of an existing horror film franchise and see everything that went into the production. This is a telling look at a group of people dedicated to produce a film from fans for the fans.
Synopsis:
"Halloween: The Misadventures of a Fan Film Revealed!" is a behind the scenes documentary short about the filming of the Southlan-Films short fan film "Return of the Sandman" (which is written/produced/directed by Ron McLellen). I was able to film what it was like for McLellen to film his very first fan film of an existing horror film franchise and see everything that went into the production. This is a telling look at a group of people dedicated to produce a film from fans for the fans.
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” (2012)
Synopsis:
This is a documentary short depicting the making of the Southlan-Films production NIGHT OF THE HUNGRY DEAD, which was produced and directed by Ron McLellen. Interviews include McLellen, Dave R. Watkins and David Chilian.
Synopsis:
This is a documentary short depicting the making of the Southlan-Films production NIGHT OF THE HUNGRY DEAD, which was produced and directed by Ron McLellen. Interviews include McLellen, Dave R. Watkins and David Chilian.