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Documents the first time in U.S. history that an Arizona-style immigration law was actually implemented-and the surprising grassroots position that led to its repeal. Racial tension and threats of violence erupt when Prince William County, Virginia adopts a law requiring the police to question people who appear to be undocumented immigrants. Despite fears of reprisal, a group of citizens launches a 'virtual resistance' using social media, setting up a final showdown with the law's advocates.
Kick those pounds to the curb with this extreme cardio circuit training combining martial arts, kickboxing, and other circuit training sequences for maximum burn.
Uncover the deep mysteries of our planet with top geologists. Using state-of-the-art computer animation and stunning photography, four in-depth, compelling programs explore how these forces shape the Earth and how the Earth has shaped human evolution.
Presented is the incredibly captivating story of the glorious domination of the West Indian cricket team who, with a combination of phenomenal skill and fearless spirit, became the longest reigning winning team in sports history.
Presented is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America's broken food system.
Reveals the true stories behind some of history's most famous adventurers. Journey alongside Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Magellan, Lewis & Clark, Stanley & Livingstone, and many, many more. Contains beautiful on-location photography, exciting re-enactments, making-of featurettes, additional footage, and photo galleries. These are expeditions that viewers will never forget.
A group of Japanese children unravel the story of George and Hana Brady, two young Jewish children who grew up in pre-WWII Czechoslovakia, when they receive an old suitcase with Hana's name written on it from the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz. Based on Karen Levine's internationally acclaimed book, Hana's Suitcase.
A documentary about Jewish peace activists who face skepticism and criticism from their fellow Israeli citizens. A Rabbi, a soldier, a grandmother, and an anarchist, four very different Israelis whom share a common goal: to achieve peace in the Middle East and end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories. Undeterred, they promote a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in order to improve the lives of Palestinians and their fellow countrymen alike.
An intimate portrait of Le Cirque founder Sirio Maccioni and his three sons, Mauro, Marco, and Mario, to whom he will one day leave his formidable cultural and culinary legacy. Director Andrew Rossi not only gains unbelievable access to the larger-than-life Maccioni family but also catches the family at a dramatic transition: the closing of Le Cirque in 2004, as well as its celebrated re-opening two years later, followed by the nerve-wracking wait for New York's restaurant critic.
1964, Ken Kesey, the famed author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' set off on a legendary cross-country road trip to the New York World's Fair, joined by 'The Merry Band of Pranksters,' a renegade group of counterculture truth-seekers, including Neal Cassady, the American icon immortalized in Kerouac's 'On the Road,' and the driver and painter of the psychedelic Magic Bus.
They gave him their love, their money, and their online parodies. He gave them the prequels. The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled, but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas's cultural legacy.
Using 'shock therapy' as a metaphor, the film investigates Klein's central idea of 'disaster capitalism.' When countries are jolted by catastrophic events such as war or natural disasters, they are often subjected to totally un-regulated 'free market' remedies that benefit corporations at public expense.
2011 official Sundance Film Festival selection. Tells the history and importance of the National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Poking fun at his much-publicized brouhaha with Southwest Airlines, writer, director, actor and ardent podcaster Kevin Smith declares himself too fat for his 40th birthday in a hilarious Q-and-A session with his rabidly loyal fans. this two-hour comedy special spotlights not only Smith's self-deprecating sense of humor, but also his fondness (and true gift) for spinning a good yarn. Part concert and part Q&A session. Contains adult subject matter.
This is a spectacular adventure of one loggerhead turtle's journey from a young hatchling emerging from her nest in the sand to a 25-year-old adult returning to the same beach to hatch her own young. It's a remarkable story about the harrowing trek around the globe of this threatened species and an amazing odyssey you won't want to miss. Narrated by Miranda Richardson.
Go from the hills of California to the Himalayan Mountains to reveal the life of this one-of-a-kind servant to humanity. Wavy's own words are blended with stories from an array of fellow travelers both cultural and counter-cultural, revealing the man behind the clown's grin and the fool's clothing. Audiences will come to know the activist, optimist, and healer who reaches beyond political, economic, and cultural divisions in his commitment to social change and the alleviation of human suffering.
Finding love has never been easy. But it's also never been easier. Online dating sites thrive on the promise that dates and mates are just a click away - but are they? From Robert Kenner, director of last year's Oscar-nominated Food, Inc. comes a compelling new documentary about the way we woo in a wired world.
Filmmaker Rachel Fleischer spent four years creating this documentary that enters the lives of six homeless individuals in her hometown of Los Angeles. The film's subjects include families in temporary housing, a street performer who depends on banjo-playing for income, and a heroin-addicted man living in Skid Row. As the film's stories confront our preconceived notions regarding homelessness, Fleischer's journey reveals the challenges and triumphs of helping those without a home.
A bold new PBS miniseries challenging the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men's domain. The series places women at the center of an urgent dialogue about conflict and security and reframes our understanding of modern warfare.
Every summer, proud dog owners bring their canine companions to Petaluma, California, to compete for a highly coveted title. No, this isn't your standard Best in Show championship; this is the contest for the World's Ugliest Dog. This fascinating documentary takes viewers behind the scenes at a contest where the competitors never fail to impress. Equally impressive is the care and devotion of their human counterparts, all of whom prove that love goes beyond skin deep.
