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Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops, and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent, and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.
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Greatest Heroes and Legends of The Bible: David and Goliath
This is one of the most inspiring stories of all time. When the story begins, David is a mere shepherd boy. He is a lad of uncommon courage. But no one imagines that he will someday become King of Israel-no one, that is, except for God. And so, David must prove himself. He does so by defeating Goliath. Later, he faces an even greater challenge. But his faith in the Lord allows him to overcome all obstacles. And eventually, he takes his rightful place on the throne. David and Goliath is one of the twelve programs in the Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible series. This program features: All-new animation, an introduction by Charlton Heston, and "Simon & Gimmel -Your Faithful Guides," two animated characters who lead viewers through the story and make it accessible for all ages
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Dead Kennedys: In God We Trust, Inc. - The Lost Tapes
In God We Trust, Inc. - The Lost Tapes the videotaping of the Dead Kennedys' first recording session for their EP, In God We Trust Inc. It was released in July 2003. The session was filmed in June 1981 by Eric Goodfield for a part of a punk documentary he was making. When the DKs went to master the tape, it started to peel and deteriorate, so they had to record it again (that session took place in August and was used for the EP). The tape was in Goodfield's collection until the DKs asked him if he would release the video as part of their 25th anniversary. It includes live versions of all the songs except "Hyperactive Child", for which no live footage could be found.
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A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon'
This documentary follows director Brett Ratner through nearly every stage of production for the film Red Dragon (2002).
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Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.
Thomas Pynchon is a best-selling American novelist, who, unlike the vast majority of his peers, has eschewed the limelight with near-fanatical determination since the 1960s. This film compiles testimonies and evidence culled from Pynchon's fans and colleagues, investigating the enigmatic writer's background and speculating on his motivations.
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Greatest Heroes and Legends of The Bible: Sodom and Gomorrah
As the story opens, Abraham (or Abram, as he is initially called) is a mere teenager. But as he grows into manhood, it becomes clear that God has important plans for him. "You are a righteous man," God says. "Therefore I will make your descendants into a great nation. Go, therefore, to the land I will show you." Abraham obeys and brings his wife Sarah along with him. In the course of their journeys, Abraham and Sarah experience many difficulties. They witness the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and in the process learn an important lesson about God's wrath. Many years later, Abraham faces the greatest test of all. He must make a choice between his love for God and his love for his only son. The story ends happily, of course. But in the process, it conveys an important message about the power of faith.
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Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers
This well-received British series, hosted by Grant McTavish, digs deep into the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic and, with the help of computer technology and the artistry of the Brothers Hildebrandt, looks at Middle's Earth's locales, language, cultures, residents and more. Tolkien expert Michael Stanton and historian David Doughan lend extra credibility to the analysis.
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One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien: Resurrection
The making of Alien Resurrection (1997) is covered in this feature-length documentary, created for the film's 2003 DVD release. The cast and crew tell us how this movie came to be, from it's script which never changed through production, to its initial theatrical release.
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The Creation Adventure Team: A Jurassic Ark Mystery
The Creation Adventure Team travels the world in a fun-filled quest to uncover the mysteries of the dinosaurs. When did they live? How did the die? What do their remains reveal? What about Noah's Flood, and were there dinosaurs on the Ark? Join the adventure as Buddy and the team explore the "X-tinct Files" to reveal the incredible answer to the great dinosaur mystery!
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Omen: Live at the Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984
Opening for Slayer at The Country Club in Reseda, CA on 1st of September 1984. Sadly, J.D. Kimball, the singer passed away on October 3, 2003 due to complications from cancer.
