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Uncaged TV - S1 E04 - Rwanda Mountain Gorillas
Take a safari deep into the heart of Africa where giant giraffes and one-ton water buffaloes roam the open plains. Then, go to the Congo where mountain gorillas rule.
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Deep Sea Blues
Roger Naber's Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise is considered the "Woodstock of the Waves," offering the finest in traditional and contemporary music. Robert Mugge's 2-hour DEEP SEA BLUES captures the January 2007 Caribbean cruise. Smooth sailing, indeed!
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Five Dollar Priest: The New York Post Punk/Noise Series - Volume 3
New York City, the birthplace of Punk Rock and No-Wave. Since the mid-1970s, droves of creative musicians have ventured into the neighborhoods of the Big Apple to release upon the world their voices, their torments, their performances. This ongoing series of DVD releases will highlight the most important New York City artists from the 1980s to the present. Live at The Knitting Factory 2010
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We Are Egypt
Months before the momentous uprising in Egypt many talked of a revolution - but no one knew when that day would come. Going beyond the headlines, this story, filmed in the 14 months leading up to the Revolution, highlights the years of mounting resentment against the ruling regime.
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Great North
This documentary from directors Martin J. Dignard and William Reeve revisits the arctic landscapes first seen in the classic 1922 film Nanook of the North. Great North covers such chilly terrain as icebergs, rivers, mountains, and valleys.
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Joe Biel & Elly Blue: Slow Roll Chicago - Biking The Community Out Of Depressions
In the midst of a serious depression, Oboi Reed went for a bike ride that saved his life. Determined to keep riding, he invited friends to join him, and before long found himself leading a movement of diverse bicycle riders in Chicago.
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Lost Boomer Television
Lost Boomer Television is a trip down memory lane for any boomers and fans of the Golden Age of Television as noted television and film historian Ira H. Gallen is presenting some of the rarest restored high definition television shows, kinescopes, cartoons and especially commercials that haven't been seen since they first aired back in the 1950's and 60s.
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Boredom
Believe it or not this is the first serious documentary on boredom. Director Albert Nerenberg (Laughology, Stupidity) asks why the subject of boredom has been so religiously avoided and shows that boredom isn't what you think it is.
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The James Dean Story
This documentary tribute explores the brief but unforgettable life of James Dean, the Hollywood rebel whose tragic death at 24 cemented his legend. Featuring rare photos, home movies, and clips from his groundbreaking films, The James Dean Story paints an intimate portrait of the young star’s rise and the cultural impact he left behind. Narrated by Martin Gabel, it remains a heartfelt homage to one of cinema’s most enduring icons.
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Cop Shoot Cop: The New York Post Punk/Noise Series - Volume 1
This ongoing series of DVD releases will highlight the most important New York City artists from the 1980s to the present. COP SHOOT COP were one of the underground's most controversial bands in sound and action. Catch them live and grimey at Martin Bisi's studio in 1993.
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