In Heaven There Is No Beer? (1984)
A joyous romp through the dance, food, music, friendship, and even religion of the Polka. The explosive energy and high spirits of the polka subculture are rendered with warmth and dedication to scholarship in this journey through Polish-American celebrations. Polka stars like Jimmy Sturr, Eddie Blazonzyck and Walt Solek are featured.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: Les Blank, Maureen Gosling
Love, Cecil (2017)
Lisa Immordino Vreeland directs this documentary about Academy Award-winning costume designer Cecil Beaton. A respected photographer, artist, and set designer, Beaton was best known for designing on award-winning films such…
Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey (2013)
Follows the real life rock-n-roll fairy tale story of Filipino Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from You Tube to become the front man for iconic American rock band, Journey, thereby…
Skid Row Marathon (2018)
On LA’s Skid Row, a criminal court judge organizes a running club comprised of homeless, recovering and paroled men and women who seek to rediscover their sense of self-worth and…
The Madness of Max (2015)
The Madness of Max is a feature-length documentary on the making of arguably the most influential movie of the past thirty years. With over forty cast-and-crew interviews, hundreds of behind-the-scenes…
In One Breath: Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark (2003)
Making of Russian Ark, with on camera personal views by members of the cast and crew of the major film.
LennoNYC (2010)
This documentary takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. It features never-before heard studio…
Genesis 2.0 (2018)
A well-preserved mammoth carcass is found in the remote New Siberian Islands in the Arctic Ocean, opening up the possibility of a world-changing “Jurassic Park” moment in genetics.
Other Music (2019)
A documentary highlighting the 20 year history of influential indie record store Other Music in Manhattan’s East Village.
Kobe Doin’ Work (2009)
A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.
9/11: Blueprint for Truth – The Architecture of Destruction (2008)
In this stunning multimedia presentation at a Canadian university, SF Bay Area architect, Richard Gage, AIA, provides a packed audience with a tough technical review of the overwhelming evidence of…
Abortion: Stories Women Tell (2016)
A thought-provoking look at the subject of abortion today, told through the stories of women struggling with unplanned pregnancies, abortion providers and clinic staff and activists on both sides of…
Samurai (2010)
Actor/martial arts champ Mark Dacascos explores the story of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous Samurai of all time, and trains in the weaponry and wisdom of Japan’s great warriors. Set…