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
Sketches of Frank Gehry (2006)
First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch. Forming thought into substantive sculpture, the marriage…
A State of Mind (2004)
Two young North Korean gymnasts prepare for an unprecedented competition in this documentary that offers a rare look into the communist society and the daily lives of North Korean families….
Supermassive Black Holes (2000)
“Horizon” examines the recent discovery of supermassive black holes, which spawn galaxies even as they threaten to destroy everything in their path.
Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe (2017)
A look into the hard working heart of neo-burlesque.
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master (2008)
This documentary allows directors such as Martin Scorsese and Guillermo del Toro to examine the mastery of Hitchcock’s cinematic style.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where…
Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution (2020)
As the world races to lead the way in blockchain technology, could Africa have an advantage? This documentary follows the journey of Bitcoin pioneers as the continent seeks to leverage…
The Legend of the Underground (2021)
A searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several bold and charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live…
I Don’t Just Want You to Love Me (1993)
A documentary about the life and work of director Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Emicida: AmarElo – It’s All for Yesterday (2020)
Between scenes from his concert in São Paulo’s oft-inaccessible Theatro Municipal, rapper and activist Emicida celebrates the rich legacy of Black Brazilian culture.
Magic Trip (2011)
A freewheeling portrait of Ken Kesey and the Merry Prankster’s fabled road trip across America in the legendary Magic Bus. In 1964, Ken Kesey, the famed author of “One Flew…
The Wildest Dream (2010)
Uses astonishing visuals to tell the intersecting stories of George Mallory, the first man to attempt a summit of Mount Everest, and Conrad Anker, the mountaineer who finds Mallory’s frozen…