The Making of ‘Psycho’ (1997)
A retrospective on the entire movie, from start to finish. There are interviews with many of the principle cast and crew (including Janet Leigh and Joseph Stefano), who all talk openly and lovingly about entire process of making the film. The sessions with Janet Leigh are particularly involving, and she talks a great deal about shooting the now infamous shower scene.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Actors: Alfred Hitchcock, Clive Barker, Janet Leigh, Joseph Stefano, Patricia Hitchcock, Paul Hirsch
Religulous (2008)
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil’s advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and…
Steve Jobs: Billion Dollar Hippy (2011)
Broadly considered a brand that inspires fervour and defines cool consumerism, Apple has become one of the biggest corporations in the world, fuelled by game-changing products that tap into modern…
California Typewriter (2017)
A story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. A meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.
Straight Up: Kentucky Bourbon (2018)
Kentucky’s rise to undisputed Bourbon Capital of the world is a rich, detailed, and innovative story that displays how the state has continued to play an integral role in raising…
Step (2017)
The senior year of a girls’ high school step team in inner-city Baltimore is documented, as they try to become the first in their families to attend college. The girls…
Walt & El Grupo (2008)
The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’s…
My Architect (2003)
World-famous architect Louis Kahn (Exeter Library, Salk Institute, Bangladeshi Capitol Building) had two illegitimate children with two different women outside of his marriage. Son Nathaniel always hoped that someday his…
The Elephant in the Living Room (2010)
A film about the controversial world of exotic animal ownership within the suburbs of the United States. “The Elephant in the Living Room” offers an unprecedented glimpse into the fascinating…
Flying Saucers Over Hollywood: The ‘Plan 9’ Companion (1992)
A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite movie “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” and interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film and its creator, Edward…
Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys (2014)
Plastic Galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of ‘Star Wars’ toys. Through interviews with former Kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys’ history,…
Dark Girls (2011)
Documentary exploring the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color—particularly dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.
Hondros (2018)
HONDROS follows the life and career of famous war photographer Chris Hondros by exploring the poignant and often surprising stories behind this award-winning photojournalist’s best-known photos. Driven by a commitment…