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Martin

2002

A film about the daily life of Martin, a handicapped child who will always be dependent on his parents. Ever since he was very small, Martin has had to get around in a wheelchair and has needed the constant help of an adult. Martin’s parents, Inga and Andris Skesteri, tell about their life, about their son’s character and about their hopes for the future.

It Ain't As Easy As It Looks... (...a.k.a. the Making of 'The Cat's Meow')

2002

A documentary behind the scenes of Peter Bogdanovich's 'The Cat's Meow' (2001).

The King Without a Crown

1937

This short explores the possibility that Louis XVII, son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, escaped death during the French Revolution and was raised by Indians in America.

Lipstick

1994

With an off beat sense of humour, the film looks at the politics and glamour of lipstick and the dilemmas of the modern woman in a marketed world.

Loyal to My Image

1992

Through one woman's experience as an adopted person and also as a mother who relinquished her child in 1971, this documentary highlights the many complex issues associated with adoption.

The Two Eighty Project

Invalid Date

Chris Renfro doesn’t just grow and harvest grapes on a hillside high above San Francisco’s Highway 280 to make delicious local wine. He is dedicated to building a sustainable food community that nourishes every member of the local economy and ecosystem. With the 280 Project’s mission to reclaim space, realize opportunity and revitalize community, Renfro brings both passion and vision to the notion that land ownership is a powerful path to self-determination.

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'

2007

A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Collaboration: Ron Padgett

2016

In 2002, Sophie Constantinou and Bill Weir interviewed Padgett about his life and works, specifically his friendship and collaborations with the New York School of Poets. These moments were captured as part a series of short films catalyzed by Kenward Elmslie. His vision was to illustrate the artistic spirit of and collaborations among American writers, poets and artists from the late 50s to today.

Elton John’s Guide to Glastonbury

2023

Before Elton John makes his debut on the Pyramid Stage at this year's Glastonbury, Clara Amfo sits down with him, at his home, to sift through his extensive record collection and pick some of the artists he’s excited about seeing down at Worthy Farm.

John Betjeman: A Poet in London

1959

Poet John Betjeman is shown visiting locations including Vauxhall Park, Aldersgate Street station, Camden Town and Hatfield, where he recites a handful of his poems.

Polar Night Light

2022

Antti, a musher from Northern Finland, won't give up his way of life despite being advised contrarily. In the dogsled world there is no going back after hopping on the sledge. "Polar Night Light" is a short documentary of love for sled dogs. The film follows Antti during the polar night while his freedom to be himself is being compromised.

Sherwood Park

2024

Reclaiming what was once stolen from him, a man journeys back to the place of his childhood nearly 80 years after his world came crashing down.

The Boat Show 2020: Riva in the Movie

2020

The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with Stan Lee and Len Wein

2009

Stan Lee and Len Wein talk about X-Men & Wolverine.

Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'

2003

Bogart was interested in this project because it offered a chance to work with his new bride. The studio wasn't convinced, but the result speaks for itself.