An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors.
The Angels were one of Australia's greatest ever live rock bands. Their legendary concert from Narara on Australia Day in 1983 has never been on DVD. This special edition 2 DVD set features the band in full flight performing all their biggest hits, and features 5.1 sound and a newly recorded audio commentary by Doc Neeson. Disc two is Beyond Salvation Live, recorded live on the band's Beyond Salvation Tour in 1990. Live at Narara was Australia's highest-selling music video release for many years, and the DVD release is sure to be a hit.
An elderly lady pushes the limits of customer service at an up-market department store by continuously requesting announcements for interesting-looking men.
The art of clowning, the art of living. Stop your weeping, keep on giving.
This film explores many of his key canvases which have been newly filmed in HDTV. The works are complemented solely with Bacon’s own words, recorded by Derek Jacobi. The artist’s biography is outlined, but the focus is on his ideas: his thoughts about his work, his reflections about how and why he paints. The result is a rigorous and revealing portrait of one of the few artists who has truly changed the way we see and understand ourselves.
A documentary film that tells about the assassination of Hassan Al-Banna
Split-screen film shot at the Atomium in Brussels, the centrepiece of the World`s Fair in 1958. The remarkable 335 feet high structure representing an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, is captured with spontaneous super-8 camerawork, in all its silver spherical glory. Soundtrack: Hellisizer 2000, Hellitron generators.
This documentary chronicles the German paratrooper mission which attacked the bridges over the Albert canal in Belgium on the 10th May 1940. The purpose of the attack was to put the Fort Eben-Emael artillery out of action, and took the Belgians completely by surprise. The lengthy planning which went into this mission is revealed here, alongside descriptions of the battle from those who fought on either side.
Karen Cooper wants to domineer her family and believes she's its pillar. In fact she does everything wrong. Thus she messes up all their lives and futures, rather then help her loved-ones.
After more than a decade apart, the Bangles reunite for a memorable concert of their greatest hits filmed live at the Hollywood House of Blues in 2000. Highlights include renditions of "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Eternal Flame," "Manic Monday," "In Your Room" and "Hazy Shade of Winter," plus a candid interview with band members Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson and Michael Steele about the highs and lows of pop stardom.