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Not Quite Hollywood. by Hartley, Mark,film director.; Magnolia Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Magnolia Pictures in 2009.NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD is the wild, wonderful, untold story of “Ozploitation” films. It irreverently documents an era when Australian cinema showed the world a full-frontal explosion of sex, violence, horror and foot-to-the-floor action.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Australians.; Motion pictures.; History.; Documentary films.;
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Freakonomics. by Abrahamson, Lenny,film director.; J. Dubner, Stephen,actor.; D. Levitt, Steven,actor.; Magnolia Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. LevittOriginally produced by Magnolia Pictures in 2010.The best-selling book that dramatically changed the way we look at the world is brought to life by six of the most acclaimed directors of our time in a funny, thought-provoking and highly entertaining film. Official Selection at the **Tribeca Film Festival**.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Economic development.; Documentary films.; Social sciences.;
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Pencils vs Pixels. by Dariz, Bay,film director.; Earnest, Phil,film director.; Smith, Kevin,actor.; Wen, Ming-Na,actor.; MacFarlane, Seth,actor.; Dark Star Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kevin Smith, Ming-Na Wen, Seth MacFarlaneOriginally produced by Dark Star Pictures in 2023.A celebration of 2D hand-drawn animation and an exploration of how the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and early 1990s led to an animation boom that was quickly upended by the computer animation revolution that followed.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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Blur/Oasis: The Britpop Years. by Priestley, Philip,film director.; Auditorium Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Auditorium Films in 2014.During the 1990’s, the pop music scene in Britain went through a sea change which, in some ways, harked back to the swinging 60’s. The bywords of the era were once again "optimism" and "pride in being British". The mid 90’s were thus finally to become known as "the Britpop years".Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.;
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Lynch/Oz. by O., Alexandre,film director.; The Criterion Collection (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The Criterion Collection in 2022.The themes, images, and cultural vernacular of Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz continue to haunt David Lynch’s filmography. Arguably, no filmmaker has so consistently drawn inspiration—consciously or unconsciously—from a single work. Through six distinct perspectives, Alexandre O. Philippe’s LYNCH/OZ helps us reexperience and reinterpret The Wizard of Oz by way of David Lynch, delivering new appreciations of both.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast: S1. by Duralde, Alonso,actor.; Thompson, Daniel,actor.; Kanopy Production (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alonso Duralde, Daniel ThompsonOriginally produced by Kanopy Production in 2024.Dive into the rich world of cinema with THE FILM LIBRARY, a brand-new podcast presented by Kanopy. Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they explore the diverse universe of film and filmmaking. Each episode features a unique guest from various corners of the industry offering viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of film.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas. by Cousins, Mark,film director.; Winger, Debra,actor.; Thomas, Jeremy,actor.; Swinton, Tilda,actor.; Cohen Film Collection (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Debra Winger, Jeremy Thomas, Tilda SwintonOriginally produced by Cohen Film Collection in 2021.Oscar winner Jeremy Thomas is one of the most celebrated and influential film producers of all time. An avid motorist, for decades he has driven from England to the Cannes Film Festival. This trip, he’s joined by film history documentarian, Mark Cousins, for an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most controversial and acclaimed films of the past 40 years.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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Watermark [videorecording] / by Baichwal, Jennifer.; Burtynsky, Edward,1955-; Mongrel Media.; Métropole Films Distribution.;
Watermark is a feature documentary from multiple-award winning filmmakers Jennifer Baichwal and Nick de Pencier, and renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky, marking their second collaboration after Manufactured Landscapes in 2006. The film brings together diverse stories from around the globe about our relationship with water: how we are drawn to it, what we learn from it, how we use it and the consequences of that use. Shot in stunning 5K ultra high-definition video and full of soaring aerial perspectives, this film shows water as a terraforming element, as well as the magnitude of our need and use. In Watermark, the viewer is immersed in a magnificent force of nature that we all too often take for granted-until it's gone.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Human beings.; Water.;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Alive and Kicking. by Glatzer, Susan,film director.; Roettig, Chandrae,actor.; DecaVita, Emelie,actor.; Arce, Evita,actor.; DecaVita, Rebecka,actor.; Sayer, Stephen,actor.; Magnolia Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chandrae Roettig, Emelie DecaVita, Evita Arce, Rebecka DecaVita, Stephen SayerOriginally produced by Magnolia Pictures in 2017.ALIVE AND KICKING showcases the dynamic culture and cathartic power of swing dancing from its historic origins to its impact today. Boiled down to its core, swing dancing is the pursuit of happiness.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Dance.; History.; Performing arts.; Documentary films.;
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To Be Destroyed. by Eggers, Dave,film director.; MSNBC Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by MSNBC Films in 2024.TO BE DESTROYED follows author Dave Eggers as he meets with students and teachers in the Rapid City, SD school district where his novel, The Circle, was pulled from shelves along with works by Alison Bechdel, Stephen Chbosky, Bernardine Evaristo, and Imbolo Mbue. Through footage of heated school board meetings, community rallies and interviews with locals, we learn how these books were designated "to be destroyed."Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Education.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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