Tag: documentary
Preserving Lonesome George
As the last survivor of his species, Lonesome George became a worldwide icon of conservation decades before he died from natural causes in the Galapagos in 2012.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
This informative, funny and very entertaining documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Wizard of Oz plus fascinating reminiscences from the cast members and their families. Footage includes the 50th anniversary celebration in 1989, silen...
Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
For generations, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and — for better or worse — the impulses that make our free-market society tick.
Lucy's Lasting Legacy
Lucy is the nickname of a 3.2 million-year-old fossilized skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis, a human ancestor, that was discovered in 1974 in Hadar, Ethiopia.
We're Off To See the Munchkins
The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.
Transylvania’s Gábor – Between Tradition and Modernity
For 500 years, Transylvania’s Gábor people have held onto their values and rituals. This film explores the insular world of the Gábor Roma, and asks whether they can maintain their traditional lives in a globalized world.
San Diego: America’s Wildest City
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
Nature in the Shadows: The Lockdown's Impact on Wildlife
During this unprecedented lockdown period, initiatives were undertaken, such as turning off street lights at certain times in many cities around the world. In addition, the reduction of commercial and industrial activities made cities less bright than the...
The Power of Silence in Nature’s Revival
We know that there is a link between noise pollution and animal behavior, but now, for the first time, we have the opportunity to observe it.
Seasons Of The Witch (2022)
The 2022 documentary Season of the Witch, directed by Jerry Sword, explores the historical roots of witchcraft and its modern-day revival through the lives and beliefs of a mountain coven. Filmed across Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee, the 1-hour an...
Dark Rituals of the Egyptian Book of the Dead
It's a story that spans 4,000 years, older than the Bible...and it's all true.
Tamara de Lempicka: The Making of an Art Deco Icon
This short documentary opens a window into the life and art of the legendary Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka.
Why Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins was the most famous Black musician of the 1800s
"Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future" tells the story of the African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
Casanova: The Art of Seduction
Giacomo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725, to poor parents. Initially, he is expected to become a priest, but he is ultimately going to reject this career path. His destiny is governed by the love of women, and he challenges the most powerful institutio...
What! (2023)
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.