Elementary Cinema: The Early Films of Sherlock Holmes
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Venture into the early years behind one of the most well known characters in history. From the pages, to the stage, and finally to the big screen, Sherlock Holmes has been reimagined time and time again. In this new documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures, Mark Redfield narrates and weaves together a comprehensive picture of the origins of Sherlock Holmes and how he came to the screen.
Deadbeat at Dawn
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Jim Van Bebber's notorious, blood-drenched cult classic Deadbeat at Dawn arrives on Night Flight Plus. Written by, directed by and starring Van Bebber (The Manson Family), Deadbeat follows the story of Goose - a gang leader whose girlfriend is brutally slaughtered when he attempts to leave the thug life behind. Pulled back into the gang, who've now formed an uneasy alliance with the thugs that butchered his girl, Goose sees an opportunity to exact his brutal, deadly revenge.
Once Within a Time
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Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) returns after ten years with a new experimental film unlike any other from his already daring career. Once Within a Time is a bardic fairy tale about the end of the world and the beginning of a new one, tinged with apocalyptic comedy, rapturous cinematography, unforgettable vistas, and the innocence and hopes of a new generation. Featuring an electrifying score composed by Reggio’s longtime collaborator Philip Glass with additional vocals from Sussan Deyhim, Once Within a Time is an indie revelation.
The Rise and Fall of the Clash Redux
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The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux is a newly edited version of the only personal and up-close film about the juggernaut band The Clash, and their meteoric trajectory through rock ’n’ roll history. The new music documentary arrival features previously unseen footage of the band at work and at play as well as interviews with band members and with other insiders. Danny Garcia’s documentary tells the fascinating inside story of rivalries, treachery, betrayal and the internal band dynamics and managerial interference that ultimately led the biggest band in the world to self-destruct.
James Fotopoulos - Shorts Collection #1
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A compilation of 2003 short films from experimental filmmaker James Fotopoulos, including Celestial Visions, Crescent Moon, Sea Storm and Knowing and Being 1.
James Fotopoulos - Shorts Collection #2
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A compilation of short films from experimental filmmaker James Fotopoulos spanning 2004–2012, including The Temple, Hidden Objects: Appendage, Thick Comb and Nautilus.
James Fotopoulos - Shorts Collection #3
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A compilation of short films from experimental filmmaker James Fotopoulos spanning 2015–2021, including Beauty and the Beast, Orestes, Pinocchio and Faustus.
Flipside
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When filmmaker Chris Wilcha (The Target Shoots First) revisits the record store he worked at as a teenager in New Jersey, he finds the once-thriving bastion of music and weirdness from his youth slowly falling apart and out of touch with the times. Flipside documents his tragicomic attempt to revive the store while revisiting other documentary projects he has abandoned over the years. In the process, Wilcha captures This American Life icon Ira Glass in the midst of a creative rebirth, discovers the origin story of David Bowie’s ode to a New Jersey cable TV hero, and uncovers the unlikely connection between jazz photographer Herman Leonard and TV writer David Milch (Deadwood). This disparate collection of stories coheres into something strange and expansive—a moving meditation on music, work, and the sacrifices and satisfaction of trying to live a creative life.
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
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Bill Bartell was a Punk Rock Zelig. From director David Markey, this is his never-before-told story. From forming his band White Flag in the early 1980s to starting his own record company Gasatanka Records, Bill was relentless. His ability to side up to his idols (from original LA Punk Scene to arena Metal) was astonishing, as was his indelible influence on his heroes. This film unravels and ultimately, deepens the mystery of who Bill was and what secrets he took with him when his life came to a sad and unexpected close.
Once Within a Time
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Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) returns after ten years with a new experimental film unlike any other from his already daring career. Once Within a Time is a bardic fairy tale about the end of the world and the beginning of a new one, tinged with apocalyptic comedy, rapturous cinematography, unforgettable vistas, and the innocence and hopes of a new generation. Featuring an electrifying score composed by Reggio’s longtime collaborator Philip Glass with additional vocals from Sussan Deyhim, Once Within a Time is an indie revelation.
Beyond Graceland: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Beyond Graceland tells the story of South African musician Joseph Shabalala and his band Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who became worldwide sensations after powering Paul Simon's landmark and massively successful Graceland album. Bathed in Ladysmith's powerful music, the documentary covers the full breadth of the band's career, from early years in rural South Africa to the height of global success and Shabalala's passing in 2020.
Medal of Honor
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Originally produced for PBS, Roger Sherman's Medal of Honor traces the history of America’s highest award for valor in combat through stories of those who have received this honor, and asks fundamental questions about what it means to have the courage of a hero. Going back to its creation during the Civil War, the film explores the extraordinary acts of heroism for which the medal has been awarded.
The American Brew
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Grab a pint and a seat as we tell the story of America's favorite drink. From colonial settlers to the struggles of prohibition, through the rise of microbrews and the unending success of national breweries, Roger Sherman's The American Brew explores the evolution of beer throughout the centuries.
Vampire Zombies…from Space!
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Vampire Zombies…from Space! is an over-the-top comedy which satirizes and pays homage to drive-in, creature-feature horror films of the 1950s and features a horde of appearances by cult icons including NotLD’s Judith O’Dea, Troma’s Lloyd Kaufman, and Tim & Eric’s David Liebe Hart. From the depths of space, Dracula has devised his most dastardly plan yet; turning the residents of the small town of Marlow into his personal army of vampire zombies!
A motley crew consisting of a grizzled detective, a skeptical rookie cop, a chain-smoking greaser, and a determined young woman band together to save the world from — (see title).
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