Favourite Documentary/Documentaries??

wash_

Dogtown and the Z Boys
Riding Giants (same director as above)

Dave Gormans' America Unchained for a bit of lightheartedness.

Byrnzie

wash_ wrote:

Dogtown and the Z Boys
Riding Giants (same director as above)

Dave Gormans' America Unchained for a bit of lightheartedness.

Emma, long time no see.


Here's one that I've not seen but am downloading as we speak:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_vs._Al-Arian
USA vs. Al-Arian

# Audience Award, 2007 Tromsø International Film Festival[3]
# Best Film, 2007 New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival, USA[3]
# Grand Prix (Flugeprisen), 2007 Norwegian Documentary Film Festival Volda[3]
# Honorary Mention, 2007 International Festival of Muslim Cinema "Golden Minbar", Russia[3]
# Best Nordic Documentary, 2007 Nordisk Panorama - 5 Cities Film Festival

Dr. Sami Al-Arian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sami_Al-Arian

dasvidana

Anything on PBS's Frontline.

The Boogie Man-the Lee Atwater story (the original blueprint for Karl Rove's creepy school of politics).

Byrnzie

Sir, No Sir!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir!_No_Sir!
'Sir! No Sir! is a 2005 Displaced Films/BBC documentary film about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States Military during the Vietnam War. It is subtitled "the suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam." It was completed in 2005 and won the audience award at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Golden Starfish Award for best documentary in 2005. The film is also a part of the Iraq Media Action Project film collection...'

Torrent: http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3582240 ... .XviD-FiCO


Winter Soldier -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Sol ... estigation
'The "Winter Soldier Investigation" was a media event sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War from January 31, 1971 – February 2, 1971. It was intended to publicize war crimes and atrocities by the United States Armed Forces and their allies in the Vietnam War. The VVAW challenged the morality and conduct of the war by showing the direct relationship between military policies and war crimes in Vietnam. The three-day gathering of 109 veterans and 16 civilians took place in Detroit, Michigan. Discharged servicemen from each branch of military service, as well as civilian contractors, medical personnel and academics, all gave testimony about war crimes they had committed or witnessed during the years of 1963-1970...'

Torrent: http://www.mininova.org/tor/1784199

helplessdancer

www.standingintheshadowsofmotown.com

Byrnzie

Nice little webpage here for people who like documentaries...free of charge...check it out:


http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/documentaries.php

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Byrnzie

I just watched the Joy Division documentary yesterday. Very good. I recommend it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2v4UwEiO-g

katellis

i study child development and international education, so i LOOOOVE this one ..

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/worl ... amestreet/

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SESAME STREET explores the dramas, challenges and complexities behind producing international versions of the beloved television program. The film follows productions in Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa and examines how producers from New York's Sesame Workshop take the iconic American television show and localize it with indigenous songs, puppets and curricula while facing cultural, political and production challenges.

VINNY GOOMBA

America: Freedom to Fascism http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... o+fascism#

And Drowned Out already mentioned "The Money Masters."

Byrnzie

katellis wrote:

i study child development and international education, so i LOOOOVE this one ..

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/worl ... amestreet/

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SESAME STREET explores the dramas, challenges and complexities behind producing international versions of the beloved television program. The film follows productions in Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa and examines how producers from New York's Sesame Workshop take the iconic American television show and localize it with indigenous songs, puppets and curricula while facing cultural, political and production challenges.

This looks like it's worth a watch. Thanks.

katellis

you're welcome. is that d.b. cooper in your avatar?

Byrnzie

katellis wrote:

you're welcome. is that d.b. cooper in your avatar?

If I tell you the answer to that question, then I'll have to kill you.

g under p

Byrnzie wrote:

katellis wrote:

you're welcome. is that d.b. cooper in your avatar?

If I tell you the answer to that question, then I'll have to kill you.

I thought it was Alex Rodriguez of the Yanks. BTW Byrnzie thanks for the webpage on documentaries. Did you get a chance to checkout the doc by Michael Franti....*I Know I'm Not Alone*

Peace

Byrnzie

g under p wrote:

Byrnzie wrote:

katellis wrote:

you're welcome. is that d.b. cooper in your avatar?

If I tell you the answer to that question, then I'll have to kill you.

I thought it was Alex Rodriguez of the Yanks. BTW Byrnzie thanks for the webpage on documentaries. Did you get a chance to checkout the doc by Michael Franti....*I Know I'm Not Alone*

Peace

Yeah, I watched it. I thought it was o.k. He did seem to be a little over ambitious/out of his depth on occasions, but It was a good doc.

smarchee

The Bridge

it was absolutly fascinating

Byrnzie

smarchee wrote:

The Bridge

it was absolutly fascinating

I saw that...about the suicides from the Golden Gate bridge. That is a good one - if 'good' is the right word.

SoLATisA

Death In Gaza - I don't think I have ever seen a more horrifing documentry. It really made me angry. The director who was documented children of Palenstine and Jewish origin was killed during the filming of the movie. I always belived (due to our alliance) that Isreal was simply defending itself, and was not an agressor. As the journalist approached the Isreali troops, fearing he may be mistaken for a terrorist, he waved a white flag, had the journalist clothes/gear on, and was yelling, "I am a British Journalist". Without being provoked, an Isreali soldier shot him dead, right in the neck. Scary stuff that stays with you.

I would also like to add that I really can't stand Michael Moore. I feel he is not objective in any way. He manipulates the viewer into what he wants them to see/believe. Sorta like the conspiracy youtube videos about a missile hitting the pentagon on 9/11. It is easy to belive when it is edited to appear a certain way....

Byrnzie

SoLATisA wrote:

Death In Gaza - I don't think I have ever seen a more horrifing documentry. It really made me angry. The director who was documented children of Palenstine and Jewish origin was killed during the filming of the movie. I always belived (due to our alliance) that Isreal was simply defending itself, and was not an agressor. As the journalist approached the Isreali troops, fearing he may be mistaken for a terrorist, he waved a white flag, had the journalist clothes/gear on, and was yelling, "I am a British Journalist". Without being provoked, an Isreali soldier shot him dead, right in the neck. Scary stuff that stays with you.

Don't get me started!

Have you seen 'Occupation 101'?

Check it out:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... firefox-a#

DonJon

Great thread!! Love my doco's

Top link too Byrnzie - excellent site

My vote goes for this....about selection and training for the New Zealand SAS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufgkeYe8 ... re=related

anotherclone

Did anyone mention Murderball? That movie is fantastic. I own it and watch it when I'm feeling overwhelmed and sorry for myself. It really kicks me in the ass and inspires me. Not because I feel sorry for the guys, but because they don't feel sorry for themselves. It's a winner.