Favourite Documentary/Documentaries??

Heisenberg

dr0ptheleash wrote:

Thanks for the article, I was not familiar with that before. It sounds like a fairly similar concept, at least with a similar motive behind it. Always such an emotional journey..

I did not do the cover art, there is a shot of the movie reserved for that. The film is divided into chapters (I think 8, in all) and I did the artwork for each transition from one chapter to the next. I've never travelled across the country in anything except a plane, so the scenery is really incredible, especially by bicycle!

Very cool and good to know. I'll keep your skills in mind if I ever need artwork for a project

dr0ptheleash

H.I. McDunnough wrote:

dr0ptheleash wrote:

Thanks for the article, I was not familiar with that before. It sounds like a fairly similar concept, at least with a similar motive behind it. Always such an emotional journey..

I did not do the cover art, there is a shot of the movie reserved for that. The film is divided into chapters (I think 8, in all) and I did the artwork for each transition from one chapter to the next. I've never travelled across the country in anything except a plane, so the scenery is really incredible, especially by bicycle!

Very cool and good to know. I'll keep your skills in mind if I ever need artwork for a project

hahah! Awesome, thanks! After it debuts at the festival I think it will be publicly distributed. I'll let you know if it's up for people to watch

Byrnzie

I watched this a few weeks ago, and it was great:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bells_from_the_Deep

Bells from the Deep: Faith and Superstition in Russia, is a 1993 documentary film written and directed by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.

Summary

Bells from the Deep is German director Werner Herzog's documentary investigation of Russian mysticism. The first half of the film is concerned primarily with a Russian faith healer and a man claiming to be the reincarnation of God as was Jesus. Herzog uses primarily interviews with Russians and scenes from the religious services of the two Holy men. Herzog also has several segments on the religion of Siberian nomads.

The second half of the film is primarily concerned with the legend of the lost city of Kitezh. This myth is about a city that was in peril of being destroyed by marauding Mongols, but whose citizens prayed for rescue. Hearing their prayers, God placed the city at the bottom of a deep lake, where it resides to this day. Some even say that one can hear the bells from the city's church. The story is recounted by a local priest and pilgrims visiting the lake.

Who Princess

Byrnzie wrote:

I watched this a few weeks ago, and it was great:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bells_from_the_Deep

Bells from the Deep: Faith and Superstition in Russia, is a 1993 documentary film written and directed by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.

Wow, that sounds intriguing.

jimed14

BinauralJam wrote:

i just saw "The Art of the Steal",

An un-missable look at one of the art world’s most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the Toronto, New York and AFI Film Festivals, Don Argott’s gripping documentary THE ART OF THE STEAL chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion.

In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes formed a remarkable educational institution around his priceless collection of art, located just five miles outside of Philadelphia. Now, more than 50 years after Barnes’ death, a powerful group of moneyed interests have gone to court for control of the art, and intend to bring it to a new museum in Philadelphia. Standing in their way is a group of Barnes’ former students and his will, which contains strict instructions stating the Foundation should always be an educational institution, and that the paintings may never be removed. Will they succeed, or will a man’s will be broken and one of America’s greatest cultural monuments be destroyed?


This was Good, more proof, Rich people SUCK!!!

That was great ... If you liked it, another one you might want to check out is:

Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock? ...

When trailer park resident Teri Horton bought a painting for five bucks, little did she know it could be a genuine Jackson Pollock worth millions. This film documents her dealings with the art world's elitist establishment to authenticate the piece. Throughout the brash woman's 15-year endeavor to validate the painting, the clash between stuffy art dealers and the cussin', beer-drinkin' Horton is funny, eye-opening and utterly unforgettable.

I got into some art docs recently ... other reccos:

Bomb It

Graffiti isn't simple vandalism; it's an artistic expression employed around the world. Filmmaker Jon Reiss travels five continents to reveal graffiti's history, cultural impact and social relevance. Noted artists share their stories, bringing this vital form of expression out of the shadows. It's on freeway overpasses, buildings and billboards. Now, see the real meaning of the world's graffiti.



Beautiful Losers

In this absorbing documentary, filmmaker Aaron Rose explores the world of a group of underground artists who began influencing areas from fashion and film to music and pop culture in the early 1990s. With outsider art elements such as graffiti, skateboarding and street music, these mavericks redefined creativity. Interviews with Shepard Fairey, Margaret Kilgallen, Barry McGee, Jo Jackson and others shed light on this remarkable movement.



... and finally, if you want your socks knocked off, see French street artist JR accept one of this year's TED awards ... inspiring, to say the least ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PAy1zBtTbw

ShimmyMommy

I AM: The Documentary http://iamthedoc.com/

Wow! I have to see this!

Has anyone see it yet? Thoughts?

Heisenberg

ShimmyMommy wrote:

I AM: The Documentary http://iamthedoc.com/

Wow! I have to see this!

Has anyone see it yet? Thoughts?

Have not seen it yet but I definitely plan to. Looks awesome doesn't it?

Heisenberg

MARWENCOL

I don't think this has been mentioned on here yet but if you haven't heard about this film I would sincerely suggest you check it out. I just watched it this weekend and was completely blown away. It is the best documentary I have seen in a very, very long time. It's a strange and heartbreaking, yet inspirational and fascinating story about a man named Mark Hogancamp who was left with brain damage after a brutal beating in 2000. After his initial treatment, Mark is all but abandoned in his attempt at recovery yet finds his own truly amazing way of reconstructing his life, finding himself, and dealing with the emotional and psychological hurdles that confront him. I can't even begin to do this film justice in words so check out the trailer and like I said, check out the film. It is well worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNKPEp6aEqQ

ShimmyMommy

Heisenberg wrote:

ShimmyMommy wrote:

I AM: The Documentary http://iamthedoc.com/

Wow! I have to see this!

Has anyone see it yet? Thoughts?

Have not seen it yet but I definitely plan to. Looks awesome doesn't it?

Yes! And you know what? I heard about it because he went on Oprah!!And people say she can't help with connecting people!

I am going to have to check out the doc you posted, looks very thought provoking.

The Juggler

anyone see morgan spurlock's new one yet? couldn't convince the wife to see it thursday. looks interesting though...

Byrnzie

Heisenberg wrote:

MARWENCOL

I don't think this has been mentioned on here yet but if you haven't heard about this film I would sincerely suggest you check it out. I just watched it this weekend and was completely blown away. It is the best documentary I have seen in a very, very long time. It's a strange and heartbreaking, yet inspirational and fascinating story about a man named Mark Hogancamp who was left with brain damage after a brutal beating in 2000. After his initial treatment, Mark is all but abandoned in his attempt at recovery yet finds his own truly amazing way of reconstructing his life, finding himself, and dealing with the emotional and psychological hurdles that confront him. I can't even begin to do this film justice in words so check out the trailer and like I said, check out the film. It is well worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNKPEp6aEqQ

I'll check this out.

polaris_x

we have a documentary film festival here ... only got out to see one film this year ... it was called dolphin boy ...

http://www.dolphinboyfilm.com/

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it's about a boy who gets assaulted over the course of a night by the older brother of a girl that he texted ... after the assault, he disassociates himself from reality and through dolphin therapy he eventually reconnects ... touching film ... but overall it wasn't fantastic ... it sort of plays out as expected and for me and docs. i want to gain insight into people and issues ... there wasn't much of that ... maybe because i already know the powerful connection one can have with dolphins ...

Eraserhead

Man on Wire and Grizzly Man. Infact, anything Herzog directed.

mfc2006

The Juggler wrote:

anyone see morgan spurlock's new one yet? couldn't convince the wife to see it thursday. looks interesting though...

it's not showing here in shittown. hope to see it soon, though.

Heisenberg

Maybe I just missed it, but how is it that no one has mentioned this on here yet? Especially with the soundtrack. That one song sounds vauguely familiar.

http://www.buckthefilm.com/

ShimmyMommy

Heisenberg wrote:

Maybe I just missed it, but how is it that no one has mentioned this on here yet? Especially with the soundtrack. That one song sounds vauguely familiar.

http://www.buckthefilm.com/

I must see this. Very intriguing! Another doc to add to my list...they just need to come to Canada now!!

FenwayFaithful

Ken Burns "Baseball" and "The Civil War" are played A LOT on my dvd player.

ShimmyMommy

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Ken Burns "Baseball" and "The Civil War" are played A LOT on my dvd player.

Hey Fenway, Just wanted to pass along a "book-umentary" on the Sesame Street..."The Street Gang". Very interesting. you did mention somewhere you liked Jim Henson's muppets way too much, correct? :think:

http://www.streetgangbook.com/

FenwayFaithful

Very cool. I gotta check that out. Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, overall I'm a big Jim Henson fan. The Muppets were/are the greatest for me though.

ShimmyMommy

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Very cool. I gotta check that out. Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, overall I'm a big Jim Henson fan. The Muppets were/are the greatest for me though.

So far it's very good. It reads like a novel with the facts built in. Really neat.