A host of stars including Judy Collins Carl Perkins Willie Nelson Billy Bob Thornton Kris Kristofferson Jerry Lee Lewis Waylon Jennings Merle Haggard Marty Stuart Glen Campbell George Jones and Sam Phillips all pay tribute to The Man In Black Johnny Cash (who also plays a selection of his greatest songs). Tracklist: Folsom Prison Blues Big River Five Feet High And Rising Cry Cry Cry I Walk The Line Orange Blossom Ring Of Fire Jackson The Man In Black A B
Experience the greatest Country & Western singer/ songwriter since Johnny Cash. From a lifetime of great live performances witness a critical selection first hand! Featuring: Help Me Make It Through The Night (SNL 76) Eddie The Eunuch (SNL 76)-(featuring Rita Coolidge) I Got A Life Of My Own (SNL 76) Me And Bobby McGee (Farm Aid 85) El Coyote (Farm Aid 85) They Killed Him (Farm Aid 85) I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Bob Dylan Tribute)-(featuring Willie Nelson) Aquila De Norte (Farm Aid 86) Anthem 84 (Farm Aid 86) The Hero (Farm Aid 86) They Killed Him (Farm Aid 86)
Breakthrough is a gripping documentary which clearly illustrates the tireless work of human rights activist Kris Kristofferson and his band The Borderlands. Compelling interviews with the iconic artist demonstrating his commitment to social justice causes round out the story.
In 1984, country stars Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson joined forces to form a band called The Highwaymen, the most illustrious country collaboration ever. Their tour in support of their second album Highwaymen 2 features some of the greatest country concerts in the last two decades. These live recordings were made in March 1990 at Long Islands Nassau Coliseum: 98 minutes that show four country music legends on their creative peak and include all their big ...
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. For hundreds of thousands of men women and children who fled westward in search of a 'new world' the West was the land of opportunity and adventure - the Promised Land. The mid 1800s saw a restless nation in search of many things: gold freedom rights property and a new beginning. But the price of progress was high. Felled by disease disillusionment or disaster many never found what they were looking for. Experience the lives of five Americans who exemplified the triumphs and tragedies of the time. Their courageous stories will illuminate the people who brought new life to the Old West.
A 1960's style jeep lies buried in the Texan dessert with $800 000 in cash a human skeleton and a rifle. Uncovered by two downtrodden Texan border guards could their luck be about to change? On the verge of losing their jobs Ernie Wyatt (Treat Williams) persuades his patrol partner Bobby Logan (Kris Kristofferson) to keep the money but make some enquiries about the origins of the 20 year old jeep. Meanwhile the FBI are making some enquiries of their own intent on ensuring the
Director Tim Burton's eagerly awaited new take on the story of an astronaut (Mark Wahlberg) who crashlands on a strange planet, only to find a civilisation where Apes are the dominant species!
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. Maybe nothing symbolises the Old West as much as the American cowboy. During the mid-to-late 1800s thousands of these hearty souls rode the trails in now legendary cattle drives. It was a rugged independent romantic way of life: intriguing then as it is today. Rare photographs and detailed journals bring the cow-punching folk heroes back to life for an informative entertaining glimpse of authentic cowboy lifestyles. You'll hear Nat Love's outrageous trail tales; take part in the 'the big round-up'; ride with the longhorn steers on their way north to Kansas; and much more. Long after the dust has settled the legend of the Texas Cowboy still stands as tall as ever.
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. Manifest Destiny the white man's self proclaimed 'God-Given' right to expand towards the Pacific brought on decades of great battles with dozens of Native American tribes. Some fought desperately to save their homeland others believed in fighting with words not weapons. Take a fascinating look at the lives of the peacemakers through rare photographs journals new reports and authentic accounts. You'll get to meet the Great Chiefs: Quannah Leader of the Comanche; Standing Bear of the Poncas; Washakie of the Shoshone; Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull of the Sioux; and many others.
Kris Kristofferson: Live from Austin TX
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. James Monroe's million purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 gave America 830 000 square miles of uncharted miles west of the Mississippi. What was contained in this vast area was anyone's guess. The call for exploration was answered by brave adventurers pathfinders and mountain men who led the way to a new America. Vintage maps and detailed accounts help define their trailblazing glory. Travel to uncharted territory on Lewis and Clark's pioneering trek to the Pacific; the Rocky Mountain journeys of John Charles Fremont and mapmaker Carl Preuss: the first-known voyage down the Colorado River by early environmentalist John Wesley Powell and much more.
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. Bat Masterson Wyatt Earp Jessie James John Wesley Hardin Wild Bill Hickok and Issac Parker (The Hanging Judge) are some of the legends synonymous with the Old West. But have you heard the amazing tales of Joe Horner Pat Garrett the Dalton Gang Belle Star or John King Fisher? The real lives of these notorious characters are more interesting than any book or movie has ever told. Meet the cattle rustlers bank thieves train robbers gamblers gunfighters and lawmen that made the Old West so wild.
Recently released from prison after serving an eight-year stretch for killing a mob boss ex-cop Hawk (Kristofferson) returns to his native home of Rain City and takes up residence in a room at the back of the caf owned and run by his former lover Wanda (Bujold). At the same time a beautiful waif-like young woman Georgia (Singer) her sociopathic boyfriend Coop (Carradine) and their new-born child also arrive in their trailer and make the caf's parking lot their temporary home. Desperately in need of money Georgia takes on a waitressing job at Wanda's place while Coop slowly but surely is lured into a life of petty crime. Already a regular customer at the caf Hawk soon falls under Georgia's spell and sets out to seduce her during the lonely nights that Coop is not around. Meanwhile Coop's criminal activities have attracted the attention of gangland boss Hilly Blue (Divine) a ruthless crimelord whose method of dealing with freelance crooks operating on his turf extends to drowning them in their cars. When Coop's life is threatened by Hilly and his men Hawk finds himself in a position where he must decide to put his own life on line by helping him or risk losing the woman he most desires. Humorously and stylistically employing the classic film noir themes of crime responsibility loyalty and love Rudolph's film presents a refreshingly original take on the genre one that is brilliantly enhanced by composer Mark Isham's (In The Valley Of Elah; The Black Dahlia; Crash) superbly evocative score.
The law. When Matthew Cameron first chose it as a profession he chose it to serve people. Now the brand of law he practices serves mainly his corporations his lifestyle and himself.When Alex an old college buddy turns up on his doorstep he reminds Matthew of his ORIGINAL INTENT. Alex never lost touch with the ideals that gave his life purpose and he lures Matthew into putting his own ideas into practice. He introduces Matthew to people who desperately need his services the homeless.Matthew is inexorably drawn into a world of despair which he has spent years trying to ignore. He sets out to save a homeless shelter where he meets helpers and helpless alike. the shelter is run by Ben Reid and is about to be swallowed up by a land-hungry power broker.Suddenly Matthew finds himself pitting all his skills against an unyielding uncompromising power. Slowly his world of security and comfort begins to crumble. The closer he gets to victory the closer his family is threatened with ruin.
Donnie Darko - Director's Cut: October 1988 and small town USA is about to witness the end of the world. It's home to Donnie Darko a brilliant but troubled teenager plagued by terrifying visions of which he alone holds the key to the meaning. With his class mate and soul mate Gretchen and a mysterious ex teacher Grandma Death he must unravel the strange occurrences infecting his school his home and his life before a horrifying spectre known only as ""Frank"" can pull Donnie over the edge of his sanity. (Dir. Richard Kelly 2001) Easy Riders Raging Bulls: How the sex drugs and rock 'n' roll generation saved Hollywood. This searing documentary traces the highs and lows the scandals and celebrations the tragedies and the triumphs that shaped this phenomenal period in cinema history. Adapted from Peter Biskind's literary phenomenon the book that blew the lid off both Hollywood and the lives of the infamous celebrated movie makers who came to be known as the 'movie brats'. Contains never before seen fotage shot by the legendary film makers themselves from parties premieres and film sets. Packed with clips from such seminal movies as 'Bonnie And Clyde' 'Jaws' 'The Deer Hunter' 'Star Wars' 'Easy Rider' 'Taxi Driver' 'Shampoo' and 'Chinatown' and featuring all-new interviews with Dennis Hopper Roger Corman Cybil Shepherd Richard Dreyfuss and Peter Fonda. (Dir. Kenneth Bowser 2003) Overnight: There's more than one way to shoot yourself in Hollywood! Alternately hilarious and horrifying Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches story as Troy Duffy a Boston-bred bartender sells his first screenplay for The Boondock Saints. The deal includes a directing gig for Duffy a soundtrack gig for his band and at one point there's even an offer to purchase the bar he works at. Duffy uses his newfound good fortune as fuel to mistreat his associates friends and even his own brother. With his overwhelming arrogance he burns every bridge possible in both the music and film industries. Soon his calls go unreturned the studio drops the film and the picture ends up going into production with half the original budget. Duffy's rise and subsequent fall from Hollywood grace is something you won't believe unless you see it for yourself. (Dir. Tony Montana & Mark Brian Smith 2003)
The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. There is nothing like the power of gold. When hard-working carpenter James Marshall spotted 'something shiny' in the American River on January 24 1848 he felt the power. Soon so did the rest of the country. Within weeks thousands rushed to the land of glittering dreams. Young old white Mexican or Indian gold fever gripped them all. The quest for instant wealth created just as many problems as it solved. Classic photographs and stories reveal the exciting tales of triumph turmoil strife newfound wealth and failure.
Corruption runs deep. American iconoclastic director John Sayles (Lone Star) takes aim at contemporary politics and corporate influence with more than a vague reference to George W. Bush and Republican politics in this neo-noir detective story. Grammatically challenged ""user friendly"" gubernatorial candidate Dicky Pilager has just launched a campaign for the citizens of the New West. But things take an unexpected turn when the taping of an environmental political advert ends up with Pilager reeling in a long-dead corpse. Enter his ferocious campaign manager Chuck Raven who hires an idealistic journalist turned rumpled private detective Danny O'Brien to investigate potential links between the corpse and the Pilager family's enemies. In the tradition of Chinatown and the great 'film noirs' Danny's investigation pulls him deeper and deeper into a complex web of influence and corruption involving high-stakes lobbyists media conglomerates environmental plunderers and undocumented migrant workers.
An ex-cop (Kristofferson) just released from jail returns home to see his old flame Wanda (Bujold). She runs a steamy caf'' and it is here that he befriends a beautiful young woman and her creepy punk boyfriend (Carradine). In a futuristic urban setting we watch their relationships develop as they move in their hazy world brushing against the criminal fraternity.
Lincoln New Mexico 14 July 1881. 21 year old outlaw Billy the Kid is gunned down by his friend Sheriff Pat Garrett. A legend is born. And a rumour. Part poetic evocation part road-movie and featuring fascinating interviews and footage from the classic film versions of the tale including Sam Peckinpah's 'Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid' and Arthur Penn's 'The Left Handed Gun' Requiem for Billy the Kid takes an entirely fresh outlook into the American west both past and present. Kris Kristofferson reprises his role from the Peckinpah movie to impersonate the outlaw as he rises from the dead to give his own account of events.
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