British film icon Michael Caine narrates and stars in My Generation', the vivid and inspiring story of his personal journey through 1960s London. Based on personal accounts and stunning archive footage this feature-length documentary film sees Caine travel back in time to talk to The Beatles, Twiggy, David Bailey, Mary Quant, The Rolling Stones, David Hockney and other star names. The film has been painstakingly assembled over the last six years by Caine working with Producer Simon Fuller, Writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and Director David Batty to tell the story of the birth of pop culture in London, through the eyes of the young Michael Caine: For the first time in history the young working class stood up for ourselves and said, we're here, this is our society and we're not going away!
Cuban Salsa For Beginners
Mavis! is the first documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the 60s and hits like I'll Take You There in the 70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Featuring powerful live performances, rare archival footage, and conversations with friends and contemporaries including Bob Dylan, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Levon Helm, Jeff Tweedy, Chuck D, and more, Mavis! reveals the struggles, successes, and intimate stories of her journey. At 75, she's making the most vital music of her career, winning Grammy awards, and reaching a new generation of fans. Her message of love and equality is needed now more than ever. Click Images to Enlarge
The BFI National Archive in partnership with BT Royal Mail and The British Postal Museum & Archive has curated and restored the legendary output of short films produced by the GPO Film Unit from 1933-1940.
Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970's/80's.
A deceitful journalist tries every trick in the book to enable him to climb to the top in his career. In the midst of his plans he discovers that he has been the object of a deception far more clever than his own.
This unique 3 disc DVD box set tells the full extraordinary story of everyday life on the British home front from pre-war days to de-mobbing. A powerful and insightful portrait of the British people in their 'Finest Hour' this collection is one of the most dramatic and exciting film histories of a nation at war ever made. Packed with rare and previously unseen government information films of the period; never before seen cinema newsreel footage; exclusive interviews with those who
From the makers of Coast Landscape Mysteries embarks on a series of journeys in which Professor Aubrey Manning tries to solve mysteries hidden in the landscape of the British Isles. Unpicking clues in the geology natural history and archaeology Aubrey reveals how the land has come to look the way it does. Features: The Tower People Of Shetland The Abandoned Marsh
On April 12 1961 Soviet fighter pilot and cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin blasted off into space not knowing what fate awaited him. He was one of the legendary top twenty men selected for a mission wrought with danger and whose bravery knew no bounds in his quest to become the first man in space. Gagarin tells the story of one of modern history's greatest pioneers and of the Russian space team whose untiring efforts and determination led to the conquering of the unknown.
For lovers of rural England countryman Jack Hargreaves embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. With the countryside once again back in the news the series demonstrates country life and the importance of rural economies trades and habitats. Age old skills such as apple grafting and sheep shearing are covered alongside familiar pursuits like point - to - point racing and angling.
Collection of documentaries that explore the history of grand prix racing. 'The History of Grand Prix Racing' traces the evolution of motor sport from the UK's first racing track at Brooklands to the hi-tech international sport Formula One is today. 'Jaguar' looks at the racing history of the famous British car manufacturer, while 'Lotus' explores the life and legacy of Colin Chapman, the founder of the Lotus car company. Finally, 'Great Circuits' looks at three of the most iconic tracks in motor racing, Silverstone, Monaco and the Nurburgring.
Documentary highlighting Jamaican reggae through the experience of the group "Third World."
Tooned first time on DVD. Join McLarens two Formula 1 World Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, who voice their own characters, as well as the acclaimed British actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong, in this new animated series about their adventures at McLaren HQ. Including all 12 episodes and 4 special bonus features.
A worn-down cop works to piece together the recent murder of a little girl to a similar case from over 30 years ago.
The surface of ceremonies and rituals celebrating the coronation of King Claudius (Mikhail Nazvanov) and his marriage to Hamlet's mother (Elza Radzina) leaves the young prince indifferent. Hamlet's melancholic nature finds no relief from his brooding, not even in his courtship of Ophelia (Anastasiya Vertinskaya). However, a nocturnal visit from his father's ghost changes everything. Claudius' treachery having been brought to light, Hamlet conducts a quest to avenge his father's death.Grigori Kozintsev's renowned Soviet production ranks among the finest adaptations of Shakespeare on film. His strong visual style places the characters on a rich widescreen canvas while preserving the inward dimension of Hamlet's character. Laurence Olivier, director and star of Hamlet, the Oscar-winning 1948 English production, praised Kozintsev's Hamlet, singling out Innokenty Smoktunevsky's performance as the definitive screen performance of the Prince of Denmark.
From Academy Award-winning film director and screenwriter Oliver Stone. A fascinating documentary series that covers the last 60 years of American History. Focusses on the dramatically under-reported events of the era that shaped the USA. The series also includes newly discovered facts from the Kennedy administration and the Vietnam War and looks at how America achieved its current global role post Cold War. Poses questions such as What did Stalin say to President Truman to make him drop the atomic bomb on Japan?; What were the real reasons behind World War 1 and II? and Was Ronald Reagan one of the worst or best Presidents of all time? It's the American story told in a way that has never been told before.
From the makers of Miami Ink tattooing has come home... Louis Molloy is a tattoo artist whose work is recognised by millions. From his base in Manchester he was the creator of the most famous tattoo in the world - David Beckham's Guardian Angel. But now Louis is ready for his next big challenge. He's hand-picked three of the best tattoo artists in the business. Together they're going to create the most talked about tattoo studio in Britain - London Ink. For the first time Louis will be managing a team of tattoo artists - each with their own unique creative talent and temperament. He's been working hard on the design for the studio - everything must be perfect. Narrated by Max Beesley London Ink sees stars such as Iwan Thomas Darren Thompson Shane Lynch Alex Kramer and Emily Scott being 'inked'. Watch as their tattooing dreams become a reality... if they decide to go through with it!
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