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Miles Davis: The Miles Davis Story

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The Miles Davis Story is a remarkable, in-depth look at one of the most influential figures in jazz, from the Birth of the Cool to his collaborations with legendary pianist Gil Evans to his controversial 1970s albums and beyond.

Cursive II

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Cursive II, a sequel to Cursive, had its international premiere at the opening of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, right after its world premiere in Taipei in September 2003, where it won both the Critics’ Award and the Festival Patrons’ Award. After studying Chinese calligraphy masterpieces, Lin Hwai-min found, despite the differences in styles, all the brush works share one common element: the focused energy with which the calligraphers “danced” during writing. He asked Cloud Gate dancers to improvise by facing blown-up images of calligraphy and created Cursive. Although both works were inspired by the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy, Cursive II is drastically different from its forerunner. Chinese believe there are five shades of black ink. While Cursive emphasizes the dark blackness with lots of vigorous attacks, Cursive II explores the lighter shades in a meditative mood, evoking the serene quality of porcelain from the Sung Dynasty. A work of delicate lyricism, Cursive II celebrates the elegance of calligraphy and the power of emptiness. A white floor and white backdrop create a stage that resembles a huge sheet of rice paper. As the dance unfolds, through lighting and slide projection, the colour on the backdrop gradually evolves from shining white to different shades of brown, just as ancient calligraphy scrolls aged over the centuries. Cursive II is a study of time. For the choice of soundscape, Lin Hwai-min has surprised many people by using John Cage’s works. Simple and pure string music from the Western avant garde master – himself also a student of Zen Buddhism – engages in a beautiful dialogue with movements developed from Eastern age-old traditional body disciplines. The effect is magical.

Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

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Acquitted in life, back on trial after death. “Michael Jackson: Chase The Truth” takes an investigative look into the legal battles of the global superstar. Close friends, former staff and researchers paint an intimate portrait of Jackson’s complicated world and put allegations of sexual abuse under the microscope.

Oasis Knebworth 1996

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Directed by Jake Scott from concert and never before seen footage and interviews, the documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’, celebrates one of the most important concert events of the 90s. Featuring a setlist including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back In Anger, the Knebworth concerts were both the pinnacle of the band’s success and the landmark gathering for a generation.

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

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Rising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo tapes through the creation of their 2011 album, "Wasting Light."

Amy Winehouse: The Legacy

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Amy Winehouse was one of the most discussed singer-songwriters of her generation. Her soulful voice won her critical acclaim, scores of awards and fans from all walks of life, while her turbulent and decadent lifestyle made her an irresistible target for the press. In a time when photographs of Amy Winehouse in many states dominated the front pages, each new picture surpassing the last, as she appeared to incrementally crumble under the cocktail that was the magnitude of her success, it was her unique and heartfelt music that touched the hearts of millions of fans. Share her legacy.

Silver Jew

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Silver Jew is a 2007 documentary film by Michael Tully and Matthew Robison about the musician David Berman and his band Silver Jews. Shot in just three days with no production budget, the film chronicles the band's stop in Israel to play two shows in Tel Aviv and visit Jerusalem during their first ever world tour in the summer of 2006.

Jason Isbell: Live at Austin City Limits

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Nashville, TN – On August 19, 2013, Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit, stepped out onto the stage in front of a live audience in Austin, TX to film his first appearance on the longest running original music series in the U.S., Austin City Limits. This special night for Isbell, his bandmates and all in attendance, will be released on DVD as Jason Isbell: Live at Austin City Limits on November 24 via Southeastern Records. Isbell performs songs from his critically acclaimed, award-winning album Southeastern along with songs from throughout his career, including fan favorites “Outfit” and “Decoration Day”. The set closed with a rousing rendition of the Rolling Stones’ “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”, a live staple. (See track listing below). In September, Isbell won Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Cover Me Up”) and Album of the Year for Southeastern. In October, Isbell reached a major milestone by selling out three consecutive nights at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Catch Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit on tour in early 2015 (see tour dates below).

Kittie: Origins/Evolutions

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Thrust into heavy metal stardom as teenagers with their debut release, the all-female Kittie has thrashed the heavy metal world for more than twenty years. With six albums, over two million in sales and OzzFest co-headliners on their resume, Kittie has defied industry norms, fought back against “women in rock” stereotypes, and inspired a generation of rockers around the globe. Now for the first time, they are sharing their untold story about the importance of family, perseverance, and the upside-down hurricane of rock ‘n roll that includes a rotating line-up of bandmates, on-going lawsuits and the pressure to live up to the expectations that put them on the map. Generously peppered with archival footage shot by the band, this film gives you an honest and brutal look at what it takes to survive in the music industry and the price of following your dreams.

Eastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie Hall

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Veteran and contemporary jazz greats gather for a select soiree on the stage of New York's Carnegie Hall, saluting a guy more noted for making popular films than for making sweet music.

State Champs: Around the World and Back

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When State Champs stole away to a cabin in upstate New York to write Around the World and Back, they had no idea what was on the horizon. Over the next two years, the record took them on a journey to more corners of the globe than they thought possible. From song conceptions on Japanese rooftops to cliff jumping on the beaches of Australia, friends and fans alike are now able to follow Derek DiScanio, Tyler Szalkowski, Evan Ambrosio, Tony Diaz and Ryan Scott Graham as they literally trek around the world and back. This feature length film includes live performance footage from the bands’ world tour with Neck Deep, Warped Tour and the celebrated Reading and Leeds festival. Viewers are invited to get up close and personal with the band through extensive behind the scenes footage of their backstage and off-day shenanigans, as well as confessional interviews with each member. Watch the band experience nearly every emotion over the span of an hour and fifteen minutes, as they realize you don’t always get fun and games without a little sacrifice and struggle. From State Champs to international heavyweights, the evolution is undeniable - now witness the boys go from stage to screen in Around the World and Back.

Ballet's Greatest Hits

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Presented by Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest dance education initiative, and subject of the award-winning ballet documentary “First Position,” “Ballet’s Greatest Hits” presents a one-of-a-kind glimpse of ballet from today and yesterday. The film is hosted by “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, and stars leading figures from the world of ballet. Dancers such as Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Skylar Brandt, Marcelo Gomes, Veronika Part and Hee Seo from American Ballet Theatre, Taras Domitro and Maria Kochetkova of San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet favorites Ashley Bouder and Daniel Ulbricht, Matthew Golding of Dutch National Ballet, Alejandro Virelles of Boston Ballet and Greta Hodgkinson of National Ballet of Canada perform iconic roles from the classical repertoire including Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Flames of Paris and Don Quixote. Audiences will gain special insight from backstage interviews with the performers and ballet luminaries such as Alexei Ratmansky, Angel Corella, Benjamin Millepied, Edward Villella, Jose Manuel Carreño, Mathieu and Denys Ganio, Matthew Bourne, Susan Jaffe and many others. See them dance, hear them talk and feel their passion in a unique dialogue between ballet’s history and its present.

A Rubberband Is an Unlikely Instrument

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Walter Baker is an eccentric musician struggling to maintain balance between creating art, making ends meet and raising his twelve year old son with his third wife, a poet. Artistically and philosophically situated on the fringes of mainstream culture, Baker grasps to bear the roles of family man, business owner and aspiring composer.

The Identical

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THE IDENTICAL is a redemptive movie about a young man, the son of a preacher, who rejects his father’s desire for him to join the ministry and instead embarks on a career as a rock singer. As he struggles to pursue his dream and rise to stardom, he finds love, pain, success, failure and ultimately uncovers a hidden family secret that reveals who he really is. A captivating story about a family restored and a life discovered that “lifts your soul and warms your heart” (Jeffrey K. Howard, VegasFilmCritic.com)! Starring Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Seth Green, Joe Pantoliano, and introducing Blake Rayne – THE IDENTICAL is filled with “beautifully-layered funny and human performances.” (Sheila O'Malley, RogerEbert.com)

Que Le Dijiste a Dios?

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Unforgettable songs by Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel highlight this irresistible musical comedy featuring screen heartthrob Mark Tacher. After their snobby boss Marcela forbids them from attending a wedding in town, housekeepers Martina and Lupita decide to "borrow" Marcela’s clothes and go anyway! With Marcela and her friend Marifer in hot pursuit, the two maids begin a laugh-filled journey in the name of love—one that forever changes the lives of all four women.

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

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The definitive documentary about the extraordinary life of the greatest guitarist of all time, now in high definition. This critically acclaimed film unveils new performance footage, home movies and an archive of newly unearthed primary documents.

Anthrax: Kings Among Scotland

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Multi-Grammy-nominated thrash icons Anthrax will see the release of ”Kings Among Scotland,” the band’s long-awaited live-in-concert. Captured last February 15 at the band’s sold-out concert at Glasgow’s historic venue Barrowland Ballroom, the two-hour “Kings Among Scotland” incorporates the band’s entire live show.

40 M Under

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40 M Under is a dance film by choreographer Alexander Ekman, featuring Cullberg Ballet. Recorded in the summer of 2009, the film portrays an underground installation set within a former nuclear reactor hall at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Ekman plays with perspective, tempo, and images, to showcase the strong personalities of the Cullberg Ballet dancers and highlight choreographic details that go unnoticed in conventional stage performance.

Stunt Rock

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Part documentary, part rock film, and all kinds of crazy. 'Stunt Rock' is a feature length ode to fearless Australian stuntman Grant Page (the Mad Max films, Road Games, The Gods Of Egypt). Real-life stuntman Grant Page travels to Los Angeles to work on a television series, and in his spare time lends his expertise to his cousin's rock band Sorcery – helping them develop pyrotechnic magic tricks for their stage shows. All while finding himself in a budding romance with reporter Lois Wills (Margaret Gerard).Helmed by Ozploitation legend Brian Trenchard-Smith (BMX Bandits, Deathcheaters), 'Stunt Rock' is a breathless, action-packed 90-minute trailer. Footage from other of his films (as well as licensed clips from the original Gone in 60 Seconds) pad out the impressive new stunts and the Spinal Tap-esque musical excursions of Sorcery, featuring an on-stage battle between good and evil, magic, a wizard, and a flame-throwing devil...'Stunt Rock' is danger as you never imagined it!

Country's Family Reunion Presents Simply Bluegrass: Volume One

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Hosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!

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