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Rise Above: The Tribe 8 Documentary
rating:2.9

Rise Above: The Tribe 8 Documentary

2006Runtime:0 minutes
Interweaving performance footage, still photos and pointed interviews, filmmaker Tracy Flannigan provides an intriguing glimpse into the lives and psyches of in-your-face lesbian punk rockers Tribe 8. Based in San Francisco, the band is famous for breaking the rules on stage and everywhere else -- and cameras capture it all as the outrageous ladies kindle controversy from coast to coast. Bonus material includes deletes scenes.

Directed by:

  • Tracy Flannigan
  • rating:2.9 2.9 Average Rating

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    Made in Sheffield
    rating:2.9

    Made in Sheffield

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    After the punk rock movement of the 1970s revolutionized the music scene, a new pop sound evolved out of the British community of Sheffield. In Eve Wood's documentary, the filmmaker charts the rise of the electro-pop music that made bands such as The Human League, ABC, Heaven 17 and Pulp stars of the '80s. Includes film footage from the late '70s and early '80s, plus interviews with writers, DJs, fans and musicians about the town and the music.

    Directed by:

  • Eve Wood
  • rating:2.9 2.9 Average Rating

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    Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings
    rating:2.9

    Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    Sesame Street's Big Bird whisks his pal Snuffy on a musical trip to exciting places in this sing-along program. Snuffy flips through Big Bird's scrapbook and is truly amazed by all of his friend's photos and souvenirs. Big Bird tells Snuffy his most exciting memories, such as visiting an Indian reservation and his first day at school. The sing-along program features 11 catchy tunes, including "The Map Song," "Big Bird Can't Fly" and "Rhyme Out."

    Directed by:

  • Lisa Simon
  • rating:2.9 2.9 Average Rating

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    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
    rating:2.9

    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

    2000Runtime:0 minutes
    Telly loses his tuba and fears that he'll never be able to make music again. Fortunately, the cast of the hit show "Stomp" arrives and demonstrates how everyday objects can be used for music. Soon, the whole Sesame Street gang is learning about music and rhythm! Fast-paced and educational fun, this Sesame Street special has never been seen on television.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Squires
  • rating:2.9 2.9 Average Rating

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    Jessica Simpson: Dream Chaser
    rating:2.9

    Jessica Simpson: Dream Chaser

    2002Runtime:0 minutes
    Jessica Simpson may be known for her antics on her MTV show, "Newlyweds," but she's also renowned in the industry for sporting a powerhouse voice. Her vocal talents get their turn under the spotlight in this documentary that captures her onstage during her Dream Chaser tour. Also features behind-the-scenes footage on the road and at music video shoots for "I Wanna Love You Forever," "I Think I'm in Love with You," "Irresistible" and more.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer LeBeau
  • rating:2.9 2.9 Average Rating

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    A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky
    rating:2.8

    A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky

    2002Runtime:0 minutes
    German filmmaker Claudia Heuermann reveals her devotion to musician John Zorn in this fresh and unique documentary (screened at the Montreal International Film Festival and the Munich International Film Festival) that traces the artist's influences. But Heuermann's approach has a multilayered, complex style that doesn't follow a chronological trajectory and mimics, in a way, Zorn's own celebrated approach to music.

    Directed by:

  • Claudia Heuermann
  • rating:2.8 2.8 Average Rating

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    Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman
    rating:2.8

    Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    This Oscar-nominated documentary combines archival footage, candid interviews and animation to chronicle the groundbreaking career of conductor Antonia Brico, who wielded the baton before several of the world's premier symphony orchestras. Director Jill Godmilow and singer Judy Collins reveal the extraordinary strength of spirit that allowed Brico to overcome the obstacles she faced as a woman in a thoroughly male-dominated profession.

    Directed by:

  • Jill Godmilow
  • rating:2.8 2.8 Average Rating

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    Brand New Day
    rating:2.8

    Brand New Day

    2009Runtime:0 minutes
    In an idyllic port town on Australia's west coast in the summer of 1969, carefree 16-year-old Willie (Rocky McKenzie) enjoys hanging out with his pals and wooing a beautiful singer named Rosie (Jessica Mauboy) -- until his mom ships him back to a Catholic boarding school in Perth. An act of rebellion soon triggers a wild homebound journey for our young hero in this energetic adaptation of the beloved Australian stage musical from 1990.

    Directed by:

  • Rachel Perkins
  • rating:2.8 2.8 Average Rating

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    Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?
    rating:2.8

    Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?

    2004Runtime:0 minutes
    What is Christian rock? Directors Vickie Hunter and Heather Whinna approach this question methodically in their insightful documentary, which explores the genre's development and includes interviews with artists who discuss the obstacles they face in a secular industry. Dismissed by critics when its musicians first appeared on the scene, Christian rock has gradually gained momentum and has literally rocked the conventions of music and religion.

    Directed by:

  • Heather Whinna
  • rating:2.8 2.8 Average Rating

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    Rachmaninov: Miserly Knight
    rating:2.8

    Rachmaninov: Miserly Knight

    2004Runtime:0 minutes
    This dramatic presentation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's moody one-act opera features Sergei Leiferkus as "The Miserly Knight," a man so consumed with his wealth that he brings about his own demise. Filmed live at the Glyndebourne Opera House in 2004, this production also features vocalists Richard Berkeley-Steele, Maxim Mikhailov, Viacheslav Voynarovskiy and Albert Schagidullin, backed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

    Directed by:

  • Annabel Arden
  • rating:2.8 2.8 Average Rating

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    Cedarmont Kids: Preschool Songs
    rating:2.7

    Cedarmont Kids: Preschool Songs

    1992Runtime:0 minutes
    Your kids will enjoy this animated journey of discovery into the wonderful world of song -- 21 classic tunes are included on this disc, along with nine bonus songs. Tracks (in English and Spanish) include "Down by the Station," "Bluebird, Bluebird," "Lazy Mary," "My Bonnie," "Sarasponda," "The Happy Day Express," "Where Is Thumbkin?" and others.

    Directed by:

  • Sue Martin Gay
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    The Young Romantic: A Portrait of Yundi
    rating:2.7

    The Young Romantic: A Portrait of Yundi

    2008Runtime:0 minutes
    Classical pianist Yundi Li, who first exhibited an amazing flair for music at age three, is preparing for his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in this captivating documentary about the pressures faced by a young musician. Born in China, where he studied with noted masters, Yundi is well regarded for his high level of technical skill and passion for music. In addition to the crucial concert, Yundi's family life is explored.

    Directed by:

  • Barbara Willis Sweete
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    The Ramen Days: Bay Area Hardcore Documented
    rating:2.7

    The Ramen Days: Bay Area Hardcore Documented

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    From filmmaker Melissa Elbirt comes this fascinating 2005 documentary that chronicles the part played by underground venue Burnt Ramen in turning the Bay Area into a hotbed for hardcore punk music. Featuring explosive performance footage and interviews with band members, the film delves into the stories behind Voetsek, Deadfall, Case of Emergency, Desolation, Strung Up, Blown to Bits, Brainoil, Scurvy Dogs and Exit Wound.

    Directed by:

  • Melissa Elbirt
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    Owen Wingrave
    rating:2.7

    Owen Wingrave

    2001Runtime:0 minutes
    Shot on location, this version of Benjamin Britten's opera is set in the 1950s. Margaret Williams directs this saga about pacifist Owen Wingrave (Gerald Finley), who disgraces his military family by refusing to serve in the armed forces. The production features Peter Savidge, Hilton Marlton, Ann Dawson, Myfanwy Piper, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and the Westminster Cathedral Choir Choristers. A bonus film chronicles Britten's life.

    Directed by:

  • Margaret Williams
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    Hootie & the Blowfish: A Series of Short Trips
    rating:2.7

    Hootie & the Blowfish: A Series of Short Trips

    1996Runtime:0 minutes
    Southern rockers Hootie & the Blowfish swept through the 1990s with a slew of radio-friendly hits, including "Hold My Hand," "Let Her Cry," "Time" and "Only Wanna Be with You." Combining intimate documentary footage and band interviews with final-cut videos from the albums "Cracked Rear View" and "Fairweather Johnson," this 14-song collection offers fans an overview of the group's greatest musical moments.

    Directed by:

  • Catherine Berclaz
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Tunes
    rating:2.7

    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Tunes

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    Although this video is tailored specifically for toddlers, kids of all ages will enjoy singing along to live-action videos of family favorites. Classic tunes include "The Wheels on the Bus," "Polly, Put the Kettle On," "Eensy, Weensy Spider," "The More We Get Together," "Mulberry Bush," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," "Old MacDonald," "Oh, Where, Oh, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" "Pop! Goes the Weasel!" and many more.

    Directed by:

  • Sue Martin Gay
  • rating:2.7 2.7 Average Rating

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    Now and Then
    rating:3.8

    Now and Then

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
  • rating:3.8 3.8 Average Rating

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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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