2017-08-06
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Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.
A self described "documediamentary" about the reactions to the release of the then final Star Wars film, "Revenge of the Sith".
Few TV series inspire devotion and loyalty the way star trek has, the classic sci-fi show has millions of dedicated followers around the world, with many more than just fans -they are "Trekkers" the most committed enthusiasts. In this fascinating programme we discover from the Trekkers themselves what inspires them and what motivates their love for Gene Roddenberrys timeless creation. Plus we are treated to excerpts from the starship Intrepid and go behind the scenes of the fans-made films to see how a hardy band of trekkers create their own installments, costumes make-up scenery acting and filming.
Meidericher runner is a German documentary that deals with the runner-up team of Meidericher SV , the present MSV Duisburg is concerned, from the first Bundesliga season 1963/64. He is the first part of the documentary series from the beginning to the west end and experienced on March 30, 2014 Film Forum Duisburg its premiere.
Part documentary, part mixtape, WE is an audiovisual essay that uses archival video and 19 songs to illustrate parts of "Come September", a speech written and delivered by Arundhati Roy. Roy, a writer and rights activist, speaks eloquently on such themes as the United States' War on Terror, economic globalisation, nationalism, and civil unrest.
Championships, tears, and triumphs – the DVD for all Bayern fans! A review of all the big moments of the club’s history. Be it the Champions League triumph in Milan or the defending of the double in recent times. This DVD recalls the very biggest of players, the most successful coaches, and the most important moments, which turned FC Bayern Munich into what it is today: Record champion and most important representative of German soccer. There is a reunion with leading players, goal scorers, and goalkeeping legends of the last decades. Wonderful moments become alive again when you enter into the world of FC Bayern Munich. In the end, the certainty remains: My heart beats red!
Fanarchy explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which fans are threatening the Hollywood system by becoming a creative force in their own right. With affordable technology at their fingertips, fans are producing more new content per month than studios or networks combined. Whether it's an original idea or a personal spin on a favorite film or TV show, fans are taking the reins and blurring the line between amateur and professional. Written and directed by Halifax’s own Donna Davies, Fanarchy exposes the burgeoning media landscape and the issues that complicate it – copyright, intellectual property and the concept of originality in a remix culture.
A portrait of Brooklyn's finest punk orchestra and the cult-like following they've inspired through their commitment to an unconventional life based on anarchistic ideals. Documentary includes interviews with: Jack Terricloth, Franz Nicolay, Semra Ercin, Peter Hess, Greg Daly, Mike Spot, Emily Brodsky, Konstanin Sergeyev, Brainy, Rat and Kit, and Dave Sine!
Documentary about the football ultras subculture in Germany.
In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."
Documentary about German soccer manager Rudi Assauer, who'd shaped an era at Schalke 04 Football Club by achieving athletic success as well as saving the license to compete in the Bundesliga in economically difficult times.
In August 2004, a remote corner of Vermont became the epicenter of an extraordinary event when tens of thousands of Phish fans converged for a farewell concert, only to be ensnared in an unprecedented traffic jam. This documentary delves into the incredible story of strangers becoming a community, as they transformed frustration into festivity, showcasing the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Whether you're a die-hard Phish fan or simply curious about this remarkable moment of collective endurance and creativity, join us on a journey through one of music history's most unexpected and inspiring phenomena.
Short film containing footage of a friend group during the first semester of 2024
Documentary about the first season of the Bundesliga, the highest division of German football, in 1963/64.