Giants Rising

Who Bombed Judi Bari?(en)

Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney were falsely arrested for car-bombing themselves on May 24, 1990 while on an Earth First! musical organizing tour for Redwood Summer. They sued the FBI for violations of the First Amendment, claiming the FBI knew they were innocent but arrested them to try to silence them. Having survived the bomb but now stricken by cancer, Judi Bari, a leader of the movement to save California's old growth redwoods, gives her on-camera, deathbed testimony about the attempt on her life and her colorful organizing history with the radical environmental movement Earth First.

Butterfly(en)

Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

High Landz(en)

High up in the Northern California mountains there is a place, where not too many get to visit. Its called - The Emerald Triangle, real mecca of Americas cannabis game. Follow a ukrainian journalist Luka on a journey that explores lifes of real growers and hustlers and the dangers that come with it.

A Breath Of Summer(en)

Feel the rush of the breathtakingly beautiful National Parks of California with one deep breath of the summer air.

Muir Woods(en)

This 20-minute DVD tour explores Muir Woods almost mystical forest with beautiful video, inspiring music and natural sound effects.

Redwoods(en)

Both original and incredibly romantic, Redwoods tells the story of an already-partnered man whose love is tested when a mysterious drifter passes through his small Northern California town.

Santa Rosa(en)

A family deals with loss of a family member while reflecting on moments of happiness

Trial by Trigger(en)

California logger Bill Cardigan must save his stand of redwoods from being bought by unscrupulous Dan Fallon, a logging company owner from Michigan.

One Night With Asterix & Obelix(fr)

On the occasion of the release of the blockbuster "Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom", unpublished images of the preparation of the film and the manufacturing secrets, as well as the crazy story of Asterix and Obelix since its origins.

Paris Marseille, meilleures ennemies ?(fr)

The Parisians talk about it, the Marseillais talk loudly. The Parisians are stressed, the Marseillais are slackers. This war of clichés has long been a source of fantasy and soccer stadium slogans. What if we tried to find out more? Let's travel between Marseille and Paris, in the story of two rivals who love to hate each other.

Braddock's Road: A Legacy Unearthed(en)

Built in 1755 at the height of the French and Indian War, Braddock's Road was one of the nation's most infamous military roads. Traces of this historic route, in western Maryland, still remain, buried beneath soil and brush, and a team of archaeologists is on the hunt.

Bikecar(en)

Travis Parker, Louie Fountain and Scotty Wittlake approached travel differently this past winter. Putting snowmobiles and 4x4s to shame, the crew traveled across the Northwest through Idaho, Washington and Oregon in a bikecar. A bikecar? One may ask. Yes, a four person pedal powered vehicle was the vessel of adventure this season. Pulling a trailer with snowboards and gear, the crew pedaled in search of snow. Documenting all the trials and tribulations of this trip was filmmaker Joey Fountain, formerly of Robot Food. Bikecar is a one of a kind documentary, which brings a new perspective to travel, adventure and snowboarding.

Mrs. Stone: Looking for the Light in All the Dark Corners(en)

The making of the film with Donald Spoto.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Playing Cat and Mouse(en)

The Making of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Donald Spoto and Drew Casper.

Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time(en)

The making of the film with Drew Casper.

Censorship and Desire(en)

Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

North and the Music of the South(en)

The score of Alex North for A Streetcar Named Desire is analyzed.

An Actor Named Brando(en)

A short overview of Brando's career.

Taxi(zh)

With his camera hidden in the back of a Beijing taxi, director Fan Jian manages to overhear the daily conversations between driver and passengers. In the cramped space of the car, customers share their secrets, their hopes, their conjectures about the future, and sometimes even offer advice to the driver.

Les naufragés du Costa Concordia(fr)