Archive for the 'documentary' Category

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

Dvd release date: 01/26/2010
Starring: Michael Jackson
Director: Kenny Ortega
Category: Documentary
Rated: PG
“Michael Jackson’s This Is It” is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London’s 02 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of the Estate [...]

Earth

Dvd release date: 09/01/2009
Starring: James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart
Director: Alastair Fothergill
Category: Documentary
Rated: G
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in “Earth”. “Disneynature” brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet – polar bears, elephants and humpback whales. Filmed [...]

Religulous

Dvd release date: 02/17/2009
Starring: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman
Director: Larry Charles
Category: Documentary
Rated: R
In this new comedy from director Larry Charles (“Borat”, “Seinfeld”), comedian and TV host Bill Maher (“Real Time With Bill Maher” and “Politically Incorrect”) takes a pilgrimage across the globe on a mind-opening journey into the ultimate taboo: questioning religion. Meeting the high and [...]

Man on Wire

Dvd release date: 12/09/2008
Starring: Philippe Petit, Jim Moore (II)
Director: James Marsh
Category: Documentary
Rated: PG-13
Tightrope-walker Philippe Petit’s daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City’s 1350 feet high World Trade Center’s twin towers in 1974, what some consider, “the artistic crime of the century”. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: **** (out of four)
New York [...]

Young@Heart

Dvd release date: 09/16/2008
Starring: Bob Cilman, Young@Heart
Director: Jane Villiers, Sally George
Category: Documentary
Rated: PG
Get ready to rock out with the most entertaining “golden oldies” you will ever meet, a fun-loving senior citizen’s choir called “Young@Heart”. To prepare for a show in their hometown that is only weeks away, the lovable seniors must learn a [...]