New Arrivals · DVDs—Documentaries

"At 14, two Toronto schoolmates -- Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and Robb Reiner -- made a pact to rock together forever... Forming the band Anvil, the duo released one of the heaviest albums of all time -- 'Metal on Metal' -- influencing some of the biggest names in rock, including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. But while those bands went on to sell millions of albums and achieve international fame, Anvil's career took a different path - straight to obscurity. Until now..." -- Container.

Features vintage performance footage and testimonials from artists including: John Lee Hooker, Chet Atkins, B.B. King, Dave Matthews, and more.

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of a man destined to both win and lose the presidency of the United States in an election landslide. An orphan, Hoover was a self-made millionaire at an early age with a expertise in leadership, crisis management, and humanitarian work. His two terms as Secretary of Commerce left a legacy that impacts Americans' way of life today. Yet, as president, his policy decisions on employment and monetary and fiscal policy still provoke criticism from leaders today.

A look at some of the most rocking movies ever made, and the songs that made the films even better. Hollywood movies and rock music have been happily married for nearly 60 years. Features clips from Blackboard jungle; A hard day's night; The Rocky Horror picture show; The rose; The Doors; Cry-Baby; Across the universe; and many more.

Legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python all gathered in front of the camera one last time in this original documentary series that retells the entire Python phenomenon start to finish.

"Coal country reveals the truth about modern coal mining. The story is told by the people directly involved, both working miners and activists who are battling the coal companies in Appalachia. Tensions are high. It's a 'new civil war, ' as families and communities are deeply split over mountaintop removal mining (MTR) ... What does this mean for America and the rest of the world? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what it calls 'clean coal.' Is it achievable? At what cost?"--Container.

Features interviews with expert skiers and rare footage to catch a glimpse into Tuckerman Ravine, just below the tallest peak in New England, which has become a mecca to skiers and adventurers from around the globe.

Takes you behind the scenes as 52 men go to extraordinary lengths to be crowned Miss Gay America, a contest about the art of illusion, so enhancements such as hormones are forbidden.

"A ferocious kill on the Serengeti; warnings about endangered species... These clichés of nature films ignore a key landscape feature: villagers just off-camera who endure the dangers and costs of living with wild animals. The Maasai tribe of Kenya and Namibia's Himba -- two of earth's oldest cattle cultures -- are emerging from a century of 'white man's conservation, ' which threw them off their lands, banned subsistence hunting and fueled resentment. They are discovering that earnings from wildlife tourism can rival the benefits of livestock. But change is not easy. Charting the collision of ancient ways with Western expectations, [this film] offers complex, intimate stories of Africans at the forefront of community-based conservation" -- Container.

"[Diana] Israel, a Boulder-based psychotherapist and former champion triathlete, talks candidly about her long and agonizing personal struggle with eating disorders and obsessive exercising, fearlessly confronting her own painful past as she attempt to come to terms with American culture's unhealthy fixation on self-destructive ideals of beauty and competitiveness. The film lends context to Israel's personal odyssey with fascinating insights from athletes, bodybuilders, fashion models, and inner-city teens, as well as prominent cultural critics and authors" -- Container.

"With beautiful visuals and engaging stories, Nourish explores the provocative question: What's the story of your food? By providing a 'big picture' view of our food system, Nourish reveals the many ways that food connects to our environment, our health, and our communities. Most importantly, Nourish offers specific action steps that viewers can take to help create a sustainable food future"--Web site.

Follows the 4-year-search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog. The Dalai Lama charges the deceased monk's devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa, to search for his master's reincarnation, a child who may be anywhere in the world. Includes featurettes.

Explore the mysterious circumstances of Christ's birth in this captivating look at the first Christmas. The census has long confounded historians seeking to reconcile the Bible with recorded history.

Documentary coverage of the Yardbirds, 1963-1968, with some footage of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy page.

One of the most powerful movements in American history is told through the singers and songwriters who fought for change with their music. Highlights include the influence of WDIA radio in Memphis, and that of Harry Belafonte, Phil Ochs, and other performers.

Second Skin takes an intimate, fascinating look at computer gamers whose lives have been transformed by the emerging, hugely popular genre of computer games like World of Warcraft, Second Live, and Everquest, which allow millions of users from around the world to simultaneously interact in virtual spaces.

This documentary describes the differences between Hollywood Studios and independent film making. It chronicles the state of American independent cinema and the twisting, turning path it's taken to get there. It is about a social and cultural movement which has not yet been developed, nor archived.

Join the author as he travels to the heart of Botswana, inspiration and location for his mystery books about the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and introduces viewers to Botswana's unique character and beauty.

Over the past four decades, artist Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals. The murals chronicle his love for his wife, Julia, and subtly hint at the dark corners of an extraordinary imagination.

Portrays as devastating the consequences of the predominantly coal- and nuclear-powered economy in the southeastern United States. Solar panels, energy efficient lighting, and geothermal heating are a few of the solutions to reduce energy costs that are demonstrated by home owners and individuals representing businesses and government agencies.

This film presents the personal lives of four gay men who always wanted to be fathers and who are now fulfilling their dreams.

Learn about some of the most incredible dinosaur finds in history. Join paleontologists as they comb the Gobi Desert and New Mexico to gain new insight into these long-extinct creatures.

Examines the hidden history of a group of female Army support soldiers who became the first women in American history to be sent into direct ground combat. Told through intimate accounts and interviews with military commanders, the film follows five women who served for a year in Iraq. Together, the women's narratives form a portrait of the emotional and psychological effects of war from a female point of view.

A documentary that explores the ravages of American suburban sprawl, what America has lost as a result, and the perils we face if we don't change the way in which we build our cities. Features Bill Clinton, Michael Dukakis, Tom Ahlbrandt, and Randy Udall.

Documents the first leg of Maiden's legendary Somewhere back in time world tour. Bonus disc contains a full set of 16 songs filmed in 16 different cities.

Lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing how our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profits ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Reveals surprising - and often shocking truths - about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a nation.

Here is revealing insight into the life of Pope Benedict XVI. The filmmakers trace Joseph Ratzinger's life from birth to the present day, taking us through the tiny Bavarian towns of Freising and Munich where he spent his childhood and youth, to his pastoral service and ultimately his appointment as the head of the Catholic Church. The film includes unique video and photo archives and features interviews with friends of his youth, fellow countrymen, schoolmates from the seminary, and others who knew him. Narration is provided by the Pontiff's older brother, Fr. Georg Ratzinger, who, as he himself acknowledges, rarely gives interviews but agreed to make an exception for this film. -- cover.

Using hours of audio-only taped interviews, learn about this normally reclusive star, from her childhood to her marriage, collaborators, life, death, and the Holocaust.

Explores the complexities of intellectual property in the era of peer-to-peer file sharing. Interviews key figures in the debate, including Gregg Gillis, the Pittsburgh biomedical engineer who moonlights as Girl Talk, a mash-up artist rearranging the pop chart's DNA with his incongruous, entirely sample-based songs. A mash-up in itself, this shatters the wall between users and producers, and challenges the thresholds of "fair use."

A difficult look at a country whose children are being orphaned at an alarming rate due to AIDS, their lack of education, and how they try to survive living in one of the poorest countries in the world. Includes interviews with President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and more.

Portrays Crawford as a gifted actress whose determination would not accept defeat. Includes movie clips and interviews with fellow actors.

From the star herself we learn of her career, and the family and friendships that were her priority. A host of actors, directors, and others join Rob Wolders and Sean Ferrer to complete this loving portrait. Clips from her different movies are featured.

The top-secret world of U.S. military weapons development is revealed in this explosive collection. Each program examines the cutting-edge technology behind some of the world's biggest, smartest, most stealthy and most destructive vehicles and weaponry ever devised.

At the mouth of the Amazon River, a murder trial is taking place. The victim, Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73-year-old Catholic nun from Dayton, Ohio, was shot six times at point blank range. The events that led to her death, and the trials that follow, reveal the larger battle being fought for the future of the rainforest. Follows the real-life drama at the trials of Dorothy's killers.

The inspirational story of America's only Pro Tour cycling team, a team devoted not only to cleaning up the sport of cycling, but to winning the Tour de France. Setting off from the frozen roads of a Colorado winter, racing over the dangerous cobblestones of the spring classic Paris-Roubaix, and finally arriving to the Champs-Elysees, the grand Parisian boulevard which marks the end of the Tour de France.

A documentary on Elvis Presley consisting of interviews, rare home movies, photographs and recordings recounting Elvis early life up to his homecoming concert in Tupelo, MS in 1956.

Separate the fact from the fiction of the controversial bestseller by Dan Brown. Questions the historical accuracy of theology, symbolism, and cults.

Over 30 documentary film directors reflect on the power of their craft, and their ethical and social responsibility as filmmakers. Features scenes from essential contemporary works of the genre.

In 1986, Ross McElwee and Marilyn Levine were making a film about the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, when the imposing structure was still very much intact as the world's most visible symbol of hardline Communism and Cold War lore. They thought they were making a documentary on the community of tourists, soldiers, and West Berliners who lived in the seemingly eternal presence of the graffiti-emblazoned eyesore.

A documentary film celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Hair'. Interviews of the original cast, crew, and creators discussing the cultural influences and impact of the play are accompanied by archival footage of the early stage performances. The camera also captures casting and rehearsals of the 40th anniversary stage production.

For over three decades, there's been one singular sensation: A chorus line. This groundbreaking hit musical was inspired by the emotional lives of dancers during the audition process. Now the story comes full circle and offers a revealing, unprecedented look at the auditions for the Broadway revival of the perennial classic. The music, the moves, and the real-life drama bring you closer to the footlights than you ever thought possible.

A look at the teen sensation from her beginnings as the daughter of a famous country singer and her title role on one of the hottest Disney series in history, to her concerts, soundtracks, and merchandise.

In a single recent year the U.S. classified about five times the number of pages added to the Library of Congress. Depending on whom you ask, government secrecy is either the key to victory in our struggle against terrorism or our Achilles heel. Counter-terrorist intelligence officers recall with fury how a newspaper article directly led to the loss of information that could have avoided a terrorist killing.

Dallas Gilbert and Wayne Burton, best friends from a dying steel town in southern Ohio, are out to convince the world that Bigfoot exists. Seeking fame, fortune, and notoriety, Wayne and Dallas' friendship is tested when a nationally recognized Bigfoot researcher makes a stop in their town, in this honest, moving, and often funny look at their lives in the Appalachian foothills.

"Through the experience of several families consisting of both children and adults with food allergies, this program clarifies the misinformation people commonly have about food allergies"--Container.

A look at how one meerkat family's connections to each other and their surroundings may be a model of resilience and fortitude. The story features the coming of age of a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari Desert.

"With intriguing information for dads (and moms) to be, Being dad covers all the hot topics from conception through birth and everything in between including finance, sex, premature birth, labor and what not to say to your wife. Engaging and revealing, Being dad is hilarious, entertaining and at times extraordinarily emotional. This DVD is the perfect tool for helping dads and moms be better prepared, more relaxed and inspired about pregnancy, birth and parenthood. The feeling of becoming a father is universal and Being dad addresses pregnancy and birth from a man's perspective as well as offering helpful advice from experts across the country"--Container.

"Yoga unveiled is a breathtaking journey of sight and sound that illuminates the essence of yoga as its creators understood it thousands of years ago. Harnessing the colorful commentary of the most prominent yoga scholars, teachers, and medical experts, Yoga unveiled reveals how yoga began, tells the story of its passage to the West, describes its numerous branches, recounts the fascinating biographies of the foremost yoga masters, and explores yoga's astonishing medical potential"--Container.

Documents the rise of Dalton Trumbo's career in Hollywood and his subsequent public humiliation for being among the "Hollywood Ten" blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1940s for communist associations. Exiled and penniless, he wrote under various pseudonyms, and even won an Academy Award. Dalton stood for the American value and right of free expression.

It is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion, featuring unprecedented access to the high temples of Haute Couture. Follows the legendary Valentino and his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti during the final two years of their careers, and shows the struggles the two men face as they confront the final act of a nearly 50-year career at the top of the world's most glamorous and competitive game. An intimate, engaging and very funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's richest and most famous men. Tells the story of his extraordinary life and work, and also explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today.

Cathedrals are an important part of the religious world, great works of art that unite cultural history and architecture in a remarkable way. Includes: The Stephansdom; the Kerimaen Kirkko; and the Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede.

Geneticist Spencer Wells traces the human journey from its origins in the heart of Africa.

Explores what really happened as Joshua and the Israelites experienced one of the Bible's greatest military victories. Interviews with Dr. Bryant Wood, an archaeologist who led an excavation of the Jericho site, and Bible scholar Dr. Frederick Baltz, shed new light on the truths found in Scripture about this miraculous event.