Available on DVD
Reviews of recent and classic documentary films that have been released on DVD, with information about the extras.
Blindsight - DVD Review of Blindsight
Blindsight, the documentary about six blind Tibetan teenagers who, guided by seven-summit blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Americans, set out to climb the Lhakpa Ri peak of Mount Everest is on DVD--with great extras.
Blindsight, the documentary about six blind Tibetan teenagers who, guided by seven-summit blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Americans, set out to climb the Lhakpa Ri peak of Mount Everest is on DVD--with great extras.
Blood in the Face (1991) on DVD
Blood in the Face is a documentary film about America's White supremacist movement, including the Ku Klux Klan, American Nazi Party, Aryan Nation and The Order.
Blood in the Face is a documentary film about America's White supremacist movement, including the Ku Klux Klan, American Nazi Party, Aryan Nation and The Order.
Dance For Camera 1/Dance for Camera 2 (2007) on DVD
A brilliant selection of documented dances. For each, directors use their cameras to capture the fluidity of movement within the dancers' bodies, thereby drawing you into the dynamics and emotion of the choreography. These breathtaking films are pure pleasure for anyone who loves dance, and essential primers for anyone who wants to know more about it.
A brilliant selection of documented dances. For each, directors use their cameras to capture the fluidity of movement within the dancers' bodies, thereby drawing you into the dynamics and emotion of the choreography. These breathtaking films are pure pleasure for anyone who loves dance, and essential primers for anyone who wants to know more about it.
Deliver Us From Evil (2006) on DVD
A compelling exposé about the ongoing pedophilia of Father Oliver O'Grady and extensive child abuse by the Catholic clergy.
A compelling exposé about the ongoing pedophilia of Father Oliver O'Grady and extensive child abuse by the Catholic clergy.
Devil Came On Horseback (2006) on DVD
A documentary film about Brian Steidle, an ex-Marine who has become an activist committed to stopping the genocide in Darfur.
A documentary film about Brian Steidle, an ex-Marine who has become an activist committed to stopping the genocide in Darfur.
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006) on DVD
Barbara Kopple's documentary about The Dixie Chicks chronicles the groups' come back after Natalie Maines made an off the cuff comment about the Iraq War and conservatives demanded radio stations stop playing their songs.
Barbara Kopple's documentary about The Dixie Chicks chronicles the groups' come back after Natalie Maines made an off the cuff comment about the Iraq War and conservatives demanded radio stations stop playing their songs.
For the Bible Tells Me So (2007) - DVD Review
A thoughtful and provocative documentary film that contends that Scripture and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive.
A thoughtful and provocative documentary film that contends that Scripture and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive.
Giuliani Time (2005) - DVD Review
[i[Giuliani Time (2005, ) is a probing investivation of the origins of the man who would be president.
[i[Giuliani Time (2005, ) is a probing investivation of the origins of the man who would be president.
In The Shadow of The Moon (2007) - DVD Review
In The Shadow of The Moon is a documentary film about NASA's moon missions and the extraordinary astronauts who manned them.
In The Shadow of The Moon is a documentary film about NASA's moon missions and the extraordinary astronauts who manned them.
Jesus Camp (2006) - DVD Review
Academy Award-nominated Jesus Camp is an extraordinary exposé about the well-organized Evangelical indoctrination of children in heartland America to become soldiers for Christ.
Academy Award-nominated Jesus Camp is an extraordinary exposé about the well-organized Evangelical indoctrination of children in heartland America to become soldiers for Christ.
Jimmy Carter Man From Plains (2007) - DVD Review
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme follows former President Jimmy Carter on a nationwide book tour for his highly controversial best selling book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, with Habitat for Humanity stops along the way.
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme follows former President Jimmy Carter on a nationwide book tour for his highly controversial best selling book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, with Habitat for Humanity stops along the way.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006) on DVD
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple traces the rise and fall of cult leader Jim Jones, notorious for instigating a mass suicide (or, as some would say, murder) that made headlines around the world.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple traces the rise and fall of cult leader Jim Jones, notorious for instigating a mass suicide (or, as some would say, murder) that made headlines around the world.
King Corn (2007) - DVD Review
Aaron Woolf's documentary follows eco-acrivists Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis as they track the prevalence of corn in the American diet.
Aaron Woolf's documentary follows eco-acrivists Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis as they track the prevalence of corn in the American diet.
Manda Bala (2007) - DVD Review
Manda Bala is a documentary film about the violent class struggle in Brazil, and how cottage industries have sprung up around the frequent kidnappings that occur as the rich steal from the poor and the poor take revenge.
Manda Bala is a documentary film about the violent class struggle in Brazil, and how cottage industries have sprung up around the frequent kidnappings that occur as the rich steal from the poor and the poor take revenge.
Mitzi Gaynor Razzle Dazzle on DVD
Mitzi Gaynor Razzle Dazzle DVD features a documentary with out takes of Gaynor's most spectacular TV specials and Las Vegas shows, as well as interviews about the arc of her career and lots of extra footage of performances.
Mitzi Gaynor Razzle Dazzle DVD features a documentary with out takes of Gaynor's most spectacular TV specials and Las Vegas shows, as well as interviews about the arc of her career and lots of extra footage of performances.
My Kid Could Paint That (2007) - DVD Review
My Kid Could Paint That records the phenomenon of Marla Olmstead, a four year old girl whose abstract paintings have been compared to those of Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso, and have sold (cumulatively) for $300,000. But, did she paint them?
My Kid Could Paint That records the phenomenon of Marla Olmstead, a four year old girl whose abstract paintings have been compared to those of Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso, and have sold (cumulatively) for $300,000. But, did she paint them?
Order of Myths - DVD Review of The Order of Myths - 2008
Margaret Brown's documentary explores the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, her home town, where 'mystic' parading began 13 years before New Orleans was even founded. Brown shows how the city's still celebrated still-segregated tradition both reflects and impacts its contemporary culture and politics, including attitudes towards racism.
Margaret Brown's documentary explores the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, her home town, where 'mystic' parading began 13 years before New Orleans was even founded. Brown shows how the city's still celebrated still-segregated tradition both reflects and impacts its contemporary culture and politics, including attitudes towards racism.
Oswald's Ghost (2007) - DVD Review
The assassination of John F. Kennedy changed the course of history. To this date, circumstances surrounding the event remain a mystery. Robert Stone's probing documentary looks into the facts, and attempts to answer the hard question: Was Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy changed the course of history. To this date, circumstances surrounding the event remain a mystery. Robert Stone's probing documentary looks into the facts, and attempts to answer the hard question: Was Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone?
Quantum Hoops (2007) - DVD Review
Quantum Hoop is about Caltech's basketball team, a dedicated group of young scholars who play their games with the same sort of persistence they apply to their studies, even though they hold the record for the most games lost. David Duchovny narrates this smart and seductive documentary about smart people who've really got game.
Quantum Hoop is about Caltech's basketball team, a dedicated group of young scholars who play their games with the same sort of persistence they apply to their studies, even though they hold the record for the most games lost. David Duchovny narrates this smart and seductive documentary about smart people who've really got game.
Rape of Europa Movie Review - DVD Review
The Rape of Europa is a gripping nonfiction thriller about the systematic plunder of Europe’s great and invaluable art treasures by the Nazis during the period of the Third Reich and World War II.
The Rape of Europa is a gripping nonfiction thriller about the systematic plunder of Europe’s great and invaluable art treasures by the Nazis during the period of the Third Reich and World War II.
RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy (2007) on DVD
In RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
In RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
Runnin’ Down A Dream: Tom Petty and Heartbreakers (2007) DVD
Peter Bogdanovich's four-hour documentary celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with storytelling, archival footage of Tom Petty and the band in life and in concert, interviews with other famous musicians who've worked with Petty and the band during their long career.
Peter Bogdanovich's four-hour documentary celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with storytelling, archival footage of Tom Petty and the band in life and in concert, interviews with other famous musicians who've worked with Petty and the band during their long career.
Sicko - DVD Review (2007)
Sicko is a about health care in the U.S. Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows a shocking number of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and those who do may go bankrupt due to illnesses HMOs won't cover. People die unnessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. You must see this film.
Sicko is a about health care in the U.S. Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows a shocking number of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and those who do may go bankrupt due to illnesses HMOs won't cover. People die unnessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. You must see this film.
Taxi To The Dark Side (2007) - DVD Review
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
UP Series (1970-2005) - DVD Review
The unique UP Series of seven made-for-TV documentaries is like an extended family reunion for millions of curious and adoring fans.
The unique UP Series of seven made-for-TV documentaries is like an extended family reunion for millions of curious and adoring fans.
We Are Together: Children of Agape (2006) -- DVD Review
We Are Together: The Children of Agape (aka Thina Simunye), documentarian Paul Taylor follows young children residents of Agape Orphanage in the Natal, South Africa as they sing their way into the hearts of people who can help them reshape their lives and better their circumstances. The kids' compelling stories and a brilliant soundtrack make this film a must see.
We Are Together: The Children of Agape (aka Thina Simunye), documentarian Paul Taylor follows young children residents of Agape Orphanage in the Natal, South Africa as they sing their way into the hearts of people who can help them reshape their lives and better their circumstances. The kids' compelling stories and a brilliant soundtrack make this film a must see.
What Would Jesus Buy? (2007) - DVD Review
At documnary film about how crass consumerism is consuming humankind and leading to the shopocalypse.
At documnary film about how crass consumerism is consuming humankind and leading to the shopocalypse.
Winged Migration (2001) - DVD Review
Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud and their crew of 500 people spanned the globe for four years to capture these amazing and startlingly beautiful images of various species of migrating birds as they fly thousands of miles twice annually in search of food.
Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud and their crew of 500 people spanned the globe for four years to capture these amazing and startlingly beautiful images of various species of migrating birds as they fly thousands of miles twice annually in search of food.
Winter Soldier (1972) - DVD Review
A classic documentary film about the Vietnam War era.
A classic documentary film about the Vietnam War era.
Young@Heart (2007) - DVD Review
A chorus of spunky senior citizens belts punk, R & B and rock classics to sold-out audiences in concert halls in their home town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and around the world. This documentary film is their story, their well-deserved moment of glory.
A chorus of spunky senior citizens belts punk, R & B and rock classics to sold-out audiences in concert halls in their home town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and around the world. This documentary film is their story, their well-deserved moment of glory.