All Films

At the Origins of Scientific Cinema

1995 • 25 min • Ukraine

A short documentary.

Passing Intersections

1995 • 15 min • Ukraine

A short educational film.

Guardians of Independence

1995 • 15 min • Ukraine

A short documentary about security forces.

Special Purpose Personnel

1995 • 27 min • Ukraine

A short documentary.

Residential Area

1995 • 16 min • Ukraine

A short documentary.

Midnight Symphony

1995 • 4 min

Experimental short directed by Kenji Onishi.

The San Patricios

1995 • 49 min

This documentary gives an account of the more than 500 immigrants within the American army, primarily Irish, who deserted during the Mexican War and fought as a distinct unit within the Mexican army known as the "San Patricios."

The Pretenders - The Isle of View

1995 • 60 min

The Isle of View is a live acoustic album by rock band The Pretenders, released in 1995. Track listing All songs written by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted. 1."Sense Of Purpose" – 3:50 2."Chill Factor" – 4:01 3."Private Life" – 4:42 4."Back On The Chain Gang" – 4:17 5."Kid" – 3:56 6."I Hurt You" – 4:29 7."Criminal" – 4:18 8."Brass In Pocket" (James Honeyman-Scott, Hynde) – 3:23 9."2000 Miles" – 3:40 10."Hymn To Her" (Meg Keene) – 3:52 11."Lovers Of Today" – 5:19 12."The Phone Call" – 2:55 13."I Go To Sleep" (Ray Davies) – 2:57 14."Revolution" – 6:28 15."The Isle Of View" – 0:42

Caught in the Crossfire

1995 • 48 min

Caught in the Crossfire is an in-depth and moving look at how Canadian soldiers keep peace in wartorn former Yugoslavia. Seen through the soldiers' eyes, it pays tribute to a community of men and women who have earned the respect of all sides in a bloody dispute. Throughout the film, we gain an awareness of the difficult work of our peacekeepers and of the successes that have resulted from our Canadian policy of refusing to take sides in the conflict.

The Valley Recalls, Vol. 2

1995 • 60 min

One of the best collection of Indian music-- - The Valley Recalls - Vol.2. Shivkumar Sharma and Hariprasad Chaurasia live at Nehru Centre, Mumbai on 30th December, 1995. Includes interview with Shivkumar Sharma and Hariprasad Chaurasia. Track List: Raga Bhupali 1. Alap 17:40, 2. Jod 18:24, 3. Gat in Jhaptaal 19:30, 4. Gat in Teentaal 13:51. Band: Shivkumar Sharma - Santoor, Hariprasad Chaurasia - Flute, Anindo Chatterjee - Tabla, Bhawani Shankar - Pakhwaj.

The Ten Commandments Number 2: Thou Shalt Not Commit Blasphemy

1995 • 5 min

The story tells about a man who steals a cross from a church and replaces it with a toy boat. He’s caught by his fellow villagers, and condemned to death by being burnt at a stake. But God intervenes, causing a flood, only rescuing the man and his family.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1995 • 53 min

In September 1995, what had been a wild dream for so many became corporeal reality as the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame finally opened its doors. To celebrate such an august moment, a concert to end all concerts, featuring a Who's Who of rock and rhythm and blues greats, was held at Cleveland's Municipal Stadium. The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame contains eleven of the greatest performances from that day, ranging from the street-smart sounds of Lou Reed and Soul Asylum to the sanctified soul of Al Green. If you were lucky enough to be there, you know how incendiary the concert was. If not, the material on this DVD will blow your mind and send you straight to rock and roll heaven!

The Ten Commandments Number 3: Remember to Keep Holy the Sabbath Day

1995 • 7 min

The short tells the strange tale of Ezechiel Mittenbender, a citizen of Joesville. When Ezechiel witnesses the landing of a flying teacup, he gets abducted by evil aliens called Zogs. The Zogs want to destroy the earth, but Ezechiel saves the day by reminding the Zogs that it’s Sunday…

Backcomb

1995 • 6 min • United Kingdom

In Backcomb the demonic is unleashed on domestic space. It takes the form of two of femininity’s mildest tokens, hair and embroidery, that serve here in the creation of a sexualised surrealist experience. Within the claustrophobic space of a table-lay, a forceful and erectile mass of hair comes alive and slithers across its surface. The hair probes into vessels and punches through the cloth till finally order overturns and all smashes to the ground.

Edward James: Builder of Dreams

1995 • 58 min • United States of America

This film takes you on an extraordinary journey into the world of the Surrealists as the life and accomplishments of the surrealist collector, poet, and architect Edward James unfolds. For the last 20 years of his life, aided by 40 full time laborers and craftsmen, he built one of the biggest and yet least known architectural monuments of the 20th century,dedicated to Surrealism and hidden in the jungles of Mexico. He created over 36 extraordinary concrete structures, some over 100 feet high, at a personal cost exceeding 5 million dollars.

America's Godly Heritage

1995 • 59 min

America's Godly Heritage clearly sets forth the beliefs of many of the famous Founding Fathers concerning the proper role of Christian principles in education, in government, and in the public affairs of the nation. The beliefs of Founders like George Washington, John Adams, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, George Mason, John Quincy Adams, and many others are clearly presented. America's Godly Heritage also provides excerpts from court cases showing that for 160 years Christian principles were part of official American public life. You'll see numerous charted statistics showing what has happened to America since the courts began rejecting the Founders' beliefs. America's Godly Heritage is an excellent primer for those who want to know more about what was intended for America by the Founders and what can be done to return America to its original guiding philosophy.

Hanan Ashrawi: A Woman of Her Time

1995 • 52 min • Palestinian Territory

In the aftermath of the peace accord signed by Israel and the PLO in September of 1995, Palestinian spokeswoman Hanan Ashrawi emerged as a formidable negotiator and a persuasive voice on the international stage. But beyond the polished rhetoric and the public poise, what drives this mother of two whose high profile and personal integrity have made her enemies as well as friends? Palestinian filmmaker Mai Masri profiles Ashrawi in this intimate portrait, exploring how she juggles her responsibilities as political activist, writer, and mother—all against the backdrop of challenges facing the Palestinians in their struggle to build a viable state.

Jonas and Lisa

1995 • 9 min • Canada

A group of young, working children are terrorized and robbed by their stepfather.

Great Pyramid: Gateway to the Stars

1995 • 60 min

A theory suggests the pyramids were designed to propel pharaohs' souls to heaven.This documentary was based on book, The Orion Mystery.

From Danger to Dignity: The Fight For Safe Abortion

1995 • 52 min • United States of America

The film weaves together two parallel stories: the evolution of underground networks that helped women find safe abortions outside the law, and the intensive efforts by activists and legislators to decriminalize abortion through legislative and judicial channels. This film combines rare archival footage with interviews that document the courageous efforts of those who fought to break the silence, change the laws and end the shame which surrounded abortion when it was a crime. The film is the second of the Abortion Rights Film Trilogy.

Snail, Cabbage, Cabbage

1995 • 12 min • Spain

A psychotic killer with an affection for snails is welcomed by an abused wife in this gruesome comedy.

aletheia

1995 • 16 min • United States of America

An introduction to Kim-Trang's video series on metaphorical and physical blindness, ALETHEIA explores the interconnected issues of cosmetic surgical alteration of the eyelids, technology, language, race and gender. This video is a highly graphic examination of dominant notions of normalcy, beauty and their effects and impositions on the body. Part of the Blindness Series.

Angelyne

1995 • 25 min • United States of America

Documentary about actress, model and Hollywood billboard superstar, Angelyne.

Sapphire and the Slave Girl

1995 • 17 min

This film is loosely based on the 1950's British detective film SAPPHIRE, in which two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman who is passing for white. Referencing everyone from Marlowe to Shaft, SAPPHIRE AND THE SLAVE GIRL situates its analysis in the persona of the hard-boiled detective in order to highlight transgressions of identity and location. Featuring a multifarious cast of identity-shifting Sapphires, this fast paced genre-bash visualizes and problematizes how identity is negotiated and performed within urban spaces.