All Films

Facing The Sun

1980 • 54 min • United Kingdom

Winsome art critic Peter visits married artists Gilberto and Vera in Brazil for Christmas. Gilberto and Peter are more than friends though, and jealous romantic entanglements ensue when it becomes apparent that Gilberto’s marriage is not over just yet.

Rock Sox Disco Sux

1980 • 12 min

Super 8mm film documenting "Disco Demolition Night," which took place after game one of a July 12, 1979 doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Comiskey Park in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.

Lied en ré mineur

1980 • 26 min • France

Mary's Wife

1980 • 60 min

A married transvestite comes to terms with their true gender identity.

Daughter is Like Her Mother

1980 • 51 min • Turkey

Suna is horrified when she discovers her mother in bed with a young man. Her aunt Dilek is molesting Suna’s boyfriend, Kenan. After having sex with him, the ever concerned aunt tucks her niece in bed.

The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six

1980 • 52 min

In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known. This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem.

The Evening Before the Next Day

1980 • 16 min

Documentary film that follows politicians during various events.

Snakes and Ladders

1980 • 31 min • France

A man awakens to find himself immersed in a real-life scenario of a board game with an ever expanding cartography.

Joseph Smith: The Man

1980 • 9 min

A group of children go to Lethe Tatge's home to hear about the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali

1980 • 49 min

Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as "The Last Hurrah!", was a professional boxing bout contested on October 2, 1980 in Las Vegas for the WBC and vacant The Ring heavyweight championships.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

1980 • 48 min • United States of America

In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kelly and Toni Tennille. The special included songs from Grease and the Totally Hot album as well as some other artists' covers : the Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John and Buddy Holly. Olivia also performed a parody of the jazz/blues classic Makin' Whoopee with Gene Kelly, changing the lyrics to Makin' Movies and dealing with Olivia's dream of producing a musical. The show was aired internationally and did very well in the ratings, as did her two previous US television specials on the same network. It is to be noted that Tina Turner's appearance on Olivia's special helped her sign a contract with then Olivia's manager Roger Davies, who ultimately helped her to go back into the spotlight.

The Mouths of Babes

1980 • 28 min

A T.C. Christensen Film - A Hilarious and insightful look at LDS Children. By T.C. Christensen, whose credits include The Work and the Glory and Praise to the Man Digitally Remastered The new DVD, Mouths of Babes, is hilarious, charming, and honest! This classic LDS comedy is back and better than ever! When young children are asked thought-provoking questions, their spontaneous answers are unpredictable and often surprisingly wise! Digitally remastered, the DVD Mouths of Babes will surely be a family favorite!

The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy

1980 • 49 min • United States of America

The adventures of three Puerto Rican brothers scraping by while contending with the ghost of their dead father. The three brothers are tasked with refurbishing the house of Miss Malloy, but undercurrents of the past keep resurfacing.

The Eruption of Mount St. Helens!

1980 • 28 min

Originally shown in IMAX theaters, this film presents highly detailed and lavish views of the gorgeous scenery of the Pacific Northwest, both as they appeared before the top 1,300 feet of Mount St. Helens was blown into the sky and during the disaster's dramatic aftermath.

Crac

1980 • 15 min • Canada

A wooden rocking chair serves as a tool to delve through the history of Quebec in the last century.

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

1980 • 57 min • United States of America

Granny Weatherall (Geraldine Fitzgerald) is a spunky old lady of eighty who bosses around her doctor and her children. She seems so strong and in control, and yet she has never had the upper hand in her destiny. One morning, a flood of long-forgotten memories bring her to the realization that of all her accomplishments, she cannot console herself for the shame-filled day she was left standing at the alter. Still, her indomitable will to live and act independently infuses the last day of her life. Adapted from the short story by acclaimed writer Katherine Anne Porter ("Ship of Fools"), The Jilting of Granny Weatherall reminds us of the plight of many women who wait for life to claim them, rather than seek life out for themselves.

Gigolo and Gigolette

1980 • 40 min • Soviet Union

Stella and Sid, seaside dancers, perform a dangerous circus act. After a conversation with an old entertainer, Stella is afraid to jump, requiring a decision.

Shake Hands with Danger

1980 • 23 min • United States of America

This short cautionary training film examines dangers associated with earthmoving equipment operation, showing many simulated accidents on construction sites.

The Coward

1980 • 7 min • Soviet Union

A cowardly man is being scared by trolls underneath an old tree.

Santa's Pocket Watch

1980 • 20 min

Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big guy's sack. Later, Santa discovers the stowaway, and invites him to a special Christmas dinner, where he presents Sam with a special watch.

Amor

1980 • 15 min • Austria, Italy, Switzerland, United States of America

Shot in Rome and Salzburg’s natural theatre, the film uses cutting and sewing as metaphors for love, separation, and the craft of montage. Cloth being trimmed, hands clapping, and tools striking accompany images of tailoring, architectural restoration, and Beavers himself in a new suit, linking gesture and sound to the editing process.

Taylor Chain I: A Story in a Union Local

1980 • 33 min • United States of America

Taylor Chain I tells the gritty realities of a seven-week strike at a small Indiana chain factory during 1973-74. Volatile union meetings and tension-filled interactions on the picket line provide an inside view of the tensions and conflicts inherent to labor negotiations. Due to a lack of funds and a fire at Kartemquin which necessitated a re-edit of the film, the film was not released until 1980. Filming then began a year later on Taylor Chain II: A Story of Collective Bargaining.

Walkabout to Hollywood

1980 • 49 min

Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed Australian Aboriginal actor, dancer and musician. The film shows how Gulpilil is always working to bridge the gap between the tribal Aboriginal and Western worlds. He divides his time between a traditional tribal lifestyle and his artistic work, which has included major film roles, collaboration with contemporary dance and music groups and teaching Aboriginal dance and culture. Bill and David travel to Hollywood where David was the most popular Australian in the world at that time, with FOUR films playing in America – WALKABOUT, STORM BOY, THE LAST WAVE and MAD DOG MORGAN. After relating to both the black and native American cultures and filming a quick scene for a big Hollywood picture, he pines to head back through the Outback to his beloved Arnhem Land. Edited by Simon Dibbs and shot by Ray Henman.

A Story of No Importance

1980 • 44 min • France

A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn't the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.