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Tim Irwin
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Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made · 2015Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
★ 6.72015
MovieDocumentary
In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened · 2023A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
★ 6.02023
MovieDocumentary
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker · 2017Don't Break Down: A Film About Jawbreaker
★ 8.02017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In 2007, 11 years after one of the most influential American punk bands, Jawbreaker, called it quits, the three members, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister, and Adam Pfahler reconnect in a San Francisco recording studio to listen back to their albums, reminisce and even perform together one last time. Follow the band as they retell their "rags to riches to rags" story writhe with inner band turmoil, health issues, and the aftermath of signing to a major label. Featuring interviews with Billy Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shifflet, Josh Caterer and more.
We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen · 2005We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen
★ 6.72005
MovieDocumentary
A feature-length documentary chronicling early '80s punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.
Stoneland · 2016Stoneland
2016
MovieDocumentary
There are few places on earth as intimately tied to historic feats of strength as the Highlands of Scotland. Lifting stones, formed over centuries by wind and river erosion, can be found all over Scotland – each with its own history and local lore.
Awful Normal · 2004Awful Normal
★ 8.52004
MovieDocumentary
Celesta and Karen Davis grew up in a loving family. They shared many wonderful childhood moments and, at the time, thought it all was normal. But when Karen and Celesta were molested in 1978, little was being done about sexual abuse. Their parents' lack of action was neither questioned nor challenged, including years of continued social contact with the perpetrator, his wife and their two young children. Twenty-five years later, feeling unresolved, they begin their quest to find the man who took advantage of their innocence and to ask him something that has haunted them for almost their entire life: "Why?"
Nasty's WorldNasty's World
★ 7.0
MovieDocumentary
Nasty's World is an action sports documentary about BMX champion Cory "Nasty" Nastazio. More than just contest highlights and bike riding, Nasty's World is a hilarious and revealing look at one of the biggest personalities in action sports. With the support of his mother, Angel, Nasty has gone from barrel racing horses as a kid, to the X-games podium. Nasty lives his life full-throttle. He has a new house, a shoe deal, and a rock star lifestyle. In a year when he could lose everything, Nasty gets his biggest break ever, the chance to put it all in perspective. [from Trinidad Entertainment's 2003 DVD release. TE0076DVD)
Freedom of Space: Skateboard Culture and the Public Space · 2006Freedom of Space: Skateboard Culture and the Public Space
2006
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about the interaction of skateboarding and public space. Shot in 2006 on 16mm Film and Mini-DV as part of the Fuel TV experiment.
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