This is a documentary about the 1956 invention of the first VCR (video cassette recorder), which launched the home video revolution.
Directed by Jacob Miguel, "PUNK ROCK LOTTERY" embarks on a mission to capture the rapid growth of an annual event known as "The Punk Rock Lottery" in Austin, Texas. What sets this film apart is its self-awareness, playfully breaking the fourth wall and transforming into an immersive journey through history and the creative process. The narrative builds its foundation by featuring insights from punk legends and influential figures who helped shape both the film and Austin itself. As the story unfolds, it delves into the heart of the project as Jacob actively participates in the event, offering an inside look at the frenetic pace of life in a band. Through the experiences of over 30 characters, the film uncovers universal truths about creativity, camaraderie, and the struggles inherent in pursuing one's artistic passion.
Made in 1990, this compilation video highlights the "Best of the Best" in Baseball.
This outrageous video brings you some of the greatest sports plays ever. From the archives of ESPN, filed under U for Unbelievable, they're the most unusual and improbable plays imaginable. From football, baseball and hockey to lacrosse, horse racing and kick boxing... get ready to see the hardest hits, the most amazing slam dunks and the wildest finishes ever.
Raudy's Story
Explore the treasures and histories of eight of England's most splendid homes on your own private tour.
A New Yorker journeys to the jungle in the Darien Gap of Panama to reconnect with an indigenous tribe he met and photographed 20 years ago. Their reunion highlights the profound power of photos and the human connection that transcends cultural barriers.
“A walk with Richard” is an intimate portrait of a first-generation Japanese immigrant and his multi-generational, family-run Hibachi restaurant. Richard firmly believes in “protecting” the customer, his business, and his family legacy. Come take a walk with Richard and see what it takes to keep the flame burning for more than half a century.
Baseball bloopers and amazing plays from the likes of Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, George Brett, and Dave Winfield.
A video compilation of hard hits from the NHL. Hosted by Joe Bowen
An exercise video for beginners from the 1980s, hosted by Deborah Lee.
The video revolution of the 1970s offered unprecedented access to the moving image for artists and performers. This Is Not a Dream explores the legacies of this revolution and its continued impact on contemporary art and performance. Charting a path across four decades of avant-garde experiment and radical escapism, This Is Not a Dream traces the influences of Andy Warhol, John Waters and Jack Smith to the perverted frontiers of YouTube and Chatroulette, taking in subverted talk shows and soap operas, streetwalker fashions and glittery magic penises along the way.
This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media from the origin of film all the way through the video store era into digital media, focusing on B-movie and cult films. With icons like Joe Bob Briggs (MonsterVision), Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger), Greg Sestero (The Room), Debbie Rochon (Return to Nuke 'Em High), Deborah Reed (Troll 2), Mark Frazer (Samurai Cop), James Nguyen (Birdemic) and many others.
As the dissociated convenience of the Internet and globalized corporate culture continue to shut down brick-and-mortar video stores, what will happen to the longstanding, local hangouts with their rugged individuals known as clerks and the communities who love them? Videosyncracy follows three very different video rental stores as they negotiate their survival in three distinct Los Angeles neighborhoods: Old Bank DVD in the Downtown arts district, Vidiots in sunny seaside Santa Monica, and Eddie Brandt’s Saturday Matinee in bustling North Hollywood. Their stories chronicle not only the birth and twilight of a particular kind of corner store, but also decades of personal lives intertwined with those of their communities, the new challenges and facilities of a rapidly changing world, and an enduring love of the movies, a slice of Americana on the brink of disappearance yet defiant to the end.
An animation about the uncertainties in human connections over time, portrayed in an affectionate relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather with dementia as they grow old together.
Searching for the root of generational trauma, the director takes a camera into his estranged grandfather’s funeral.
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In the 2000s, Vicente Viloni and La Masa became legendary wrestling rivals and idols for kids across the country. The hit television show "100% Lucha" brought a spectacle of skill and drama to every home, forging a famous rivalry that transcended the screen, leaving a mark on national culture. After the conflict that separated them for ten years, they face each other in the ring and relive great moments from their careers.
Based on the popular phone service, "How To Make a Sandwich" is a short film directed by Drake Sanderson that depicts the rise of media star, Peter Willard, and his acclaimed sandwich-making skills. From breads to meats to condiments, follow Peter as he teaches you how to make the perfect sandwich!
In Cañete there was a large movie theater in the center of town until the 1980s. At that time many things still worked. From a child's point of view, the short film transports us to an ordinary afternoon in Cañete, when people still happily went to the movies despite how difficult life was.