Sunlight is the inspirational story of Donald Gray’s quest to save children trapped in the darkness of economic and social despair. His team works daily to “save one child at a time,” from a cycle of poverty, drugs, violence, and family disintegration.
A seasoned cowboy reminisces about his experiences, challenges, and the changing nature of cowboy culture. He expresses nostalgia for the past when cowboying was a way of life filled with camaraderie and hard work. The cowboy shares stories of his adventures, struggles with aging, and the decline of traditional ranching practices, ultimately revealing a sense of loneliness and the longing for meaningful connections.
Produced for the Adults Learning series, this short film depicts a man constructing a sailing dinghy with the assistance of a professional boat builder, using the process to explore adult learning and management–staff relations. The film is presented without spoken commentary.
This police training film originally made for police officers and bank staff takes a look at both the role of the financial institution and local law enforcement authorities before, during and after a robbery. It represents an insight into the motivation and behavior of the offender, tactics used by note passers and armed robbers versus bank personnel or law enforcement officers, and what scenarios are needed to activate the silent alarm or not. Also uses actual black and white surveillance photographs, chosen from those taken during real robberies or taken by news photographers.
Daughter explores the way women are viewed in society by following three female characters on a Friday night out in St Kilda, who's lives become entwined and affected by an act of violence this fateful night. The award winning short film and an awareness project was inspired by the tragic murder cases of Jill Meagher in Brunswick and St Kilda's own Tracy Connelly, whose occupation as a sex worker was highlighted in the media, leading to her murder and personal story being sadly overshadowed. The main themes explored in the film are violence against women and victim blaming, shown through the eyes of three female leads, lead by Katherine Langford (13 Reasons Why) as Scarlett, Aisha Tara (Heartbreak High) as Jemma and Carolyn Rey as Alethea.
Living with the pain of a poisoned environment and a society that doesn't understand the value of an individual.
An introduction to the cast of this educational series about Economics, and how desire for more motivates the economy.
Story of a kind-hearted librarian who offers a student money to repair his torn shoes, only to discover that the boy chooses something else.
Discusses the problems and processes involved with decision-making. States that the key to decision-making is not how you go about doing it, but having the courage to do it
Educational film for young children about police and their presence in society to help them. Also aims to teach basic vocabulary to young audiences.
Uses animated graphics to describe a sonic boom and explain how it is produced. Illustrates how sound waves spread out from a stationary source, as well as from sources moving at different velocities up to twice the speed of sound, and then shows the intersection of a jet aircrafts's sonic boom cone with the ground
Why would a handsome lifeguard stress electrical safety in the home? Because he's a lifeguard for life! Together with input from Safety Man, Melinda and Aaron tour Melinda's home in an effort to convince her 'blockhead' brother about household electrical hazards. A short question-and-answer session with Safety Man follows the program.
Documentary in which soprano Danielle de Niese provides a unique backstage pass to her preparations for the role of Rosina in Glyndebourne's 2016 production of Rossini's masterpiece The Barber of Seville, one of the greatest comic operas, to mark the 200th anniversary of its premiere. The film gives an unparalleled insight into how a top opera professional shapes a performance, both musically and dramatically. As well as actuality filming of all stages - from singing to warm-ups to costume fittings, lighting and set building on stage, through to hair and make-up - there are masterclass sessions with director Annabel Arden, conductor Enrique Mazzola and other key cast members to explore key scenes in depth. Danni also visits the Rome theatre where the disastrous premiere took place in 1816. The film also features interviews with Arden, Mazzola, designer Joanna Parker and other key figures in the production, and footage from the staged version of the opera throughout.
Documentary on breast cancer featuring a series of interviews with survivors and their families. Director and host Lee Grant speaks with support groups, doctors and activists whose lives are dedicated to the fight against breast cancer
Le coin d'une sphère
An internationally renowned exorcist in Buenos Aires claims to cure the sick of their demons and battle against evil.
Documentary about gun control focusing on how women feel about owning guns. The program features both sides of the gun-control issue, including victims of violent gun-related crimes and those who are passionate advocates of the right to bear arms.
Mesmo que tudo dê errado, já deu certo
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
Joey's friends have claimed that he's had a "Glow Up" over the past couple of years. Sam and Brandon go to the streets to find out if it's true.