Michael Cordell Movies

Although she may remain virtually unheard of today, Australian swimmer, diver, vaudeville entertainer, and silent film star Annette Kellerman was one of the most famous women of the early 20th century. Initially taking up swimming in an effort to overcome a childhood bout with rickets, Kellerman eventually learned to utilize her aquatic skills to entertain and inspire. Later moving into vaudeville and film after conquering the Yarra, the Thames, the Seine, and the English Channel, Kellerman's remarkable life was eventually adapted into the 1952 biopic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams. Utilizing interviews and restored archival footage of Kellerman, filmmaker Michael Cordell brings the legend of one of the entertainment industry's most enduring figures into the next century, reminding viewers of her legacy and inspiring those who have yet to hear her story. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

This Australian documentary captures the many misfortunes of a Melbourne football team, the suburban Footscray club, aka the Bulldogs, over full year. The Bulldogs are on a downward spiral, and filmmaker Michael Cordell follows the team through locker rooms, training areas, and playing fields as they suffer one defeat after another. One sequence includes a real-life "full monty," executed during a fund-raising event at a nightclub. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi