Best Culture & Society Films of 2003
Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion
Shortly after graduating from ... their voices to this project, including Martin Sheen (who narrated the film), Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure
Directed by Gerard Ungerman, ... military-industrial complex is cashing in on the violence they themselves perpetrate, while doing little to actually stem cocaine production. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
National Geographic: The FBI
For this National Geographic ... measures taken to select new FBI agents. Narrated by actor Dennis Haysbert, The FBI was first aired on PBS. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
After Stonewall director John ... countries. Narrated by Janeane Garofalo, Dangerous Living was screened at the 2003 San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Paul McCartney in Red Square
Paul McCartney in Red ... of McCartney's lengthy career including "Hey Jude," "Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die," and "Let It Be." [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Super Size Me
First-time director Morgan Spurlock ... a day and try every offering at least once. Super Size Me premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Aging Out
Aging Out documents what ... They face a future that includes drug addiction, prison, and a constant fight to gain a sense of security. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer
Nonfiction filmmaker Nick Broomfield ... Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer had its New York premiere at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Go Further
Documentary filmmaker Ron Mann ... just as skeptical or hostile toward the neo-hippies. Go Further premiered at the 2003 South by Southwest Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Blues: The Soul of a Man
Part of The Blues ... by Steve and Rönnog Seaberg. The Soul of a Man was originally broadcast by PBS on September 29, 2003. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
2-Pac 4-Ever
Directed by first-time filmmaker ... footage, prison clips, and home movies. Commentary is offered by Too Short, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Mike Tyson. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
World Poker Tour: Season 01
The Travel Channel's highest ... Poker Classic, Pro-Celebrity Invitational, Reno Hilton World Poker Challenge, and the finale, the World Poker Tour (WPT) 2003 Championship. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Five Sides of a Coin
This history and culture ... Five Sides of a Coin includes interviews with KRS-One, Biz Markie, Q-Bert, Jeru, Michael Franti, DJ Spooky, and more. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Award-winning filmmakers Bruce Sinofsky ... Kind of Monster was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
African Guitar
In his years working ... 1993, this release offers twenty-six songs by musicians including Mwenda Jean Bosco, Pierre Gwa, Erasmus N. Ndara, and more. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Paper Chasers
A film crew sets ... Fat Joe, Damon Dash, Flava Flav, and James Brown, had its world premiere at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Journeys in Black: Louis Farrakhan
While the Nation of ... speaks for the record on his personal experiences, faith, political views, and the future of race relations in America. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Main Stream with Roy Blount Jr.
Dubbed "America's foremost humorist" ... America to a prison rodeo in Angola, Louisiana to a quiet day skipping stones with radio personality Garrison Keilor. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Same River Twice
Film scholar Robb Moss ... brought them together; now, Moss learns, many of the couples have split up, or given up their utopian ideals. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Weather Underground
Sam Green and Bill ... surviving members to trace the group's evolution and place their actions in the context of the period's tumultuous events. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Through a Child's Eyes: September 11, 2001
A presentation of the ... Child Study Center, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Harvard Medical School Center for Mental Health and Media. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Branson!
The subject of this ... famous entertainers who perform regularly in the city including Ray Stevens, Boxcar Willie, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, and more. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
National Geographic: Diamonds of War - Africa's Blood Diamonds
Hosted by investigative reporter ... his crew are in grave danger as they article the tie-in between diamond smuggling and the financing of terrorists. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Real Cancun
Following the style of ... Oliveira, who made his directorial debut in 2002 with the straight-to-video title Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold? [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Power Trip
In 1999, the major ... merely struggling to exist. Power Trip was a included in the program for the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
High Times Presents: The Cannabis Cup - World Champions of Marijuana
You've seen footballers take ... this one-of-a-kind event, you can rest assured that the even the losers are sure to have a great time. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
This program features stand-up ... many popular comedians such as Chris Rock, Carrot Top, Janeane Garofolo, Drew Carey, Norm MacDonald, Jim Carrey and others. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
East Side: A Skateboard Journey to Asia and Beyond
Travel to Asia and ... with this skateboarding program that's sure to deliver high speeds, tricks and attitude. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Murder in the Heartland: The Search For Video X
After a pair of ... his bold crew risk life and limb to reveal the truth behind one of America's most notorious crime sprees. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Naked World
In this revealing follow-up ... a variety of cultures and the key role that the human form has played in art throughout the ages. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Money, Power, Respect
Money, Power, Respect documents ... and Cuban Link. They discuss other rappers: those they have beefs with as well as those they consider friends. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Northwest
Long thought to be ... and features a handful of top skaters doing their thing on the wildest architecture to hit the skating world. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Growin' a Beard
Directed and produced by ... signs stubble all the way to judgment day, as well as those of a hairy newcomer from another town. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Fog of War
Former Secretary of Defense ... his philosophies on international conflict, and shows regret and pride in equal measure for, respectively, his mistakes and accomplishments. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Flag Wars
Socio-economic status, minority rights, ... a competing film at the 2003 South by Southwest Film Festival, where it was awarded the Jury Documentary Prize. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Slam From the Street: Battle Slams!
Deep in the heart ... row seat to this remarkable rhyme-off, inter-cut with some of the most spectacular street-ball footage ever captured on camera. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
National Geographic: 21 Days to Baghdad
This video chronicles the ... as the opening "shock and awe" campaign and the story of Jessica Lynch. This video comes from National Geographic. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Girlhood
Shanae was arrested for ... the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival and at the South by Southwest Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
CNN Tribute: War in Iraq - The Road to Baghdad
CNN's front-line coverage of ... follows correspondents as they watch the fall of Baghdad and storm across the desert embedded with U.S. Armed Forces. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Lost Boys of Sudan
Megan Mylan and Jon ... safe but emotionally and intellectually foreign to them. Unlike many documentaries, the film does not employ a voice-over narration. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Speedo
American independent filmmaker Jesse ... of competing in a stock car race. Speedo was shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2003. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 1 - Introduction to Government
Taking students back to ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 10 - The Judicial System
The ins and outs ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 2 - The United States Constitution
It's round-two of Standard ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 3 - Federalism
Divided into two parts, ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 4 - Civil Rights
From the fight against ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 5 - Civil Liberties
The due process clause ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 6 - The Three Branches of American Government
The legislative, executive, and ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 8 - The Executive Branch
From appointments to pardons, ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 9 - The Bureaucracy
Though it's often used ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Hooked: The Legend of Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell
Hooked: The Legend of ... The film's soundtrack was produced by DJ Premier. Hooked had its world premiere at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Let the Church Say Amen
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker David ... SilverDocs Documentary Film Festival and screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival as part of the American Spectrum competition. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Sunset Story
Sunset Hall is a ... a greater cynicism. Sunset Story received an enthusiastic reception when it premiered at the 2003 Los Angeles Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
America: Proud & Free Forever
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Scrabylon
The National Spelling Bee ... Conan O'Brian; and "G.I." Joel Sherman, a man with severe gastrointestinal difficulties who actually makes his living playing Scrabble. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Put the Camera on Me
Narrative filmmaker Darren Stein ... adult issues. Put the Camera on Me was screened at the 2003 San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Year of the Bull
A rising high school ... it if he has any hope of escaping the city and making a name for himself on the gridiron. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Divan
A young woman who ... couch from her family's past that is said to have been slept upon by a series of esteemed rabbis. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Stupidity
Take a closer look ... thought-provoking exploration into the potentially damaging effects of film, television, and other forms of media on the modern mind. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Wheel of Time
Celebrated filmmaker Werner Herzog ... Time was originally produced for German and British television, though it enjoyed a theatrical release in the United States. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Hoodz DVD Magazine, Vol. 1
In this release featuring ... cocaine to heroin, interview some true cash money millionaires, and catch the latest freestyle rhymes straight from the hood. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Spirit of Diana
Princess Diana's tumultuous life, ... as her beauty and personal style, The Spirit of Diana offers a glimpse of the woman behind the headlines. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Dancing to New Orleans
Few states can even ... the likes of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Neville Brothers, and many others. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Beef
This direct-to-video documentary from ... Kool Moe Dee serve to offer first-hand accounts of some of the most well-known hip-hop squabbles in music history. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Road Hogs
This film takes a ... at the motor cycle lifestyle, from custom paint jobs to death-defying stunts, exploring the appeal of bike ownership. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Bright Leaves
Film diarist Ross McElwee ... a very personal family history involving his relationship with his father, his son, and the whole issue of smoking. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Jesus, Du Weisst
Documentary filmmaker Ulrich Seidl ... in which people worship is often reflected in the design and decor of the churches to which they belong. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Gotham Fish Tales
In this documentary exploring ... hole, these remarkable storytellers practice one of mankind's most timeless traditions in one of the most unlikely of places. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
National Geographic: Inside Mecca
Originally aired on PBS, ... their physical and mental preparation, the strain induced by the journey itself, and the spiritual ecstasy experienced upon arrival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Playing for Real
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Baghdad Bob
Saeed al-Sahaf became known ... tanks rolled into the heart of the country. Baghdad Bob collects some of his most outlandish statements and misstatements. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
West Coast Rogues Gallery: Bugsy Siegel
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Heir to an Execution
Journalist Ivy Meeropol makes ... Heir to an Execution was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the documentary competition. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Yes Men
Filmmakers Chris Smith and ... 2003 Toronto International Film Festival and was shown as part of a special screening at the2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine
In 1984, Garry Kasparov ... depth look at the Kasparov vs. Deep Blue controversy. This feature was premiered at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Story of the Weeping Camel
A nomadic family in ... in the 2004 edition of New Directors/New Films. It also won the 2003 European Film Award for Best Documentary. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Live From Shiva's Dance Floor
Timothy "Speed" Levitch is ... he learned from the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, and how he feels the city should memorialize Ground Zero. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Letter: An American Town and the "Somali Invasion"
In the wake of ... examines the ethnic divide in Lewiston, as well as the twin rallies which illustrated both sides of the controversy. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Touching the Void
In 1985, two adventurous ... Mackey as Simpson and Nicholas Aaron as Yates. Touching the Void was shown at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Afro-Punk: The Rock 'n' Roll Nigger Experience
Director James Spooner takes ... Malik from Orange 9mm, and members of Fishbone. The film premiered at the 2003 San Francisco Black Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Corporation
In the mid-1800s, corporations ... their own points-of-view. The Corporation won the Best Documentary World Cinema Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
On the Whisky Trail
This documentary takes a ... look at the distilleries, the different varieties of whiskey and what separates them, and what kind suits what palette. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Maestro
The documentary Maestro centers ... music from the scene as well as the hard-partying lifestyle lived by many of the scene's most celebrated characters. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Flight From Death: The Quest for Immortality
From the very moment ... cultural views on death and the act of dying while simultaneously offering a life-affirming look at the human condition. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Five Conversations About Soul
Using mostly behind-the-scenes footage, ... artists featured are Teddy Pendergrass, Jaquar Wright, George Clinton, Fertile Ground, Julie Dexter, Olu Butterfly Woods, and Maysa Leak. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
National Geographic: Inside Special Forces
This release from National ... instances of terrorism both domestically and abroad, as well as their impact on the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Forts and Castles of Ghana
Narrated by respected actor ... ancient structures in the African country. Many of these buildings date back to the days of the slave trade. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Trojan Horse
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S.W.A.T.: The Real Story
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Soundz of Spirit
The documentary Soundz of ... life interacts with their creative life. Among the artists interviewed are KRS-1, Andre 3000 from OutKast, and Talib Kweli. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
NOVA: Volcano Above the Clouds
NOVA accompanies geologists Volker ... global warming, human interference, and the effect an eruption or loss of glacial water would have on nearby villages. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Paparazzi, Vol. 1: Price of a Picture
In Paparazzi, Vol. 1: ... takes viewers behind the scenes in the world of the photographers who fight to snap candid shots of celebrities. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Nihi: A Biography of Titus Nihi Kinimaka
The essence of island ... to experience the purity of the Aloha spirit without the need to board a plane or cross the ocean. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Rock & Roll Superhero
Independent filmmaker Peter Devin ... & Roll Superhero was shown at the Anthology Film Archives as part of the New Filmmakers Fall Screening Series. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Shelter
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The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
The documentary The Forgetting: ... well as those victim's loved ones. The film is narrated by the Emmy award winning actor David Hyde Pierce. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Born Into Brothels
Born Into Brothels is ... Kauffman, Born Into Brothels was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the documentary competition. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Farmingville
Carlos Sandoval and Catherine ... of the documentary competition at the Sundance Film Festival before receiving a broadcast premiere on the PBS series P.O.V. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Imelda
The debut feature from ... the past from journalists and political adversaries. Imelda had its North American premiere at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music
Many gospel music artists ... Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Edwin Hawkins, Gospel Gangstaz, Jah Word, Dr. Bobby Jones, Fred Hammond, T-Bone, and many more. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Street Prophetz
Find out just how ... artist Freedom, hip-hop act Little Brother, and skateboarder Satva Leung all offer their opinions on what constitutes true hip-hop. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
War on Wax: Rivalries in Hip-Hop
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Control Room
Egyptian-American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim ... from CNN. Control Room premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum program. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Traces: The Kabul Museum 1988
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Hiding and Seeking: Faith and Tolerance After the Holocaust
Members of a family ... Seeking: Faith and Tolerance After The Holocaust was shown in competition at the 2002 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Tarnation
In the making since ... Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Tarnation screened as part of the Frontier program at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Ashtanga, NY
This program is not ... K. Pattabhi. This program documents his final workshop in New York, in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
I Like Killing Flies
Long a cultural fixture ... life, politics, and everything in between. I Like Killing Flies screened in competition at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Mac Dre: 23109 - Exhibition of Speed
Mac Dre: 23109 - ... footage of the cars, as well as interviews with a number of rap artists who live in the area. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Musician and songwriter Jim ... Jesus was the first feature film for Andrew Douglas, who previously distinguished himself making short films and television commercials. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
F.E.D.S.
Produced in association with ... underground competitions; and a trip to Kingston, Jamaica, to investigate the island's most feared criminal gang, the Jamaican Shottas. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Awful Normal
Made the tradition of ... their innocence. Awful Normal reflects at length on how such childhood traumas can psychologically scar or ruin successive generations. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Death in Gaza
Directed by British TV ... Paramilitary organizations offer tempting opportunities for martyrdom. Death in Gaza was shown at the Berlin Film Festival in 2004. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
My Date With Drew
For years, Brian Herzlinger ... a regular guy's dream. My Date With Drew won the Audience Award at the 2004 HBO Comedy Arts Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months
This informational program teaches ... concerns that may arise, therapies that can be helpful, as well as new expectations and opinions coming to light. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Rise: The Story of Rave Outlaw Disco Donnie
The electronically driven musical ... party scene featuring an energy-infused soundtrack by such space-age dance music icons as Qbert, Nico, Leftfield, and Thievery Corporation. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Fourth World War
Activist filmmakers Richard Rowley ... their destiny. The Fourth World War received its North American premier at the 2004 Santa Barbara Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Saints and Sinners
Directed by Abigail Honor, ... grooms illustrate the lengths they are willing to go to in order to officiate their love for one another. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
A League of Ordinary Gentlemen
Can one of America's ... won the PBA championship a whopping 39 times, often overlooked in favor of the "bad boy" showboating of Webber. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Dithers
Documentarian and art aficionado ... they encounter, what drives them to success (and what represents "success" for them), and the future of postmodern art. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Last Victory
Last Victory concerns the ... of how one particular district, Civetta, attempts to break the extended losing streak they are experiencing at the event. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Shorty
On the eve of ... praying for the only present he really wants - a Tigers victory and a shot at the championship title. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Dirty States of America: The Untold Story of Southern Hip-Hop
The world of hip-hop ... of Southern Hip-Hop features appearances by the likes of Lil' Jon, Lil' Flip, David Banner, and Eightball & MJG. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Red Light Go
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Let's Get Frank
Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank ... wars" between liberal and conservative political factions. Let's Get Frank was the first feature film from director Bart Everly. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Singlefin: Yellow
One surfboard travels the ... motivations that keep them coming back to the ocean long after the thrill of the first ride has passed. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Tying the Knot
Documentary filmmaker Jim de ... precedent for rethinking the legal contract of marriage. Tying the Knot was screened at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Paternal Instinct
One couple's unusual path ... through childbearing. Paternal Instinct was produced for the Cinemax premium cable network as part of their Reel Life series. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Key West: City of Colors
This film takes a ... an 8000 foot rainbow flag to celebrate the 25th birthday of the symbol of gay pride and gay/straight harmony. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
I Can't Marry You
The relationships of 20 ... Degeneres, mother of out celebrity Ellen Degeneres, and features interviews with attorney Evan Wolfson and author John J. McNeill. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Parallel Lines
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Czech Dream
In post-Communist Czech Republic, ... was shown at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival, where it was introduced by filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me). [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
A State of Mind
While North Korea is ... Gordon has examined sports and politics in North Korea before with his acclaimed documentary The Game of Their Lives. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
The Rose Parade: A Pageant For Ages
The annual Tournament of ... work that goes into making the parade a reality. William Shatner and Stephanie Edwards serve as hosts and narrators. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
UFOs: The Footage Archives - UFOs Caught on Camera
Witness one of the ... spanning over 50 years in order to prove what many consider to be phony events aimed purely for publicity. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Urban Latino TV Lifestyle
The sixty-minute documentary Urban ... sojourns to a Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) studio and ends with a foray into current Latin percussion dance beats. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Playing for Change
Few musicians play with ... in essence capture the true spirit of the music that is so crucial to the lives of the performers. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Henry Rollins: Shock & Awe - The Tour
Author, musician, publisher, and ... the American political landscape in the wake of the Gulf War, and his less-than-charitable opinions about George W. Bush. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Peace One Day
The epic quest of ... find out just how much positive impact one person can make when they truly put their mind to it. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Fun To Know: Dog Training
This entry in the ... demonstration and verbal instruction, a certified and experienced trainer covers such essential topics as housetraining and stopping destructive behavior. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Girls Kissing
This documentary investigates contemporary ... fascination with lesbianism through interviews with feminists, porn stars, sex therapists, and even Christian activists. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause
Activist, linguist, and dissident ... around the globe; the film also includes contributions from fellow activists and Carol Chomsky, Noam's wife and tour manager. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Inside the Mind of a Suicide Bomber
Inside the Mind of ... their cause. The filmmakers interview those who trained to be suicide bombers as well as military and intelligence experts. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
O.G. Rider, Vol. 5
Voluptuous auto enthusiast Martha ... in this video that seeks to find out just how high a two-ton piece of man-made steel can bounce. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Hooked
In this documentary that ... even after sexual gratification has been achieved, may gay me are left feeling more alone and isolated than ever. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Finisterre
Explore London from an ... punk fanzine editor Mark Perry, artist Julian Opie, and London-based author Shena Mackay discuss modern life in this city. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Jackers: Don't Get Caught Slippin
Take a trip down ... the true motivation of the kids who spend every day strapped and never hesitate to jack a smooth ride. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Bailar Para Vivir
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Otaku Unite!
The documentary Otaku Unite! ... variety of people as they show off their collections, indulge their obsessions, and attend conventions full of fellow enthusiasts. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Westside, Vol. 1
For iron-nerved viewers looking ... pay cable, this release brings the ferocity of the streets home without the risk of time spent behind bars. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Westside, Vol. 2
For steel-stomached viewers who ... be just what the doctor ordered. This is it, the real deal - one-hundred percent raw and completely uncensored. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
American Firefighters: Heroes in Action!
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The Real: Rucker Park Legends
Witness the transformation of ... people who were there from the very beginning document how one man's dream gave hope to generations of children. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Greater Southbridge
Experience the leisurely pace ... plague us all, Greater Southbridge is full of colorful characters whose spirits virtually personify the small-town way of life. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Street Stars: The Larry Davis Story
Raised on the mean ... Larry Davis and the events that ultimately unfolded when he was finally apprehended by authorities and placed on trial. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
History of a Secret
Twenty-five years after telling ... father finally reveals that she actually died during a botched back-alley abortion in this documentary by filmmaker Mariana Otero. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Danger Down Under
Several death-defying Australians who ... the hands of a Great White Shark failed to deter him from leading successive diving expeditions with that species. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
Miracles from the Wildside
Miracles from the Wildside ... and witnesses specially-trained "wonder dogs" who can help handicapped people do everything from opening the refrigerator to dialing 911. [ best culture & society films - 2003 ]
