2009 Shop Movies

Filmmaker Ron Vignone turns his lens on Slamdance Film Festival founder Jon Fitzgerald, a an aspiring professional golfer who signs on to The Golf Channel's Amateur Tour in a bid to improve his game, and take the top prize at the national Championships in Orlando, Florida. Along the way, Fitzgerald realizes that the skills required to be success in his chosen sport and the skills that will help him live a more fruitful, productive life are one and the same. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The professional dancers of ABC's hit series Dancing with the Stars offers aspiring dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike the opportunity to have fun and shed pounds naturally by learning dance-inspired body-sculpting routines. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

This documentary offers copious footage of some of the most talented snowboarders of their time including Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom, and Austin Ross recorded by Warren Miller Entertainment over the course of decades. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Three people suffering from heart disease and diabetes decide to combat their disorders by radically altering their diets in this documentary exploring the possibility that simple lifestyle changes - not expensive surgeries and medications - could be the key to reversing the effects of deadly chronic diseases. Heart disease is the number one killer on America, but according to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic, it doesn't have to be that way. According to Dr. Esselstyn's studies, even the effects of late-stage heart disease can be reversed by switching to a plant-based diet. But if that's the case, why aren't doctors giving their patients information that could potentially save their lives? And why isn't the government working harder to keep the people informed? Follow Charles, Garnet, and John as they strive to lead healthier lifestyles by adopting an alternative diet that might just put them back on the road to good health. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Never before in the history of entertainment has this much jaw-dropping ninja action been compiled into a single release. Swords will clash and shuriken will fly as skilled ninjas display their spectacular combat skills. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

This health oriented release from diabetes researcher and medical doctor Dr. Neal Barnard, MD offers a unique approach to controlling the symptoms of diabetes, with a heavy focus on nutrition. Barnard's method seeks to repair insulin function through a specific dietary balance of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, which he details in full. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

A family takes some very unusual steps to help their son in this documentary from filmmaker Michel Orion Scott. Rupert Isaacson and Kristen Neff first met when they were both traveling through India; Rupert was an activist representing the rights of indigenous peoples in the Third World, while Kristen was a college professor with a degree in psychology. While Rupert and Kristen expected that their nomadic life might change when they married and had a child, they weren't quite prepared for what happened when their son, Rowan Isaacson, was diagnosed with autism. Rowan was given to long periods of sullen withdrawal and sudden bursts of rage that no form of therapy seemed to help, and by the time he was five his parents were running out of ideas when they discovered the boy had a close bond with animals. Rupert discovered a band of shamans in Mongolia who claimed to be able to heal autism, and so he joined Rowan and Kristen for a journey in which they would travel across the country on horseback to meet the holy men who might be able to help the child. Director Scott and a small camera crew joined the family on their voyage, and Over the Hills and Far Away allows viewers to watch as Rupert and Kristen search out a way to help their son connect with the world at large. Over the Hills and Far Away received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

This instructional program offers a variety of meditation and relaxation techniques that incorporate elements of Qui-Gong, Thai Chi, and Yoga, as well as breathing and stretching exercises that have proven beneficial in managing stress and anxiety. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

This 2-part series from PBS offers parents and children a variety of fun and easy do-it-yourself craft projects, as well as unique, inexpensive activities for both inside and out of the house. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Fitness expert Kelly Coffey-Meyer hosts this bootcamp style exercise program designed to offer maximum cardiovascular and sculpting results in a series of workouts that last just 30 minutes at a time. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Youth fitness expert Gilad hosts this exercise program designed for kids and young adults, which walks viewers through a series of positive and fun workouts, filmed at Turtle Beach on the sunny island of Oahu. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Fitness expert Gilad hosts this exercise program designed for kids and young adults, which walks viewers through a positive and fun workout, filmed on a beach on the sunny island of Oahu. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi