The short documentary looks at some innovative approaches to providing services and accommodation for battered women in rural, northern, and Native communities. Filmed in Thompson and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, and West Bay Reserve, Ontario, the film introduces the women who operate and use various types of accommodation such as transition houses, transition apartments, and safe houses. The shelter on West Bay Reserve is singled out as a project that was built by women for women to stand as a reminder that the Reserve will not tolerate violence against women. A Safe Distance is part of the The Next Step, a 3-film series about the services needed by and available to battered women.
Category: Documentary
Documentary
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Follies: In Concert
A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. The plot of the musical centers around a reunion of showgirls who appeared in an annual Follies extravaganza when it was staged between the wars.
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He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.
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Horowitz in Moscow
A recording of Horowitz’s historic 1986 recital in Moscow, the program also includes highlights of his return to his native Soviet Union–his first visit in 61 years.
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Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
A collection of deleted scenes and bloopers from the library of Toho Studios films, including several films from the famous Godzilla franchise.
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W.C. Fields: Straight Up
Documentary directed by Joseph Adamson.
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Ningen no machi
Interviews with Burakumin in Osaka, victims of discrimination
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Kamikaze Hearts
Porn stars Sharon Mitchell and Tigr navigate the ups and downs of being in love while working in the sex industry.
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A Few Things I Know About Miami
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami’s history. The segments are: On Flagler Street–about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue–the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920’s and 1930’s; Waiting at the station–the railroad; Night lights–a family of neon sign makers; On the river–Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
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Myth Makers 8: Michael Craze
Michael Craze was present during a critical period in Doctor Who’s history. If the first change of Doctor from William Hartnell to Patrick Troughton hadn’t succeeded, the programme would have failed and it’s unique formula lost forever. Combining two interviews by Nicholas Briggs, this Myth Makers draws out Michael’s memories of that time and appearing as cockney seaman Ben Jackson alongside two Doctors. In a frank and revealing programme, we even find out which Doctor was Michael’s favorite!