The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris that chronicles the ‘gutter punk’ lifestyle of homeless teens in Los Angeles.
Category: Documentary
Documentary
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Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan is one of the world’s biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles — or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
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Rated X: A Journey Through Porn
Director Dag Yngvesson begins making a documentary about the porn industry, until he is asked by a desperate director to shoot film for his next adult movie. After agreeing, he is led deeper and deeper into the world of porn, speaking frankly with many of the industries most famous icons (Jeanna Fine, Bill Margold) and a 19-year-old newcomer named Selena who discusses her career choice on film with her mother. Viewers are invited into many areas of the industry previously not discussed including the private lives of its stars and the inner workings of the industry, in particular how directors go about casting their stars.
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Buenos Aires Zero Degree: The Making of ‘Happy Together’
A making of documentary for Happy Together. Includes interviews, on-set footage, cut scenes and footage of crew members revisiting the locations where Happy Together was filmed.
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The James Bond Story
Bond… James Bond! Perhaps the greatest fictional cinema icon ever. He first appeared on the big screen in 1962 in Dr. No and has remained the most powerful action hero ever since. The secret to his success is his adaptability. No matter what tight spots he finds himself in, he always appears to be suave, sophisticated and cool. This is the full story — from the creation of the character, the men who played him, all the toys, and all the women. Everything you wanted to know about James Bond… and more.
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Private Dicks: Men Exposed
Men, most of them naked, talk about their penises. They range from 17 to 70+, all from the U.S. The interviews are edited around themes: discovery, early sexual experiences, masturbation, size, oral sex, libido, performance, disease and maladies, maturity. A lexicographer discusses language, especially slang; a few archival educational-film clips divide the topics. Images and stories mix with facts and philosophical reflection. The usually private becomes public.
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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
There’s not a person in the world who wouldn’t recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world’s most beloved icon. “The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story” takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney’s best friend and chief animator.
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NATO Targets Yugoslavia
An anti-war documentary featuring original on-the-ground footage and interviews from the 1999 NATO war against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Watch the 78 days of untold destruction, bombing bridges, hospitals, schools, and dropping up to 11 tons of depleted uranium across the country that NATO considers a successful “humanitarian intervention” in Yugoslavia. Filmmaker Gloria La Riva lifts the veil of imperialist propaganda to reveal the humanitarian crisis caused by the war.
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Old Men
In this documentary film, Lina Yang gives the viewer a look into the often sad and frustrating lives of the elderly in modern China. Their sense of uselessness, and loss of hope, is vividly portrayed.
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The Making of ‘The Iron Giant’
Documentary of the making of the animated family film, The Iron Giant.