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‘You See Me Laughin: The Last of the Hillside Country Bluesman’
“You See Me Laughin’: The Last of the Hillside Country Bluesman” is a personal journey into the lives and music of R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Cedell Davis and T Model Ford. The…
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James Dean Remembered
An ABC documentary special from 1974 that remembers the actor James Dean. He took part in just three movies before he died in a car crash in 1955. Host Peter Lawford interviews Sammy Davis Jr., among others, in this television…
Comedian Paul Mooney Analyzes White America
A stand-up comedy special starring comedian Paul Mooney with other comedians featured in sitcom-like cut scenes between Mooney’s regular stand-up routine. Topics covered include: The September 11th terrorist attacks, the “N” word, interracial marriage, Jerry Springer, and white people being…
Nasty Gal CEO Interviewed by Weird, Rude Tech Reporter
Alexia Tsotsis, co-editor at TechCrunch, talks to Sophia Amoruso of Nasty Gal about her new book “#GirlBoss,” her philosophies, and how Amoruso built her online clothing company that racks up more than $100 million in sales each year.
From Hair to DNA Analysis, How Crime Forensics Changed
Before DNA testing, prosecutors relied on less sophisticated forensic techniques, including microscopic hair analysis, to put criminals behind bars. But how reliable was hair analysis?
Billy Joel Flips His Piano During Show
“Stop lighting the audience. Stop it. Let me do my show for Christ’s sake,” barks Billy Joel before ransacking the stage while continuing to sing “Sometimes A Fantasy.”
Zodiac Killer Calls Into a Live San Francisco TV Show
Whether this is the actual Zodiac on the phone is the question. His goal was to speak to Melvin Belli, a well-known attorney from the Bay Area who was a guest Jim Dunbar’s KGO television talk show. He first requested…
David Vincent of Morbid Angel Flew Virgin
A Frenchman with video camera and microphone corners David Vincent, lead singer and bassist for the Death Metal band Morbid Angel, for a post-concert interview.
A Threat to Internet Freedom
What does “net neutrality” mean? Why should it be important to everyone? This New York Times Op-Doc attempts to explain why there should be no pay-for-fast lanes on the Internet, instead it should be treated like a utility.
Rock Critic Interviews Pennebaker about Filming Bob Dylan
When acclaimed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop, The War Room) filmed Bob Dylan during a three-week concert tour of England in the spring of 1965, he had no idea he was about to lens one of the 1960s most…
Bring Your Own Documentary: ‘112 Weddings’ From Doug Block
“112 WEDDINGS,” a documentary on the experience of filming couples for their wedding ceremony is shared by acclaimed documentary director, Doug Block.