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The Sound of Gravity
Albert Einstein had a theory. These scientists proved it a century later. (Source: New York Times Op-Docs)
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The Courtroom Sketch Artist
This short documentary from The New York Times captures the rise and fall of a courtroom sketch artist in Texas. (Produced by: Ramtin Nikzad)
Gene Vincent: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer in the UK
A camera follows Gene Vincent, who had a top ten hit with “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” on a tour of the UK in 1969. Vincent pioneered Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rockabilly.
‘Bed Peace’ starring John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Dear Friends, In 1969, John and I were so naïve to think that doing the Bed-In would help change the world. Well, it might have. But at the time, we didn’t know. It was good that we filmed it, though.…
Ken Kesey Describes His First LSD Trip
Ken Kesey, author of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” describes his first experience on LSD. The acid experiment was conducted with the approval of the federal government in the early 1960s at Stanford University.
Last Minutes on Mount Everest
Footage captured minutes before April’s deadly Everest avalanche highlights the Sherpas’ pride and resilience that not only support western expeditions but also the Sherpas’ families far below. Produced by: Vikram Singh, Rajneesh Bhandari and Taige Jensen
Beyond Conspiracy: The Kennedy Assassination
“Beyond Conspiracy” ABC aired this program in 2003, the 40th anniversary of the Dallas, Texas, shooting. It supports the most logical (as supported by evidence) view – that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John Kennedy on November…
Townes Van Zandt on Public Access TV in Austin
Produced and hosted by Larry Monroe, this is from Segway City TV Productions – public access TV in Austin, Texas. Townes Van Zandt talks and plays several of his songs. This is part 1 of two parts.
Bluesman Blind Gary Davis Documentary
A short documentary on Rev Gary Davis with two songs and some footage of Harlem.
Lollapalooza Documentary
Concert footage from Toronto and Vancouver. Interviews with fans, bands and tour organizers Ted Miko, Stewart Ross and Ted Gardner. Bands in this short documentary include: Sonic Youth, Ice-T, Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Ice Cube, Soundgarden,…
What’s Up, Fatlip?
Director Spike Jonze shot a documentary about Fatlip, one part of the rap group The Pharcyde, in 2003 while making a video for him.