The Mal Waldron Quintet takes the stage at the storied jazz venue in New York City to showcase the group's superb improvisational technique on four tunes, including "All Alone," "Fire Waltz" and "Left Alone." For this performance, innovative pianist and bandleader Waldron is joined by Charlie Rouse on saxophone and flute, Reggie Workman on bass, Woody Shaw on trumpet and Ed Blackwell on percussion..
As a girl growing up in Lesotho, Khothalang Leuta never imagined she could become a bike racer. From teaching herself how to ride a bike to becoming “faster than the boys”, see what can be accomplished when opportunity is provided..
Richard Sandler's gritty city symphony takes stock of New York's Lower East Side with a decade's worth of moments and encounters that would otherwise be lost to history..
Rare never seen footage of Black Broadway at the Village Gate.
A how to video and book about building a Christmas village and display techniques for collectors of villages..
DiaTribe is a documentary film that explores and celebrates rap music in the United States. It is also a tribute to the evolutionary lineage that exists between African music and dance traditions and the rap music and dance styles of today’s youth. Ghanaian Master Drummer and Portland, Oregon legend, Obo Addy, Portland hip-hop artist, MC Mic Crenshaw, and poet/director AJ Wone come together to tell this fascinating story. Lively rap and dance performances are showcased throughout the film..
In 2009, in celebration of her new album Love Is the Answer, Barbra Streisand announced she would perform one special concert at the Village Vanguard in New York City, New York. Streisand was backed by a quartet consisting of Tamir Hendelman (piano), Jeff Carney (bass), Brian Koonin (guitar) and Ray Marchica (drums). The audience included special guests and celebrity friends of Streisand such as Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barry Diller and Diane von Fürstenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandy Gallin, Frank Rich, Donna Karan, Lea Michele, and Nicole Kidman, as well as 100 competition winners..
The case of a young couple allegedly attacked by the Michigan Dog Man, and the crew who interviewed everyone involved. Inevitably the gang of four travel across state from Detroit to Cross Village to find out what actually happened..
Two Bob Dylan experts take the viewer on a tour of various locations that the singer/songwriter visited..
Cremation rites are the most elaborate rites of passage performed by Balinese householders. Poor families may wait years before accumulating enough resources to cremate their dead, who are buried in the meantime. In 1978 many more cremations than usual were carried out because of the great purification cermony, Eka Dasa Rudra, held at Bali's main temple, Besakih, in 1979. Religious officials recommended that all Balinese cleanse the island by cremating their dead, as part of the preparations for the great Besakih ceremony. Villagers of limited means pooled their resources to perform group cremations which greatly reduced the cost for each family. This film is about a group of villagers in Central Bali who cooperated to carry out a group cremation..
An unbelievable five cameras cover this monster live show from Gongzilla, which includes a four-minute drum solo by jazz-rock guru Gary Husband. A memorable set list includes "Sinister Minister," "Hanniface," "Aquila," "Thrive," "Lilly," "Bad Habits," "Gongzilla," "Soli" and "Image," with a special guest appearance by Chuck Garvey from the jam band Giant Moe. Exclusive footage shot from a day with the band in the studio is also included..
Let's go on a sky adventure with Hello Kitty and her friends as they work together making an air balloon and set off into the skies! Their trip takes them to a castle floating in the clouds where they meet Little Twin Stars, Lala and Kiki. Everyone soon becomes friends and spends a wonderful time playing in the ocean of the sky along with a cluster of baby stars..
Learn how to create the perfect holiday village display..
A tug-of-war between Leiloni and her friend sends her blanket to faraway Smurf Village, a place full of Smurfs and the villainous Gargamel. Leiloni embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility..
The Great Chuetsu Earthquake which struck Niigata Prefecture on October 23, 2004 is permanently engraved in the memories of most Japanese people today. Hardest hit was the small mountain village of Yamakoshi, located right above the quake’s epicentre. What has become of the villagers who suffered through this disaster seven years ago? This film enters the hearts and minds of the people of Yamakoshi as they pull together over four hard years to rebuild their village, their community, and their lives..
One of the principal features at the Pan-American Exposition is the Alaskan or Esquimaux Village. In this most interesting exhibit....
