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Even in the face of a writer's strike, the networks still won't allow you to know the real truth about the Bush administration. Fortunately, the one positive world record that Bush has achieved is being the subject of more great documentaries than any other President.

A look of some my favorite documentaries.

Although American director Martin Scorsese, who was finally awarded the Oscar for Best Director this year, is known primarily for his fiction films, his documentaries are just as rich and compelling.

Ten of the most critically acclaimed and satifying, but lesser-known documentaries from years past to move to the top of your queue. Start your New Year of film off right!

This is a review on 2 music dvd documentaries - Edgeplay, about The Runways, and The Cream Will Rise, about Sophie B. Hawkins

I find myself so troubled by these kinds of films, for two reasons: one, because I agree with them in large part, and two, because I think they disseminate falsehoods that hurt people.

Nazi propaganda ran the gamut from the inartistic rantings of Fritz Hipper to the subtle artistry of Leni Riefenstahl. Would you be able to tell the difference if both kinds were being directed toward you today?

This powerful trio of documentary masterpieces contain incredible performances by 60s rock icons, and capture a unique moment in American life. Read on to discover three films that show the music of the hippie movement at its birth, its end, and its peak.

After ushering in a testament to DJ culture with the Documentary Scratch, director Doug Pray captured the high energy 2002 tour stop in Los Angeles into the follow-up film Scratch: All the Way Live.

Sicko gets Oscar high-five according to Michael Moore. But the competition is stiff and the other documentaries equally compelling.

When it comes to liberal documentaries, the standard operating procedure of conservatives is to attack the messenger and ignore the facts.

PBS is a great place to see some great documentaries. In this day and age of DVDs, the great thing is you can buy the ones you like and watch them. "Oswald's Ghost" is one worth watching, and an interesting look into the life of a strange man.

Listen, I'm a big film guy, and especially documentaries - you might call me a docky.

A look at Elvis' 31 movies, 3 documentaries, and several television specials.

Nobody does TCM documentaries better than Martin Scorsese. And now he's got a subject that's his equal: Val Lewton.

Rory Kilalea has worked in the Middle East and throughout Africa, directing documentaries as well as in various production, script-writing and management positions. He is also the author of several short story collections and plays.

The 15th edition of the African Diaspora Film Festival, screening in New York from November 23 through December 9, is a typically eclectic, globe-trotting collection of documentaries and fiction features.

At their best, documentaries are the kind of films that provide an immediacy and intimacy- inevitably making the subject matter more compelling.

You've probably noticed a continuing thread through just about all of Ken Burns' outstanding historical documentaries for PBS since "The Civil War" in 1990. No matter the subject within America's history--racism always fits into the picture...

Most fundamenalist leaning people loved the documentary "The Exodus Decoded." Yet they hate the film "The Lost Tomb of Jesus." Interesting, since they have the same production team.

The documentaries and pictures I had seen before coming to this beautiful state look dull and lifeless. I must say that experiencing Tasmania myself has been the only way to see it.

HD is an amazing thing. I hate to admit it, but it's an amazing thing.

If you love those "Behind the Music" documentaries, like I do, then you will love this DVD.

There are dozens of short fims available for viewing at the Sundance website. Whether your tastes run from documentaries, straightforward storytelling, or to the arthouse and experimental, you will find some pleasing selections.

a fascinating documentary that examines Lennon's transformation from musician to activist and how that drew the attention and ire of the United States government

TV personality and naturalist Steve Irwin, 44, was killed this morning by a stingray. Irwin was director of the Australian Zoo and host of hundreds of TV documentaries.

Drowning in symbolism? Up to here with the dark, yet glorious side of America? Sick of people making documentaries saying that you'll get fat if you eat a lot of junk food? Well, grab some popcorn. I'd pay double to see these.

An opportunity to swim along side dolphins or ride on the backs of marine turtles is one of those childhood fantasies we all seem to have nurtured when we were younger. This was the stuff of documentaries or adventure films and not reality.

The box office success of recent documentaries highlight how true life issues and stories can be riveting and a source for creative sustenance.

Heavy was one of the greatest TV documentaries I have ever seen. Here are my thoughts on it.

Now on DVD, we have the opportunity to see three early short documentaries made during Herzog's creatively fertile period in the '70s, in the collection Short Films by Werner Herzog, recently released by New Yorker Video.

DVD Review of the film Capturing the Friedmans. Lost in a glut of popular documentaries over the last 4 years, documentary fans should not overlook this hidden gem.

So you want to catch a movie in Baltimore? There are several movie theaters in Baltimore, depending on your taste. Whether you want local, independent, foreign or hollywood films, this guide reviews a theater for you. Local restaurants are also included.

There are many movie theaters in Lansing, and each weekend they are packed with people of all ages looking for something to do. A short review of the major theaters in the area.

"Happiness resides not in possessions," is a quote attributed to Greek Philosopher Democritus, who died before Alfred Hitchcock became a director and his films were available for the home video market.

Since the DVD format was introduced in the late 1990s, movie fans were anxious to get their hands on two Lucasfilm trilogies, Star Wars and the Indiana Jones films.

This guide will help anyone locate the pertinent medical information needed from a variety of resources, from the local library to online sites and medical libraries.

A research paper comparing and contrasting the movies Gimme Shelter to Spinal Tap.

Discovery Channel's current documentary series Inside Evil is a hilarious and disturbing example of America's obsession with totalitarianism.

What is America's obsession with reality TV? Why do millions of people spend thousands of hours each week, watching ordinary people try to get a job, try to get a date or try to sing instead of actually living their own lives?

Why are Americans so overweight?

One human guinea pig tries to find out why... kind of.

The main subject of Super Size Me (Morgan Spurlock), wrote, directed, and stared in the galvanizing...

Relocating, casual touring, traveling to visit relatives, work, school, whatever the reason is reason enough to explore the Inside Passage and the remarkable Alaska coast via the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Willis O'Brien founded the art of stop-motion animation, and his claims to fame are The Lost World, King Kong, and Ray Harryhausen. O'Brient was Ray Harryhausen's mentor.

This year's edition reveals the richness and variety of work currently being done in the video medium, featuring a diverse set of filmmakers advancing the medium and expanding its possibilities.

By following this unique gift list for doctors, and adding a touch of personalization, gift giving does not have to be a headache. Preparedness is the key!

The Film Society of Lincoln Center's retrospective, "Risks and Reinvention: The Cinema of Louis Malle," playing in New York from June 24 through July 15, is a rare and valuable opportunity to assess this unique filmmaker's place in the cinema pantheon.

Scutarro and Brown try at running the whole of the river, some 3,200 miles from source to sea, an exploration dreamed of for centuries. This dream of "running" this river had led to the deaths of dozens of adventurers over the last several decades.

A review of Lords of Dogtown by Frank Walker

What alters this film from being a straightforward biography is that Haskell's son, Mark Wexler shot it. Their fractious relationship is exposed through on-camera interactions, allowing an intimate view inside that most families might not want to share.