The Ondekoza
7.5
1981
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This documentary narrates the beginnings of the founding members of ondekoza who are a group of young musician living communally on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. They create the taiko drumming, which has gone on to entertain audiences around the world and give spectators kodo drummer. Watch the musicians go from rigorous training and adaptation to early performances.
Genesis: Three Sides Live
8.1
1981
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Interviews and large extract of concerts from the band Genesis during their Abacab Tour in the USA and Europe in 1981.
Stoney Knows How
7.8
1981
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Stoney Knows How is a visit with a master of the Oldest Art In The World - Tattooing. Disabled by arthritis since the age of four, confined to a wheelchair, his growth stunted, Stoney St. Clair joined the circus at 15 as a sword-swallower. A year later, he took up tattooing, and traveled with circuses and carnivals for 50 years. As we watch him at work, we see the determination which led Stoney to use his crippled hands in an art where mistakes are permanent, and we realize Stoney has overcome his handicap to heal himself and others with the magic of symbols. The film ends with a visit by New Age tattoo master Don Ed Hardy to Stoney, who gives him a souvenir tattoo.
Brooklyn Bridge
6
1981
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This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, tracing its transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
Urgh! A Music War
8
1981
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Live performances from dozens of leading early-1980s musical acts - rock, punk, ska, reggae - its all here.
Of Muppets & Men: The Making of the Muppet Show
7.2
1981
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Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.
Ski In The Sun
8
1981
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Cloudy days that produce snow are great but theres nothing quite like the days where you get to Ski in the Sun. Grab your skis and sunscreen and join along as skiers like Mike Chew, Scott Brooksbank, Karen Huntoon, Kevin Moore, Ben Jones, and tons of others show you what real skiing looks like under the brightest light in the sky. From British Columbia down to Mount Saint Helens, over to Insbrook Austria and St. Moritz Switzerland, and back to Colorado, California, and Utah join Warren Miller as he takes you around the world to some of the greatest and brightest places to ski known to man.
Vernon, Florida
7.2
1981
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A documentary on the eccentric residents of Vernon, Florida.
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
8
1981
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A documentary hosted by Harrison Ford about the stunts of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Bob Marley: The Legend Live
8.1
1981
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Bob Marley u0026 the Wailers, in his last recorded show, at Santa Barbara County Bowl, on November 25th, 1979.
Stations of the Elevated
7.8
1981
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The Animals Film
8
1981
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The film offers a comprehensive examination of the exploitation of animals in modern society.
Jasper Carrott: Beat The Carrott
7
1981
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Jasper Carrott has long been one of this country’s most well-loved comedians and this ITV special from 1981 shows him on top form. Recorded live at the London Palladium, the “Guv’nor of Conversational Stand-Up” showcases some of his classic routines from his 70s and 80s stage shows. In this live set he lampoons the BBC, Crossroads, his early gigging days in flea-pit theatres and even his audience!
Soldier Girls
7
1981
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A documentary about womens basic training in Fort Georgia.
Mur Murs
7.6
1981
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Agnes Vardas documentary on murals in Los Angeles.
The Killing of America
7.3
1981
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A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much-much more.
Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography
5.6
1981
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Documentary about the pornography industry and the apparent violent anti-woman slant much of it takes.
Being Different
6.3
1981
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A tribute to the spirit and humanity of people who are physically different from the average: very tall and very large men and women, a bearded woman and her long-time husband, Siamese twins joined at the midsection, and several little people including actor Billy Barty. We meet some at Gibsonton, Florida, where carnival folk winter. They talk about their lives and accomplishments. The camera also goes on the road to visit a grandfather with a distinctive face, a legless mechanic from Kentucky on a second honeymoon in LA, a marathon runner and motivational speaker who has no feet, a karate student with partial limbs, and an armless, down-to-earth mom in Texas.
The New Deal for Artists
7.3
1976
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The Arts Project of the Work Projects Administration (1935-1942) was a USA government agency established to support writers, theater people, painters, sculptors, and photographers.
The Decline of Western Civilization
7.7
1981
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A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.
Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story
6
1981
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One hour documentary examining the seventy year history of nuclear and atomic industry, weapons, testing in South Australia from 1910 to 1980.
Faces of Death II
3.6
1981
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This movie continues in the same vein as F.O.D. 1 with short scenes of death related material. Mortuarys, accidents, police work are filmed by TV crews and home video cameras. Some of the material are most likely fake, some not as likely.
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
7.9
1981
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Chronicles the history of Negro Leagues baseball by using rare historical footage and interviews with black baseball greats.
The Devil At Your Heels
7.8
1981
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Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA.