SPECIALS

A film about the greatest pre-Woodstock rock music festival.

A look at the history of musical movies hosted by Shirley Jones. Full of clips and behind the scenes stories that any movie buff will appreciate.

The story of Louis Zamperini, the Olympian long-distance runner and WW2 US aviator. He survived 47 days at sea after his plane crashed and then several years of brutal treatment by the Japanese in a POW camp.

World renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating of what actually killed TV actress Dana Plato.

Oscar-winning documentary based on Rachel L. Carson's pioneering study of ocean life chronicled in her award-winning and best-selling 1951 book of the same name.

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Women are put in charge of the city government for a day, and the mayor must go to the train station to greet an opera singer.

Tells the story of the Frank family and paints a portrait of their brash and free-spirited daughter Anne, perhaps the world's most famous victim of the Holocaust.

Actor Errol Flynn takes a group of scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on an expedition to the South Seas aboard his schooner, The Zaca.

A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.

This documentary is about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States when a combination of farming practices and environmental factors led to the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, greedy capitalists, and free-lance assassins plot and carry out the JFK assassination.

Violinist Mischa Elman performs a set of two of the most recognizable popular classic violin pieces: "Humoresque" composed by Antonín Dvorák, and "Gavotte" by François-Joseph Gossec. He is accompanied off screen by pianist Josef Bonime, although Bonime's instrument can be seen in the background behind Elman on screen. In one continuous single shot, the stationary camera focuses in squarely on Elman as he performs the two pieces.

A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.

The life & work of polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda.

This documentary centers around a performance by tap dancers Bunny Briggs, Howard "Sandman" Sims and Chuck Green at a Harlem club backed by a band led by Lionel Hampton. The dancers discuss their careers and their influences.

Rufus Jones, a black child, is elected President of the United States in this short musical comedy. The film features song and dance numbers by a seven year old Sammy Davis Jr..

The highlights of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.

A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

Created under the guidance of jazz impresario and Verve Records founder Norman Granz, this short captures the spontaneity of a jam session and is one of few film records of black jazzers of the day including tenor sax legend Lester Young.

Another entry in Paramount's "Headliner" series of shorts headlining top bands of the period---and many not so top---with George Hall and His orchestra and band singer Dolly Dawn featured in this one. Songs include "Everyday's a Holiday", "Dipsy Doodle", "That Moon Is Here Again" and Goodnight, Ladies."