COMING SOON to DVD!

ABOUT FACE: Jewish Refugees in the Allied Forces

Peter Coyote (narrator), Henry Kissinger

Directed by: Steven Karras

Documents the as-yet-untold WWII story of young Jewish men and women who escaped certain death at the hands of the Nazis…and returned to fight them in Europe and North Africa. Told via the recollections of these brave men and women, the film chronicles the journey from Nazi victim, to refugee and finally, to Allied soldiers and spies.

“For all those who have not heard this story at their father’s or grandfather’s knee, and for anyone who has considered the question, ‘Why didn’t the Jews fight back?’ this is essential.” The Jewish News

Authorized by the King Foundation

The definitive history

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: An Historical Perspective

Endorsed by The King Foundation

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Narrated by Arthur Burghardt

This comprehensive and fully authorized documentary traces King’s life and the development of his philosophies, set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement.

“This outstanding production deserves a place in all collections”-School Library Journal

Eminem AKA

Marshall Mathers (a.k.a. Eminem), Treach, Debbie Mathers, Kim Mathers, Todd Nelson

The story of rap superstar Eminem and his rise to fame, as told through interviews with family and friends. Featuring extensive interviews with his mother (the notorious Debbie Mathers who sued her son for defamation of character), his grandmother and his late Uncle Todd, as well as music industry colleagues and others who knew him in his formative years, here at last is the real 8 Mile.

Enter The Jungle

The Gracie Killer and his Favella Fighters - Narrated by ICE-T

Ice-T (narrator), Gabriel Gonzaga, Lyoto Machida, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Jose Aldo

Directed by: Tommy Sowards & Alex Harvey

An inside look at the violent world of Brazilian MMA Jungle Fights, where founder/promoter Wallid Ismail stages events in the wilds of the country looking for the next stars that will fight in the UFC in the United States. Narrated by Ice-T and featuring current UFC stars Gabriel Gonzaga, Lyoto Machida, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Jose Aldo, Renan Barao, John Lineker and Bethe Correia.

 

Huey P. Newton: Prelude to Revolution

Huey P. Newton, The Black Panther Party

Directed by: John Evans

Filmmaker John Evans’ never-before-seen interview with jailed revolutionary and founder of the Black Panther Party, Huey P. Newton.

You see bullet riddled walls, ransacked family dwellings and shattered windows. This is the very terrorism that Huey and the Black Panther Party were standing up against.”—activist Assata Shakur

New Release

Born to Lead: Jim Calhoun

The Definitive Biography

During a career that spanned 40 years as head coach at the University of Connecticut, legendary basketball coach Jim Calhoun won 873 games and three national championships which puts him in a league with the people like UNC Tar Heels coach Dean Smith and UCLA coaching great John Wooden.

Remastered from Original Elements!

The Legend of Dolemite

Bigger & Badder

Rudy Ray Moore, Mike D. (Beastie Boys), Ice T, Eddie Griffin, LaWanda Paige

Directed by: Ross Guidici

Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as “King of the Party Records,” Rudy Ray guides us through his struggles and triumphs in the film and music industries.

The Definitive Biography - DOVE Seal of Approval

Mahalia Jackson: The Power & The Glory

MAJOR HOLLYWOOD BIOPICS in the works!

Mahalia Jackson, Studs Terkel, Jessie Jackson, George Avakian, Brother John Sellers

Directed by: Jeff Scheftel

Meet the gospel great who has influenced many of today’s pop superstars. This special edition DVD combines the outstanding documentary Mahalia Jackson: The Power & the Glory, with over two hours of vintage kinescope performances from the 1961 series, “Mahalia Jackson Sings”.

“An incredible film” – Paul McCartney

Currently Unavailable

The Nashville Sound

Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Bill Monroe

Directed by: Robert Elfstrom and David Hoffman

Filmed in Nashville in 1969, this acclaimed documentary features over 40 of the greatest country performers singing and playing their greatest hits, including Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff and Charley Pride.

“The Nashville Sound’s thrills are myriad”—Edward Crouse, indieWIRE

New to HD!

Nightfighters: The True Story of the 332nd Fighter Group, Tuskegee Airmen

The 332nd Fighter Group, Tuskegee Airmen, Arthur Burghardt (Narrator)

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of elite black pilots who distinguished themselves during numerous World War II combat missions over Europe is documented.

“Outstanding”—Video Librarian

Plaster Caster

Cynthia Plaster Caster, Noel Redding, Eric Burden, Jello Biafra, Pete Shelley

Directed by: Jessica Villenes

Artist-turned-groupie or groupie-turned-artist? Decide for yourself as Cynthia Plastercaster tells her amazing story with the help of some of the famous rockers whose “members” she has immortalized.

“Superb. Hilarious”—San Francisco Chronicle

Coming Soon

Shake Dance: Twerkin’ Old Skool

The strippers of Atlanta's famous "Gold Coast"

Directed by: Jay Ski McGowan

PARIS, DIVINE, TROUBLE, HENESSEY and BABYDOLL are all world-class practitioners of an exotic dance technique known as the Shake Dance. Performing for packed houses in Atlanta’s notorious Gold Coast region, they are part of an elite class of stripper, capable of shaking their lower bodies to music driving at up to 140 beats per minute. Some see themselves as artists. Some are in it for the money. None of them are going back to their day jobs any time ... Read more

Slippin’: 10 Years with The Bloods

a film by TOMMY SOWARDS and JOACHIM SCHROEDER

The Bloods street-gang

Directed by: Tommy Sowards and Joachim Schroeder

Over a period of 10 years, filmmakers Joachim Schroeder and Tommy Sowards hit the streets to follow a group of teenagers from L.A.’s Rollin’ 20s Bloods documenting the violent and troubled lives of one of the toughest gangs in the country.

“No preaching or moralizing…JUST STRAIGHT FORWARD TRUTH.”
-New York Times

Currently Unavailable

Soul in the Hole

Ed "Booger" Smith, Kenny Jones, Ronnet Jones

Directed by: Danielle Gardner

The true story of the vibrant and self-destructive Booger Smith, the supernaturally gifted point guard and star of the reigning street basketball team of Bed-Stuy, Kenny’s Kings.

“Listen up!!! The best film ever made about basketball.”—Village Voice

The DEFINITIVE documentary on the genre!

Straight Outta Puerto Rico: Reggaeton’s Rough Road to Glory

Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderon, Luny Tunes, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee

Directed by: Leigh Savidge, Jim Chankin

STRAIGHT OUTTA PUERTO RICO explores the burgeoning Reggaeton music scene, from its roots in Jamaican Reggae and Latin American Soca rhythms to its meteoric rise in popularity and the multitude of artists that are the driving force behind this scorching musical phenomenon. Features top Reggaeton stars Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderon, DJ Playero, The Luny Tunes and many more!

New Release

Uncle Tom

An Oral History of the American Black Conservative.

Candace Owens, Herman Cain, Col. Allen B. West, Brandon Tatum, Carol Swain, Larry Elder, Chad O. Jackson, Damani B. Felder

Directed by: Justin Malone

In a collection of intimate interviews with some of America’s most provocative Black conservative thinkers, Uncle Tom takes a different look at being Black in America.

” The most important film out there”  –Chicago Tribune

” A SMASH HIT” –Washington Times

“A must see for all Americans” –Chuck Norris

Remastered from Original Elements! Directed by Oscar nominee Leigh Savidge (Straight Outta Compton)

Welcome to Death Row

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Tupac Shakur, Kevin Powell, Eazy E

Directed by: Leigh Savidge

The true story of the rise and fall of Death Row Records. As told in the words of the people who lived it, Welcome to Death Row tells the story of this enigmatic enterprise, its shadowy origins, and how it forever changed American business.

“Riveting”—The San Francisco Chronicle

A film by Eli Steele

What Killed Michael Brown?

Written and presented by Shelby Steele

Directed by: Eli Steele

The documentary considers Brown’s 2014 police shooting, death,  the aftermath,  — and the complex, underlying societal causes that define the film’s important first word, “what”.  The film explores America’s true original sin: not slavery, but “the use of race as a means to power.” Questions asked — Was it really racism that caused the death of Michael Brown? Has the truth become the lie, and the lie truth? — and answered come against a backdrop of the “real victimization of ... Read more

Anyone who pretends to want to repair race relations in America, anyone who pretends to repair the world, anyone who wants justice needs to see this movie.  – Times of San Diego

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