Documentary, History
Who is Jocky Wilson? 20 years ago every child in Kirkcaldy, on the east coast of Scotland, could answer this question. One of the best darts players ever, world champion in 1982 and 1989 - a national hero. But in '95 Jocky paid the price for his self destructive life style. In search of his myth, we follow the forces that shaped Jocky's hometown and its inhabitants as we discover lost memories of the man who once inspired the nation.
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Clues to Adventure
Rapid Response
Fishtown Soldier
Last Drop
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Connected
Dreamcaster
The Devil's Toy
Tetherball, or Do-Do
The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling
The Land of the People
Beginning
The Archive
Libre
The Comeback
Niagara Falls
Spanish Bullfight
Rough Sea at Dover
Carl och spelreklamshelvetet
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Novak Djokovic: Refuse to Lose
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2022
Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With 86 ATP singles titles, 37 Masters events and 20 Grand Slam's, few tennis players have achieved what Djokovic has. Currently ranked world number one and a record total of 365 weeks on top, Djokovic has dominated the sport for the last 10 years. Things have not always been easy for the world number one. Born in war-torn Belgrade, Serbia, Djokovic developed his skills in some of the harshest conditions imaginable. Despite this he rose to the top of the professional tennis rankings, becoming a national icon and a symbol of unity for the Serbian people.Clues to Adventure
IMDB 6 | Apr , 1949
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.Rapid Response
IMDB 7.8 | Sep , 2019
Dr. Stephen Olvey and his team develop revolutionary procedures to make motor sports safer for the drivers.Fishtown Soldier
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2017
In the heart of the rapidly gentrifying Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia three streets meet to form a bustling intersection of born-and-raised locals and dilettante millennials. Dennis Bowers falls in the former camp. He grew up playing handball on that intersection and although he can no longer afford to live there, he still comes back every week to play on the same wall at age 50 that he did at age 12. Even if he doesn’t live in the neighborhood, it’ll always be his corner.Last Drop
IMDB 9 | Feb , 2026
This short film is an awareness film on water conservation. This film conveys a serious message to people who do not properly close the tap after using it. miss usages of water. Drop by drop, the earth loses its water.Bruno v Tyson
IMDB 7 | Feb , 2021
The full story of an epic in-ring rivalry and the fascinating personal relationship that went along with it.Connected
IMDB 5.5 | Oct , 2018
One day in the life of a 50-year-old couple. Blind Krzysztof goes skiing with Wiola, who is his wife and guide. They prepare for skiing in the early morning. Krzysztof mounts bluetooth kits on the helmets that will connect them to each other. They go to the top of the mountain in a chair lift, and the higher they go, the more we learn about their life. At the same time, weather conditions are changing, thickening mist falls on the mountain slopes. When Wiola and Krzysztof finally reach the summit, they must find each other and connect in the surrounding fog. A short documentary about love and passion.Dreamcaster
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2023
A blind sports enthusiast is granted the chance to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a live sports broadcaster with the help of new technology.The Devil's Toy
IMDB 6.3 | Jul , 1966
This short 1966 documentary dedicated "to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film - the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport - captures the exuberance of boys and girls having the time of their lives in free-wheeling downhill locomotion. Jutra's 1966 mockumentary film The Devil's Toy (Rouli-roulant), is a faux-anti-skateboarding propaganda film.Tetherball, or Do-Do
IMDB 4.2 | Jan , 1898
Four men of different ranks play a game of tetherball on a ship's deck.The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling
IMDB 7.8 | Apr , 1998
The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling is a documentary dealing with the true history of professional wrestling. The documentary talks about professional wrestling's beginnings right up until the Monday Night Wars era of professional wrestling.The Land of the People
IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 1966
This is the subject of ongoing discovery of the beauty of the world, that man makes in his life and in his work, which is being developed as part of a big city, presented during a day's work. This film starts and ends with the rotating image of the sculpture of Rodin the Thinker; this famous sculpture has long since become the symbol of the unchanging expression of human thought.Beginning
IMDB 6 | Feb , 1967
Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.The Archive
IMDB 5.8 | Sep , 2009
Paul Mawhinney was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Over the years he has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection. Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection. - A brief look at the world's largest vinyl record collection and the current state of the American record industry.Libre
IMDB 5 | Jan , 2019
For detained immigrants who can’t pay their bond, for-profit companies like Libre by Nexus offer a path to reunite with their families. But for many, the reality is much more complicated. “Libre” sheds light on one of many hidden costs of reunification for immigrant families.The Comeback
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2008
Aging German boxer Jürgen "The Rock" Hartenstein was once a middleweight champion. With no manager standing behind him, he is forced to train in city parks and in a dark, seedy attic in Munich with his African trainer, Markus Kone. Every week he phones matchmakers in the U.S., because he has a dream: he wants to make a comeback.Niagara Falls
IMDB 4.6 | Sep , 1896
A stationary camera looks west across Niagara Falls from the United States' side (the Niagara River rushes toward the falls from right to left). Virtually overlooking the falls and surrounded by the swift current not far from the camera is a small island where six or eight tourists watch the water, talk, and move about.Spanish Bullfight
IMDB 4.1 | Jan , 1900
With a crowded arena in the background, a stationary camera records a bull charging a picador astride his horse. An attendant on foot throws stones at the rump of the horse to get it to move. Various toreadors run past the bull to try to get him to charge or at least run about.Rough Sea at Dover
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1896
The surf pounds against a breakwater on which are visible several people standing. The wall looks to be about 20 feet above sea level and extend at least 100 feet into the water. A large wave rolls picturesquely along the wall toward the shore. Smaller waves follow. Then the scene changes to river water flowing. We see both shores: in the foreground a log and tree branch are visible; on the far shore, there appears to be a low wall with trees beyond it. The camera is stationary in both shots.Carl och spelreklamshelvetet
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2019
Internet comedian Carl Déman from the humor group JLC lived a life that looked glorious. But beneath the surface was a terrible gambling addiction that almost cost him his life. In 2019, he and other gambling addicts struggle to stay afloat in a contemporary age marinated in gambling advertising. Carl wants to ask those who make the advertising how they think and wonders why the advertising profiles now also come from the world of culture and entertainment.