Projects in categories: Documentary

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A riveting feature documentary based on the ground-breaking new book by Pulitzer-Prize winner Samantha Power, Sergio will use the inspiring, rigorous and tragic life of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN envoy to Iraq who died in the first suicide bombing of the war, to engage the public in a conversation about the principles that should guide US foreign policy into the 21st Century. Vieira de Mello, a relatively unknown hero who deserves wider recognition, devoted his life to the ideals of diplomacy, security, the rule of law, and the fundamental right of people to live in dignity. Sergio is the story of the day those ideals came under attack, and why they must be preserved.

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Shot over five years, a unique and humorous portrait of three girls growing into adolescence, set against the harsh realities of life in two small poverty stricken towns at either end of England. As it unfolds the girls behaviour changes in surprising, touching and sometimes tragic ways.

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What can be expressed through music, which cannot be expressed in words? Tabea Zimmermann, the world famous violist, shares her thoughts and emotions about life in music. A discussion on the complexities of expression and art, which culminates in a touching and revealing portrait of one of today's greatest performers.

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In his sweet shop resembling movie museum, owner and film lover, a Cypriot Londoner, Umit Mesut, debates film versus digital with professional screenwriter Tony Grisoni.

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The Age of Stupid is the new film from director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) and producer John Battsek (One Day In September). Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at 'old' footage from 2008 and asking: why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?
 

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In the face of growing Taliban and sectarian tensions, The Other Side of the Tora Bora returns to the North West Frontier Provinces of Pakistan five years on from Operation Enduring Freedom. Through exceptional access, this unique film looks beyond the region's veil of infamy exposing an ancient culture on the cusp of change and a region under threat growing from Taliban forces.

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Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller and collaborator Nicholas Abrahams tell stories of faith and devotion from around the world in this fascinating and inspired documentary about fandom.

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Adam Lyal (a pale-faced ghost) has stood in three consecutive Scottish Parliamentary Elections. This documentary follows his progress to Election Day 2007, when an automated count replaced the manual system with far-reaching consequences.

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Part city symphony part visual poem, The Solitary Life of Cranes explores the invisible life of a city, its patterns and hidden secrets, seen through the eyes of crane drivers working high above its streets.
 

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We are walking on the knife edge.

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Unfolding in three chapters of rare intimacy and candour, Tres Pesos offers an insight into the everyday lives of young Cuban reggaeton musicians. Living in the neglected outskirts of Havana, the musicians who rap and jam together share a relentless hunger for success despite the poverty of their daily existence.

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An informal interview with Turner Prize winner British artist Grayson Perry prior the opening of his groundbreaking exhibition Unpopular Culture at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Here he talks about his impressions, opinions and reasons for selecting the artworks from the Art Council collection contained in this distinctive show. Produced by Plush Prodcutions Limited in collaboration with De La Warr Pavilion and Arts Council Of England.