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Language
Nepali
Description
The incredible story of Saraswoti and Sheetal, trafficking survivors who reclaim skills that once came at a high cost: they were slaves in Indian circuses - sold as children. Now freed, together they form Nepal's first circus. An intimate, beautiful film that harnesses the visual power of circus to give a unique perspective into the complex world of human trafficking.
5) Man on wire
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Language
English
Description
On August 7, 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York. Academy Award winner. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The cameras follow trailblazing comic, Joan Rivers, for a year and cover her entire career from her break on the Carson show, to her heartbreak over the suicide of her husband, and her role on Celebrity Apprentice. Rivers reveals her relentless desire to keep working with humor and empathy. Wickedly funny and surprisingly moving, Rivers is once again returned to the spotlight she so richly deserves and cements her reputation as one of stand-up's towering...
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The award-winning documentary that follows New York City fourth and fifth graders as they journey into the world of competitive ballroom dance. Winner of the Celebrate New York Award at the **Gotham Awards.** Winner of Best Documentary at the **Philadelphia Film Festival.** *"It will sweep you off your feet." - Joe Morgenstern, **The Wall Street Journal***
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Spike Lee's adaptation of the Broadway show "Passing Strange" presents the portrait of a musician as a young man. In 1970s Los Angeles, a talented but rebellious middle-class African-American discovers punk rock. Through the intervention of a sincere choir director, the young man travels to Europe, where his talents blossom, but at the expense of those who care for him. The film is based on the life of musician Stew, who appears as narrator and commentator...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Join Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts and Barbie 'Brooklyn' Roberts for fun, laughter, and exciting new adventures in the brand-new series Barbie It Takes Two. The series follows Barbie and Barbie as they attend a year of performing arts high school in NYC, set out to record a music demo and take odd jobs to pay for it, all while exploring the Big Apple and traveling back to Malibu often to visit family and friends. Filled with stories of friendship, family,...
11) Mermaids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This feature documentary dives into the allure and transformative power of the universal myth of mermaids; from the sirens of ancient lore to a new subculture of tail-donning women who beckon us into their sometimes humorous and at other times deeply poetic underwater worlds. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Film Festival**. *"Weinstein finds poignancy in the tales of the tails and Catherine Lutes' stunning underwater photography just might send...
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Disney and Pixar present an incredible new collection of 12 short films, featuring multiple Academy Award nominees (best short film, animated: Presto, 2008; Day & Night, 2010; La Luna, 2011) and a host of family favorites. Join the celebration of imagination with this must-own collection, packed with unforgettable animation, fantastic stories, and captivating characters.
13) Raise your voice
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A girl with an extraordinary voice is accepted to a music school in Los Angeles. There is one scholarship offered for the coming year - a seemingly impossible dream. With the help of an inspirational teacher, she finds the will to meet the challenge.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Explores the dynamic world and cathartic power of swing dance, from its historic origins to its impact on today. Boiled down to its core, swing dancing is about the pursuit of happiness. The film follows several swing dancers as they find joy through dance.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse, and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he, and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to...
16) Fame
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Story about students at the High School of Performing Arts, New York. Dance sequences include an audition, classes, a ballet solo by Antonia Franceschi, and the ensemble numbers "Fame" and "I sing the body electric."
Pub. Date
©2011, ©2010.
Language
English
Description
Hit the stage with Tori Vega and all the amazing students at Hollywood Arts, the most prestigious performing arts high school in the country! From wowing the crowd at the big showcase to movie roles, stage fights, costume make-up and more, these talented students are ready to shine!
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
From performing at a children's party to being stars of a reality show, the students at Hollywood Arts keep things interesting with their crazy antics and creativity. Bonus features include: iCarly Crossover special: iParty with Victorious, behind the scenes: iParty with Victorious Mash-Up performance, and the music video: Best Friend's Brother.
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A career spaning more than 50 years, Elaine Stritch is one of Broadway's Grandes Dames. Now, at age 77, she is as dynamic as ever, giving an astonishing one-woman performance. In a series of vignettes, punctuated by songs from the shows in which she starred, she tells stories of her career, ranging from the hilarious to the deeply moving.
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Hit the stage with Tori Vega and all the amazing students at Hollywood Arts, the most prestigious performing arts high school in the country! From wowing the crowd at the big showcase to movie roles, stage fights, costume make-up and more, these talented students are ready to shine!
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