Films by topic History
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16mm MaxwellNew Zealand/Australia The filmmaker rediscovers her hometown, New Plymouth. She meets a man with a cinema in his house, a group of elderly filmmakers, and finds an array of archives.
Calici: A Rural ConspiracyNew Zealand In 1997 a group of farmers introduced the illegal Calici virus in NZ — the nation’s biggest ever bio-security breach. This is their account of how and why…
DaleUSA The story of legendary racing driver Dale Earnhardt, who was killed during the 2001 Daytona 500, told through Dale’s own words. Narrated by actor Paul Newman.
Feet UnboundAustralia Retracing the footsteps of China’s female soldiers of The Long March, untold stories of courage and hope in the face of extreme deprivation and brutality surface.
Freedom FuelsUSA An in-depth look at renewable fuel sources, such as bio-diesel, ethanol and vegetable oil. Darryl Hannah and Willie Nelson lend their weight to this film.
The Hands of Che GuevaraThe Netherlands When the body of Che Guevara was found in 1997, the last mystery about Guevara’s life seemed resolved — until it became apparent his hands were missing.
In Memoriam: Alexander LitvinenkoThe Netherlands The mystery behind the poisoning of former Russian Secret Service officer, Alexander Litvinenko, acquired sensitive political dimensions in the search for his murderers.
Lovely RITANew Zealand Gaylene Preston’s documentary, Lovely RITA, celebrates New Zealand painter Rita Angus.
My Husband Andrei SakharovLatvia/France How did Andrei Sakharov — academician, intellectual, “brains of the Soviet regime" — became a champion of human rights and enemy of the Soviet system?
NankingUSA During World War II, a small group of Westerners risked their lives to establish a Safety Zone, where over 200,000 Chinese found refuge from the Japanese army.