Samsara: compassion for humanity is the intent of a meditation on cycles of life, death and rebirth
Ron Fricke, “Samsara” (2011) Fourth in a series of wordless visual documentaries by Ron Fricke
Tag: American Independent Films
Tsar to Lenin: an incredible compilation of archival footage of the Russian Revolution
Herman Axelbank and Max Eastman, “Tsar to Lenin” (1937) Presented by Mehring Books and the
Skywatcher: a compelling film offering an alternative explanation for cause of global climate change
Dave Dahl, “Skywatcher” (2012) Here’s an intriguing documentary that offers an alternative explanation for climate
Achieving the Perfect 10 – Parkettes gymnastics documentary: a shallow presentation on gymnastics culture and practice
Achieving the Perfect 10 – Parkettes gymnastics documentary (CNN, 2003) This CNN TV sports documentary
“Moral Dilemma … Can Ethics Help?” – useful guide on using ethics to determine the best choice to make
Hanneke van Ravenswaay and Ben Jurna, “Moral Dilemma … Can Ethics Help?” (1998) This episode
Is Ethics based on Virtue? – an adequate introduction on how to live a good life and develop moral character
John Allman, “Is Ethics based on Virtue?” (1998) Part of a series “The Examined Life”
Alternative Views’ Gulf War documentary: damning criticism of UK and US complicity in Iraq-Kuwaiti discord
Frank Morrow / Alternative Views, Gulf War documentary (1990s?) Found an interesting documentary on the
A compelling character study in “American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince”
Martin Scorsese, “American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince” (1978) After making his break-through films
Two comedy horror shorts by Martin Scorsese about self-destructive compulsions and obsessions
Martin Scorsese, “What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?” (1963)
It’s Not Just You, Murray! – a clever comedy piece by budding film director great
Martin Scorsese, “It’s Not Just You, Murray!” (1964) Made by Scorsese as a film student