BEING FRANK: THE CHRIS SIEVEY STORY explores the extraordinary secret life of artist Chris Sievey, best known as his alter ego Frank Sidebottom, the maverick Northern comedian in a fake head. Frank Sidebottom, his greatest creation, became a star – a manic, insane, mercurial star burning brightly from within a papier mâché head – a star who obscures find out more...

The 16 films include Gus Van Sant's 1982 adaptation of a William S. Burroughs short story, The Discipline of DE; Tim Burton's early stop motion animated classic Vincent; George Lucas' USC short Freiheit; Alexander Payne's previously unreleased UCLA graduation short Carmen; D.A. Pennebaker's Duke Ellington scored Daybreak Express; Todd Solondz' NYU short Feelings; along with Oscar winner The Lunch Date by Adam Davidson, Stefan Nadelman's multi-award winning documentary Terminal Bar, Joe Nussbaum' find out more...

The directorial debut Casey Affleck, 'I’m Still Here' is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of Joaquin Phoenix. This mocumentary follows the Oscar nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in late 2008 and attempts to reinvent himself with a career in hip hop. The film is a portrait of the artist at a crossroads, exploring issues of excess, courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.
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Jack Johnson's first break into the public music arena was when his composition 'Rodeo Clowns' was chosen to be G-ILove and Special Sauce's first single off their 1999 album 'Philadelphonic'. He had long been a huge figure in the surfing world, having been born and raised in Hawaii. He fast became a renowned surfer and scored a pro contract with Quiksilver before he had left high school. His implicit creativity led him to study and graduate with a degree in film at Santa Barbara. This then led t find out more...

"This is a brilliant film. Amy Berg has created an honest portrayal of Janis Joplin. Its filled with Janis from her earliest performances to her last. Interviews from high school friends and friends, band mates, and lovers from her early days in the San Francisco music scene during the '60's. Thanks to the cooperation of her surviving family members find out more...

Take It Or Leave It' is The Madness Movie. Made in 1981 it follows the bands journey from starting out, to chart success in 1981. find out more...

Tom Berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a member of the tour crew for The National, the rock & roll band fronted by his brother, Matt

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An intimate chronicle of the relationship between pianist Alfred Brendel and the young composer and pianist Kit Armstrong during 2009-9. Including the only footage of Brendel performing during his farewell tour. From Kit's difficulties in expressing himself through any means other than the piano, to his curious relationship with his elderly tutor, the film is surprisingly playful in tone.

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