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A feature-length documentary about the making of the original "Jesus Christ Superstar" theatrical movie. This 93-minute documentary features making-of footage and original "on set" interviews with cast members and Norman Jewison. In 1972, director Jewison took a group of young actors, singers, and dancers to war-torn Israel to shoot the film adaptation of the hit rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar." This is their story - in their own words. The production...

Winning state championships doesn't just come 'by way of luck' or simply by the good fortune of having a talented class of athletes come through your program. Real, long-term, sustained success through a steady blueprint for developing and maintaining a winning athletic culture built on a solid foundation that doesn't waiver from year to year. Matt Pries possesses a unique perspective of coaching successful varsity sports at two different high schools...

At a time when transgender people are banned from serving in the U.S. military, four transgender troops risking discharge fight to attain the freedom they so fiercely protect.

In the years following the collapse of the '80s Glam Metal era of the Sunset Strip, a songwriter chronicles the unexpected events of his life and the transformation of his band and craft.

An excellent French documentary from 2018, directed by Jerome Dion. Compared to San Francisco, this military base city, with it's strategic location on the edge of Pacific ocean, is booming in recent years. There is wealth and development all around, but not for everyone.

The ancient city of Akka, along the northern coast of Israel, is the home to a melting pot of Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha'i. For centuries its surrounding forty-foot sea wall has protected its citizens and repelled invaders. As the Old City endures harsh economic pressures and vast social changes, Palestinian families continue an inter-generational rite of passage expressing their right to control their destiny: jumping from the high wall...

In Ethiopia, there is a community of over nine thousand Jews. They speak Hebrew, keep kosher and have relatives in Israel, yet Israel continues to deny their appeals for aliyah - the Jewish birthright to become a citizen of Israel. They survive within a temporary, difficult reality in Ethiopia, dreaming of one day living fully as Jews in Israel. The Passengers follows the amazing journey of two young Ethiopian Jews, Demoz and Gezi, as they represent...

The film explores Atwood's 'backstory,' her early days in the Canadian wilderness and as a poet. Atwood's novels are explored. Personal stories are shared by friends, family, and, of course, directly by Atwood herself.