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Soapboxers Trailer-11-16-10

2010-11-16T21:28:00.000Z

“The Soapboxers”. Filmed at the historic Hyde Park "Speakers Corner" in London.

This film is a tour of serious odd-ball characters jumping up and down on their soap-boxes with their unique Londoner's humor as they threaten, cajole and entreat us to mend our ways.

Politics, sex or religion, nothing is out of bounds, or beyond the often, outrageous retorts from the hecklers.

Nothing is too taboo or sacred, and no one is safe from the voices of dissent. Besides the usual mix of bohemian radicals also included are fundamentalist, doctors, prohibitionists, and the occasional raving lunatic.

The film includes a rare interview with Lord Soper at 93. Donald Soper's international reputation as a dedicated evangelical speaker included a "soap-box" Ministry every Sunday in Hyde Park.

"Elliott Sharp Doing the Don't" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:23:56.000Z

“Elliott Sharp: Doing the Don’t” is filled with rare moments of this multi-talented composer/musician at work and play.

Included are performances in New York, Europe and China in which Elliott Sharp is seen conducting his avant-garde Orchestra Carbon in “Quarks Swim Free”; the premiere of his opera “Em/Pyre” at the Venice Biennale; the Sirius String Quartet; in concert on solo guitar, and playing his hand made ‘slab guitar” with his blues band “Terraplane”.

Artists and writers speak about this multifaceted musician and his important influence on their work.

“Your are going to hear something that you have never heard and whether you like it or not, it’s going to inspire you somehow”
Butch Morris, composer/conductor

"Auction Day" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:22:44.000Z

“Do you know the art of auctioneering?

“Auction Day” captures a precious national asset that may soon disappear. Filmed in Wales in the UK the film shows a community of farmers, sheep dealers and auctioneers on ‘market day’.

Farmers with storybook faces nod, wink and send secret signals to the auctioneer. They are 21st century shepherds with a heritage rooted in biblical times. Dealers with canny eyes shake hands and heads and look for bargain lots.

Confused sheep arrive. Off-loaded from trucks and trailers, prodded preened and then pushed into the sales arena. Their teeth, wool, the shape of their heads and their pedigree are all carefully assessed before the bidding begins.

Then the sold ewes and rams are packed into vans and are on their way to new home ground. Their lambs will survive tough lives in the high hills and mountains and will be coming to another “Auction Day” next year to continue the farmers cycle that holds the countryside as a unique national asset.

In the film, the relationship between farmers and wily auctioneer, part of a long heritage of symbiotic friendships, is delightfully revealed in humourus cameos. The gentle auctioneer, Meirion Morris with delightful charm tells his “sheep tales”.

"Fencing: The Art, Science & Passion" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:21:16.000Z

Ever wondered what’s its like to duel with a sword or a rapier?
This 6-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist.

See bouts at fencing academies in the USA and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers on their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent

Through exciting close-ups, the fast moving action of dueling weapons are captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in movies. Slow motion segments let you see that magic moment of a “hit” or a “near miss.”

Fencers interviewed include the legendary Dr. Aladar Kogler, Dr. William Gaugler and Mark Holbrow.

See Ziemek Wojciechowski the international champion coaching a young fencer for the Olympics.
He speaks of “the fantastic moment” the need to win and the “Zen-like” or dream-like experience
of being in the “zone”.

See and hear famous fencers in action as they speak about the intellectual approach to fencing.
Watch as 11-year-old fencers are coached in this sport that has its beginnings in ancient times.

Begin to see what goes on behind the masks. Go beyond swashbuckling to see this exciting skill enjoyed around the world by men and women and fencers of all ages.

Specially choreographed and performed for this film is a musical re-enactment of a baroque fencing bout in period costume. Performed by dancers Carlos Fittante and Caroline Copeland.

Want an introduction to fencing?
Just screen “Fencing: the art, science and passion” plus the information packed chapters.

"Hand Rolled on 29th Street" Trailer

2010-11-03T15:20:19.000Z

Every few minutes a cigar is created by a group of Tabaqueros working in a Manhattan storefront. In this short humorous work a group of Dominican men and women show the art of selecting tobacco leaves, rolling them at high speed and pressing them into shape to the music of a meringue.