Chiemi Karasawa
1) Love etc
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Documented is a witty, poignant, and humorous exploration about the universal stages of love, depicted through five real stories over the course of one year in New York City. From teen romance to a decades-long marriage, newlyweds to a recent divorcee, and even a bachelor so frustrated in his search that he chooses to have children without a partner, follow along on each intimate journey.
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The epic story of a family forced to emigrate from war-torn Laos after the chaos of the secret air war waged by the U.S. during the Vietnam War, to the mean streets of New York City. Kuras has spent the last 23 years chronicling the family's extraordinary journey in this deeply personal, poetic, and emotional film.
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Beyond the notes is a journey behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, one of the most important labels in the history of jazz. Founded in New York in 1939 by German Jewish refugees Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, the history of the label goes beyond the landmark recordings, encompassing the pursuit of musical freedom, the conflict between art and commerce, and the idea of music as a transformative and revolutionary force. Includes archival footage,...
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Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction is a personal documentary about the iconic actor in his intimate moments, with clips from some of his 250 films and his own heart-breaking renditions of American folksongs. Lensed in color and b/w by Seamus McGarvey, the film explores the actor's enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician, and includes scenes with David Lynch, Wim Wenders, SamShepard, Kris Kristofferson and Debbie Harry....