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Description: Getting drunk is a part of modern life- but do you know what kind of a drunk you are? What you look like when you've had a few too many? Or think you'd even make the same decisions? In this experiment we follow Matt on a normal Friday night out on the lash, equip him with a head cam and then see what happens and how he sees his behaviour a week later...Description: Getting drunk is a part of modern life- but do you know what kind of a... more
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In January 2008 I gave up drinking for a month. When February 1st arrived I simply did not want to drink anymore. This prompted me to ask, why do us Brits like to drink so much? And is it a habit we can break?
I meet anthropologists, psychologists and staunch teetotalers, get plastered in a karaoke bar, and chat with the drinkers on the street in an attempt to explain Britain's love affair with the bottle.In January 2008 I gave up drinking for a month. When February 1st arrived I simply did... more
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Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet music, posters, sculptures, recordings, and photographs - all about human whistling. He guides us through the history and culture of whistling (he tells us about whistling during World War 2 and the Holocaust) as he shows off his collection and the passion that has driven him to amass a house full of whistling memorabilia.
As we learn about whistling we also get a glimpse into the mind of a collector. Jim believes collecting is innate, an evolutionary process, and that everyone collects something. His collection is just quirkier than most.Jim reckons he has twenty to thirty boxes in his basement full of books, toys, sheet... more
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This international museum, based in San Francisco, is devoted to displaying and exploring the origins of the African Diaspora through its artwork and various interactive experiences.This international museum, based in San Francisco, is devoted to displaying and... more
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A cappella has come a long way in the last one hundred years, evolving from glee clubs into a tradition that is hugely popular, considerably profitable, and much publicized. There are more than 1,200 collegiate a cappella groups in the United States alone.
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the bizarre, inspiring, and hilarious world of competitive collegiate a cappella through the eyes of Divisi, the all girls acapella group from the University of Oregon. Divisi will be competing in the semi-finals of the International Championship of Collegiate Acapella. Can they live up to their legacy?
For more information on the world of college acapella, check out Mickey Rapkin's new book, "Pitch Perfect," available now: http://www.mickeyrapkin.com/A cappella has come a long way in the last one hundred years, evolving from glee clubs... more
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"Photographer and filmmaker Veena Rao re-visits her now retired second grade teacher and her over 2,000 dolls who all live together in a vinyl sided house in an "active adult community" deep in the heart of suburban Illinois. Via her dolls, who are all named, dressed and positioned all over the house and in every inch of her basement turned doll museum, we learn about the evolution of girls and society.""Photographer and filmmaker Veena Rao re-visits her now retired second grade... more
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Rheanna Port is a successful Bangarra dancer who grew up in one of the most remote aboriginal tribes in Australia and now tours the world with her unique blend of indiginous and modern European dance.Rheanna Port is a successful Bangarra dancer who grew up in one of the most remote... more
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Laid back, care free there lives revolve around the ocean. On the outskirts of a city filled with steamy and stressful streets lies an out of place surf community. This is the story of two long beach surfers and the adventures they run into.Laid back, care free there lives revolve around the ocean. On the outskirts of a city... more
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This cut down of the feature documentary "Na Kamalei: Men of Hula" features legendary teacher Robert Cazimero and the only all-male hula school in Hawaii.
These men go beyond deep-rooted stereotypes of "grass skirt girls" and reveal a story of Hawaiian pride through the exploration of male roles in the hula tradition--past and present.This cut down of the feature documentary "Na Kamalei: Men of Hula" features... more
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Each year in mid January, 34 year old Salvatore travels from his city life in London into the rugged interior of Sardinia where he was born, in order to celebrate the little known festival of the Mamuthones and the Issohadores. The Mamuthones are mysterious and diabolic figures who represent the dark cold forces of the hard
Sardinian winter. The film will follow Salvatore back to his village where he will become a Mamuthone and act out this ancient rite.Each year in mid January, 34 year old Salvatore travels from his city life in London... more
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The Real Ting profiles the Chinese tattoo artis Zhuo Dan Ting, who is as well known for her talent as a tattoo artist as for her unique look and style. Through her experiences we can see the development, and influences driving China to be an more open minded society. Ting is an example of self expression at it's loudest.The Real Ting profiles the Chinese tattoo artis Zhuo Dan Ting, who is as well known... more
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Brooklyn's Etsy's Lab art collective hosts a monthly event where people come to play and show off their handmade music instruments.Brooklyn's Etsy's Lab art collective hosts a monthly event where people come... more
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a triplet? Lauryn Siegel spent most of her life wondering the same thing -- even though she is one.Ever wonder what it's like to be a triplet? Lauryn Siegel spent most of her life... more
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