WHO THE F**K IS THAT GUY
Directed by Drew Stone
A documentary film detailing the life and career of Michael Alago, a gay Puerto Rican from Brooklyn who went on to shape and reinvent the world's musical landscape -- first as a 19-year-old talent booker at the legendary Ritz nightclub in New York City and then as a 24-year-old A&R executive who signed Metallica, White Zombie and worked with other notable artists including Nina Simone, John Lydon, and Cyndi Lauper. The film tells the tender, loving, and sometimes self-destructive story of a man who “just loved music.”
ON DEMAND: Amazon, Google Play, Youtube, Microsoft Store, Vudu
NOTORIOUS B.I.G: Bigger Than Life
Directed by Peter Spirer
2007/2021
The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now Notorious B.I.G. is revealed. Hear the stories from his closest friends and some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop: Diddy, Method Man, Easy Mo Bee, Matty C, E-40, Raekwon, Common and more. See raw footage of B.I.G. free-styling on the streets of New York, rare home video footage, a never-before-seen interview with Biggie shortly before his death and undisclosed video footage from the night of his murder.
ON DEMAND: Google Play, Sling, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube
MICHAEL DES BARRES: WHO DO YOU WANT ME TO BE?
Directed by J. Elvis Weinstein
2020
The son of a junkie aristocrat and a schizophrenic showgirl becomes the master of reinvention on a 50+ year journey through rock and roll, TV, and film.
ON DEMAND in USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand — currently on: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, InDemand (Comcast & Cox, Spectrum, Cablevision), iTunes, Kaleidescape, Microsoft Store, Vudu, You Tube.
Praise for MICHAEL DES BARRES: WHO DO YOU WANT ME TO BE?
“To watch Des Barres triumph over his circumstances… is to see the power of the human spirit when the human is just too stubborn and too in love with life to truly give up. And he’s not close to being done yet.”
— Karla Peterson / San Diego Union Tribune
Read full review here.
SACHEEN Breaking the silence
Directed by Peter Spirer
2021
Documentary Short starring Sacheen Littlefeather
Sacheen is a short documentary film that offers Sacheen Littlefeather, a 71-year-old White Mountain Apache and Yaqui elder, actress, activist, dancer, educator, and writer, living in Northern California, the opportunity to share her own story, in her own words, that has been waiting 45 years to be told.
As we revisit one of the most memorable and controversial moments in the history of the Academy Awards, Sacheen’s voice will finally be joined together with today’s brave women, who are determined to make their voices heard around the world.
ON DEMAND: Fandango Now, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube
BOB AND THE MONSTER
Directed by Keirda Bahruth
2011 / 2021
This award-winning documentary follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. The film crafts contemporary footage and compelling interviews with archival performances to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul. Features Thelonius Monster, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante & Courtney Love
ON DEMAND: Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube.
DUNSMORE
Directed by Peter Spirer
2005 / 2020
Dunsmore: a quiet one-road town in the backwoods of Florida, too far off the highway to be noticed. When local bully Ronny Roy Pritcher is brutally murdered, the media descends on this small town, and Special Investigator Walter Taylor is sent to question the local townspeople. At first no one will talk to an outsider-but gradually Taylor learns the details of Pritcher's sadistic reign of terror and the horrifying events leading up to his death.
ON DEMAND: Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube
Praise for DUNSMORE
“…contains the feel of a Sam Fuller film in its sudden, random brutality.” — Robert Koehler / VARIETY
Read full review here.
FROM RUSSIA TO HOLLYWOOD
Directed by Frederick Keeve
2002
”The passionate testimony and delightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes of Hollywood screen vets -- including Anthony Quinn, Leslie Caron, Robert Stack and Patricia Neal -- form the heart of this valentine to two influential and beloved teachers of the thespian craft. Documaker Frederick Keeve's focus is the artistic legacy of Michael Chekhov and George Shdanoff -- in terms of the affection they still evoke among actors who worked with them and the awards and kudos their famous students have garnered over the past five decades.” —Sheri Linden/Variety
ROADIE: MY DOCUMENTARY
Directed by TJ Hoffman and Andy Strohl
2021
Unapologetically indie, Roadie: My Documentary spans the 20 year career of roadie turned filmmaker, TJ Hoffmann as he takes you behind the scenes and on the run with rock-n-roll road crews. Filmed in a handful of countries over the course of 10 years, Roadie begins as a quest to find out why anyone would want to become one but over time another narrative is discovered as TJ, the man behind the camera is forced to confront his inner demons.
ON DEMAND: Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube.
THE WAR AT HOME
Directed by Glenn Silber & Barry Alexander Brown
1979 / 2020
The War At Home tells the story of the impact of the war in Vietnam on one American city, using Madison, Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin as a microcosm for the national Antiwar Movement. The film vividly depicts a decade of antiwar resistance from the earliest Vietnam war protest in 1963; to some of the most violent antiwar demonstrations of the era (1967-72); to the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement that formally ended the U.S. role in the war in 1973.
First released in 1979, The War At Home was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary and went on to win top awards at the U.S. Film Festival (Sundance) and the Chicago International Film Festival, just a few years after the war in Vietnam came to an end.
ON DEMAND: Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, YouTube, InDemand (Comcast & Cox), Kaleidescape, GooglePlay .
Praise for THE WAR AT HOME
“One of the best documentaries ever made.” — Michael Moore / Filmmaker
"My long time editor Barry Alexander Brown’s great Oscar-nominated documentary, The War At Home, about the ‘60s anti-war movement, is a case study about building political resistance which we need to achieve racial and economic justice. Check it out today!" — Spike Lee / Filmmaker
THE GREY
Directed by Shane Dax Taylor
A dark Southern tale of a twelve-year-old boy who is introduced into the world of cockfighting by his overbearing father against the wishes of his caring mother.
ON DEMAND: Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Vudu, Tubi
THE ZOMPOCALYPSE THERAPY SESSIONS
Directed by Blaze Lovejoy
An anxious therapist and her awkward clients wrestle to overcome personal issues and how to survive zombies.
ON DEMAND: Amazon, GooglePlay, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube
DREW STONE’S HARDCORE CHRONICLES
Directed by Drew Stone
2021
Drew Stone’s Hardcore Chronicles address the community, culture, straight edge and DIY ethic of the hardcore scene that is still vibrant, relevant and going strong to this day
ON DEMAND: Google Play, Microsoft Store, YouTube.
MODERN WARRIORS
Directed by Peter Spirer
2002
Over 80 of the world's greatest martial artists, including Jet Li, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, David Carradine, Sammo Hung, Cynthia Rothrock and many others, demonstrate techniques and discuss philosophy in this fascinating account of the martial arts phenomenon and its increasing global popularity. See rare footage of some of the world's greatest kickboxers. Witness the stars training and analyze their techniques. Discover what separates the sports styles and the spiritual style of martial arts.
ON DEMAND: JustWatch.com
SMASH: Motorized Mayhem
Directed by Kevin Burroughs
2017/2021
Buckle up for a look inside a biannual school bus race in Florida, a harrowing event where carnage and collisions are most definitely encouraged.
ON DEMAND: Amazon, Google Play, Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube
PHOTOWALKS
Directed by Jefferson Graham
2021
PHOTOWALKS TV Series
Explore the World With Your Camera Eye
Join Jeff and his cameras as they explore exotic locales like Portugal (Porto and Lisbon), the big island of Hawaii and all 363 miles of the Oregon Coast, as well as urban Los Angeles, from LAX to DTLA, the islands of Catalina and Balboa and the Central California Coast beach towns of Morro Bay and Cayucos.
For each Photowalk, Jeff joins local experts searching for the best and hidden photo spots, including Jose Manuel Santos in Porto, Ginger DiNunzio in Morro Bay, Susan Dimock in tiny Bandon, Oregon and Kristin Metcalfe on Catalina Island.
ON DEMAND: Tubi, Google Play, YouTube
BOBCATS ON THREE
Directed by Alison Taupier
2021
Bobcats on Three is a powerful documentary following the Paradise High School girls’ basketball team after the most devastating fire in California history destroys their entire town.
Now the whole country can share in this story of overcoming adversity and devastation. A true testament to a caring coach, and the will of the girls who love the game.
ON DEMAND: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Vudu, YouTube.
Press for BOBCATS ON THREE:
“They’re just special and, you know, they just sort of teach you how to not give up and to appreciate what you have.” —Filmmaker Alison Taupier
Read/see story here.
DISARM HATE
Directed by Julianna Brudek
2020
Nine LGBTQs come together after the Pulse nightclub massacre to join one man, a hairdresser and activist from New Jersey without political experience, as he builds a national rally to demand LGBTQIA equal rights, fight the NRA and challenge America’s obsession with gun violence.
ON DEMAND: Google Play, Microsoft Store, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube Rentals.
Praise for DISARM HATE
“…a call to action for anyone new to activism, tired of divisive media politics and ready to get out and make the world a better place by spreading knowledge, understanding and compassion in a world where it is lacking.”
— Paulo Morillo / WeHo Times
Read full article here.
THE LEGEND OF 420
Directed by Peter Spirer
2017
Explores the controversial use of marijuana and the evolution of mainstream society, from a dangerous narcotic listed as a Schedule 1 Drug substance since the 1970s, to the rush to decriminalize it today. What has changed and why? What will the cannabis industry look like in five years? Will it retain its integrity as a homegrown industry or be co-opted by Big Business? Experts, growers, celebrities and politicians weigh in on the future of Cannabusiness.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
SOULJA BOY: THE MOVIE
Directed by Peter Spirer
2011
The young and charismatic yet polarizing entrepreneur offers an all access glimpse into his life, his music, and his fascinating career.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
RHYME AND PUNISHMENT
Directed by Peter Spirer
2011
Rhyme and Punishment takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more. These artists who were at the top of their game when they got locked up explain the details of the crimes that led to their arrests, and document their struggles to deal with the shocking brutality of incarcerated life.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
JUST ANOTHER DAY
Directed by Peter Spirer
2010
Follows a day in the life of two men living at either end of the music game. A successful rapper, A-Maze, is dealing with the pitfalls and trappings of his success and facing new challenges in the music business to get a check while the other, Young Eastie, is a young man struggling in a harsh world that is threatening to destroy him.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
KISS AND TAIL: Hollywood Jump Off
Directed by Thomas Gibson
2009
Go deep into the underworld of hip-hop groupies and video vixens where sex is the backstage pass and young ladies use their bodies as a way to promote themselves and further their own careers.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
GHOSTRIDE THE WHIP
Directed by D.J. Vlad
2008
Narrated by Oakland native and television/radio personality Sway, this film explores the political, social and musical history behind the culture that popularized ghost-riding the whip - walking, running or dancing next to a moving car with no driver. The film also follows the fascinating life and career of a young Vallejo rapper named Mac Dre, who has dominated the Bay Area underground music scene for years. Prolific, iconic, and revolutionary, Mac Dre's music and legacy is inextricably tied into the Hyphy movement. Featuring music and interviews by top Bay Area hip hop artists Mac Dre, Too $hort, E-40, MC Hammer, Keak the Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. and more.
ON DEMAND: Amazon
RHYME AND REASON
Directed by Peter Spirer
1997
Dozens of the greatest rappers of all time, including Redman, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Sean "Puffy" Combs, and the late Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., come together for Rhyme & Reason — the ultimate backstage pass inside the vibrant world of rap and hip-hop!
ON DEMAND: Amazon
