Subgenre Sampler
Sociology: 251 Films to Buy & Rent
- 21 Up South Africa - Mandela's Children (2007)
- Dir. Angus Gibson
- The enduring UP Series moves to South Africa, where six 21–year–olds, first filmed in 1992, reflect on their lives to date.
By…
- Beyond Our Ken (2007)
- Disquieting documentary exploring the inner workings of Australian spiritual group 'Kenya,' based on the principle of "energy conversion," accused of…
- Bra Boys (2007)
- Dir. Sunny Abberton
- Potent documentary that concerns itself with the cultural evolution and social struggle of a group of surfers from the Sydney suburb of Maroubra.…
- Changing Climates (Changing Climates, Changing Times) (2007)
- Dir. Marion Milne
- Docu–drama predicting how global warming will impact different social groups around the world in the year 2100.
Although visually striking,…
- Choir, The (2007)
- Dir. Michael Davie
- Johannesburg's largest and most notorious prison is the setting for this inspiring documentary, which follows the fortunes of a convict choir who…
- Cowboys and Communists (Cowboys & Communists) (2007)
- Dir. Jess Feast
- Engaging culture documentary centred on a risque East Berlin bar and eatery (known as White Trash Fast Food), operated by an ex–pat 'cowboy'…
- First Cry, The (2007)
- Dir. Gilles de Maistre
- A beautifully observed documentary that portrays the miracle of child birth from varying perspectives around the globe.
Shot over a 24 hour period,…
- Heart Of An Empire (2007)
- Dir. Jay Thompson
- Engaging doco taking a look into the lives of an ever–expanding network of Star Wars fanatics, known as 'Fighting 501st Legion,' who get their…
- Here to Stay (TV Series) (2007)
- An enlightening, culturally pertinent reference point for the current make up of New Zealand society, this six part series revisits a number of key…
- Ice Road Truckers (TV Series) (2007)
- Gritty reality show focusing on a group of hardened truckers attempting to make mega bucks by transporting loads of supplies across the treacherous…