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American DreamAmerican Dream (1990) Recommended
Dir. Barbara Kopple
An Oscar–winning documentary about the effects of trade–union–company conflict at a meat–packing plant in Minnesota in…
Maria's Story Maria's Story (A Portrait Of Love And Survival In El Salvador's Civil War) (1990)
Dir. Monona Wali, Pamela Cohen
Roger and MeRoger and Me (1990) Aro Favourite
Dir. Michael Moore
Feat. Michael Moore
A brilliantly irreverant personal odyssey by the film–maker who, equipped with a mic and a camera, endeavours to extract comment from General…
Ilé AiyéIlé Aiyé (The House of Life) (1989)
Dir. David Byrne
David Byrne documents the Candomblé, the African–influenced spirit cult of the Bahia region of Brazil, exploring the ways in which they have…
Shakers, TheShakers, The (1989)
Dir. Ken Burns
Documentary about the religion often characterised by their ecstatic dancing, pacifism and belief in non–conventional medicine. Ken Burns…
Bingo, Bridesmaids and BracesBingo, Bridesmaids and Braces (1988)
Dir. Gillian Armstrong
Taking a cue from the British 7–UP series, Gillian Armstrong's anthropological documentary follows the lives of three working–class…
Cane ToadsCane Toads (An Unnatural History) (1988)
Dir. Mark Lewis
Since 1935 these noxious green freaks have been multiplying rapidly throughout Australia. Lewis tackles them and their absurd human foes head on in…
PowaqqatsiPowaqqatsi (1988) Recommended
Dir. Godrey Reggio
Extending the themes and montage techniques of cult favourite ‘Koyaanisqatsi’, this sequel introduces media culture excess and the plight of the…
Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell, ThePower of Myth - Joseph Campbell, The (1988) Recommended
Dir. Bill Moyers
Enlightening journey through the mind of myth–guru Joseph Campbell, compiling six hours of interviews by Bill Moyers in the 2 years preceding…
Swimming to CambodiaSwimming to Cambodia (1987) Recommended
Dir. Jonathan Demme
Feat. Spalding Gray
Recounting his experiences in Thailand, while acting in THE KILLING FIELDS, arch–raconteur Spalding Gray whips up a verbal storm, with Laurie…

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