Subgenre Sampler
Documentary: 3044 Films to Buy & Rent
Punitive Damage (1999)
- Dir. Annie Goldson
- Emotive documentary about the ordeal of an ordinary New Zealand mother, Helen Todd, who ultimately sued an Indonesian general for punitive damages…
Roy Orbison - In Dreams (1999)
- Comprehensive documentary claiming to be the only authorised Roy Orbison doco, includes performances of his greatest hits, home video footage and…
Second World War in Colour, The (TV Mini Series) (1999)
- The first of the various TV specials which replayed the events of WW2 utilising newly discovered colour film footage, lending an added new dimension…
Sex - The Annabel Chong Story (1999)
- Dir. Gough Lewis
- A sensational yet even–handed insight into the performer (and sicko subculture) behind a famously transgressive sexual act – Ms. Chong’s…
Source, The (1999)
- Dir. Chuck Workman
Feat. Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Dennis Hopper
- Superb chronicle of the ‘Beat’ movement and the work of its founding fathers – Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs – and their…
To The Moon (1999)
- A 30th anniversary documentary to mark the 1969 Apollo moon landing, this two–hour special reminiscences with the astronauts, and more…
Trekkies (1999)
- Dir. Roger Nygard
- Comprehensive, eye–opening tour of the STAR TREK phenomenon and the lives of some of its more ardent devotees. Chuckle and gasp as Denise…
Two Fat Ladies (TV Series) (1999)
- Feat. Jennifer Paterson, Clarissa Wright
- The commanding humour, presence and culinary skills of Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Wright are served up in this cuddly cooking series.
UB40 - The Story Of Reggae (1999)
- Dir. Bob Smeaton
- Essentially a South Bank Show Special Edition that tells the story of British reggae–rockers UB40, from their formation in 70's Birmingham…
Walking with Dinosaurs (TV Series) (1999)
- Dir. Tim Haines
Feat. Kenneth Branagh
- In tracing the 160 million year history of the big lizards, this comprehensive BBC doco slavishly recreates the flora, fauna and geography of the age…