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Rental > Documentary: 2954 Films to Rent
Ilé 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…
John's Not Mad (1989)
- Affecting document of one John Davidson's battle with Tourette's Syndrome, his remarkable character, and the failure of society to accommodate his…
Let's Get Lost (1989)
- Dir. Bruce Weber
- Stylish biography of jazz trumpeter/singer Chet Baker; rare concert footage and personal interviews combine to detail the life and music of this…
Lost Worlds - Vanished Lives (1989)
- Famed nature–boffin David Attenborough here delves into the subject of prehistoric fossils, speculating in typically comprehensive fashion as…
Michael Palin Around the World in 80 Days (TV Series) (1989)
- Feat. Michael Palin
- The first of Michael Palin's successful globe–trotting escapades follows the scheme of Jules Verne's novel – a circumnavigation of the…
Notebook on Cities and Clothes (1989)
- Dir. Wim Wenders
- Furthering his Japanese sojourn, Wim Wenders profiles fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, extracting some fascinating ruminations on the creative…
Preston Sturges - Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer (1989)
- Dir. Kenneth Bowser
- Celebration of the unique comic vision of Preston Sturges, who shot to success with 40s films like Sullivan's Travels and The Miracle of Morgan's…
Shakers, The (1989)
- Dir. Ken Burns
- Documentary about the religion often characterised by their ecstatic dancing, pacifism and belief in non–conventional medicine. Ken Burns…
Stephen King's World of Horror (1989)
- Doco covering the various facets of Stephen King's works, plus tributes to fave movies.
Still Life at the Penguin Cafe (incl. Penguin Cafe Orchestra - A Profile) (1989)
- Two selections featuring the unique musical entourage 'Penguin Cafe Orchestra' who combine classical and world music genres.
'Still Life at the…