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Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (TV Series) Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (TV Series) (1980)
Sci–fi author Arthur C Clarke investigates strange phenomena around the planet in this intriguing television series. Travelling the world from…
Charleen / BackyardCharleen / Backyard (1980-1984)
Dir. Ross McElwee
Two early Ross McElwee documentaries on a single disc, showing progress towards his mature humanist style, often subtly dealing with issues of his…
Cosmos Cosmos (Carl Sagan's Cosmos) (1980) Recommended
Using a combination of special effects and Sagan’s enthusiastic narration, Cosmos covers a range of awe inspiring topics including the origins of…
Errol Morris DVD Collection, TheErrol Morris DVD Collection, The (Gates of Heaven, Vernon, Florida, The Thin Blue Line) (1980-1988) Aro Favourite
Dir. Errol Morris
DVD collection of celebrated documentary maker Errol Morris' first three films.
From Mao to MozartFrom Mao to Mozart (1980) Recommended
Dir. Murray Lerner
Deserving winner of the Best Documentary Oscar follows violinist Isaac Stern on his concert and tutorial tour of China in 1979. A film as moving as…
Gates of HeavenGates of Heaven (1980) Aro Favourite
Dir. Errol Morris
This acclaimed debut of dir. Errol Morris (THIN BLUE LINE) staked a high water mark for eccentric film subjects by documenting the closing down of a…
Lightning Over WaterLightning Over Water (Nick's Movie) (1980) Recommended
Dir. Wim Wenders
Feat. Nicholas Ray
A disturbing portrait of Hollywood film director Nicholas Ray's final days, shot by fan and friend Wim Wenders. Although he made some of the most…
Memories of Duke EllingtonMemories of Duke Ellington (1980)
A tribute to the great jazz composer–pianist 'Duke' Ellington, who created and developed his own sophisticated aesthetic from the late 1920s to…
Soldier GirlsSoldier Girls (1980) Recommended
Dir. Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
Early Nick Broomfield entry surveys the US Army's training regime for female recruits. Though less obtrusive than in later incarnations, Broomfield…
Space Movie, The Space Movie, The (1980)
Dir. Tony Palmer
Documentary produced by the great Tony Palmer, at the request of NASA, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Taking the…

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