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Rental > Sociology: 17 Films to Rent on VHS

 
Sheilas: 28 Years OnSheilas: 28 Years On (2004) Recommended
Dir. Annie Goldson, Dawn Hutchesson
Utilising the approach of Michael Apted's 7–UP films, this features encounters with the participants of the 1976 New Zealand TV series 'Women'…
In a Land of PlentyIn a Land of Plenty (2002) Recommended
Dir. Alister Barry
Described as ‘the story of unemployment in New Zealand,’ this serves as a strong companion piece for SOMEONE ELSE'S COUNTRY, dir. Barry’s…
Human NatureHuman Nature (2001) Recommended
Dir. Michel Gondry
Feat. Tim Robbins, Rhys Ifans, Patricia Arquette…
An odd yet amusing burlesque from the makers of BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, presenting a wildly contrived scenario as an excuse to examine the comedy of…
Whirling Man, TheWhirling Man, The (2000)
Dir. Gretchin Mornin, James Hollings
Feat. Arnold Brooker
Brief compelling whirl through the world of Arnold Brooker, an eccentric fixture on the streets of Wellington who campaigns for the rights of the…
Last Days, TheLast Days, The (1999) Recommended
Dir. James Moll
Accompanied by return visits to their homeland and the Nazi death camps, five Hungarian survivors of the Holocaust recount their remarkable stories…
Pop and MePop and Me (1999) Recommended
Dir. Chris Roe
A 'real life' documentary with a distinctive twist – would–be film–maker Chris Roe convinces his affluent divorcee father to not…
Road to Jerusalem + Roaring FortiesRoad to Jerusalem + Roaring Forties (1997) Recommended
Dir. Bruce Morrison
Affectionate biography/homage tracing the life of the late great NZ poet James K Baxter. Admirable recitals of his verse complement many candid…
GallivantGallivant (1996) Aro Favourite
Dir. Andrew Kotting
An engrossing ‘gallivant’ around the coastline of Great Britain (and the parameters of experimental documentary) with the filmmaker, his…
Human Animal, TheHuman Animal, The (1994)
Famed zoologist Desmond Morris' personal assessment of the human being spans the cultural globe to understand behavioural peculiarities that we daily…
Good Woman of BangkokGood Woman of Bangkok (1991)
Dir. Dennis O'Rourke
A typical sex–worker reveals her experiences to illuminate the harsh reality and profound sadness at the base of Thailand's prolific sex…

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