Documentary

(DVD) We were so beloved

Posted by T on August 24, 2009
20th century, Documentary, Judaica / 2 Comments

This is a film documenting the stories and attitudes of a number of jews that emigrated from Germany to Washington Heights, Manhattan Continue reading…

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Night and Fog

Posted by T on May 24, 2008
20th century, Documentary / 9 Comments

This is an important documentary for two reasons: it is one of the first “holocaust” documentaries ever made (1955 or 1956), and several of the images (whether created by picture or word) have proven quite durable. It is also blessedly short, coming in at just over a half-hour. For these reasons, it should be seen by everyone. Continue reading…

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Ben-Expelled

Posted by T on May 10, 2008
Current Discourse, Documentary / 13 Comments

In the documentary called Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, the droll Ben Continue reading…

(DVD) Lennie Explains Music

Posted by T on March 08, 2008
Documentary, Music / No Comments

The Unanswered Question – Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein (1976) is a series on music appreciation that Leonard Bernstein delivered Continue reading…

(DVD) Stalingrad, 2003

Posted by M on June 25, 2007
20th century, Documentary / 13 Comments

Not to be confused with another movie with the same title, this is a documentary about the Battle of Stalingrad which was fought between the German and Soviet armies during the fall and winter of 1942-43. Before making a few comments, a little background about the battle may be helpful. Continue reading…

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(DVD) Al Gore: An Inconvenient Truth

Posted by T on February 24, 2007
Current Discourse, Documentary / 9 Comments

Everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it.
– Mark Twain

Actually, Mark Twain was wrong. Witch doctors, shamans, and mystery priests have always done something about the weather. Of course, so have pious Christians on their knees in prayer. But now, for the first time in history, Al Gore is part of a movement that wants to do something about the weather by international politicking. This movie is his story. Continue reading…

(DVD) The Exodus Decoded

Posted by T on February 17, 2007
Ancient, Documentary, History / 1 Comment

Simcha Jacobovici researched and narrates this documentary for the History Channel.

The thesis is that the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt indeed Continue reading…