Documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic "A People's History of the United States." Features archival materials, interviews with Zinn as well as colleagues and friends including Noam Chomsky, Marian Wright Edelman, Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and Alice Walker. Documentary on historian and activist Howard Zinn.

Over the course of the last ten years, Steve Fisher has defined the sport of whitewater kayaking. Growing up in South Africa, Fisher began paddling at the age of six. Developing his skills on the Zambezi River, Fisher takes us on a ten year journey that provides a rare insight into being one of the world's most dominant kayakers. This film spans the globe, capturing Fisher and friends living the dream.

In the film, "we are given a glimpse inside Jung's Red Book, the diary in which he described his dreams and fantasies. In addition, he recorded these unconscious images with colorful paintings which appear throughout the film, along with his reflections upon their possible meaning. These are the creations, as Jung comments, "which have carried me out of time into seclusion, out of the present into timelessness." Also includes rarely seen footage of...

The essence of the literary and spiritual force of Matthiessen is captured through interviews, excerpts from his writings, and anecdotes from those who know him best.

Chronicles the story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha.

Narrates the remarkable journey of Hannah Senesh, a young Hungarian poet and diarist, paratrooper and resistance fighter. Told through Hannah's letters, diaries, poems, and the recollections of those who knew her, the film traces Hannah's life from childhood in Palestine to her daring WWII mission to rescue Jews in her native Hungary. Narrated by Joan Allen.

"Breath made visible is the first feature documentary about the life and career of Anna Halprin, the American dance pioneer who has helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life. This cinematic portrait blends recent interviews with counterparts such as the late Merce Cunningham, archival footage, including her establishment of the first multiracial dance company in the...

The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protege to his battles with the Nashville system, from his musical breakthrough in the 70's to drug addiction and recovery in the 80's. The program features rare footage and more than 20 classic songs and performances.

A journey behind the mists and myths of history to reveal the real Alexander the Great, using re-creations and academic insight.