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Recommend a Documentary v. David Attenborough!

Russell Brand - RE: Brand

makes an entertaining watch. Made before he was famous in UK, and before he got sober, was on a sick amount of drugs at the time.
In the documentary series he attempts to challenge social preconceptions, prejudice and attempt to challenge social taboos
Best ones are

Naziboy - russell hangs out with the openly racist leader of the young British National Party, outclasses him, some hilarious and poigniant moments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbAKUdEWzq8

also

Dadfights - Russell states "I don't think you can truly be a man, until your father lies defeated at your feet", harbouring obvious issues towards his fathers err...unique...style of upbringing, Russell challenges his Dad to a boxing match in an attempt to get over his inner anguish towards his father.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRaiQSrJNGM
 
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but Titicut Follies is a good one. It's one of those "Once you have seen you can never unsee" type movies, documenting the conditions of a mental institution in the mid-20th century. There's some pretty disturbing stuff, the conditions in those places were practically medieval.
 
PhencyclidineDream said:
http://youtu.be/jqxENMKaeCU

It's on youtube, It's HD. It's about our earth mother, and nature, and humans impact
on this world.

Trust me on this one, It is very well done. Enjoy!
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I'd seen this mentioned in several 'must-see' documentary lists but never really got around to watching it since I wasn't sure how well it would keep my attention. It turned out to be pretty cool. The cinematography was, at its best, breathtaking, and at its worst, confusing but still interesting (almost like an inkblot test). Some really beautiful images - I bet that if you watch this movie under the influence of LSD or MDMA you'd probably be reduced to tears in a few parts. But since I was (relatively) sober when I watched it, I found myself to be underwhelmed and a little annoyed by the narrator. It's clear that this movie is pushing an agenda - it basically would work as a companion piece to 'An Inconvenient Truth' - and I can't help but be put-off when watching a movie with such a one-sided take on the climate crisis. I think there's a lot more take needs to be discussed other than "We're fucking the planet up" such as certain cultural, economic, and scientific considerations. There's a lot of dimensions to the issue and while I can appreciate how difficult it would be to give each of them proper attention in an hour-and-a-half movie (especially considering how long it took to make this one) I think it would have greatly helped the ethos of the film to give them some consideration.

I don't think this movie will change many minds towards environmentalism, although I applaud the effort.
 
Here are a few cool music docs that I've seen recently. They're all about crazy people:

The Devil and Daniel Johnston - A great film about one of the greatest singer/songwriters in the past few decades and his struggle with mental illness. Highly, highly recommended.

DeRailroaded - Similar to the Daniel Johnston movie, this film looks at the career of "Wild Man" Larry Fischer and how his schizophrenia has affected his life, his music, and his friends and family. Daniel Johnston in crazy, Larry Fischer is downright insane.

Jandek on Corwood - I would say go to Youtube and listen to a few Jandek songs before watching the movie - it helps give some perspective on the man and his music. This film has some pretty heavy mystery elements because so little is known about Jandek outside of the 60+ albums he's released over the past thirty years. His music may be nigh-impossible to listen to by popular standards, but there's something intriguing about this guy who is so committed to his art despite how unappealing it is.

You're Gonna Miss Me - This movie is about the legendary Roky Erickson (of Thirteenth Floor Elevators fame). Nothing much else needs to be said. If you have any interest at all in 60's psychedelia, this movie is a must-see.
 
^your gonna miss me was great..i love music docs..but i figure that a pretty subjective thing,
LoudQUIETLoud.
Kill Your Idols.
Moog
and of course.."the last Waltz"
and the Jandek one was good...i tried to like his music but..eeeeehhhhhhhhhh
We Jam Econo
 
ohhhh and a few more weird ones

Cropsey
Protagonist (loved this one)
For the bible tells me so
Darkon-non stop larping!
Cocaine Hippos
Confessions of a Superhero
Dear Zachary
 
^ id agree with Mr.grunge on the Devil and Daniel Johnston, always been a fan of his music

ha yeah "Home" kinda tapered off a bit towards the end, watched it on 2ci and it was a good combo for eye candy,
lots of ohhh's and ahhhh's.
 
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Academy Award winning documentary investigates the workings of the global financial industry before and after the 2008 economic crisis. This one is pretty excellent, I highly recommend it.
 
Bill hicks - an american story

Gonzo - the life and work of Hunter s thompson

Zeitgeist
 
^ Seconded!

MrGrunge said:
The Devil and Daniel Johnston - A great film about one of the greatest singer/songwriters in the past few decades and his struggle with mental illness. Highly, highly recommended.
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and Seconded!

...:)


When did Bardo5 become a Mod?...Congrats! ;)
 
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