All Films

Night Hustler

1996 • 5 min • France

A young man prostitutes himself near the Bois de Boulogne (16th). A motorist stops; the young man rides and protects his client. Produced by Lesbian and Gay Pride Films, this film is part of a program of ten short films from a screenwriting competition launched in October 1995 on the theme of homosexuality in the time of AIDS.

Pizza Boy in No Tip

1996 • 7 min • United States of America

If the pizza delivery boy delivers a pizza to the Arctic circle in 5 minutes or less he will get a big tip, or so he thinks.

Special Effects: Anything Can Happen

1996 • 40 min

An IMAX production that explores the ground-breaking special effects portrayed in Hollywood films from the very originals to the breathtaking special effects in movies today. Takes the audience on a "behind the scenes" look into what goes on during the production of a movie and how the special effects are created.

Star Trek Story

1996 • 52 min • United Kingdom

Gene Roddenberry's Utopian vision of humanity in the 24th century had a profound effect on American viewers. During the height of the Cold War, the tension of the civil rights movement and the jingoism of the Vietnam War, they saw a multicultural crew working together on the bridge of the Enterprise. Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Nichelle Nicols, Brent Spiner and others reflect on Star Trek's cultural impact over its 30-year history, and contemplate its future on the small screen.

How Do You Spell God?

1996 • 32 min

Children from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds offer candid views on God, miracles, prayer, angels and faith.

Gallipoli - The Dardenelles Campaign

1996 • 25 min • United Kingdom

An overview of one of the greatest disasters of the first World War WWI - the Dardanelles Campaign at Gallipoli, Turkey.

Never Be A Victim

1996 • 26 min

POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING

From Almost Night Till Almost Day

1996 • 42 min

From Almost Night Till Almost Day was Chris Seaver's attempt to make fun of all of Quentin Tarantino's films in ONE movie. But the biggest inspiration was of course, From Dusk Til Dawn. It's almost a shot for shot parody of that film with Seaver's wacky comedy thrown in and his LBP style. Shot in 1996, two weeks BEFORE the original movie came out, he used Quentin Tarantino's script to base the movie off of, it was at the time the Biggest LBP film ever - with Action, lots of blood, Gay Vampires, home made squibs, this and that and what not and so forth. It has even been seen by Quentin himself when passed along to him through many a friend and was mentioned on his appearance on The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.

Los Pascoleros - Tarahumaras 85

1996 • 27 min • Mexico

This film was shot during Easter 1985. It shows the preparation and staging of the Passion in the village of Norogachic, Mexico. The initiation rites of two Pascoleros, filmed for the first time, form the center of this document.

Minamata Disease Video Q&A

1996 • 30 min • Japan

A film answering "eight questions about Minamata disease," produced for the October 1996 Minamata-Tokyo Exhibition

Das Karussell des Todes

1996 • 46 min • Germany, United Kingdom

Lady Osborne's gardener becomes the victim of a burglar when he catches him in the Lady's house. Soon more mysterious murders occur and Inspectors Higgins and Lane suspect a connection between the victims and the Lady's long-dead husband.

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

1996 • 58 min • United States of America

A true equal-opportunity offender, Chris Rock's brand of humor will make you think after you're done laughing.

Reindeer-scoring in Jukkasjärvi

1996 • 10 min • Sweden

Malkon is sent to the dentist while his parents are reindeer-scoring in Jukkasjärvi. The strange dentist does not behave as a dentist usually does, not at all.

Beyond the Image

1996 • 53 min • Germany

The film traces the history of the camera obscura, the understanding of perspective and anamorphosis, peepshows and it shows the beauty of historical shadowtheaters and shadow toys.

Billabong Challenge: Psychedelic Desert Groove

1996 • 45 min

A balance of wind, tide and consistent, deep ocean swells are the factors that control the destiny of the Billabong Super Challenge. Eight of the world's best surfers discover big, clean, gnarly barrels, in a contest without compromise. Starring Mark Occhilupo, Luke Egan, Ross Williams, Kalani Robb, Martin Potter, Rob Machado, Paul Patterson, and Shane Dorian. Music from Submarine, Yothu Yindi, Tumbleweed, Storytime, and The Celibate Rifles.

Barely Legal

1996 • 55 min • Czech Republic, United Kingdom

See what goes on when eight gourgous European boys house-sit for a friend. It's certainly a case of while the cat's away, the mice will play - what they get up to is barely legal! As always these boys are absolutely stunning - and sooo romantic.

I Was a Doctor Who Monster!

1996 • 56 min • United Kingdom

To coincide with a new era for Doctor Who we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of the programme in a tribute to its unsigned heroes. Ever wondered what it’s like inside a Dalek? How, exactly, of you portray a Fish Person? What was it like recording Doctor Who during its 26 year run? And just how do you get to be a Doctor Who monster? Now you can find out as, for the very first time, we speak to the men and women who ensured we spend out Saturday nights behind the sofa. Their stories are funny, moving, unbelievable and sometimes tragic. Presented by the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, and containing unique film and newly discovered photographs, this all adds up to an entertaining trip down memory lane – go on treat yourself to a slice of nostalgia!

J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street

1996 • 60 min • United States of America

He single-handedly saved the United States from bankruptcy on two occasions, but was often accused of being a monopolist. He wielded as much power as the president and turned Wall Street into his personal playground. John Pierpont Morgan had an aptitude for acquisition. He assembled one of America's largest fortunes and purchased an art collection to rival any in the world. BIOGRAPHY tells the complete, compelling story of the celebrated deal maker and money man. See rare footage of the financier in his element on Wall Street, and trace his rise to power and prominence through interviews with biographers and historians. Hear how he brokered an agreement between two competing railroads by inviting both presidents for a cruise on his yacht and refusing to let them off until they came to terms! And get a privileged look at his private life.

"Please Kill Me, I'm a Faggot Nigger Jew"

1996 • 10 min • United States of America

The viewer enters the Internet along with the producer, who uses a pseudonym in order to interview people who engage in a highly problematic and taboo practice: Nazi-fetish-based sadomasochism. Video images created directly on the computer and stories from the artist's memory ask such questions as: How does history affect the body? How are cultural memories transmitted? And, when historical events become part of a culture's discourse, how does the meaning of the original event shift?

La Salla

1996 • 8 min • Canada

A tale of a man who has everything he needs in his one little room, and the disasters that befall him when he succumbs to the temptation of the world outside his door. An Italian opera, with subtitles and some cows and fish.

Bad Boy Blues

1996 • 60 min • United Kingdom

Two boyhood friends end up on different sides of the law. How will each react when they meet up for the first time since school?

Shaquille O'Neal: Larger than Life

1996 • 60 min • United States of America

At 7'1' Shaquille O'Neal is currently the biggest NBA superstar. This profile is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and features exclusive on-court action, intimate commentary from the big man himself and original songs from Shaq's debut rap album 'Shaq Diesel'.

Deadbeats

1996 • 29 min • United States of America

A former thief enters the equally grimy world of debt collection.

Sometimes My Feet Go Numb

1996 • 2 min • United States of America

Wayne Corbitt recites a poem describing the pain he endures living with AIDS.