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- DirectorBill GuttentagRobert David PortStarsTommy BudaTwo brothers, one a firefighter, one a police officer, are remembered for their bravery in New York City on September 11.
- DirectorJames HanlonGédéon NaudetJules NaudetStarsTony BenatatosYusuf Baran BilgicJamal BraithwaiteA real life documentary following the events of September 11 from an insider's view, through the lens of James Hanlon and two French filmmakers who were in Manhattan that one day.
- DirectorIan RoumainStarsJ.J. AbramsMark A. AltmanJohn BarrowmanThis documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.
- DirectorWilliam ShatnerStarsWilliam ShatnerPatrick StewartAvery BrooksThe Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.
- DirectorBarry W. BlausteinStarsTerry FunkMick FoleyJake RobertsA heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
- StarsAnn-MargretJerry GatlinTerry LeonardThree stuntmen who knew John Wayne and worked on pictures with him, said that the Duke was a real cowboy. He knew what every department did, and if said something, he always knew what he was talking about. Those that worked on 'The Train Robbers' said that Ann-Margaret was a true professional and could be the lady next door.
- DirectorGene RosowStarsRobert DuvallDanny GloverAnjelica HustonDocumentary tracing the development and production of the mini-series '"Lonesome Dove" (1989) (mini)', from Larry McMurtry's novel of the same name. Stars Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones, among others, described the circumstances of filming, and director Simon Wincer comments on the adaptation of the novel. Others from the crew, including wranglers and stuntmen, describe some of the difficulties of this massive project.
- DirectorElliot GeisingerRonald SalandStarsClint EastwoodChief Dan GeorgeMadeleine Taylor HolmesA behind the scenes promo for the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales."
- DirectorGary FinlanStarsJohn MiliusClint EastwoodBill McKinneyThe making of the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales" featuring film footage, behind the scenes footage, and current interviews with the cast.
- DirectorRichard SchickelStarsHal HolbrookClint EastwoodHenry BumsteadBehind the scenes of the 1992 film Unforgiven.
- DirectorRichard SchickelStarsClint Eastwood
- DirectorRichard SchickelStarsJohn CusackClint EastwoodAutobiography of Clint Eastwood up to his movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
- DirectorLancelot NarayanStarsChristopher FraylingTonino Delli ColliGabriele FerzettiPart one of the making of Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In The West.
- DirectorLancelot NarayanStarsClaudia CardinaleAlex CoxChristopher FraylingPart two of the making of Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).
- DirectorLancelot NarayanStarsClaudia CardinaleGabriele FerzettiChristopher FraylingPart three of the making of Sergio Leone's C'era una volta il West.
- DirectorEnfys DickinsonStarsKevin CollinsAlex CoxChristopher FraylingA documentary about the realism of the railroad company in Sergio Leone's C'era una volta il West.
- StarsDwight D. EisenhowerSteven SpielbergArnold SpielbergThe piece opens with Steven Spielberg's family history with the real life events and follows with cast and crew examining the politics and history of the time, the screenplay's inspirations, espionage and intelligence gathering of the era, the story's relevance today, character attributes, and the Francis Gary Powers and Frederic Pryor stories and their depictions in the film.
- DirectorLaura NixStarsMarcus ViscidiGavin HoodDion Beebe
- DirectorGillian CaldwellStarsKhaled El-MasriLouise ArbourMichael ScheuerThe stories of Khaled El-Masri and Binyam Mohamed, two men who have survived extraordinary rendition, secret detention, and torture by the U. S. government working with various other governments worldwide.
- DirectorJim BaconStarsKhalid AbdallaMatt DamonBrendan Gleeson
- DirectorKate SolomonStarsPaul GreengrassCarole O'HareHilda MarcinListen to the words from the people who saw with their eyes on what happened on 9/11
- StarsPeter BergJohn GoodmanMark WahlbergThis piece offers interviews detailing the production both in general terms and also more specifically in accurately recreating events.
- DirectorRobert Crawford Jr.StarsGeorge Roy HillWilliam GoldmanPaul NewmanA behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic western about the lives of two of America's most famous outlaws. Director George Roy Hill narrates this film, talking about some of the experience, both good and bad, of bringing the film to life.
- This documentary based on the real life events of the famed gunslinger. The documentary ties in with the film quite nicely and does a good job of separating the factual events from the fictitious ones. There's some interesting facts here and for those of you unfamiliar with Billy The Kid.
- DirectorNick RedmanStarsFern Lea PeterSam Peckinpah's younger sister Fern Lea Peter recalls days from their childhood and details about the Peckinpah family. Footage of her interview is intercut with scenes from Peckinpah's movies and the landscape of the area of California where he grew up. Fern Lea draws parallels between members of the Peckinpah family and characters in Peckinpah's 1962 feature, Ride the High Country.
- StarsLeonard MaltinEric LaxRobert OsborneIn the 40's Howard Hawks boasts that he can make a movie out of the worst thing Hemingway ever has written. When Hemingway asks, which novel he means, Hawks says To Have and Have Not. Jules Furthman writes a script, which follows the book closely. The location of the story is Cuba, but the US Government is against depicting corruption and violence on Cuba, and threatens to withdraw the film's export license. William Faulkner rewrites the script, and relocates the story to Martinique. Hawks's wife, Nancy Slim Gross, happens to see a young model at the cover of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and shows it to her husband. Hawks is a star-maker, who likes to discover and nurture new talents. After a screen test, he chooses the 19 year old model as the lead actress opposite Humphrey Bogart. She changes her name from Betty Perske to Lauren Bacall. At the first takes she is so nervous that she shakes. The only way for her to be still is to bow her head down to the chest, and look upwards at Bogart. Thus she invents The Look that will become her trademark. Three weeks into shooting Bogart and Bacall fall in love, which makes Hawks jealous. The following year they get married.
- DirectorAndrew LipschultzStarsNicole BeharieRob BrownNelson CoatesBehind the scene look at the making of the movie "The Express."
- DirectorAndrew LipschultzStarsJim BrownRob BrownJohn DavisLife and times of Ernie Davis by those who knew and knew of him.
- DirectorAndrew LipschultzA look at how the football sequences were constructed.
- DirectorStu LissonStarsJim BrownRob BrownNelson CoatesThe filming and premiere of The Express, the story of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. Actors, filmmakers and celebrities involved with the production reflect on the impact Davis had on his alma mater, the county and the civil rights movement.
- DirectorPete DeStefanoStarsElizabeth BanksRay DidingerVince Papale"Becoming Invincible - The True Story of Vince Papale" gives viewers an inside look of how Vince Papale fulfilled his dream in 1976 by playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Thirty years later he experienced the production of the movie "Invincible," which was based on his life.
- DirectorScott BensonStarsLauren BacallPia LindströmRudy BehlmerThe making of 'Casablanca'.
- StarsKevin CostnerA documentary about the open range of the 1800s.
- StarsAnnette BeningAbraham BenrubiJohn BloomfieldFrom the very first idea to the final product, the film Open Range (2003) is documented here. Kevin Costner narrates this documentary and talks about the casting, rehearsals, pre-production and his various health problems during the shoot.
- StarsDavid J. Negron Jr.Kim CoatesKevin Costner_David J. Negron Jr._ talks about his storyboards for Open Range (2003).
- StarsRoger BirnbaumTodd BlackAntoine FuquaThe cast and crew talks up Fuqua's work as director and a discussion of his love of the genre. It also offers a brief discussion of practical effects in the film, which in turn allows Fuqua to discuss the benefits of shooting practically.
- StarsTodd BlackVincent D'OnofrioAntoine FuquaA close look at the film's antagonist and the world in which he operates.
- StarsRoger BirnbaumTodd BlackAntoine FuquaA quick look through the characters and the actors who portray them.
- StarsTodd BlackSimon FranglenAntoine FuquaThe original's iconic music, Horner's work and passing, modernizing the score while staying true to a classic Hollywood style, and more.
- DirectorLouis HeatonStarsBob BeneckeMaria Palacios de EricksonChazz PalminteriThe behind-the-scenes story of the making of the classic Western.
- StarsLeonard MaltinStanley KramerFred ZinnemannA documentary about High Noon (1952).
- DirectorKeith FamieThe family and friends stood in the rain along with Jeff Rector's team and sixty or so Vietnam veterans from Patriot Guard, who had escorted SGT Ingram's family over 67 miles, from Monroe to Selfridge, on their bikes in that cold rain. SGT Ingram's body was taken off the plane, with solemn and respectful ceremony, and the Patriot Guard again rode escort with the Michigan State Police leading the way. This act of unconditional care and support solidified in my mind why we were honoring the Vietnam veteran by making the film Our Vietnam Generation. On Friday of that same week, we were invited by Brian Merkle of Merkle Funeral Home to film SGT Ingram's funeral. This was a sad day for the city of Monroe as one of their favorite sons was laid to rest - and, once again, MSG Jeff Rector and his team would perform the honors. Also attending were over 100 Vietnam veterans in support of the Ingram family.
- StarsBradley CooperTaya KyleJason HallA piece that, with a different rhythm and through interviews, offers another look at the movie, including cast and crew's early work on the script and building the character, story themes, Cooper's performance, the movie's authenticity, Kyle's journey, and more. Many of the same core ideas from the first supplement are also reflected here.
- StarsHarold G. MooreMel GibsonRandall WallaceMaking of documentary for the film We Were Soldiers.
- StarsPaul AndertDavid AyerJon BernthalThis short offers notes from writer/director David Ayer, senior military advisor Kevin Vance, WWII veterans George Smilanich, Don Evans, Paul Andert and Ray Stewart, military advisor David Rae, and actors Jon Bernthal, Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, and Michael Pena. It looks at the actors' training and preparation as well as reflections on WWII experiences.
- StarsClint EastwoodRichard BurtonIngrid PittA behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties of shooting a movie on location in the Austrian Alps.
- DirectorHuugos HuhtanenStarsMarko PutkonenErkki KokkoRichard StanleyA documentary about Finnish wars in 1939-1945 against Russia and Germany, among others. War veterans tells their view about things happened in war.
- DirectorToby ReiszStarsBarry AckroydRay BeckettRobert CarlyleA documentary on the films of Ken Loach. Interviews with cast and crew who worked with Loach over the years. It describe his approach to allowing actors a wide range of freedom.
- DirectorRoger ShermanStarsStephen LangAlfre WoodardThe story of the Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. award for valor in combat - is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring.
- DirectorLynn StevensonStarsFrank ThompsonRichard FloresDon Graham
- DirectorKevin R. HershbergerStarsMatthew KeagleJohn KoopmanJohn PaganoThis exciting and insightful documentary program chronicles, with great detail, some of the most important battles and major events of The Revolutionary War.
- StarsJoyce DeWitt
- DirectorGeorge Sunga
- DirectorTom ShellyToby ReiszStarsMel GibsonRandall WallaceCatherine McCormackA very well structured making-of documentary for the film 'Braveheart' (1995). We learn about how Mel Gibson got attached to the project as star, director and producer. This is a fairly informative piece that is a great companion to the film.
- StarsRobert RodatMark GordonDean DevlinA brief presentation on the making of "The Patriot" (2000), as seen by writer Robert Rodat, producer Dean Devlin, costume designer Deborah Scott, a producer and a historian, and they all share the many historical aspects used in the movie and its importance.
- StarsMel GibsonHeath LedgerJason IsaacsMaking-of featurette of the movie 'The Patriot'
- StarsFrankie AvalonRussell BirdwellBudd BoetticherDocumentary about the making of the John Wayne film The Alamo (1960). Included are behind-the-scenes photos and footage of the actual production of the film, clips from it and interviews with members of the cast, crew and local residents in Brackettville, TX, where it was filmed.
- StarsCurtis AkinLarz AndersonLarry CashionDocumentary about the making of the epic _Alamo, The (2004)_, with behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, interviews with the cast and crew.
- DirectorHerman HoffmanStarsLeslie NielsenFrank FergusonThis film was shot entirely at the Gettysburg National Military Park, where the decisive battle of the American Civil War was fought. Leslie Nielsen narrates the story while contemporary songs and the sounds of battle are heard in the background. The sites of the various engagements, the statues of the leaders of the Northern and Southern troops, and the battlefield cemetery are featured. President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is read at the end.
- DirectorJ.M. KennyStarsJohn BarryJeffrey BeecroftMichael BlakeA documentary of the making of Dances with Wolves told through interviews with cast and crew. It describes the financial and production details, scouting locations, the buffalo hunt, the Lakota Sioux, and the recognition and success the film achieved.
- DirectorJack LeustigStarsMichael BlakeTantoo CardinalKevin CostnerA documentary about the making of director Kevin Costner's Academy Award-winning directorial debut, Dances With Wolves.
- StarsMichael F. BlakeBenny ClyScott EymanJohn Ford's knowledge of Monument Valley was provided by the visit of Harry Goulding to where John Ford was by happenstance at Walter Wanger Productions in Los Angeles that day, Harry showed his collection of glossy prints to John Ford. John said he needed to see Monument Valley himself as he was struck by the prints, when he got there, he became enamored with filming his westerns there. He made it happen for the next film he made, 'Stagecoach.'
- DirectorB. Reeves EasonStarsJean ParkerDonald WoodsWilliam LundiganFour young student pilots, each with different long term ambitions, work to become certified in their chosen field.
- DirectorHumphrey JenningsHarry WattStarsQuentin ReynoldsKing George VIQueen Elizabeth the Queen MotherA tribute to the courage and resiliency of Britons during the darkest days of the London Blitz.
- DirectorSteven ClarkeStarsDerek JacobiConnor WilliamsRichard CampbellThe Stalag Luft III was a prison camp on Germany's border with Poland. It held 10,000 Allied airmen of all nationalities during the Second World War, and was escape proof. But for Allied prisoners of war, it was their duty to escape. This documentary tells the story of the brave and resourceful men who organised the historic Great Escape and paid a tragic price for carrying out their duty.
- DirectorJohn CorkStarsJames CoburnJames DoolittleDavid JonesDocumentary about Stalag Luft III and the prisoners of war present there at the time of the "great" escape. The film also discusses the real man who was the inspiration for the character as found in the film The Great Escape (1963). This documentary can be found in the 2 disc Special Edition DVD released in 2004.
- DirectorSteven Jay RubinStarsMiguel FerrerNeile AdamsFernando CarrereA documentary reviewing the making of the film The Great Escape, as well as some of the historical details on which it was based.
- DirectorFrankie GlassStarsBurt ReynoldsAlex CassieJames J. CullenDocumentary about Stalag Luft III and the prisoners of war present there at the time of the "great" escape. The film also discusses the inaccuracy of the role that Americans were portrayed as doing in the film The Great Escape (1963). This documentary can be found in the 2 disc Special Edition DVD released n 2004.
- DirectorFrankie GlassStarsBurt ReynoldsAlex CassieArthur DurandDocumentary about Stalag Luft III and the prisoners of war present there at the time of the "great" escape. The film also discusses the events that transpired after the war's end, where the British sought to bring those responsible for the execution of Allied prisoners of war to justice. This documentary can be found in the 2 disc Special Edition DVD released n 2004.
- DirectorFrankie GlassStarsBurt ReynoldsAlex CassieArthur DurandHow Hollywood sought to sell a blockbuster by beefing up the role played by US personnel in what was in reality a largely British and Commonwealth affair.
- DirectorFrankie GlassStarsBurt ReynoldsAlex CassieJames J. CullenDocumentary about Stalag Luft III and the prisoners of war present there at the time of the "great" escape. The film also discusses the consequences that the escapees faced after the breakout, both good and bad. This documentary can be found in the 2 disc Special Edition DVD released n 2004.
- DirectorRonald SalandStarsLee MarvinJohn CassavetesJim BrownThis promotional short film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Dirty Dozen (1967). It shows star Lee Marvin and the other actors on set and enjoying their time off in London during the Swinging 1960s.
- StarsJack GreenRobert J. CressmanRandy PapadopoulosNaval historians discuss in detail the events leading up to the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- StarsLeonard MaltinJohn AgarWally CassellA documentary hosted by film critic Leonard Maltin, detailing the making of the classic 1949 John Wayne war film "The Sands of Iwo Jima." Included are clips from the film and interviews with Wayne's co-stars and members of his family.
- StarsPeter BergBen FosterEmile HirschA short look at Director Peter Berg's attachment to the script, landing the job, and working with Marcus Luttrell. It also features cast comments and behind-the-scenes clips.
- StarsPeter BergBen FosterEmile HirschCheck out the movie based on this true event " Lone Survivor" with Mark Wahlberg directed by Peter Berg.
- DirectorMark CowenStarsJames Alley Jr.Roderick BainLynn 'Buck' ComptonCompiled over two years, an 'on-camera oral history' of Easy Company, told by the veterans themselves. Accompanies the mini-series Band of Brothers.