MVD Visual (Firm)

Presents an unofficial look at John Lennon through original rare film, videos, newsreels, photographs from private collections, and interviews

The Palio is the oldest horse race in the world, and turns the Italian city of Siena into a high-stakes battleground of strategy, intrigue, and simmering machismo. Viewers will follow legendary maestro Gig Bruschelli, winner of thirteen races, and his former protégé Giovanni Atzeni, a handsome young contender driven by a fearless passion to become number one, in this exposé of the notoriously closed world of this ancient race.

It reveals the events behind Kurt Cobain's death as seen through the eyes of Tom Grant, the private investigator that was hired by Courtney Love in 1994 to track down her missing husband only days before his deceased body was found at their Seattle home. Cobain's death was ruled a suicide by the police (a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound), but doubts have circulated for twenty years as to the legitimacy of this ruling, especially due to the...

Explores the world of improvisational rap, giving an authentic look into the life, music, and history of '90s underground hip hop culture. Includes archival footage.

"In the summer of 2005, a package arrived at the Hollywood offices of Highway 61 Entertainment from London with no return address. Inside were two mini-cassette audio tapes dated December 30, 1999 and labeled 'The last testament of George Harrison.' A voice eerily similar to Harrison's tells a shocking story: Paul McCartney was killed in a car crash in November of 1966 and replaced with a double! ... Highway 61 Entertainment has investigated this...

"A feature-length documentary about the making of the original 'Jesus Christ Superstar' theatrical movie. This 93-minute documentary features making-of footage and original 'on set' interviews with cast members and Norman Jewison. In 1972, director Jewison took a group of young actors, singers, and dancers to war-torn Israel to shoot the film adaptation of the hit rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' This is their story - in their own words. The production...

"It tells the chilling story of a group of US film-makers who travel to Cyprus to film a documentary in the tragically famous Hotel Gula a once popular resort where more than 100 people died in mysterious circumstances. What begins as just another day at the office will eventually turn into a terrifying journey into the unknown."

When the jungle is threatened by a giant monster, a young Koati rises up to lead the animals in an epic fight to save their home. As the brave Koati trains to save his family and loved ones all the animals band together to face the monster in this fun-filled adventure.

"Deborah Logan, a woman battling Alzheimer's, allows a film crew to document her condition. As the days of filming progress, the crew notes strange behaviors and occurrences happening around Deborah inconsistent with Alzheimer's, things that are dark and ominous. Whatever it is that's within her is clearly trying to get out and it threatens to consume anyone who tries to stop it."

Looks at Afro-Cuban music in the daily life and cultural identity of Cubans, bringing the viewer into the heart and soul of Havana through a mosaic of street musicians, big bands, dancers, religious rituals and classic cars. Shows Afro-Cuban music in New York City through the music and commentary of jazz and Afro-Cuban legends Billy Taylor, Candido Camero, and Chico O'Farrill.