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Faux Shoah posted:Part II: The Kingdom of Forgetting (Czechoslovakia) Possible replacements for that third doc. The King of Communism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5gVsYNGycc Ceausescu - Behind The Myth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYdX6fYyOJM&
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covok48 posted:Thank you for this. I found this facinating although unfortunately episodes 2 and 3 are scattered in piecemeal around the web while episode 1 can be viewed in its entirety. Is there a link to the other episodes in full, or at least relaible links to watch them? Megavideo has all of The Lost World of Communism posted: Part 1: East Germany http://www.megavideo.com/?v=0KF3NI2J Part 2: Czechoslovakia http://www.megavideo.com/?v=8T1I1A9W Part 3: Romania http://www.megavideo.com/?v=C4NPLL3B Again, very interesting series. This was actually my first foray into the communism regime, and it's great to see it from the people's POV, instead of the traditional top-down politican's angle.
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Any recommendations for good documentaries on the industrial revolution and/or the development of steam power? This has always been a fascinating era of history for me.
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Cyril Sneer posted:Any recommendations for good documentaries on the industrial revolution and/or the development of steam power? This has always been a fascinating era of history for me. Half of this can be found in Connections. http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesBurkeWeb#p/c/C9924A8A0F7AF2B6 Not about the industrial revolution or society itself, but Episodes 3 and 6 will tell you how the steam engine slowly arose from fumbling with mines and cannon boring, etc..
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Phyzzle posted:Half of this can be found in Connections. For an awesome documentaries thread there just isn't enough love for James Burke. He basically does history lessons for the ADD/Kevin Bacon game type of crowd.
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All the docs I like are about lonely people.  The Dungeon Masters "An evil drow-elf is displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A sanitation worker lures friends into a Sphere of Annihilation. A failed supervillain starts a cable access show involving ninjas, puppets, and a cooking segment. These are the characters, real and imagined, of The Dungeon Masters: Against the backdrop of crumbling middle-class America, two men and one woman devote their lives to Dungeons and Dragons, the storied role-playing game, and its various descendants. As their baroque fantasies clash with mundane real lives, the characters find it increasingly difficult to allay their fear, loneliness, and disappointment with the game’s imaginary triumphs. Soon the true heroic act of each character’s real life emerges, and the film follows each as he or she summons the courage to face it. Along the way, The Dungeon Masters reimagines the tropes of classic heroic cinema, creating an intimate portrait of minor struggles and triumphs writ large." Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJpc0lsdaZ4 Site: http://www.dungeonmastersmovie.com/ Guys and Dolls "For some people, finding a partner in life can be difficult. For others, it’s almost impossible. 10 years ago, a small factory in California began making an alternative partner. Each is tailored made to suit every taste. There are now 3,000 real dolls across the world providing some of those with love and compaionship that real women cannot… Each doll costs around 4,000 pounds. Of those able to afford it, the dolls are worth every penny." In it's entirety: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7277801797935788405 Catfish "In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue." Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuE98oeL-e0 Suspected to be a mockumentary, see this: http://www.movieline.com/2010/01/does-sundance-sensation-catfish-have-a-truth-problem.php I Think We're Alone Now "Every celebrity deals with his or her share of obsessed fans. "I Think We're Alone Now" is a documentary that focuses on two individuals, Jeff and Kelly, who claim to be in love with the 80's pop singer Tiffany. Jeff Turner, a 50-year-old man from Santa Cruz, California has attended Tiffany concerts since 1988. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, he never had a girlfriend. Jeff spends his days hanging out on the streets of Santa Cruz, striking up conversations with anyone who has a moment to spare. Kelly McCormick is a 38-year-old hermaphrodite from Denver, Colorado, who claims to have been friends with Tiffany as a teenager. She credits Tiffany as the shining star who has motivated her to do everything in her life. Both Jeff and Kelly have been labeled stalkers by the media and other Tiffany fans. This film takes you inside the lonely lives these two characters, revealing the source of their clinging obsessions. This age-old story of unrequited love takes a comedic and emotional trip through themes of desperation, isolation, and hope, in the end showing that having something, or someone, to believe in can be more powerful than anything reality has to offer." Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxXqF-fgJY Site: http://www.ithinkwerealonenow.com/
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Phyzzle posted:Half of this can be found in Connections. Yes, Connections is great. I've seen the whole series.
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Has no one mentioned ESPN's 30 For 30 series yet? These are seriously some of the best docs I have seen and I have only been able to find 4 of them thus far. Apparently they have been so well received that they will continue making new ones after the original 30 episodes. 18 of the shows have aired so far with one airing every Tuesday for the rest of the year. I found myself loving the Reggie Miller one and I can't even stand basketball. Icecube's doc about the LA Raiders is fantastic. Wikipedia posted:The idea for the series began with ESPN.com columnist Bill Simmons, who wanted feature filmmakers to recount the sports stories, people, and events from the past 3 decades in which they (1) took a personal interest or involvement, however great or small, and (2) felt that said stories had not been fully explored. Simmons and his team took special interest to "stories that resonated at the time but were eventually forgotten for whatever reason." 1 "King's Ransom" by Peter Burg The 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings and the effect it had on both Gretzky and Edmonton. 2 "The Band that Wouldn't Die" by Barry Levinson A profile of Baltimore's love affair with football and the Colts, focusing on the Colts Marching Band. After the team decamped for Indianapolis in 1984, the band remained in Baltimore and helped promote the eventual return of the NFL to the city. 3 "Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?" by Mike Tollin Fresh interviews and archival footage track the life and demise of the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. One interview, conducted by Tollin, is with Donald Trump, the former New Jersey Generals owner whose post-interview comments on the league give this documentary its title. 4 "Muhammad and Larry" by Albert Maysles A look at the October 1980 Muhammad Ali-Larry Holmes fight and its impact, featuring fresh interviews with participants and previously unseen lead-up footage from both fighters' camps. 5 "Without Bias" by Kirk Frasier The death of Len Bias, from a cocaine overdose, two days after Boston selected him in the 1986 NBA Draft. 6 "The Legend of Jimmy the Greek" by Fritz Mitchell The life of Jimmy "the Greek" Snyder, from his career as a Las Vegas bookmaker to his tenure on The NFL Today, from which he was fired in 1988. 7 "The U" by Billy Corben The racial and cultural evolution of Miami during the 1980s as represented within the University of Miami football team. (2 hours in length) 8 "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks" by Dan Klores The impact of Reggie Miller on the New York Knicks in the 1990s, specifically focusing on the 1995 NBA Playoffs and Miller's interaction with Knicks fan Spike Lee. 9 "Guru of Go" by Bill Couturié Paul Westhead's coaching tenure at Loyola Marymount University (1985-1990) features his high-scoring run-and-gun offense and players such as Bo Kimble and Hank Gathers. 10 "No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson" by Steve James The 1993 trial of Hampton, Virginia, high-school athlete Allen Iverson, convicted for his role in a racially-tinged melee, and its impact on both the community and on Iverson's life. (90 minutes in length) 11 "Silly Little Game" by Adam Kurland and Lucas Jansen Meeting at New York City's La Rotisserie Francaise, a group of writers and academics develop Rotisserie Fantasy baseball, only to see it take off and leave them behind. 12 "Run Ricky Run" by Sean Pamphilon and Royce Toni Facing media criticism and fresh rumors of marijuana use, Ricky Williams steps back from the NFL, in 2004, in an effort toward self-redemption. 13 "The 16th Man" by Clifford Bestall, Lori McCreary, and Morgan Freeman How hosting (and winning) the 1995 Rugby World Cup and Nelson Mandela's support of the Springboks national team affected post-apartheid South Africa. 14 "Straight Outta L.A." by Icecube The relationship between the Raiders and the gangsta rap culture in Los Angeles during the team's 13 seasons in L.A. (1982-1994). 15 "June 17, 1994" by Brett Morgen Quick-cut archival montages capture the various sporting events on the day in question and the emotions they generated, with O. J. Simpson's run from the police overshadowing all else. 16 "The Two Escobars" by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist The lives of soccer player Andrés Escobar and drug lord Pablo Escobar; the intertwining of crime and soccer in their native Colombia; and the connections between the murders of both men. (2 hours in length) 17 "The Birth of Big Air" by Jeff Tremaine, Johnny Knoxville, and Spike Jonze The life of Mat Hoffman and his career, since 1985, of advancing, both creatively and promotionally, BMX riding. 18 "Jordan Rides the Bus" by Ron Shelton Michael Jordan retires from basketball on October 6, 1993, and has a brief career in minor league baseball. 19 "Little Big Men" by Al Szymanski The Kirkland National Little League team from Kirkland, Washington wins the 1982 Little League World Series, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the event's history. 20 "One Night in Vegas" by Reggie Rock Bythewood The friendship of boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac Shakur and the night of September 7, 1996, when Shakur was murdered after attending the Tyson-Bruce Seldon fight in Las Vegas. 21 "Unmatched" by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern, with Hannah Storm The friendship and rivalry of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. 22 "The House of Steinbrenner" by Barbara Kopple The tenure of George Steinbrenner as owner of the New York Yankees. 23 "Into the Wind" by Steve Nash How Terry Fox's attempt to run across Canada in support of fundraising for cancer research captured the attention of his fellow Canadians. 24 "Four Days In October" by Major League Baseball Productions The story of the Boston Red Sox coming back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. 25 "Once Brothers" by NBA Entertainment The story of Croatian Dražen Petrović and Serbian Vlade Divac, NBA players and Yugoslavian national teammates, and how the civil war in their homeland adversely affected their friendship. 26 "Tim Richmond: To the Limit" by Rory Karpf The life of NASCAR driver Tim Richmond and his 1989 death from AIDS. 27 "Steve Bartman: Catching Hell" by Alex Gibney The relationship between Chicago Cubs fans and Steve Bartman following Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series. 28 "Marion Jones: Press Pause" by John Singleton The successful track and field career of Marion Jones, her 2007 admission of performance-enhancing drug use, and subsequent prison sentence. 29 "Pony Excess" by Thaddeus D. Matula Chronicles the Southern Methodist University football scandal and the rise, fall, and rebirth of the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. 30 "The Best That Never Was" by Jonathan Hock The 1981 recruiting of high school football player Marcus Dupree by multiple big-time college programs, his resulting career, and how his recruitment changed the recruiting process. (2 hours in length) 31 "Charismatic" by Steven Michaels, Joel Surnow, and Jonathan Koch The run of Charismatic and its jockey, Chris Antley, at the 1999 Triple Crown. 32 "Right To Play" by Frank Marshall The life of Johann Olav Koss, Olympic gold medal-winning speed skater and founder of the international youth sports organization Right To Play.
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Cracky posted:I Think We're Alone Now I've been meaning to see this for a while now. This review makes it seen completely amazing. I Think We're Alone Now posted:What people don’t know about Tiffany could fill many documentaries and many books. She has many gifts, callings, anointings, destinies. And, ministries that she founded or is part of. She can time travel without machines, and inter-dimensional. She does deal with aliens, different alien races, ethnic groups. And leader/founder or leader of many organizations that most people don’t know exist. That guy is a pretty good resource for documentaries about freaks. He seems to have a talent for finding bizarre people. Mondo Elvis looks pretty interesting too. wizardofloneliness fucked around with this message at 05:35 on Aug 31, 2010 |
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http://beta.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tmhc8/Storyville_20102011_YouTube_Hero_The_Winnebago_Man/ For BBC people till septempber 27. Jack Rebney, aka the angriest man in the world, has delighted and fascinated millions of online viewers with the hilariously foul-mouthed and ill-tempered outtakes from a recreational vehicle sales video he made in 1989 - one of the first and best underground videos to be passed hand-to-hand on VHS tapes, before the internet turned him into a full-blown phenomenon. Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer takes on the seemingly impossible task of tracking down Jack, and his journey turns into a fascinating exploration of viral video culture, and what it means on a personal level to its sometimes unwilling subjects. When he finally tracks down Rebney, the real man is more savvy, irascible, deep, weird and cool than could have been imagined, and turns out to be more than able to hold his own in the modern media culture. In short, he is a star. The film explores issues of privacy, internet bullying and ageing, and illuminates how even the most rambunctious individuals have a human side. It is an intelligent, hilarious and unexpectedly poignant look at one man's response to internet fame, and is ultimately a story about how a so-called humiliation can become a beacon of light to many.
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Oh Jesus. I knew Dear Zachary was going to be bad, but I genuinely believed I was totally chill and would not cry. I read about it beforehand and went in knowing how the first half of the story went, but I didn't know what happened to Zachary (though I kind of assumed,) or what a crazy nut homegirl was. Even the parts I knew about it though, when they happened, I was a little stunned because I was still wrapped up in the story. So now it's 230 in the god damned morning and I'm sobbing in the dark in my living room. loving thanks.
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Three part series on the work of Carl Jung: Wisdom of the Dream There's also six episodes of Magical Egypt on hermetic symbolism and related subjects. It's not an awesome documentary, or not nearly as awesome as it should be. However, if there are any Egyptologists out there, I'd love to know how much of this is historical fact and not purely conjecture. There seems to be quite a bit of the latter: atlantis + DMT 
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If you enjoyed Cocaine Cowboys then you will be loving this poo poo: Cocaine Cowboys 2: Hustlin' With the Grandmother True story of the cocaine queen who makes Tony Montana look like Mother Teresa. Set on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison. Six months later, Cosby is a multi-millionaire, Blanco’s lover, and the head of her $40 million a year cocaine business. Also known as “The Black Widow” for her propensity to permanently dispose of her men when she’s done with them, Blanco will stop at nothing to ensure that Charles is faithful to her. Cosby soon learns that he’s in way over his head. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/cocaine-cowboys-2-hustlin-with-the-godmother/
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Paradox86 posted:Anyone know any good documentaries shot in the mid-70's? Kinda broad, but I'm very interested in seeing sorta every day people in that era. Harlan County, USA and Hearts and Minds are two of the greatest documentaries ever made.
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Found this in the Bizarre mysteries thread, don't think it was posted here. Someone's uploaded that documentary about the Swedish twins who ran into the motorway to Youtube and internationals can watch it. This doc is absolutely 100% insane. Nothing makes sense in this case. Madness in the Fast Lane (first part, YT)
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So many fantastic doco's here, I've slowly been working my way through the list in the OP, so many that I cant reccomend enough! Such as Occupation 101, Food inc, Jesus Camp (Really a terrifying look into children brought up by fundamentilist christian parents and the churches that are specifcally targetting children) and the Beer Wars. Just wondering if anyone knew of any doco's about the Blackwater PMC? Thanks!
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Rocketfish posted:I really think it's serendipitous that I stumbled across the existence of a documentary about Banksy and street art in general. Even more so that it's coming to my town in just a few weeks. Is there anywhere to watch this online? It sounds absolutely amazing.
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FelchTragedy posted:http://beta.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tmhc8/Storyville_20102011_YouTube_Hero_The_Winnebago_Man/ 
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=536583671561908614 How does total isolation affect you? BBC horizon investigates.
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Richard Dawkins: Faith School Menace?quote:The number of faith schools in Britain is rising. Around 7,000 publicly funded schools - one in three - now has a religious affiliation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulX8nZjeCXE (four parts)
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Cyril Sneer posted:Any recommendations for good documentaries on the industrial revolution and/or the development of steam power? This has always been a fascinating era of history for me. Check out the Mark Williams series Industrial Revelations and More Industrial Revelations. http://www.guba.com/watch/3000089602/More-Industrial-Revelations-Under-Pressure http://www.guba.com/watch/3000089598/More-Industrial-Revelations-Building-a-Revolution http://www.guba.com/watch/3000089558/More-Industrial-Revelations-Pen-and-Paper That's all I could find that's not  , but it shows what the rest of the series is like.
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We hates the China! Hates it forever! The Dying Rooms Super-depressing British film about the female infanticide across social strata that's resulting from China's One Child policy, and the search for legendary rooms in overpacked orphanages where baby girls are abandoned and left to die.
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Chicken Doodle posted:Found this in the Bizarre mysteries thread, don't think it was posted here. Someone's uploaded that documentary about the Swedish twins who ran into the motorway to Youtube and internationals can watch it. This doc is absolutely 100% insane. Nothing makes sense in this case. Yeah, this was a really good documentary. I recommend it also.
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Bliggers- posted:16 "The Two Escobars" by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist If you like this you should check out "My Father Pablo Escobar".It tells Escobar's story from the point of view of his son who then meets the politicians his father had assassinated and apologises for his actions.
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The Saddest Rhino posted:Is there anywhere to watch this online? It sounds absolutely amazing. There's a copy on youku, but it's really low res and horribly letterboxed.
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Miss Areola Canasta posted:We hates the China! Hates it forever! The Dying Rooms I don't usually cry when watching documentaries, but this is terrible. I honestly never knew the extent of the enforcement of the "one child policy", other than the fact that families would commonly abandon or kill baby girls. I never heard anything about forced abortions, or babies being euthanasized at birth, or dying rooms. It's just tragic. I've always known I wanted to adopt a child if I can, and now I know where to get my baby from.
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Alastor_the_Stylish posted:There's a copy on youku, but it's really low res and horribly letterboxed. If it makes you feel any better though, The Saddest Rhino, Exit through Gift shop is as much of a documentary on street art as Borat is on people from Kazakhstan. Ok, maybe it's not that bad but it's still not really a documentary so much as a story about some guy who knows Banksy. I'm 99.9% sure they weren't aiming for a real documentary anyway, the French dude by chance didn't know Invader, who by chance knew the Obey guy etc. It's set up apart from the French guy doing his show, I guess it would be fun to watch if you're interested in a street artist trying to do their first show, I'm not sure. Anyway Bomb It and Inside Outside Have a lot of the guys briefly mentioned in Exit through Gift shop, but actually being interviewed and doing some art. Slippy G fucked around with this message at 19:18 on Sep 12, 2010 |
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The Saddest Rhino posted:Is there anywhere to watch this online? It sounds absolutely amazing. It just came out on DVD yesterday. Buy it, it's really entertaining and comes free with a fantastic pair of 2D glasses.
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Anyone know of: A documentary about scammers in Nigeria, either supporting or exposing them or anything about them at all and Sports betting in the United States (Nevada). Not about casinos and gambling, but specifically the people behind the scenes and maybe a little about how it works and stuff. I remember seeing something about sports betting, but I'm not sure what it was or if it was even a movie.
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I'm suggesting this documentary for the plot twist that happens after the film itself. If you're planning to watch this, DO NOT look up the documentary's subjects on google or wikipedia until after watching this. Also, if you're watching this movie, keep watching it after the credits. Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? (also available on Netflix instant queue) The premise: Another average documentary that follows a political candidate as he runs for office. At face value, you're supposed to eventually like this candidate who runs as a progressive liberal democrat for U.S. congress against an established candidate with more money and higher name recognition. You're supposed to sympathize for his young idealistic volunteers as the campaign goes through its ups and downs until primary election day. The ending: He loses in a narrow margin. A year later, he runs for state office and wins. The real plot twist after the documentary: (I really reccomend you not highlighting this until after watching) A criminal investigation implicated Jeff Smith for knowingly violating election laws during the very same campaign that was shown in this film. Jeff Smith later admitted lying to election authorities while cooperating with a supposedly independent organization that ran attack ads against his opponent. Jeff Smith is in jail now for being a crooked politician. So much for Mr. Smith. Echo Chamber fucked around with this message at 02:55 on Sep 13, 2010 |
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Dudebro posted:Anyone know of: I didn't see all of it, and I'm sure it's not exhaustive, but I THINK MSNBC's "To Catch an ID Thief" (from the To Catch a Predator guys) eventually ends up in Nigeria. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17805134/
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Echo Chamber posted:I'm suggesting this documentary for the plot twist that happens after the film itself. If you're planning to watch this, DO NOT look up the documentary's subjects on google or wikipedia until after watching this. Also, if you're watching this movie, keep watching it after the credits.
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Anyone know of any documentaries about what people see when they nearly die, or when their brain dies for a few minutes? There's one from like 1978 and I'm looking for something a little more recent than 40 years old. Something with a scientific bent to it, if it's possible, but I'll take what I can get. I'm just curious about what people think they see when their brain throws a fit.
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Lacerta posted:Anyone know of any documentaries about what people see when they nearly die, or when their brain dies for a few minutes? Maybe you'll be interested in The day I died (BBC). It's in six parts on youtube. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6lXx86fm6A It's been a while since I've seen it, but if I remember correctly, it has a pretty scientific approach on the subject. Also, there's some quite baffling stories in there.
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Xipe posted:Richard Dawkins: Faith School Menace? Everyone needs to watch this, it's really important.
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Training films for mechanical computers. Let's do trigonometry and calculus with gears and ball bearings! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8aH-M3PzM0
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thehustler posted:Everyone needs to watch this, it's really important. I had no idea that faith-based schools in England received public funding. Or that there was a daily compulsory "collective act of worship" held in state-funded schools. It just strikes me as an alien concept; and fairly incongruous with the ho-hum British view of religion I've been exposed to through the media. That said, Dawkins seems compelled to view religion as the be-all-end-all divider of humanity, and it kind of makes me wonder if he really believes that a planet loosed from the bonds of faith would actually rationally sit down and work everything out and exist in peace and harmony.
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FelchTragedy posted:http://beta.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00tmhc8/Storyville_20102011_YouTube_Hero_The_Winnebago_Man/ The director is an untenured film instructor at UT-Austin. I got to see this at the Alamo Drafthouse with him in attendance. At the end, he pulled out his Blackberry, put it on speaker, held it to the microphone and called Jack.
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