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Summary: "Follow the phenomenal journey of renowned artist Matthew Barney and his collaborator, singer-songwriter Björk, as they embark on an unbelievable filmmaking journey in Japan. From artistic vision to manifestation, this compelling documentary reveals Barney's unique process in creating Drawing restraint 9, a massive cinematic piece that combines a whaling vessel; 45,000 pounds of petroleum...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: IFC Films 2007

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MAT

Summary: Explores the lesser-known tale of George's creators, Hans and Margret Rey. Years later, having heard that Hans was wasting his artistic talents as a bookkeeper in Rio, Margaret traveled to Brazil to persuade him to marry her and do something creative together. Arriving in New York as refugees, they started their life anew and over the next three decades, they created a classic that continues to...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2017

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MON

Summary: A portrait of American photographer Tina Barney, who specialises in photographing the rarefied upper echelons of society in the US and Europe.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: IndiePix 2009

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TIN

Summary: American racing legend Hurley Haywood speaks for the first time about being gay in the macho world of 1970s motor sports, and sets the record straight about his relationship with co-driver Peter Gregg.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HUR

Summary: Discover the life and music of jazz luminary Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history. Filmed over six years, Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes invites viewers to meet the gentleman behind the bass. Best known as the rhythmic anchor in Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet, Carter has since amassed more than 2,500 musical credits over a prolific six-decade career. His unmistakable melody...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2022

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC RON

Summary: Due to his groundbreaking contouring techniques, his infectious personality and mission to make everyone feel beautiful, Kevyn Aucoin quickly shot to fame doing makeup for every supermodel and celebrity throughout the 80's and 90's. At the height of his fame in 2002, Kevyn died mysteriously. The film explores every corner of Kevyn's rich, beautiful and complicated life through the story of his...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LAR

Summary: The story of brothers Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jimmie and Stevie went from a small, post-war house in Oak Cliff, Texas to becoming rock and roll legends, selling millions of records and playing alongside the likes of David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Carlos Santana and more. A portion of the film is devoted to Jimmie and Eric Clapton's first ever on-camera...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC JIM

Summary: Examines Banksy's story, from his roots in a criminal subculture to his rise as the leader of an art revolution.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BAN

Summary: From the frigid suburbs of Buffalo NY to his early years living and busking on the streets of San Francisco, to formative experiences with punk band The Nerves and L.A. power pop legends The Plimsouls, to his decades-long, Grammy-nominated solo career, walk a million miles in the shoes of one of America's last great troubadours.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC PET

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