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Ties that Bind: Hawai'i in the Pacific
Ties That Bind: Hawai'i In the Pacific is a documentary feature that explores how Hawai'i'is commercially caught tuna and swordfish get from the ocean to the sushi roll with an emphasis on some of the difficult management issues that underlie the process.
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1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines
On the Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942, the famed 1st Marine Division — the oldest, largest and most decorated division of the U.S. Marine Corps — defeated Japanese forces in a turning point of WWII. This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who took part in the historic fight.
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The Young Ace in the South Pacific
The 10th film in the Wakadaisho series, the Young Ace Yuichi Tanuma travels to Hawaii to train in deep-sea navigation. The Young Ace comes to the rescue of various women in peril, teaches a would-be restauranteur how to make sukiyaki, thwarts the romantic aspirations of his rival Ao Daisho, and competes in the finals of the Japan Judo Championship at the Nippon Budokan. Shot across various locations across Hawaii, Tahiti, Saipan, and Tokyo.
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Travelgay - From Sin City to the South Rim
A short travel documentary that takes viewers on an exciting journey with Award Winning Filmmaker and Writer Robert Jerome Pagan and his husband as they set out to explore the Grand Canyon for the first time. The film showcases their travels through stunning imagery of the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon National Monument, and other must-see destinations. As the couple sets off on their adventure, viewers are treated to a light-hearted and engaging story that is filled with epic surprises and unexpected twists. From visiting America's very own Flintstone Village to discovering hidden gems along the way, this documentary inspires audiences to hit the open road and see the world for themselves.
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Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.
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Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953
“17 June 1990, East Berlin. The GDR will exist for another three months. No more time to commemorate all those who stood up in ’53, showed civil courage and were vanquished. This film is dedicated to them.” This is what we hear from offscreen as the film opens, to images of a rally for the victims of 17 June.
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Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal and Pacific Island Rugby
Presented by former Samoa rugby player Dan Leo, who sacrificed his own career to confront corruption in his national union, Oceans Apart looks at the bond between the Pacific and modern Rugby and reveals the darker side of the sport.
