The Power Of Music - Darrell's Story

Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.

Hungarian band Carson Coma plays songs from their album "IV" in Pusztazámor

On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.

The California metalcore gods tear it up in London.

An exploration into the benefits of music in uk youth culture. Understanding the comfort it can provide.

In 1938 an airfield was built at the northeastern-most end of America, the descent went slowly but incessantly through the Cold War. This is the story of how its inhabitants gradually moved away from the great world stage and had to reinvent themselves as well as their home town.

This short documentary features Newfoundland fisherman Billy Crane, who speaks frankly on the state of the inshore fishery and how the lack of government support has contributed to the industry’s downfall. He is being forced to leave home to seek employment in Toronto. This film was made with the Challenge for Change program.

A new, definitive look into the passion, humor and talent of Rasputina. Experience the rare and revealing never before seen footage through the artful lens of a one woman filmographer showcasing the honesty, hard work and sincere spirt of life on the road. Shot by Dawn Miceli during Rasputina's 2009 west coast tour, this unique documentary includes footage from back stage dressing rooms to front row recitals. Under the Corset is a truly intimate look into the music and mind of Melora Creager.

A series of 3 episodes showcasing alternative bands including: Equinox, Scandinavian Fruit and Bellache. Directed by Sid Forbes.

A documentary from 1987 featuring the life of early Chinese immigrants to the island of Newfoundland.

With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving of Newfoundland's coat of arms in the tenth and formerly blank shield over the entrance to the Parliament Buildings, writing in stone another chapter of Confederation. So begins this survey of Canada's tenth province, Newfoundland, its resources and how its people live. The film takes us to St. John's, Corner Brook, Bell Island, and includes a visit to Labrador where we see the giant airport at Gander.