Movies and TvShows featuring "calgary" theme.
Derice Bannock, a Jamaican sprinter, dreams of winning gold at the Olympic Games like his father. However, after a mishap during the trials, his dreams are shattered. Determined to compete, Derice forms the first Jamaican Bobsled Team with the help of disgraced coach, Irving Blitzer. Together they recruit three other athletes, Sanka, Yul, and Junior, and train rigorously for the Winter Olympics in Calgary. Despite facing ridicule and challenges, the team perseveres and finally qualifies for the Olympics. With the odds against them, the Jamaican team competes with determination, representing their country with pride and dignity.
In the comedy movie 'The Lebanese Burger Mafia' a rogue fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream is explored. The story revolves around the meaty saga of this fast-food chain, showcasing their unusual history and the strong following they have gained. Additionally, the movie delves into the secret pathway that this chain offers to immigrants, portraying the challenges and dreams associated with the immigrant experience. 'The Lebanese Burger Mafia' is a captivating movie that celebrates cultural diaspora, family business, and the allure of the fast-food industry within the context of immigration.
Banchi Hanuse's documentary takes us to the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory where Logan Red Crow, a young Siksika woman, is determined to become a champion in the Indian Relay. Follow her through intense competitions and witness her bond with her horses. A story of courage, family, tradition, and the pursuit of victory.
Real life rodeo champion Hoot Gibson plays Dan Molloy, an expert rider who wins the big one, the Calgary Stampede. When the father of his new French-Canadian girlfriend turns up dead, Molloy is the only suspect!
Jay and Matt move everything out of "Stu's" garage. A road trip of memory ensues.
From Klondike to Stampede, Stu Hart's Canadian territory saw many changes, more than just in name. There were ups and downs, successes and challenges, but Stu built a legacy and a family in front of Calgary Stampede Wrestling's backdrop. In this edition of Back to the Territories, join Jim Cornette and guest Lance Storm as they delve into the history of Stu Hart's territory and the Hart family itself. Go inside the Hart Brothers' training camp where Storm was trained and hear about the dynamics of the family. Learn the names that built the territory and the names that Stu built. There are great stories about legends like Archie Goulding and the Dynamite Kid and their roles in Calgary. Head up north and add Calgary to your scholarly trek through wrestling's great territories with the always entertaining and informative Jim Cornette and his guest Lance Storm and head Back...to the Territories!
A Chinese immigrant to America is sucked up into the Chinese underworld when he finds greater acceptance in the arms of a small gang.
An intertwining story of coincidence and closure. Now, then and before the "death" of his YouTube partner and best friend, Seamus tries to come to terms with his new predicament and create a final video for the channel, a sendoff to the last five years of friendship.
A short documentary exploring Calgary noise-rock band, Radioactive Vampire Teeth.
Concert film of Exit Strategy performing in Calgary, Alberta in 2008.
No Visible Trauma is a powerful documentary that delves into the issue of police brutality in Alberta, Canada. Through personal stories and interviews, the film sheds light on the impact of excessive force and investigates systemic issues within the police force. It exposes the struggles faced by victims and their families, highlighting the need for justice and accountability.
A prairie landscape undergoes a metamorphosis: rural idyll to over-urbanized dystopia. Director Anne Koizumi laments the changing face of her hometown of Calgary in this critique of the bacteria-like spread of suburbia and exurbia. This film was made as part of the third edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
A deep dive into the historical, social and political forces which shaped the development of the queer community in Calgary. Featuring extensive footage and B-roll film from Calgary Pride in the 90’s, queer leaders recount a decade of turmoil, loss, and growth of activism and human rights. The film is a first-hand account of the frontlines of LGBTQ2+ activism at a time when the right to be out in Alberta was not legally protected, visible or developed. Spanning stories from 1960-present day, this feature length documentary delves into the moments and victories which brought an entire community from the darkness into the light.
A one hour documentary on the aftermath of the 2013 Alberta Floods in the town of High River.
Focusing on the sport of chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, captured through a mix of aerial, POV, and ringside footage, the film is ahead of its time in the way it captures adrenaline-pumping action. This short documentary offers a ringside view of the chuckwagon race, star attraction of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Once ponderous Percheron and Clydesdale draught thundered around the course. Now they are racers, and it takes a firm hand to guide such horsepower.
Part music video and part documentary, Off to the Races is a new arrangement of the classic Erhu song, Horse Race. The film is a collaboration between the Calgary Chinese Orchestra, filmmaker Vicki Van Chau, and music producer Warren Tse. Through an open call process, the film features 72 participants from the global music community playing with the members of the Calgary Chinese Orchestra, in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
A portrait of a Vietnamese-Canadian family opening up a restaurant and cocktail bar in Calgary's Chinatown, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A dramatic one hour documentary, telling the behind-the-scenes story of the Calgary Flames efforts to get their home back in time for the season opener after the catastrophic 2013 Calgary flood.
Documentary following the University of Calgary solar race car team.
This black and white artistic travelogue pokes and probes the city of Calgary through the eyes of four very different cinematographers. Each looks at a particular and unique area to contribute to an overall sense of the city's texture. The four sections are creatively connected through poetic narrative and accompanying images of transportation, which stress the relationship between working and living in the city.