Pawn Stars is a reality TV show that takes place in the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show follows the daily activities of the pawnshop staff as they evaluate and negotiate deals with customers who bring in a wide variety of valuable and interesting items for appraisal.
In the year 2048, a mother and daughter struggle to survive in a dystopian Los Angeles. When a mysterious stranger enters their lives, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and make difficult choices.
Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.
Iris is a captivating documentary that provides an intimate look into the life of Iris Apfel, a legendary fashion icon known for her flamboyant style and unique sense of fashion. The film explores her vast collection of clothing and accessories, her impact on the fashion industry, and her personal journey as a self-made fashionista. With interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, Iris offers a fascinating portrait of a woman who has made a lasting impression on the world of fashion.
Toy Hunter is an American reality documentary television series on the Travel Channel that debuted August 15, 2012. The series encompasses the exploits of Jordan Hembrough, a toy dealer, who takes toy picking to a new level as he visits collections from some of the most popular cities on the East and West Coasts. In September 2012, Travel Channel announced the series' renewal for a second season, which consists of thirteen episodes. It airs in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Quest.
In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, a photojournalist in Hong Kong becomes emotionally involved in the plight of Vietnamese refugees seeking asylum. As she documents their experiences, she confronts the harsh realities of violence, torture, and social injustice. Along the way, she grapples with her own identity and her role as an observer. Boat People is a powerful drama that explores the repercussions of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
Based on Geoffrey Fletcher’s book, this captivating documentary exposes the real London of the swinging sixties. Turning its back on familiar sights, the film explores the hidden details of a crumbling metropolis. With James Mason as our Guide, we are led on an tour of the weird and wonderful pockets of London from abandoned music-halls to egg breaking factories.
In the aftermath of a devastating war, a photojournalist embarks on a journey to find the Afghan Girl, whose piercing green eyes captivated the world. The search takes him through war zones and refugee camps, shedding light on the untold stories of loss, resilience, and hope.
George Periolat plays a dual role in this film, initially as Joseph Sayles a sickly old man who has taken his daughter, Rhoda (played by Mary Miles Minter), overseas after a quarrel with his family. She yearns to return home, but he has disowned his past. After his death, Rhoda ventures to America on her own. She nearly becomes destitute for a lack of money but happens upon some questionable fortune as she takes on the chores of Rosy Taylor after inadvertently finding an envelope with money in it. Rosy had been hired as a housekeeper (thus the money), but has passed away before actually showing up for employment.
A stressed-out Kafkian man called Ruben retells an embarrassing dream he had. In it, his overbearing mother takes him, naked and embarrassed, to a noirish department store to buy him clothes, a penis and a wife. He looks for a way out.
Million Pound Pawn pulls back the curtain on the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis, telling the story of both the pawnbrokers and the people looking to part with their prized possessions. With over a million pounds worth of assets passing through Britain's pawnbrokers hands each day, there's no way of knowing who will be walking through the pawnbroker's door next or what their valuables will be.
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