Movies and TvShows featuring "oral-history" theme.

In the crime-ridden neighborhood of Cabrini-Green in Chicago, an artist explores the legend of Candyman, a vengeful ghost with a hook hand who can be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror. As the artist delves deeper into the urban legend, she unknowingly opens a door to her own personal horror.

The inaugural film in a brand new Small Town Monsters original series kicks off! Join adventurer, filmmaker and Bigfoot researcher, Aleksandar Petakov on the trail of the legendary Bigfoot. In this first film, Aleksandar interviews investigators and witnesses alike about Sasquatch sightings in the state of New Hampshire. Having experienced something truly unexplained for himself, Aleksandar sets out to see if he can duplicate an experience that he had during a late-night encounter with what might very well be a Bigfoot. Beyond the Trail takes you into the backcountry of America in search of Bigfoot. Directed by Aleksandar Petakov and produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove, this new series of short films will also occasionally intersect with various Small Town Monsters films!

In Woodstock 1969, peace and music were promised, but in its '99 revival, chaos ensued. The event turned into days of rage, riots, and real harm. This documentary explores the reasons behind the disastrous outcome.

Little Big Man tells the story of Jack Crabb, a man who goes from being an adopted Cheyenne to becoming a frontier hero. It is a tale of adventure, comedy, and drama set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American West in the 19th century.

Joe Gould's Secret tells the story of an eccentric man named Joe Gould, who claims to be working on an epic oral history. As a patron and film critic try to uncover the truth about Gould's secret, they become entangled in his world of poetry, dancing, and Native American heritage. Set in 1940s New York, this movie explores themes of anonymity, self-respect, and the power of storytelling.

A documentary about the men of Easy Company, a U.S. Army unit that fought during World War II. The film explores their experiences, friendships, and acts of courage as they navigate through various battles and challenges.

The movie portrays the life of Jane Pittman, an African-American woman who survives slavery and witnesses major events in American history, including the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. Through a series of interviews with a journalist, she shares her experiences and struggles with racism and discrimination in the Deep South.

Parts of Norway's queer history are seen through the eyes and hearts of more than 50 famous Norwegians.

Insert Coin is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Midway Games, the creators of iconic arcade games like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. Through interviews with the developers and engineers, the film takes a nostalgic look back at the 1990s and the cultural impact of arcade gaming.

The little-known story of Ukrainian children torn from their homes in the crush between the Nazi and Soviet fronts in World War II. Spending their childhood as refugees in Europe, these inspiring individuals later immigrated to the United States, creating new homes and communities through their grit, faith and deep belief in the importance of preserving culture.

4 Little Girls is a documentary film that examines the tragic events surrounding the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. The film focuses on the lives and deaths of the four young African American girls who were killed in the explosion, and the lasting impact their deaths had on the civil rights movement.

An in-depth oral history of the production and development history of Robert Altman's "O.C. and Stiggs," featuring commentaries from the film's cast and crew.

In the year 2000, Les Blank, along with co-filmmaker Gina Leibrecht, visited Richard Leacock (1921-2011) at his farm in Normandy, France and recorded conversations with him about his life, his work, and his other passion: cooking! With the flair of a seasoned raconteur, Leacock recounts key moments in his seventy years as a filmmaker and the innovations that he, D.A. Pennebaker, Albert Maysles and others invented that revolutionized documentary filmmaking, and explores the mystery of creativity. With the passing of both Blank and Leacock, the documentary is a moving insight into the lives of two seminal figures in the history of film.

An experimental music ensemble is recording an album. They want a very specific sound: the sound of thick air. The sound engineer struggles to understand and to find that sound. A tale of sleepless nights and loud music, a noise-injected collage composed of diaristic footage, a found narrative (memories of a popular 60s band), original music and field recordings.

From the archives of the “queer Smithsonian,” San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society, comes the forgotten history of a gay Korean War veteran tasked with writing the military discharges of outed gay seamen. The Typist details a conflicted clerk’s participation in discrimination and his divided allegiance to homosexuality and heroism.

An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.

This documentary explores the life of George Marshall, a military general and influential figure in American history. It delves into his role in World War I and World War II, his service as Secretary of State and Defense, and his impact on shaping the American century.

This documentary takes an in-depth look at the making of Slowdive's influential album Souvlaki, exploring the creative process and the impact it had on the shoegaze genre. Featuring interviews with band members and music experts, it offers a deep dive into the musical journey that led to the creation of this masterpiece.

Killer Legends is a chilling documentary that delves into the dark origins of iconic urban legends and the real-life crimes that inspired them. Through expert interviews, gruesome crime scene footage, and chilling reenactments, this film uncov...