Movies and TvShows featuring "repurposed-footage" theme.

In Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, a detective investigates a conspiracy involving a dead father and a mysterious piece of paper. This film-noir spoof takes place in the 1940s and includes elements of parody and nostalgia.

One Cut of the Dead follows a film crew who are attacked by real zombies while shooting a zombie movie. The film, which is shot in one continuous take, reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos and humor as they try to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Death to 2020 is a comedic mockumentary that takes a satirical look at the events and disasters that occurred during the year 2020. It uses comical reenactments and interviews to highlight the major events and mishaps that defined the year. From the global pandemic to political and social turmoil, the film provides a humorous take on the events of 2020.

Grizzly Man is a documentary that tells the story of Timothy Treadwell, an environmental activist and filmmaker who spent 13 summers living among grizzly bears in Alaska. The film explores his unconventional relationship with these animals and the tragic events that led to his death.

Explore the history of the Friday the 13th series and its fearsome killer, Jason Voorhees, in this in-depth documentary. From the origins of the franchise to its impact on the horror genre, delve into the world of blood, violence, and terror that has captivated audiences for 30 years.

This documentary focuses on the artistry of director Bill Morrison, who leverages decaying film stock from years past to tell new stories that are relevant to today's audiences. The decaying film lends brilliant visuals which add to Morrison's concept of storytelling.

Moonage Daydream (2022) is a cinematic odyssey that delves into the creative and musical journey of legendary singer David Bowie. Directed by visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen and authorized by the Bowie estate, this documentary offers a captivating and insightful glimpse into the life and career of the iconic superstar.

In space, no one can hear you scream! the catchy slogan that accompanies Alien sums up the unprecedented stakes of this film that will mark the history of cinema. In 1979, for the first time on screens, a mainstream feature film will mix two distinct worlds of genre cinema: science fiction and horror. Ridley Scott forever shakes up the cinematic landscape by plunging the audience into anguish with his oppressive universe and his iconic monster. The documentary looks back at the lasting impact of this masterpiece, exploring Scott’s audacity and the genesis of his unique aesthetic. In the claustrophobic corridors of the Nostromo spaceship, the heroine, played by Sigourney Weaver, becomes the first strong female figure to redefine the conventions of the genre, far from the clichés of the time. By revisiting the film's key sequences, the documentary shows how Alien explores profound themes such as survival and dehumanization, while reflecting a scathing critique of the capitalist system.

In 1992, a suburban New York teenager named Amy Fisher captured the national media's attention when she shot her lover's wife in the face. This sordid tale of underage sex, aggravated assault, and Joey Buttafuoco managed to spawn not one, not two, but three separate made-for-TV movies. Drew Barrymore, Alyssa Milano and Noëlle Parker all took stabs at portraying the disturbed young lady, yet a true on-screen depiction of Amy Fisher has never emerged - until now. In this Rashomon of found footage film, director Dan Kapelovitz mind-melds the multiple melodramas into one ultimate metadrama mashup.

Black-and-white film projections by Bill Morrison, using archival footage of frigid Arctic scenes.

Thundering across the sky on elegant white wings, the Concorde was an instant legend. But behind the glamour of jet setting at Mach 2 were stunning scientific innovations and political intrigue. Fifteen years after Concorde's final flight, this documentary takes you inside the historic international race to develop the first supersonic airliner. Hear stories from those inside the choreographed effort to design and build Concorde in two countries at once - and the crew members who flew her.

Using only archive film and a new musical score by the band Mogwai, Mark Cousins presents an impressionistic kaleidoscope of our nuclear times – protest marches, Cold War sabre-rattling, Chernobyl and Fukishima – but also the sublime beauty of the atomic world, and how x-rays and MRI scans have improved human lives. The nuclear age has been a nightmare, but dreamlike too.

During World War II, an American reporter is tasked with impersonating a French agent and gathering intelligence in Iraq. Along the way, he encounters deception, danger, and a web of espionage that threatens to expose him.

Original Super 8 footage shot by Dr. Oliver Sacks of his patients at Beth Abraham Hospital, Bronx, NY, who were administered the drug L-Dopa in the summer of 1969 and “awakened” after decades of inactivity is featured in this cine-poem that combines archival footage with a score for solo saxophone composed by Philip Glass.

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan is a documentary that explores the life and career of legendary special effects artist Ray Harryhausen. Known for his groundbreaking work in stop-motion animation and visual effects, Harryhausen worked on iconic films such as Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, Clash of the Titans, and Jason and the Argonauts. This film delves into his creative process, the challenges he faced, and the impact he had on the world of cinema. With interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and a wealth of Harryhausen's own words, it is a must-watch for fans of movie magic.

The film The Unchanging Sea (2018) was inspired by the discovery of a decaying print of DW Griffith's The Unchanging Sea (1910) in the nitrate vaults of the Library of Congress. Taking this ancient title as its point of departure, a new narrative was re-assembled from a variety of similarly ancient films about going off to, and returning from, the Sea. The characters in these old films appear to be emerging from the roiling oceans of Time, having floated like messages in bottles for over one hundred years, and now having washed up on our shores to tell us their stories.

Decasia (2002) is a documentary film that delves into the themes of decay and nihilism. The film utilizes repurposed footage from the archive, creating a surreal and abstract viewing experience. With no dialogue, the film presents a symphony of images depicting the decomposition of nitrate film, accompanied by a haunting musical score. The filmmakers use this unique approach to reflect on the ephemeral nature of existence and the inevitability of decay.

The Goal Is To Live is an infinitely-looping assemblage constructed out of repurposed content from the popular show How It’s Made, which chronicles the factories that create everyday objects. The film takes Dina Kelberman’s practice of accumulation and recontextualization into a large-scale time-based work for the first time. Reorganizing short clips into a long Rube-Goldberg-like narrative, and featuring a hypnotic minimalist soundtrack by Rod Hamilton and Tiffany Seal, the film portrays a mesmerizing and surreal process in which materials are transformed in myriad ways.