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The story of a disabled beggar...
The story of Kurt Weill s...I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America 1992
The story of Kurt Weill 's relationship with the American popular theatre. During his years in exile on Broadway, the composer of Mack the Knife and The Alabama Song, who personified decadent Berlin, found a new life in New York, creating such standards as September Song and Speak Low. Director Barrie Gavin describes the film as "the history of an artist ... struggling to write music which could have real meaning for the society he had just joined." Weill is remembered by the conductor Maurice Abravanel and the actor Burgess Meredith and there are extracts from several of his works.
BBC TV documentarySomething Rich and Strange: The Life and Music of Iannis Xenakis 1991
BBC TV documentary
Judith arrives at Bluebeards dark castle...
The three protagonists listen to a...The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible 1988
The three protagonists listen to a storyteller recount the creation as well as the Fall. At the same time, they learn their own lessons in honesty after tricking a gardener into giving them fruit for free.
A huge influence on world music...Fela Kuti: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense 1984
A huge influence on world music, Nigerian artist Fela Kuti played many instruments, pioneered afrobeat music and served as a prominent activist for human rights in Africa. This 1984 documentary examines the life and music of the remarkable man. Using his music to raise awareness, Kuti embraced social justice themes. He died in 1997 of complications from AIDS. Footage from his legendary show in Glastonbury, England, is included.
