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Awesome Documentaries

Art of the Prank (Trailer)

Art of the Prank (Trailer)

(PG-13) Joey Skaggs has made a career out of perpetrating hoaxes on news outlets, talk shows, and the public. Documentarian Andrea Marini goes inside the mind of the master of the absurd, and his classic pranks like the Celebrity Sperm Bank and Cathouse: A Brothel for Cats.

Home Built

Home Built

Petrolicious talks to Mark Jarel and his 14-year old son Haven, who’s been around motorcycles since he was three. Last year Haven finished building his motorcycle, and this year he’s going to work on his car.

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Offline File Sharing in Cuba

Offline File Sharing in Cuba

In Cuba, where the Internet is a luxury and the government monitors media, folks are making money by recording foreign videos, music and even software then distributing them manually using external drives. More on Vox.

Yakuza: Inside the Syndicate

Yakuza: Inside the Syndicate

Photographer Anton Kusters was allowed to photograph and mingle with a Yakuza family from 2009 to 2011. The Economist interviewed him about his one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more here.

The Greasy Hands Preachers (Trailer)

The Greasy Hands Preachers (Trailer)

Clement Beauvais and Arthur de Kersauson’s documentary about custom motorcycles features some of the world’s best builders: Shinya Kimura, Roland Sands, Deus Ex Machina, El Solitario, Blitz – and some of the coolest bikes.

Everything is a Remix Remastered

Everything is a Remix Remastered

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of his highly informative documentary, Kirby Ferguson put together all four parts of Everything is a Remix into one video, with proper transitions and remastered audio. He’s also selling EiaR t-shirts and posters on Kickstarter.

Things That Can Kill You

Things That Can Kill You

Joe Marcantonio directed this wonderful short documentary about British pop artist Death Spray Custom, who creates unique and fantastic artwork for everything from helmets to power tools and race cars. That polygonal motorcycle design at 2:40 is sick.

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Hotel Okura Tokyo: End of an Era

Hotel Okura Tokyo: End of an Era

Since it opened in 1962 the main wing of Hotel Okura’s Tokyo branch has largely remained the same, and as such stands as a living relic of modernist Japanese art. Sadly, the building will be demolished this month. More at Monocle.

The Last Audio Cassette Factory

The Last Audio Cassette Factory

Despite being a technological dinosaur, there are a handful of people out there using cassette tapes. Through its stubbornness, National Audio Company is the last man standing, and has benefitted greatly from this fact. Original video from Bloomberg Business.

All Things Must Pass (Trailer)

All Things Must Pass (Trailer)

Colin Hanks’ All Things Must Pass is a documentary about Tower Records, the iconic music chain whose meteoric rise and fall both served as harbingers of new eras. Featuring interviews with musicians and founder Russ Solomon.

Hearing Colors

Hearing Colors

“I don’t feel that I’m wearing technology. I feel that I am technology.” Neil Harbisson has an inability to see in color, so he had an antenna implanted into his skull which produces sounds which represent the colors around him.

Halloween Meets Gasoline

Halloween Meets Gasoline

“If the thing runs, and it’s unlikely to kill bystanders, then bring it out.” Marcus Ubungen’s short documentary features some of the cars and teams behind 24 Hours of LeMons, where absurdity and challenge trump speed and polish.

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (Trailer)

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (Trailer)

…or The Story of The National Lampoon. A documentary on the heyday of the classic humor publication, which knew no bounds, jump-started countless comedy careers, and ultimately collapsed under the weight of its own success.

Ink – Written by Hand

Ink – Written by Hand

“It’s wild to think that as an art form, it’s completely lost to a generation.” Pretty powerful (and truthful) words from Tanja Tiziana as she sets a course to explore her handwriting talents in Ryan Couldrey’s Ink – Written by Hand.

Entering 1,000 Competitions

Entering 1,000 Competitions

Last year YouTuber Andrew Lloyd entered 1,000 contests and giveaways in various magazines, sweepstakes, products and more. Here’s how it went down. He should try entering a documentary-making contest.

Ferrell Takes the Field (Trailer)

Ferrell Takes the Field (Trailer)

“Ruth. Mantle. Will Ferrell.” Last March, Ferrell played for 10 Major League Baseball teams in one day, assuming a different role for each team. The HBO comedy documentary will raise funds for cancer-fighting charities. Airs 9/12.

Before Science There Was Magic

Before Science There Was Magic

The opening scene from the third episode of Kirby Ferguson’s ongoing series This is Not a Conspiracy Theory goes over the appeal of the supernatural. Beyond entertainment, magic provides hope and certainty.

The Streets Barber

The Streets Barber

(PG-13 Language) PLGRM profiles barber Nasir Sobhani, a rehabilitated drug addict. Once a week he cuts the hair of homeless people and hears them out, alleviating some of the loneliness and shame that he’s all too familiar with.

NYC, 1981

NYC, 1981

“Back then I had no dreams. I had nightmares.” Austin Peters’ short documentary is a series of interviews with people who lived during one of New York City’s worst years on record. A companion piece for A Most Violent Year.

Ashes to Agassiz (Trailer)

Ashes to Agassiz (Trailer)

Sherpas Cinema’s insane-looking documentary about freerider Graham Agassiz. In 2013 Aggy broke two vertebrae when his bike got caught in a bush in one of his downhill runs. Thankfully he recovered and is back in action.

Crafted (Trailer)

Crafted (Trailer)

“Where things come from matter.” Morgan Spurlock’s short documentary features five artisans: a seventh generation potter, two chefs and two knife makers. Crafted looks at their fears, failures, passion and achievements.

Just Eat It (Trailer)

Just Eat It (Trailer)

“Wasting food is not only widespread. It’s condoned.” Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin’s critically-acclaimed documentary Just Eat It looks at how commercial standards lead to billions of dollars of wasted food each year.

Rocket Wars

Rocket Wars

Variable’s dramatic take on Chios’ chaotic annual tradition, where parishioners of two Greek Orthodox churches fire rockets at each other while mass is held inside both buildings. It’s like a scene from The Dark Knight Rises.

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