This 2nd chapter of Flamedrop & Cinemaniacs’ exciting DARING DOCCIES Documentary Film Festival assembled a wide range of thought-provoking, controversial and award-winning international documentaries, most making their South African (and African) theatrical premieres, with subjects including government conspiracy, local farm murders, drugs & science, the holy bloodline, trepanation, 2012, flawed education, Egyptian uprising, outlaws etc.
A literary addition is also in place with 3 topical books featuring at the event with audience give-aways.
After DARING DOCCIES they will launch straight into the next explosive installment of the SOUND ON SCREEN Music Film Festival, 2-10 December – more info at www.flamedrop.com/sos
THE BIG UNEASY
Harry Shearer (renowned satirist, Spinal Tap bassist & legendary voice of Mr Burns, Flanders & others on The Simpsons) uncovers the real eye-opening reasons for the New Orleans disaster during Hurricane Katrina & its subsequent cover-ups.
(courtesy Harry Shearer)
WAR OF THE FLEA
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa, the alarming problem of farm murders persists. While people are arguing both sides of the issue, the country’s food growers are being killed. Producers will attend its opening screening which will include an audience Q&A.
(courtesy 7 of 9 Productions)
THE NATURE OF EXISTENCE
Every mystery of human existence… explained in one movie!
The director ofTrekkieslooks into questions like: Why are we here? What started the Universe and was it a mistake? Does God exist and why is he so interested in our sex lives?
A humorous, uplifting search for enlightenment via some challenging ideas and extraordinary people.
(courtesy Walking Shadows)
FAT BELLY - Chopper Unchopped
The story of notorious Australian Mark “Chopper” Read’s life hit the screens in 2000 starring Eric Bana. But in this documentary you get the full warts & all perspective from the man himself.
(courtesy Shoreline Entertainment)
DIRTY PICTURES
Alexander ‘Sasha’ Shulgin is the scientist behind more than 200 psychedelic compounds including MDMA, more commonly known as Exstasy. Considered to be one of the greatest chemists of the twentieth century, Sasha’s vast array of discoveries have had a profound impact in the field of psychedelic research. This movie looks at his life & work, and inevitable clashes with authority.
(courtesy Shoreline Entertainment)
This 2nd chapter of Flamedrop & Cinemaniacs’ excitingDARING DOCCIES Documentary Film Festivalassembled a wide range of thought-provoking, controversial and award-winning international documentaries, most making their South African (and African) theatrical premieres, with subjects including government conspiracy, local farm murders, drugs & science, the holy bloodline, trepanation, 2012, flawed education, Egyptian uprising, outlaws etc.
A literary addition is also in place with 3 topical books featuring at the event with audience give-aways.
After DARING DOCCIES we’ll launch straight into the next explosive installment of theSOUND ON SCREEN Music Film Festival, 2-10 December – more info at www.flamedrop.com/sos
THE MURDER OF MARY MAGDALENE – Genocide Of The Holy Bloodline
Was Mary Magdalene murdered? Did the Catholic Church conspire to eradicate the Holy Bloodline? This unique film journeys to places never before researched in connection with this story, uncovering a tale so mysterious, so at odds with the accepted norm, that we are forced to question everything we previously held to be true. Dig deeper into the mystery popularized by The Da Vinci Code.
(courtesy Reality Films)
A HOLE IN THE HEAD
Trepanation is the ancient process of boring a hole in the skull. This fascinating documentary looks at modern trepanation around the globe and the higher level of consciousness experienced by those undergoing this radical process.(courtesy Spectacle Film, inc.)
PLUS
EGYPT: Insights Into A Revolution
With trepanation pioneered by the ancient Egyptians and others, a companion piece linked to the country of origin is included. This doccie short looks at the recent uprising and the monumental regime overthrouw via musicians, civilians and members of the media.
(courtesy Sebastien Saugues)
2012 – AN AWAKENING
With the mysterious 2012 prophecy around the corner, this film goes deeper than the vague predictions of ancient prophets, and explores how the earth is in the middle of a transformation set to change the way we live our lives forever.Featuring leading aurthors in the genre incl. Patrick Geryl, Adrian Gilbert, David Icke, Gregg Braden, Peter Taylor and others.
(courtesy Reality Films)
THE WAR ON KIDS
Completed a year before Waiting For Superman, The War On Kids looks at how the US education system sets out to make the youth docile, obedient and powerless, through zero tolerance, excessive & invasive security measures, abuse of prescription drugs, and mirroring the penal system. With the America as the largest democracy in the world, with its inherent educational problems, what can South Africa learn from this?
(courtesy Spectacle Film, inc.)
THE CONSPIRACY TO RULE THE WORLD
With compelling interviews and analysis of evidence (& lack thereof), cover-ups and unanswered questions are revealed in the 9/11 attacks, a sinister group known as Common Purpose, and whether the moon landing was fake. While it is easy to shoot these down as conspiracy theory babble, if the authorities fail to deliver believable explanations, should we merely accept that? Where there’s smoke…
(courtesy Reality Films)
ZEITGEIST REFUTED
Every story has more than one side. Here, thoughts opposing those in the first chapter of ZEITGEIST The Movieis taken on with counter arguments from a Christian perspective.
As always, we believe in putting it out there and leave it up to the viewer to decide.
(courtesy Holy Bible Prophecy)
Aaron Russo’s MAD AS HELL
This pre-9/11 spoken word session by the late Aaron Russo sees him attacking the US government’s controlling grip on its citizens, claiming it to be turning into a totalitarian regime.
The politically outspoken Russo’s career included managing Bette Midler and producing movies like Trading Places and The Rose (his productions receiving 6 Academy Award- & 2 Golden Globe nominations).
(courtesy All Your Freedoms, inc.)
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