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Ameer-e-Shaher
A country where data indicates that the general public is getting poor by everyday passing,
where the state is under heavy loans of international donor agencies, but contrary to this as
data available indicates that the public epresentatives who are elected by the people, who are
entrusted to run the government, are getting rich and their assets are increasing.
A lot has been said about accountability by various political forces but what really has been done in this regard? Election commission, an institution which is believed to be done in this regard? Election done in done in this regard? Election commission, an institution which is believed to be the custodian of
eligibility of candidates for the election of public representatives how far this has played its role?
This documentary will give a detailed look into the role of accountability, what lacks at the time
of election of the public representatives and why the assets of the parliamentarians become the
hot topic of discussion.
A look on the assets of rich parliamentarians supported by opinions of renowned journalists,
lawmakers and analysts, watch Geomentary’s new episode “Ameer-e-Shehar”. |
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Chulli –
The Apricot Revolution
In a society where women are hardly given
space to stand on their own, to make their career & support
their families. Now we will cover the stories of women of
Skurdu and their revolutionary business of apricot based product.
The apricot is the fruit which make stronger the common woman
of that area economically and socially.
Hajara has come out to be one person who stood against the
hard conditions and decided to make an illustrious career
and support her family. Hailing from skurdu, Hajira is working
on projection of apricot oil and its
products as a project supervisor. There are also other stories
of woman around Hajira who are engaged to the cultivation and
forming of Apricot. She has proved with her efforts and desire
to empower herself for better life, which she has not only made
possible for herself only but for her family as well.
Coming from culture which has zero tolerance for women when they
strive towards economic betterment of themselves, Haijra has become
a role model for a lot of women in the in whole. Some there is
others example of Bano Ali who is running her own Oil production
house and it’s not the end of example.
In this documentary we will look how did Haijra made it possible
for herself , what difficulties and hardship she had to face in
this journey towards self empowerment and what was that kept her
stick to her resolution.
The documentary is an effort to appreciate the women who make
endless efforts for empowering themselves and bring a positive
change in their lives results a healthy Chang in the lives of
their families and society in general. |
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Aik Plate Briyani
The only thing which is constantly inventive and innovatively exercised
is “ food”. This documentary is a story of a plate of
single Briyani, a dish which commonly is accepted as a food for all
occasions. What this plate contains is a variety of spices, ingredients
that not just keep changing but originated in various geographic locations.
This documentary would focus on how Briyani, which traditionally used
to be a delight for the people, is now commonly available. Now, a
weekly dish of Friday or Sunday at most home, Briyani was occasionally
served on wedding ceremonies and funerals in past. Today, we are no
more a Nihari nation. People regularly visit hotels and restaurants
and treat Briyani as the entertainment source of outing. The “
Take Away Culture ” of food has flourished in urban areas.
Is Briyani a Pakistani dish? Is it the most consumed dish? Is it a
complete meal? |
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The Gate of Heavenly
Peace (Part II)
During the Spring of 1989, nightly news accounts filmed in Tiananmen
Square alternately enthralled and horrified millions of viewers around
the globe. THE GATE OF HEAVENLY PEACE, a three hour documentary film,
revisits these events and explores the complex political process that
eventually led to the Beijing Massacre of June 4th.
In April 1989, following the death of deposed Communist Party reformer
Hu Yaobang, students occupied Tiananmen Square. They used the occasion
of Hu’ s death to protest government corruption and call for
political reform.
The citizenry responded strongly to their demonstrations. At the height
of this protest movement, more than one million people marched in
the streets of Beijing to support the students. Mass demonstrations
occurred in many cities around the country.
In May 1989, the international media converged on China to cover the
visit of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. They came for the summit
but walked into what looked like a revolution. It was clamorous, colourful
and highly photogenic. The media painted moving portraits of idealistic
pro-Western students willing to die for democracy, pitted against
aging Communist autocrats.
The reality was far more complex and disturbing. Student leaders were
united by a sense of their own historical importance, but they did
not always agree about goals, strategies, or tactics. Even while they
protested some features of Communist rule, their own ideas and behaviour
showed heavy influence by Communist Party ideology.
The government was divided as well. Some leaders saw all protest as
counterrevolutionary, but others were anxious to avert repression
and push China in the direction of gradual political reform. |
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The True Story of Charlie Wilson
(Part 2...in Urdu language)
December 1979: Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan
The interesting tale of a mysterious character that changed the international
political during the 80s
The story of a Texan cowboy, playboy and congressman who motivated
the US government to help and support the Afghan mujahedeen A secretive
but central character that helped Afghanistan defeat the Soviet Union. |
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The true story of Charlie Wilson
No one suspected that playboy Congressman Charlie Wilson and his partner
Gust Avrakotos--an aggressive CIA agent nicknamed Dr. Dirty --would
mastermind the covert arming of the Afghan Mujahideen in what became
the largest and most successful campaign in CIA history.
THE TRUE STORY OF CHARLIE WILSON profiles this unorthodox alliance,
and chronicles the epic journey the two men undertook to guarantee
the success of their freedom fighters. Now, examines the unforeseen
and far-reaching effects of the CIA s efforts to assist the Afghan
rebels in the fight against the Soviet Union--namely, the Afghan uprising
against the West. Revealing the full story behind the Hollywood blockbuster
Charlie Wilson’s War, THE TRUE STORY OF CHARLIE WILSON penetrates
the inner-workings of the CIA to uncover the men and the designs that
have returned to haunt America today. |
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WHEN
THE MOORS RULED IN EUROPE
The, lets be honest, rather lovely, historian Bettany Hughes takes
us on a fascinating tour deep into the past as she examines the period
of time when the Moors ruled over what would become Spain and Portugal.
Ruling for more than 700 years, the Moors and their advanced ideas
about agriculture, art and mathematics made major inroads into Dark
Ages Europe helping lead the way for the Renaissance.
Over the years Spain's history keepers have tried to down play the
role the Moors played in the development of their history but lately
major archaeological advances are throwing whole swathes of fresh
light on to the period. Hughes also shows us the incredible mathematic
that lay behind the creation of the amazing Alhambra Palace and traces
El-Cids Moorish roots.
Also its amazing to think in these
troubled times that we are living in is just how integrated the
different cultures were, this highly progressive Islamic race right
in the heart of Christian Europe attracted thousands of willing
converts to their cause.
A highly informative and entertaining documentary that is worth
seeking out |
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Tabdeeli Aae Kiya
The documentary is based on evaluating the performance of Pakistan’s
National Highway and Motorways Police performance. National highway
and motorway Police also known as NH&MP was established in 1997
and their duty is to enforce traffic laws on the highways of the country.
In quest of evaluating their performance we traveled on the motorways
and highways with the motorway Police and without them as well at
different intervals.
The documentary has been shot at various locations where NH&MP
is present and provides a detailed analysis on the performance of
National Highways and Motorways Police. |
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Chaltee phirtee awami shairee
It was 1980’s when not a single truck or bus seen without the
name of the uncrowned legend of cricket ‘Kafeel Bhai’.
Left arm, right arm, Kafeel bhai , Ghotki., whose small native town
became famous because of his signed painted freight trucks as ‘Kafeel
Bhai Ghotki walay’(Kafeel Bhai of Ghotki).
It’s not just Kafeel Bhai’s story, it’s a story
of painting, verses of legendary urdu poets and smartly articulated
sentences which evokes humor while on long routes, bored by monotony
of road.
This documentary focuses and celebrates the adroitness of this rare
calligraphic art praising the Ustaad (legend) of Pakistan. Another
side of truck art is not yet explored; this is director’s insight
into the life of a painter, long route drivers and those who painted
their commercial vehicles into the most outrageous and emotionally
charged poetry and humorous local inventive proverbs. |
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Jirga aur Insaaf
Acceptance of Jirga system means acceptance of conflicting parallel
systems of justice. Should the Jirga system run parallel to the judicial
system in Pakistan? Jirga system may ensure confidentiality of the
community but can not replace the judicial system of the state as
that is the only legal option that can ensure equal and fair dispensation
of justice. |
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Backpack - Europe "
From wonderful sightseeing in Italy to adventure sports in Switzerland,
they explored it all.
Europe is every travel freak’s dream destination – but
due to the high costs, this dream remains a dream for many. However,
this was not enough to stop 5 friends, who packed their backpacks
and left for a trip to Europe on a low budget.
“Backpack
Europe” follows the amazing journey of these friends, as they
make their way through 10 cities ranging from Florence to Venice!
18 days, a total budget of less than 2.5 lacs per person and endless
possibilities. Watch these friends make their own way through the
most beautiful cities of the world, forming new friendships &
making memories to last a lifetime – All on an average budget
of 10 to 20,000 per day.
Backpack Europe will not only take you on a virtual tour of the most
enchanting places of Europe but also show you how you can actually
take this trip on a low budget. . |
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 Jugaar
All that Jazz is all that Jugaar.” This is a window to a world
free of taxes; CED (Central Excise duty), Value Added tax, wealth
tax etc. As a Tiffin carrying business can earn a profit of Rs. 8
Lac per anum, a UPS Retailer can earn Rs. 75,000/ month and saving
per month of a tailor is Rs. 20,000/- atleast. All this is beyond
the territory of taxation and not part of the formal economy.
Jugaar is an observational documentary. Visits and revisits of
the small businesses that fall under the Informal Economical sector
of Pakistan. This is a story of 79% people… those who are
not included in the tax net directly.
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 The
Story of Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution, a written code of life, norms, governance, ethics,
rules and regulations. The life of people changes with passage of
time and they altar their demands with respect of necessities and
objectives. So is the story of constitution of 1973 of Pakistan.
‘Constitutional Amendments, The real story behind the gains
and the losses suffered because of these amendments.
See how the leaders in power made amendments to the constitution to
safeguard their interests and how these have shaped a nation’s
journey of democracy and the subsequent martial laws since the implementation
of the 1973 constitution. |
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 PROVINCIAL
AUTONOMY
This documentary, a sequel of Geomentary’s series, “Aain,
Mumlikat Aur Awam”, deals with the provincial autonomy dilemma,
which is as old as Pakistan’s birth and the debatable issues
about to get hold of legislative powers with the center and its distribution
and devolution to the provinces with reference 1956, 1962 and 1973
constitutions.
This documentary will also discuss the post 18th Amendment scenario
as now the concurrent list has been demolished from the constitution
and so many subjects will be transferred to the provinces from federal
legislative list. It will also answer the question either the provinces
will be capable to handle more legislative, administrative and financial
powers. |
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 Green
Turtle
This is the story of Deho, Ragsa,Taafra and sadly Daas. These are
not people but “Green turtles” found at our local beaches.
See their life and struggle to survive which is nothing out of the
ordinary.
Turtles are the last living dinosaurs and their lineage dates back
to over 2000 million years. See this amazing Geomentary, shot at the
pristine beaches of Jiwani, Karachi and Gwadar, it tracks the complete
life cycle of “Green Turtles” and the efforts of the local
authorities for the conservation of this specie. |
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 Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy’s main role is to execute the orders of the government
and facilitate the government with the rules and procedures; acts
as kind of government’s backbone. But does our bureaucracy follow
this? Or rather then executing government’s order they are governing
the state!
The documentary focuses on bureaucratic structure of Pakistan since
its formation, which includes relationship between the rulers and
bureaucrats, pressures, power, corruption, transfers, and lifestyle
of bureaucrats. |
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 Swat:
Us Raat Kay Bad (Part II)
After the bombing and gloomy end of yesterday, the orphanage sees
crippled infants and the youth of tomorrow without any shade. As responsible
federations, what is being done to give them a cushion; while the
artists’ freedom is compromised over the constant threats.
How does all this shun the cloud of fear and uncertainty and bring
back the sun shine? |
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Swat:
Us Raat Kay Bad (Part 1)
Swat has been a victim of terrorism, many were declared Internally
Displaced People (IDPs).
It’s surely been dark and definitely rugged for those living
at the North West Frontier Province after Army-Taliban war. Now, what
is to be seen is how bright are their mornings and how their wounds
are healing up. Are the Psychiatrists and the Psychologists the real
medium to the patient’s effected hearts and minds.
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 SANDWICH
There are Documentaries covering war, destruction, violence
etc.
This is not about all those things.
‘Being a man is
a difficult job, because a real man does not reach out for help’
Have you ever thought why men die young?
Or why does a man try to look for happiness outside his marital life?
‘Sandwich’ takes a look at how men are being abused by
the most important woman in their life, ‘The Wife’.
Emotional blackmailing is ‘violence’; physical abuse is
‘violence’ and ‘Yes Men Do Suffer at the hands of
it’ Let ‘Sandwich’ tell you about men, whose emotions
are never talked about and the violence which takes place on them
everyday. |
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 Chuna
Laga Diya
TBad habits are like comfortable beds, easy to get into but
hard to get out!
Geomentary, “Chuna Laga Dia” takes you to the journey
of living – where habits transforms into die hard addictions,
that leads to health hazards and eventually this ride ends into infirmity!
Paan, a cultural symbol or an addiction to infirmity. The intake of
which is simple and harmless, leaf that is loaded with Catha, Chuna,
Chaliya and Tobacco, that leads sometimes to an extent of seriousness
that risks life!
Paan, the history goes way back in to the subcontinent and in recent
years as two decades back. Where paan was an integral part of the
society. It was suppose to be the custom of elites and “followed”
by the middle class.
With the passage of time, the culture of Paandaan evolved in to the
Khookhas – more commercialized and full of innovatively shocking
ingredients. Presently, Paan is undergoing a traumatic transformation.
This negative exposure of Paan, gave way to its sub-category, the
Gutka, which is even more lethal than any form of tobacco and the
cause of destruction of many lives!
This is consumed in larger number than Paan.
This destructive invention is damaging environment as well as Pakistan’s
economy significantly. According to a research we spent 56 million
rupess daily on smokeless tobacco.
The documentary “Chuna Laga Diya” is our efforts to bring
information and create awarness to subside as much of risk; the risk
of life |
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 Gene
Therapy
Four days after the start of experimental gene therapy, 18-year-old
Jesse was dead. The legal action subsequently taken by his father
brought to light hidden truths of undisclosed pre-clinical findings
and unreported side-effects. The tragic death of this American youth
became a focus of world attention and highlighted the problems inherent
in genetic engineering as a tool of human medicine. |
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 Tail
Ka Khel (Part II)
This documentary is about the today oil crises, importance,
Trading, Total Oil Resources & Political Turmoil being faced
by world since last twenty years. Demand is so high but supply is
being reduced day by day. All the measures taken by the government
in such regards seem failed to control the crisis. An insight look
will point out the reasons, loopholes and corruption in management.
Economy and day to day life is badly affected. This documentary
will highlight all the aspects of the problem in Pakistani and International
perspective.
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 Lag
Gahi Shart
Lag gahi shart is not just about gambling its about what
is in the mind of gambler and the factor, which start from a game
and ends in to addiction its about the most little talked about
topic and the factors which encompasses and lead to gambling what
are the different motivations of gambler and aspirations, what is
the role of government, Betting syndicates of gambling and last
but not the least Role of Society. the hole ideal is who is losing
what lag gahi shart is all about that.
About The Production
Over 31 hours of interviews & gambling dens were shot with people
on spots and general situations the interviews took place over three
months period in 4 major cities in Pakistan which resulted as 40
min documentary lag gahi shart.
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 Zehreela
Shore
This documentary focuses on how Noise is affecting the
physical and mental abilities of common being. To prove this dilemma
not only the interviews of people from different trades have been
incorporated but the short stories and reenactments have also been
given the appropriate attention to generate a feel that how this
slow poison is reducing the eminence of life.
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 Nau
March Se Long March Tak
Chief Justice Moments)
This two episode documentary focuses the two years of lawyer’s
movement that had initiated, when President Musharraf acted on a
filed reference against CJ Chaudhry Iftikhar on a reference sent
by the prime minister, Shoukat Aziz. At March 9, 2007, CJ was suspended
by President Pervez Musharraf.
This documentary will also explain the chronological details of
events and issues. The documentary also discusses the events that
seem causes of the Chief Justice dismissal and the sue motto actions
including the rulings made against governmental corruption and Pakistan
Steel Mills case. As the court took sue motto notices in all walks
of governance starting from prices of vegetables, song's lyrics
to traffic congestion, missing persons ,hasba bill and kidney transplantation
case during his tenure as a chief justice of Pakistan.
This film also discusses the role of politicians, civil society,
media and lawyers regarding the movement (restoration of chief justice).
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 W
– 11 double hai ustaad
Buses are a symbol of middle and lower class in our social setup
and W11, which is the famous network of buses on roads of the city.
People travel on long route from New Karachi to Keamari through
W11. Due to its captivating and enchanting glance, W11 can be found
in London museum as a wonderful art piece from Pakistan. It is so
famous among public that a video cassette with name of FM W11 was
launched and its name was the popular word in most of theatre.
W11 in itself is a combination of different cultures from one side
of Karachi to other. In this documentary there is no in deep philosophy
.its only
about a common man and its attitude and liking and disliking, about
all the happenings in the bus, different perspectives. In short
it is all about the inside and outside world of W11.
There is no script, no professional cameraman involved in this documentary.
Original characters with training of camera at original locations,
while traveling and telling about their experiences, stories and
much more. |
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 Azeem
Sardai Kion Baichta Hai
This documentary will investigate the reasons behind the decline
of wrestling in Pakistan. Pakistan used to be one of the best known
countries in the world for excellence in this most ancient sport
in the history of mankind. But today it stands very low in world
ranking. In this visual document, a comparison will be made between
the WWE rings with what is left of the “Akharas” in
Pakistan. It will be show how the commercialization has destroyed
these rings. Today we see plazas and buildings where there used
to be “Akharas”. Some of them were established on the
government land which fell into the hands of “Qabza”
groups. There are many such examples in the city of Lahore alone. |
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 Chalta
hay
mocumentary “chalta hay” a reality humor, drama and
genuine pathos, concerning the traffic conditions in Pakistan why
people don’t care about traffic regulations why we are so
unconcerned when its concerning to us, the miles & miles long
kucha pakka roads or no roads or highway with my way of rules .the
road that sneak peak into our own attitude where every year 41600
people lost there lives and half of them each year severally paralyzed.
About The Production
Over 26 hours of interviews were shot with people on roads and general
situations the interviews took place over three months period in
5 major cities in Pakistan which resulted as 40 min mocumentry style
documentary chalta hay. |
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 Tumaray
Bina (Sohail Rana)”
This documentary is a tribute to a living legend Sohail Rana &
also a tribute to our glorious, glamorous music film industry. |
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 Hilal-e-Eid
The disputes over the sighting of moon have led to the celebration
of Eid in different and remote parts of the country on different
days. The Pakistanis observe their Muslim festivals on lunar calendar.
The central Ruet-Hilal Committee mostly fixes the dates of these
festivals, but on the eve of Eid, there is a dispute every year.
The rudimentary reason to form this committee was to dispel the
rumors and false witnesses of moon sightings in order to prevent
the dissent amongst people. This documentary questions how the committee
faces challenges of political influences and formation of dissent
private committees in some areas of Pakistan.
This documentary also details and explores the reasons of this divide,
while searching for a solution through religion and science. This
documentary clears off the misconception about the moon among common
people and different sects. |
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 Umeed-e-Sehar
ki Baat Suno (Bathi sab ki Sanjhi)
This is a story of survival and hope of people with great spirit
to live. The story of Palwasha, daughter of Rajab Ali who left their
home and became displaced. For Rajab Ali the ritual and customary
pukhtoon 'wadaa' to marry her daughter is not just a responsibility
but also a promise to their distant relative. With empty hands and
no resources, parents of Palwasha were backed and supported by the
people of the ambaar camp, who were also displaced and are in same.
The story of her 'daughter' wedding is an example of sheer sharing
and caring for each other, in whatever situation and witnessed the
Pakhtoon’s survival instinct and their love for life and there
care for each other. |
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 Qawwali
Qawwali the sufi music of sub continent, this documentary details
the history about the mystery of mystic music. This documentary
takes you to the history pages and tells the story about the evolution
of Qawwali, how its evolved and who were the great names those who
invented this genus of music, a music genre now recognized well
in west. This document reveals the “the inside religious dictions
of different sects of Muslims” the “Panch Rang”,
the art and need of “Thaapp and Talli”, the “Humnawa’s
culture”, The legendry names in qawwalis |
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 Bund
Muthi Se Khali Hath (BEGGARS)
This documentary is about an organized and a very profitable business,
an investigative delight in its genre. This document shows the real
stats of poverty and poverty line politics. Meet real beggars in
their modest home with luxuries, techniques and art, medicine, the
burn skin kids and community. Know how much they earn a day, how
much a “signal” cost. The law and nexus of police and
protectors. |
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 Untoucables
Vs Aryans
For centuries, Hinduism has relegated a low-caste group of people
known as "Untouchables" to the fringes of Indian society.
Today, a growing movement among Untouchables proposes the renouncement
of Hinduism in order to achieve social, economic and spiritual freedom. |
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 In
Search Of Gandhi
In the early decades of the twentieth century Mahatma Gandhi’s
legacy of non-violent revolution or Satyagraha inspired a mass movement
of millions of Indians to rise up against the British colonial state
and successfully agitate for the establishment of a democratic and
free India. But what kind of democracy does India have today? What
does it actually mean to live in the world’s largest democracy?
In a road movie style the film crew travels down the famous trail
of Gandhi’s salt march, the remarkable mass campaign that galvanized
ordinary Indians to join the non-violent struggle for democracy and
freedom almost a century ago. Stopping at the same villages and cities,
where Gandhi and his followers had raised their call for independence,
the film documents the stories of ordinary citizens in India today.
Although inspired by a historical event In Search Of Gandhi is not
a journey back in time. Instead it is a search for the present and
future of democracy in India. |
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 Umeed-e-Sehar
ki Baat Suno
The displacement of around
2.5 million people from FATA and nearby areas including Swat,Buner
and Malakand was a seemingly never ending dilemma.
The conflict has lead them far away from their homes, families
and localities. One of them was Bakhat-e-Gul and his family was
desperately waiting to go back to their home town- Buner, and this
very feeling of anxiousness and home sickness forced them to migrate
back to their beloved native land before any governmental statement.
Bakhat-e-Gul migrated to Swabi where refugee’s camps established
by government and several generous citizens awaited to welcome them
for an indefinite period. Even though, the refugees faced several
difficulties while traveling back to their long awaited homes, the
excitement and enthusiasm displayed by along with hardships confronted
during their journey.
The documentary has attempted to capture these priceless emotions
of joy and excitement of reaching back the homes. |
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 Commanding
Heights Part (1-2-3)
This documentary explores the details surrounding the new global economy
and its importance to the worldwide community. Filmed on five continents
and based on the best-selling book... COMMANDING HEIGHTS is an intricate
look at the fight for economic power featuring stunning footage and
interviews with world leaders and thinkers such as former U.S. President
Bill Clinton, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, former President of
the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev.
The documentary is also accused of further oversimplfying the so-called
"Battle of Ideas" between Keynes and von Hayek. For example,
Keynes is named together with Karl Marx and Lenin as supporters of
controlled economies. However Keynes saw himself as a liberal, in
both the party political and economic senses of the term. |
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 Iran
is not the Problem
This documentary explores the details surrounding the new global economy
and its importance to the worldwide community. Filmed on five continents
and based on the best-selling book... COMMANDING HEIGHTS is an intricate
look at the fight for economic power featuring stunning footage and
interviews with world leaders and thinkers such as former U.S. President
Bill Clinton, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, former President of
the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev.
The documentary is also accused of further oversimplfying the so-called
"Battle of Ideas" between Keynes and von Hayek. For example,
Keynes is named together with Karl Marx and Lenin as supporters
of controlled economies. However Keynes saw himself as a liberal,
in both the party political and economic senses of the term.
present and historical US imperialism and hypocrisy with respect
to Iran.
It looks at the struggle for democracy inside Iran, the consequences
of the current escalation and the potential US and/or Israeli attack,
and suggests some alternatives to consider.
This 79 minute documentary features Antonia Juhasz (The Bu$h Agenda),
Larry Everest (Oil, Power, and Empire), and other activists and
Iranian-Americans. The goal of this movie is to promote dialog and
change the debate on Iran, so please consider organizing a screening,
big or small, in your area.
Produced by Aaron Newman, an independent film-maker and part of
the Scary Cow film co-op in San Francisco. He is an anti- imperialism/pro-democracy
activist, founder of the SF Chomsky Book Club, and a member of Hands
Off Iran
There are differences of opinion between many of the voices in this
film, but all agree that a war would be unjustified. |
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 Addendum
Addendum is a continuation of the film Zeitgeist, the movie. The
film discusses the Federal Reserve System in the United States,
the CIA, corporate America, other government and financial institutions,
and religion.
Addendum discusses more in-depth the corruption of the current monetary
system that is implemented more or less world wide.
The film attempts to locate the root causes of this pervasive social
corruption, while offering a solution. In its conclusion, Addendum
stresses the need for belief systems to embrace the ideas of emergence
and interdependence. He outlines concrete steps that can be taken
to weaken the monetary system.
The film suggests actions for social transformation, which include
boycotts of the large banks that make up the Federal Reserve System,
the mainstream media, the military, and energy companies. It is
also suggested that people reject the political structure
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 Gene
Therapy
Four days after the start of experimental gene therapy, 18-year-old
Jesse was dead. The legal action subsequently taken by his father
brought to light hidden truths of undisclosed pre-clinical findings
and unreported side-effects. The tragic death of this American youth
became a focus of world attention and highlighted the problems inherent
in genetic engineering as a tool of human medicine
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 A
CRUDE AWAKENING
A CRUDE AWAKENING …” is an enlightening, intelligent,
and profoundly shocking documentary feature film about how the citizens
of planet earth are sucking dry our most valuable and non-renewable
natural resource: oil.Wonderfully crafted by award-winning European
filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, it shows you needn’t
be a conspiracy theorist to see a connection between America’s
current obsessions with the Middle East and national security, and
the world’s
looming oil crisis. The frenzied search for alternative sources
of energy now being pursued by the largest multi-national energy
corporations and academic institutes makes it clear they also believe
a crisis is fast approaching. Candid and thought-provoking interviews
from the worlds’ top experts make it abundantly clear that
we are dangerously close to the bottom of the barrel. However, whilst
hinting at just how dark the post-oil world could be, this highly
entertaining yet disturbing exposé provides not only questions
but a glimmer of possible solutions to the most perplexing and important
economic, environmental and public policy issue of our time |
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 Sibbi
Water Supply-Water (????)
Water scarcity is one of the most troublesome problems of Pakistan.
It has been observed that a train which carries water for Sibbi
is the train that is used for oil containers. The water carried
by this train is contaminated with oil particles and it is highly
injurious to health. People receiving this water have no other choice,
no other alternative but to use this water for drinking purposes.
It is 2008 but we are still facing the same problems faced by us
in 1947.
This documentary is made on this topic so more and people get information
and awareness about this problem.
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 Shair-e-Awam
Habib Jalib
This documentary is about the life and works of people’s poet
Habib Jalib and will reveal variant facets of his poetry from the
political upheavals in Ayub’s era to the Benazir’s democratic
rule and Musharraf’s ousting. In this documentary, Jalib’s
most popular poems will be selected and the personality’s
in SOT will provide the audience an insight the personal life of
Habib Jalib, the committed figure with the ideology which is obvious
in poems, for which he paid heavily. This documentary will explore
the events in his life, from being a poet to become a poet of resistance,
from being a politician to become an activist of the left. He spent
most of his life in Jail and the rest on the streets. He was always
at the forefront of the struggle for democracy. His many poems like
Dastoor, Is Sherhr-e-Kharabi Mein, Pakistan ka matlab kiya etc is
remembered by a lot of people. He was also popular in elites. This
documentary will cover all the aspects of his poetry and major events
in his life..
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 Pakistan's
War: On The Front Line
A slick production, well researched and creatively edited, the documentary
Essentially depicting Pakistan Army’s version of the ongoing
war against tribal militants, a two-part documentary series titled
“Pakistan’s War — The Battle Within”.
The story-line contests the global impression that Islamabad is
not doing enough on this front and reinforces the argument that
the frequent US drone attacks in the tribal region have rendered
the war unpopular inside Pakistan.
“We are suffering the maximum, we are contributing the maximum
... we are sacrificing for the sake of the world,” says a
Pakistani army officer to presenter Rageh Omar in a tone dripping
with a mixture of pain and frustration.
Shot on the battlefronts of Swat and Bajaur with glimpses of encounters,
counterattacks, advances and retreats under heavy artillery bombardment
the documentary throws into bold relief the difficulties and dangers
of fighting a guerilla war in an un-chartered territory with the
Taliban having a complete sway of the terrain.
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 The
Business of Nuclear Waste
Russian politicians hope to make a fortune from having spent fuel
rods from western Europe and Asia reprocessed at atomic power stations
in Russia. But Russian nuclear plants lack the pre-requisites for
performing this task safely. Serious accidents occur time and again.
Indeed, the most radioactively contaminated region in the world
is located in the Urals.
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 Crude
Crude, a superbly crafted, 90 minute documentary
spanning 160 million years of the Earth's history to reveal the
story of oil. From the food on our tables to the fuel in our cars,
crude oil seeps invisibly into almost every part of our modern lives.
It is the energy source and raw material that drives transport and
the economy. Yet many of us have little idea of the incredible journey
it has made to reach our petrol tanks and plastic bags.
Coming in the wake of rising global concerns about the continued
supply of oil, and increasingly weird weather patterns, award-winning
Australian filmmaker, Dr Richard Smith takes us through time: from
the birth of oil deep in the dinosaur-inhabited past, to its ascendancy
as the indispensable ingredient of modern life. Filmed on location
in 11 countries across five continents, Smith consults the leading
international scientific experts to join the dots between geology
and economy and provide the big-picture view of oil.
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 Protecting
the President
Learn more about the U.S. Secret Service that you
ever thought possible as National Geographic cameras venture into
uncharted territory to bring viewers the most comprehensive view
of the secretive government agency ever. From the remarkable measures
taken to protect the President and his family to an agents-eye view
of the job duties and a look at the exhaustive training program
it takes to join this elite agency, you won't believe your eyes
when National Geographic cameras start rolling and the secrets of
the Secret Service are revealed
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