Documentary

Win one of two copies of the record-breaking Life After People on Blu-ray disc

What would happen to the earth if we were to simply disappear? Join History for the special Life After People, coming to Blu-ray on September 1st. To celebrate the release, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the Blu-ray release to readers. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and all other contests, your ….

Jim Jarmusch to lead discussion following New York premiere of Empires of Tin

IFC Center will host the New York premiere of Empires of Tin, Jem Cohen’s “documentary musical hallucination” on Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30pm as part of the Movie Nights with Jem Cohen series. Following the screening acclaimed filmmaker Jim Jarmusch (Stranger Than Paradise, Mystery Train, The Limits of Control) will join Cohen for a discussion ….

Win one of two 20 disc box sets of the Haunted Histories Collection on DVD

On September 29th, learn the true stories behind vampires, zombies and more with a spine-chilling Megaset from History featuring over 18 hours of the bestselling Haunted Histories series. To celebrate the ‘Mega’ release, FilmFetish is giving away two complete sets of the monster box set for readers to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to ….

13th Annual Docuweeks film series

Since its debut in 1997, Docuweeks has presented over 133 short and feature length documentaries to audiences in theatrical runs designed to qualify the films for consideration for the Academy Award. This year, DocuWeeks’ showcase has grown from one to three weeks. From July 31 through August 20 in both Los Angeles and New York, ….

Michael Jackson film on the way, based on concert rehearsal footage

Sony Pictures is closing in on a deal to release a feature film on Michael Jackson, working primarily from the 80 hours of rehearsal footage shot for the concerts Jackson was preparing to perform in London, according to Variety. The film will feature at least three videos, including an alternative version of Jackson’s Thriller, which ….

Win one of two DVD or Blu-ray editions of How the Earth Was Made

On August 25th, spectacular footage, dramatic CGI and evidence from scientists combine for a stunning History series showing how the violent forces of nature have formed our planet, in How the Earth Was Made. The complete first season will be released in a 4 disc DVD set, and a special Blu-ray disc is also being ….

Win one of two copies of Gangland: The Complete Season Four 3 disc DVD set

On August 25th, delve deep into the real stories of America’s most brutal gangs – a world rarely seen by the uninitiatied – in the next DVD installment of the groundbreaking series from History, Gangland: The Complete Season Four. To celebrate the release of this 3 disc DVD set, FilmFetish is giving away two copies ….

Win one of two copies of the Ultimate Collections: World War II: The War In Europe and the Pacific 4 disc DVD set

On August 25th, just in time for the 70th anniversary of D-Day, comes a new, value-priced edition of the best-selling World War II Ultimate Collection, featuring four DVDs filled with over 6 hours of exciting war-time programming. To celebrate the release of the new set, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the entire four ….

Win one of two copies of the documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD

On August 25th, the History Channel will release the fascinating documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD, which offers new insight into the life of legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee. I am especially pleased to be able to offer readers the opportunity to win one of two copies of this DVD release.

15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival

The Cucalorus Film Festival offers a laid-back environment and presents over 130 shorts, features and documentaries from around the world. True to its independent and rebellious style, the Festival throws in a dose of the unexpected with inspired happenings like Dance-a-lorus, a merging of film and dance; a Blue Velvet locations tour in honor of ….

Win one of five copies of RIP! A Remix Manifesto on DVD

Next Tuesday, June 30th, the Disinformation Company will release RIP! A Remix Manifesto, the first-ever documentary made with open source work and remixed media to explore issues of copyright in the information age. To celebrate the release of RIP!, which you can read my review of RIGHT HERE, FilmFetish is giving away five copies of ….