A Prairie Home Companion 30th Broadcast Season Celebration (2004)

House of Hummingbird

14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, and exploring young love.

Songs Overheard in the Shadows

Balanced on the edge of what is visible, everything comes from nothingness and returns to nothingness. Strands of consciousness trying to convene with each other. Forms of personal significance in a time of crisis, set free into random motion through chance operations. Recurring details point towards a center.

Highly Dangerous

A US newsman and a British entomologist spy on germ-warfare research in a mythical country.

Dharmaveer 2

Explores Anand Dighe's life, tracing his political journey and capturing the essence of his impactful legacy as a prominent figure.

White Room

A man wakes up in an endless white void, unable to remember how he got there, he soon encounters an A.I. who takes the man through old memories of himself until he realizes his tragic purpose in the white room.

Bark

Gordon discovers that his girlfriend's dog isn't quite what she says it is.

Let's Call Her Lisa

With her the husband and her mother Katya lives in a small provincial town and works at the local factory. The mother suddenly falls ill and decides to transfer her property to her son, Katya’s brother. Katya feels this decision to be unjust, and begins to fight for her inheritance. In pursuit of imaginary material well-being Katya decides on a most desperate act.

Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher

A young man's attempts at seduction and social climbing lead to mayhem.

Sexual Response

Eve Anderson, a radio call-in host helps people with their relationships, but finds her own marriage lacking. A man approaches her in a bar and soon she's tempted into an affair. The lover starts pushing her away when she starts falling in love with him, and Eve begins suspecting he has ulterior motives when he steals her husband's gun.

Tondeuz

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Happy Lambs

The perfect world of a small family breaks, when Can discover that his mother works in a brothel. In a maelstrom of anger, guilt and despair Mother and son are forced to forgive himself.

Janma Janma

Janma Janma is a Nepali film that delves into love, dreams, and the cycle of life. The story follows Amar and Praya, a couple deeply in love. Praya is haunted by recurring dreams of someone trying to kill her, which leave her anxious and fearful. Amar, along with her parents, reassures her that the dreams aren’t real and encourages her to move forward. Praya eventually finds a new beginning, embracing a fresh life. However, she discovers that her old friends didn’t get the same chance at renewal. She shares this realization with Amar, urging him to cherish love and life. The story concludes with Amar reflecting on her words, highlighting the fleeting yet profound beauty of existence. Janma Janma is directed by Sital Nepal and written by Yubraj Lama. It weaves an emotional narrative of second chances, dreams, and the power of love to overcome life’s uncertainties.

Perfectly Natural

For Wanda and Zach, Future Families is a lifetime opportunity: a virtual parenting system that gives their baby access to a better life. But they soon realize this technology may come at a higher cost. For first-time parents Wanda and Zach, Future Families is a lifetime opportunity: a virtual childcare system that gives their baby access to a better life. Sponsored by the company where Wanda works, this technology allows her to leave her son connected to a virtual version of herself while she works additional hours. The possibilities are endless: the baby can learn anything that Artificial Intelligence teaches him, has medical support and is always taken care of by the virtual mother. Who hasn’t believed that technology would make their lives easier—only to find there’s often a downside? Wanda will soon realize that her company has a secret agenda, and this technology may come at a higher cost.

Within Sand

When "Snam" gets ambushed by a group of thieves, he finds himself lost in the Saudi desert. While his pregnant wife, Halla, faces the men of the tribe to ensure his return, he finds himself being followed by a lone wolf.

Le silence assourdissant du ciel

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American Jail

In this deeply personal film, director Roger Ross Williams sets out on a journey to understand the complex forces of racism and greed currently at work in America's prison system.

Meurtres à Tournai

A local inspector and a French police officer investigate a body found floating in the Scheldt.

Not Home Alone 2

Masha Khametova goes on a summer trip in a camper van with her parents. Three years ago, mom and dad promised their daughter that they would spend more time together, and now a trip to nature is a family tradition. But Masha has grown up, and she is bored of spending so much time with her parents. The teenager's soul is yearning for new adventures, but the adults do not understand this at all. One of the stops on the family's route is a campsite. A bus that takes the teenagers to a summer camp also stops there. Masha meets one of the girls. By a lucky chance, her name is also Masha, and she does not want to go to camp at all. Without thinking twice, the girls switch places: Masha Khametova goes to camp, and the "other Masha" calmly returns home.

How I Won the UK Election

What happens when a YouTuber runs for Prime Minister? Well this documentary will show you, enjoy my friends.

MTV Unplugged: MARUV

MARUV fires up the iconic MTV Unplugged stage with an exclusive performance for MTV Россия. Setlist: 1. Intro 0:35 2. Siren Song 03:17 3. Drunk Groove 07:21 4. Black Water 12:40 5. ETL 16:19 6. Mon Amour 21:10 7. For You 25:40 8. Shame on You 30:30 9. Focus On Me 34:50 10. Между нами 38:20 11. Siren Song 43:02

Girl You Know It's True

Dancers Pilatus and Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's who become stars with No.1 hits and won a Grammy. The duo never sang a word in their songs and when the truth was revealed they starred one of the biggest scandals in music history.

The Incident in the Country of Multi-Pulti

A teleplay about the exciting adventures of your favorite heroes of Soviet animation in the magical land of Multi-Pulti. One day, three Robbers (Doobie, Coward, Experienced) and the Wolf unite under the leadership of Shapoklyak and decide to avenge their past failures by kidnapping Cheburashka. Positive heroes of fairy tales go to his aid.

Ebony & Ivory

Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on The Mull Of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a Global Number One smash hit single.

Karataka Damanaka

A jailer sends two fraudsters to his village to convince and get his adamant father to the city. But the frauds do something extraordinary than the task!

Letters to Santa 6

As Christmas approaches, ambitious Mel struggles to host a grand Eve dinner for his “Santa” business and, seeing his younger self in hapless employee Grzesiek, vows to save him from repeating old mistakes. Meanwhile, Karina and Szczepan’s quiet holiday is disrupted by a burst pipe that introduces repairman Lucek and stranded traveler Józek into their home. And Wojciech, fresh from London, plans a serene reunion, until he meets mysterious Ewa, who’s flown in to see an internet love.

Ghostlight

When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet alongside his estranged teenage daughter, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.

Stress Positions

Terry Goon is keeping strict quarantine in his ex-husband’s Brooklyn brownstone while caring for his nephew — a 19-year-old model from Morocco named Bahlul — bedridden in a full leg cast after an electric scooter accident. Unfortunately for Terry, everyone in his life wants to meet the model.

Muhammad Al Salem A Christmas Night

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Love Forever

A Stockholm couple plans to get married on the gorgeous island of Gotland, where family-imposed traditions turn their most important day into a disaster.

M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

Join the individuals who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.

Will & Harper

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War. In 1960, the UN became the stage for a political earthquake as the struggle for independence in the Congo put the world on high alert. The newly independent nation faced its first coup d'état, orchestrated by Western forces and Belgium, which were reluctant to relinquish control over their resource-rich former colony. The US tried to divert attention by sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the African continent. In 1961, Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba was brutally assassinated, silencing a key voice in the fight against colonialism; his death was facilitated by Belgian and CIA operatives. Musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach took action, denouncing imperialism and structural racism. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev intensified his criticism of the US, highlighting the racial barriers that characterized American society.

DEVO

Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution."

Eerste Hulp Bij Kerst

Christmas Eve. Finally, a few days off after the busiest time of the year. For a while, everything revolves around cozy gatherings by the Christmas tree, enjoying a lavish Christmas dinner, unwrapping presents, and eating Christmas cookies. But not for everyone; for the emergency room staff, work never stops. The hospital doesn't have a pause button to relax. On Christmas Eve, the night shift has only just begun for Lily, Ben, Yannick, and Shanti. Even though they're certainly not there for fun, the world outside the hospital walls has little to offer. They've all fled Christmas Eve. To prevent worse from happening.

Luther: Never Too Much

Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history.

Gay Camp

In a world where most of the population is gay, children who exhibit 'straight' tendencies are sent to camps in order to convert them back to a natural homosexual lifestyle. Camp Sohomo will convert your child in record time.

Elvis & Pat Boone Rockin' Rivals

Elvis Presley & Pat Boone were two of the hottest forces on the early rock ‘n’ roll music scene in the 1950’s. In this toe-tapping documentary, the good-nature chart-topping rivalry between the duo is explored through rare footage and newsreels. Interviews include Dick Clark, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Arlene Dahl, Joe Esposito, Shirley Jones and others.

Jesus Is King

Filmed during summer 2019, Jesus Is King brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album.

Karajan: Portrait of a Maestro

An account of the life and work of controversial German orchestra conductor Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), celebrated as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.

Love Recipe

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CMA Country Christmas 2023

“CMA Country Christmas” rings in the holiday season annually with a night full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. The event is filmed in Nashville, Tennessee and airs each holiday season on ABC Television Network. Now in its 14th year, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson and more to perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'