Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
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Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.
Poignant postwar appeal for Britain’s Jewry to support orphaned Jewish children rescued from Europe.
A noble English dance tradition is preserved in Hertfordshire.
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
Successful model Samira Hashi makes an emotional return to Somalia, one of the most dangerous places in the world and the place she was born. Civil war broke out in 1991, 10 days after Samira's birth, but two years later her family managed to flee the country and she grew up in the UK.Now, as Samira and the war both turn 21, she's going back for the first time to visit the people and places she left behind. The contrast with her safe and glamorous life in London could not be starker as she experiences firsthand the war's effect on a generation of young people growing up in conflict.
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists.
Per Persson left Sweden 40 years ago. In Pakistan he fell in love and became the father of two daughters. Trouble starts when the girls grow up and the family decides to emigrate to Sweden. When they end up living in a caravan outside Hässleholm, all their expectations are dashed.
After 11 strangers unite to help a gay youth escape life-threatening violence in Uganda, the unexpected pandemic and conflicting opinions over his best interests test the limits of their commitment and jeopardize his fresh start in Canada.
Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.
Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.
Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.
Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.
The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
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