Return with Honor
The story of U.S. fighter pilots shot down over North Vietnam who became POWs for up to 8 and a half years.
Terry Sanders
Director
Terry Sanders
Writer
Freida Lee Mock
Director
Freida Lee Mock
Writer
Christine Z. Wiser
Writer
Also Directed by Terry Sanders
Called "the first lady of the silent screen," Lillian Gish was the archetypal silent film heroine — the delicate damsel in distress, stranded on a swift-moving ice floe, cowering before a sadistic brute. The film showcases generous footage of her most memorable performances. In this Emmy-award winning documentary, the celebrated actress reflects on her life and work spanning the 20th century, particularly her years as D.W. Griffith's favorite leading lady and collaborator.
Oscar nominated Documentary from 1995
Oscar nominated documentary short from 1973
A documentary describing the devastating deterioration of intellectual documents such as pamphlets, photographs, films, drawings, and maps. Assesses the situation, demonstrates preservation and restoration techniques, and suggests ways to prevent deterioration in the future. Features remarks by several experts, writers, and historians, such as James Michener, Barbara Tuchman, Daniel Boorstin, and Vartan Gregorian.
The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.
Oscar nominated documentary short about Rose Kennedy
At the neonatal I.C.U. of Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, life and death decisions must be made while ethical dilemmas are posed by new technologies.
Educational film about drug addiction.
A coming-of-age California motorcycle road trip set in the 60's, combining elements of "Romeo & Juliet" and "The Odyssey".
Visual comment on things made of plastic from their massed produced beginnings to their appearances in the environment and finally to the garbage dump.
Also Directed by Freida Lee Mock
The story of young, brilliant African-American Anita Hill who accuses the Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of unwanted sexual advances during explosive Senate Hearings in 1991 and ignites a political firestorm about sexual harassment, race, power and politics that resonates today.
A look at the life and work of a gang reformer.
Filmmaker Freida Lee Mock explores the life and work of Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning playwright Tony Kushner -- who's best known for "Angels in America" -- by combining interviews with noted theater personalities with scenes from his plays. Highlights include appearances by Academy Award-winning actresses Meryl Streep and Marcia Gay Harden, whose inspired performances help bring Kushner's lines to life.
"Lt. Watada" tells the story of the first commissioned military officer to refuse to deploy to Iraq and to speak publicly about his belief that the war is illegal and a violation of his oath.
A film about the work of the artist most famous for her monuments such as the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Civil Rights Fountain Memorial.
At the neonatal I.C.U. of Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, life and death decisions must be made while ethical dilemmas are posed by new technologies.
How do squeaky-voiced 8 year olds become amazing singers? "Sing!" tells the story of how a community group, amid severe cutbacks in the arts, is able to develop a children's chorus that is one of the best in the country. Artistic Director Anne Tomilson of the Los Angeles Children's Chorus thinks every child needs to sing and can be taught to sing beautifully. "Sing!" is about the importance of art and music in children's lives.
