Vestindo Histórias

Remembering Port Chicago

September 2017 •English

In California's Bay Area, a painful memory lingers of the Port Chicago disaster of WWII, when hundreds of the Navy's first Black Sailors perished, and the White officers in charge were protected by the chain of command.

I Will Speak English

September 1954 •English

'An instructional film made on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare, demonstrating a new technique to teach English to illiterate adult audiences in the Gold Coast. (..) This is a film with an almost entirely African cast, depicting an African teacher instructing a group of African students, produced by a predominantly African crew. Yet, the subject of the film – encouraging the widespread teaching of English – jars with this image of a modern Gold Coast. Just as the Gold Coast Film Unit was overseen by British figures – such as Sean Graham and, in this case, George Noble – this film also endorses the retention of British influence within a new national identity'. - Tom Rice, for colonialfilm.org

Children of Utopia

May 2019 •German

Twelve years after they went to school together, six children from Berlin with and without disabilities are interviewed on the topic of inclusion in the German school system.

Entre deux vagues

December 1985 •French

June 1940, the Great Chaos

June 2010 •French

From May 10, 1940, France is living one of the worst tragedies of it history. In a few weeks, the country folds, and then collapsed in facing the attack of the Nazi Germany. On June 1940, each day is a tragedy. For the first time, thanks to historic revelations, and to numerous never seen before images and documents and reenacted situations of the time, this film recounts the incredible stories of those men and women trapped in the torment of this great chaos.

Dance for All

September 2007 •English

Life and Death in A Pond

January 1981 •English

An educational film about the life cycles of various types of pond life.

The Canal Map of Britain

March 2024 •English

A look at Britain's beloved canal network via a fact-filled cruise along the first superhighways of the Industrial Revolution. In the age before mechanisation, a frenzy of canal-building saw a new army of workers carve out the British landscape, digging out hundreds of miles of waterways using picks, shovels and muscle.

History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election

July 1979 •English

This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.

The Samurai's Footsteps

May 2018 •Spanish

A group of residents from Coria del Rio uncover a key figure in their town's history -- a samurai on a quest for redemption.

The Cowboy Capital

June 2024 •English

Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of Bandera, Texas.

Ludwig 1881

August 1993 •German

In 1881 Ludwig of Bavaria goes on a cruise on a Swiss lake. He takes with him a famous actor, Josef Kainz, to act out the scenes from a story which took place on the lake, at the actual locations.

Doués et oubliés : maman, quand est-ce que j'apprends?

October 2016 •French

Dans le vent

October 1963 •French

Short subject on how fashion is created-- not by the great couturiers, but on the street.

The Life Of Jesus

June 2003 •English

The story of Jesus' life as told by the apostle John, narrated by Christopher Plummer.

Crossed

February 2018 •English

Crossed: sword and shield duel, action short movie, sword fighting, Award winning

Pray

December 2019 •English

Occult short film from early medieval age

Omoiyari

March 2022 •English

Violinist and songwriter Kishi Bashi travels on a musical journey to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today.

Junge Leute

April 1971 •German

A documentary about young people just starting their higher education and their professional life.

Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?

January 2008 •English

Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) tours the Middle East to discuss the war on terror with Arabic people.