THE EMPIRE OF THE MONGOLS

This two-part series recounts the story of the rise and fall of the Mongolian Empire.The Mongols were skilful administrators, the first "global players" who guaranteed the uninterrupted exchange of goods and ideas between the Orient and the West for nearly 200 years. They were also far-sighted, bringing merchants, traders and settlers with extensive agricultural know-how to their lands. Only after the collapse of Mongol influence in the mid-14th century did routes to the Far East become unsafe.Against the backdrop of the breathtaking landscapes of Mongolia, these programs reconstruct life at the court of Genghis Khan and illustrate the Mongolian style of warfare. In 1253 the Pope sent a Franciscan monk to the Mongolian empire, and his report - The Lore of the Mongols - portrays a fascinating, exotic world.A world that still respects ancient traditions today, the Mongols are as accomplished as ever with bow and arrow, the breathtaking riding skills of their ancestors not forgotten but a part of their life; a nomadic people that has kept its knowledge and skills alive and maintained its originality.


Episode 1 - THE EMPIRE OF GENGHIS KHAN
In 1206, the warrior Temujen was crowned Genghis Khan - "emperor of all emperors". One of the most powerful rulers in history, Genghis Khan defeated the neighbouring tribes of the steppes and united them under his leadership. With a mighty army he set out to conquer Asia and expand his realm into northern China and the fringes of Europe. At war he was a feared opponent and the barbarity of his forces was legendary yet he had another side. He founded a capital city, laid down a code of law and fostered an exchange of trade and culture with the surrounding nations.

Episode 2 - THE HERITAGE OF GENGHIS KHAN
This program focuses on the heirs of Genghis Khan and their way of life as seen through the eyes of the Flemish Franciscan monk William of Rubruck who travelled over 4000 kilometres in the hope of promoting the conversion of the Mongols to Christianity. While he did not achieve his goal, he left a lively, carefully observed record of his travels, including a detailed description of Mongka Khan’s palace at Karakorum and of the way of life of the Mongols, much of which has remained unchanged to this day.

THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.1
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.2
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.3
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.4
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.5
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.6
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.7
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.8
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.9
THE MONGOL EMPIRE PART.10

COCAINE COWBOY'S 2

Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life is changed forever when he writes a fan letter to the "Cocaine Godmother" Griselda Blanco, who is serving time at a nearby federal prison. Six months later, Cosby is a multi-millionaire, Blanco's lover, and the head of her $40 million a year cocaine business. Also known as "The Black Widow" for her propensity to permanently dispose of her men when she's done with them, Blanco will stop at nothing to ensure that Charles is faithful to her. Cosby soon learns that he's in way over his head.

COCAINE COWBOY'S 2 PART.1
COCAINE COWBOY'S 2 PART.2
COCAINE COWBOY'S 2 PART.3
COCAINE COWBOY'S 2 PART.4
COCAINE COWBOY'S 2 PART.5

INDECLINE VOL.1

This video opens with McPherson’s appearance on MSNBC with prosecutor Curtis Ross discussing “Bumfights.” The screen fades to black and the quote “Turning a blind eye to the ugliness in the world will leave us all spinning in circles” appears, setting the tone for the hour-long production, which is less like “Jackass” than “Bumfights,” but just as slick as any MTV programming. Then the haunting footage of a visibly upset elderly homeless woman screaming “I keep getting raped and raped and raped all the time, but there’s never any people around me” opens the onslaught of street sequences. The editing by Jason Redding and Jay Parker is top notch as Indecline moves from image to image without giving viewers even the slightest chance to catch their breath. When it’s all over with, we’ve met Jerome, who has nubs for legs and only one functioning arm, a crack addicted lady that looks like Mick Jagger and an obviously insane man that says John Wayne is his cousin. There are also scenes with a crazy man playing “Jingle Bell Rock” on a kazoo and dancing in the middle of the street and footage of a woman on a bicycle almost being hit by a car.

My favorite highlight, however, would be the ending which would be the most manipulating Indecline does of the street dwellers. Reminiscent of Spike Lee’s “I’m Malcolm X” ending of his 1992 biopic on the slain human rights activist, Indecline gives us homeless men and women, the junkie Bling Bling, a toothless prostitute flashing her breasts, what appear to be disabled military veterans on the street and various other misfits, transients and cast outs declaring “I am an American.” An African American male with feces on his forehead closes the sequence repeating over and over, “I’m a piece of shit.”
I don’t feel this is the best Indecline will ever have to offer, but it definitely tops any other ruckus video I’ve seen including “The Best of Backyard Wrestling: Future Kings of the Ring.” My biggest complaint with this release is there is no narration and it’s sort of just an incoherent mess. I personally would like to see it done in more of a traditional documentary style with less of a circus feeling and more of a human interest approach. I’d also like more background on the individuals depicted. Where do they come from? How did they end up where they are? What are their hopes, dreams and fears? Where are their families? How do they survive? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? I want to see more of their world. Not just a few pieces. But in doing so, Indecline would be pushing an agenda and they don’t really have one. They don’t want to tell you what to think. They just want you to decide for yourself what you should do now that their images are etched into your brain.
Perhaps you find yourself offended by Indecline’s footage and their morals. Some may argue they are low-life opportunists, exploiting those that are unable to help themselves. If you said there were times when they took things a bit far, especially with “Bumfights,” I’d be willing to agree with you. But nothing their doing as gonzo journalist should have any of them facing jail time. If we were to prosecute based strictly on morals, the entire entertainment industry would come crashing down. From the innocent such as naked babies in television commercials, to children in violent films, to the selling of war by the government through news outlets, to the demonizing of suspects and convicted criminals by the media, to the manipulation of teenage girls so they take their clothes off on a stage or on film.
The simple fact is when the cameras are not on and Indecline is no where to be found, there are still fights and criminal activities running rampant in our streets. There are homeless men and women, skateboarders, graffiti artists, hookers, crack addicts, mentally and physically challenged individuals living outside of society trying their best to survive. Indecline is offering a window into that alternate world that we can view from our safety zone. If you don’t like what you see, do your part to change
it. But simply closing your eyes to it doesn’t make it go away.



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THE FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA

From the inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace to fierce battles with feudal kings, this lavish historical drama recreates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty.

Through newly-produced film footage and still photos, this unique documentary tells the story of Qin Shi Huang Di, the third century emperor of China. The video explores the ruler's role in unifying the country and building the Great Wall, and then brings you on a tour of his elaborate burial complex.
This breathtaking IMAX film presents the history of China's first Emperor, Qin, who reigned during the third century B.C. Gatefold jacket includes maps, timeline and other historical information. Narrated by Christopher Plummer.

FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA PART.1
FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA PART.2
FIRST EMPEROR OF CHINA PART.3

CHE GUEVARA

Latin-America guerrilla leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (1928-67) is profiled in this French-Spanish film, which French documentarian Maurice Dugowson based on Pierre Kalfon's book, Che, Ernesto Guevara, une Legende du Siecle. The documentary begins with Che as a young man in Argentina when he traveled through the Andes, Patagonia, Peru, and the Chilean desert. After studying medicine, he left Argentina, joining Fidel Castro's revolutionary cadre, aiding in the revolution in Cuba and eventually holding a key post during the Castro regime. Archival footage, including newsreels and home movies, is combined with interviews to trace Che's rise before his capture and execution by Bolivian forces in 1967.

CHE GUEVARA PART.1
CHE GUEVARA PART.2
CHE GUEVARA PART.3

HISTORY OF THE DEVIL

Diabolus, Beelzebub, Satan, Lucifer, the Dark One, the Prince of Darkness… The Devil has had many names and forms over the centuries. The Devil has been blamed for just about every sort of disaster in history.

The History of the Devil charts the evolution the idea of a supreme embodiment of evil from the time of the ancient gods to the present day. This critical analysis provides insightful and structured analysis of the origins of Devil and the way in which it has been used over the centuries.

HISTORY OF THE DEVIL

TALES OF THE GUN SMITH AND WESSON

The history of Smith and Wesson is explored in this release from The History Channel that takes a look back at the gun manufacturers whose innovation paved the way for the Winchester Repeating Rifle and brought the cartridge six-shooter to the West in the days before the Colt Pacemaker became the weapon of choice. It was more than a century ago that Horace Smith and Daniel Baird Wesson's impressive catalog of firearms set the standard for quality in firearms, and in this release, period accounts, photographs, historians, and Smith and Wesson experts all come together for the sole purpose of detailing the development of the company from the Civil War to the holster of Dirty Harry himself. Demonstrations of original guns offer a detailed look at the efficiency of the early firearms, and a look at modern-day shooting competitions proves that the innovation of Smith and Wesson didn't go to the grave with the company's founders.


TALES OF THE GUN SMITH AND WESSON

TALES OF THE GUN GANGSTER GUN

Gangster Guns of the '20s & '30s. During the 1920s and '30s in big cities and small town alike, they earned a fierce reputation in a blaze of bullets. They were the best friends of criminals including John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, Al Capone, and Bonnie and Clyde. Handle their Colt 45s and 38s, Tommy guns, Whippets, and Browning automatic rifles.

TALES OF THE GUN GANGSTER GUN