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Great Documentaries to Give as Holiday Gifts in 2009

Documentary films tell real life stories about people who have special interests and special needs. With the wide variety of subjects covered, you can surely find a movie that perfectly matches the interests of someone special to you.


A Man Named Pearl - 2008


Anyone who loves gardening will adore A Man Named Pearl., about an elderly gentleman who used his self-taught topiary skills to create magnificent gardens that transformed his rundown neighborhood into a beautiful spot that's become an income-producing tourist attraction. Available on DVD ().More »


Air Guitar Nation - 2006


Know someone who loves karaoke or dotes on a favorite guitarist? This film, covering the air guitar competition in which pretend players perform before thousands of adoring fans is a delightful twist on karaoke, and the elaborate acts that are presented are sure to entertain. Available on DVD ().More »


Anvil! The Story of Anvil - 2009


If someone in your household is into heavy metal, this film about Anvil, the metal band with steely tenacity, is the perfect stocking stuffer.Great story, great characters, great music. Available on DVD. ().More »


Arctic Tale - 2007


Anyone with a love of wildlife and nature will be completely enchanted by this tale of Nanu the polar bear cub and Selu the seal pup who learn survival skills in the far reaches of the Arctic wilderness. Available on DVD. ().More »


Every Little Step - 2009


For those who are enthralled by musical comedy, this wonderful little film takes you behind the scenes of the 2006 production of A Chorus Line, following the entire audition process which, in fact, parallels the theme of the show itself. The young performers are marvelously talented and you wind up rooting for each and every one of them, and get to see how the director and producers finally choose their cast. Available on DVD. ().More »


First Saturday in May - 2007


Six magnificent throroughbreds are groomed and trained to race for the triple crown.The behind-the-scenes day at the races is sure to be first out of the gate with anyone who loves horse races or riding. Available on DVD. ().More »


Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 - 2008


This brilliant replay of the legendary 1968 champtionship football game betweet the two Ivy League titans is a thriller down to the last minute.Great for football fans of any league. Available on DVD. ().More »


Quantum Hoops - 2007


California Institute of Technology ranks among the world's five top academic institutions and its faculty and alumni have won many Nobel Prizes. However, its brainiac basketball team is comsistently last in its league. This great basketball documentary makes you love the do-or-die-hard-trying players who want a victory -- just one.Availabe on DVD. (Compare Prices.).More »


Steep - 2007


Panoramic shots of exquisite snow clad mountain top terrain and men on skis speeding through velvet powder and hurtling off cliffs in wildly energetic acrobatic antics is an ideal winter gift for skiers and snow bunnies. But give it with a warning not to try these extraordinary tricks until properly trained! Avalable on DVD. ().More »


We Are Wizards - 2008


Harry Potter fans have found ways to turn their love of the kid wizard and wizardry in general into satisfying and sometimes quirky full time jobs. This documentary is not only magically inspiring for Potter-ites, but for everyone who has a dream and wants to follow it. Available on DVD. (Compare Prices.).More »

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