Documentary about the presence of Latin American culture and actors in American movies.

From silent film star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle, the Slanted Screen examines the portrayal Asian men in film and television, and how new filmmakers are now re-defining age-old stereotypes.

From silent film star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle, the Slanted Screen examines the portrayal Asian men in film and television, and how new filmmakers are now re-defining age-old stereotypes.

Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry. The Big Screen follows the production of four British films: the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, The Optimists of Nine Elms, science fiction-thriller The Final Programme and The 14. Actors Peter Sellers, David Hemmings, Jon Finch, Roger Moore and Jenny Runacre are among those seen at work.

In the face of executives insisting on selling UFA, producer Kaufmann, infused with the same spirit as President Klitzsch, declares that they will make a low-budget entertainment film that the public is sure to love. Who will take on such an audacious task? When Kaufmann himself is shuttered, one man takes up the challenge—Theo Wegmann, an assistant director at UFA. Foreseeing the end of the age of silent films, Theo suggests making a talking movie with singing. If Hollywood can do it, so can we here in Berlin! With the condition that he gets to choose his cast and staff, Theo promises Kaufmann that he will produce a low-budget movie that will entertain everyone and be a major hit.

"The Cinema Dolls" are a close group of friends in Atlanta providing a fascinating look into the lives of Actresses putting it all on the line in pursuit of success. Get inside the lives of women who live their lives chasing a dream. See them juggling the high-powered demands of the entertainment industry with the search of stardom. Realizing that there is power in numbers they've teamed up to pursue the same goal. Each girl has a story from their past that solidifies their drive for success. Follow them on their quest as they give you an inside look into what it takes to reach the ultimate goal of stardom. The unexpected personal and family issues showcased aren't stopping these ladies from pursuing their dreams. They work hard to inspire others to pursue there dreams despite of the obstacles placed in there life. With the help of their mentor they are challenged with high expectations. Through coaching, mentoring, and training they are being prepared for the dream they are pursing. ...

"The Cinema Dolls" are a close group of friends in Atlanta providing a fascinating look into the lives of Actresses putting it all on the line in pursuit of success. Get inside the lives of women who live their lives chasing a dream. See them juggling the high-powered demands of the entertainment industry with the search of stardom. Realizing that there is power in numbers they've teamed up to pursue the same goal. Each girl has a story from their past that solidifies their drive for success. Follow them on their quest as they give you an inside look into what it takes to reach the ultimate goal of stardom. The unexpected personal and family issues showcased aren't stopping these ladies from pursuing their dreams. They work hard to inspire others to pursue there dreams despite of the obstacles placed in there life. With the help of their mentor they are challenged with high expectations. Through coaching, mentoring, and training they are being prepared for the dream they are pursing. ...

Kim So Hyun (Kim Tae Hee) is an orphan who lost her father at a young age. Her father, who was a movie director, died in a fire while trying to save his original movie. Having been inspired at a young age, So Hyun took up writing with a desire to make a movie someday. When So Hyun becomes a young adult, she moves into a new apartment. Due to a communication error, she ends up sharing the apartment with a handsome young man named Kim Joon Pyo (Gong Yoo). Little does she know that Song Yoo Ra (Oh Seung Hyun), a childhood classmate, has a secret crush on Joon Pyo! Coincidentally, Yoo Ra and So Hyun work at the same place - So Hyun as the theater clean-up attendant, and Yoo-Ra as a staff in the production department. Park Tae-Young (Park Jung-Chul) is another staff in the production department of the theater that So Hyun and Yoo Ra work at. He meets So Hyun and is surprised to find himself eventually falling for her.

Director Shah Krishna compiled this compelling documentary of Indian cinema after spending two years searching through film archives from all over the world. Included are films from the turn of the 20th century through the 1970s to illustrate various schools of filmmaking and the historical progression of the art form.