Center Aisle Cinema

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 • 6:30 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room

“Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars” (78 min.) follows a reggae band born in the camps of West Africa, representing a real-life story of survival and hope. The six-member musical group came together in Guinea after civil war forced them from their native Sierra Leone. Traumatized by physical injuries and the brutal loss of family and community, they fight back with the only means they have-music. (more…)

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We recently added “Madonna: Truth or Dare” to the DBRL collection. The film from 1991 made it to last year’s 100 “Greatest” Documentaries list and currently has a rating of 80% from critics at Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:

Documentary which presents an intimate view of the rock music star, Madonna and a backstage look at her 1990 “Blond Ambition” tour.

Check out the film trailer for more info.

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We recently added “Sound City” to the DBRL collection. The film currently has a rating of 100% from critics at Rotten Tomatoes. We also have the film soundtrack, Sound City: Reel to Reel, available to check out. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:

In 2012 Dave Grohl purchased the legendary Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios. The board, built in 1972, is considered to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, Guns and Roses, Metallica, and many other musical legends. This tells the story of real rock history, and celebrates the music, as Grohl gathers some of rock’s greatest artists to collaborate on a new album using this classic console.

Check out the film trailer or the official film site for more info.

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Director Morgan Neville’s film “Twenty Feet From Stardom” was a hit at the True False Film Fest last month. Check out other documentaries he’s directed that are available at DBRL:

“Troubadours: The Rise of the Singer-songwriter” (2011)

This PBS American masters documentary recounts the beginning of the singer-songwriter movement in the 1960s and 1970s focusing on the collaboration between Carole King and James Taylor and their performances at the Troubadour club in West Hollywood, Calif.

“Search and Destroy: Iggy and the Stooges’ Raw Power” (2010)

Six fans were selected to film Iggy & the Stooges’ legendary September 3, 2010 reunion at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival. Experience the fans’ journey and joy as they witness a classic performance and meet their heroes face to face.

“Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story” (2007)

With rare performances, previously unreleased home movies and new recordings, this is the first comprehensive look at Stax Records, the greatest soul label of all time. Provides first-hand accounts from Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Mavis Staples, and many more.

“Shakespeare Was A Big George Jones Fan” (2005)

“Cowboy” Jack Clement has written songs and produced albums for some of the biggest names in music: Johnny Cash, U2, Jerry Lee Lewis and Louis Armstrong. He’s also filmed endless home movies, collected in this documentary for the first time.

“Muddy Waters: Can’t be Satisfied” (2003)

Examines the life of bluesman Muddy Waters, who was born the son of a sharecropper in the Mississippi Delta, but later moved to Chicago and became a legendary performer who established the electric blues sound. Includes interviews as well as archival interviews and concert footage.

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We recently added “The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling - Ireland 1965” to the DBRL collection. The film played at Ragtag Cinema last November and currently has a rating of 100% from critics at Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:

Filmed in 1965 but never released, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the Rolling Stones’ tour in Ireland just after “(I can’t get no) Satisfaction” became a number one hit. Witness the band’s first professionally filmed performances, the riots their appearances created, travel through the Irish countryside by train, time spent in motel rooms during impromptu songwriting sessions, and more.

Check out the film trailer or the official film site for more info.

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This is part five in our month long series highlighting some popular docs and soundtracks in our collection. Check out the the whole series for more recommendations.

“The National Parks”
Movie DVD – Music CD

This Ken Burns doc examines the national park idea from the mid-1800s and beyond. Soundtrack features various musicians such as Bobby Horton and Al Petteway.

“Wattstax”
Movie DVD – Music CD

Focuses on the 1973 Wattstax music festival, directed by Mel Stuart who died this August. Soundtrack features tracks from the concert including artists like the Bar-Kays and Isaac Hayes.

“No Direction Home”
Movie DVD – Music CD

Martin Scorsese’s 2005 doc covering Bob Dylan’s career. Soundtrack features various Bob Dylan music including home recordings, demos, alternate takes, and live recordings.

“The People Speak”
Movie DVD – Music CD

Examines social change throughout history using dramatic and musical performances. The soundtrack has music from artists like Bruce Springsteen and John Legend.

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