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Life, Cycling And The Circle Of Death
Two best friends, who happen to be pro cyclists, ride the historic Tour de France ‘Circle of Death’ route in a beautiful film that looks at life, love, and what happens when two paths diverge. Ruth Winder and Tayler Wiles of Trek-Segafredo have formed a unique bond, having lived and breathed cycling’s World Tour together on the same team for several years. As Ruth approaches retirement this winter, the iconic cols of the Tourmalet, Aubisque, Aspin, and Peyresourde serve as the stunning setting for one final, emotional ride together as pros.
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Rich House, Poor House Changed My Life
Revisiting a selection of swaps to see what impact the programme has had on the people featured.
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The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam
Long Tack Sam was an internationally renowned Chinese acrobat and magician. He overcame isolation, poverty, cultural and linguistic barriers, extreme racism and world wars to become one of the most successful vaudeville acts of his time. His showmanship was unrivalled, yet he refused to appear in movies because of the way Chinese were portrayed at the time. A celebration of the spirit of Long Tack Sam's magic and art, this richly textured first person road movie is an exhilarating testament to his legacy and a prismatic tour through the 20th Century. It all begins in a small village in China...
https://www.nfb.ca/film/the_magical_life_of_long_tack_sam/
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Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe's Gospel Music Legend
Machanic Manyeruke is the founder of gospel music in Zimbabwe—though, his influence reaches far beyond the borders of his African country. Filmmaker James Ault places Manyeruke in his contexts and explores his influence on gospel music worldwide.
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Bravo, My Life
Even though Seo Dong Hee comes from a poor family background, she has a bright and positive personality. She dreams of becoming a designer and slowly works her way to achieve her dream. She decides to become the mother of her nephew and raise him by herself. She also gets involved with Kang Cha Yeol. Kang Cha Yeol’s father runs a big company. His father wants him to work for his company, but Kang Cha Yeol doesn't want to. He wants to go back to the U.S., but he realizes he can't do anything without his father's financial support. His father tells Kang Cha Yeol to work for 1 year at his company.
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For Better or for Worse
The animated misadventures of Lynn Johnston's acclaimed comic strip family. In 2000, Funbag Animation, based in Ottawa, created an animated "For Better or for Worse" series for Teletoon, which aired from November 5, 2000, to December 16, 2001. The show, introduced by Lynn Johnston, explored three storylines from different periods of the comic strip: the mid-1980s, early 1990s, and late 1990s.
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