The Icarus Films Collection
Icarus Films is a leading distributor of documentary film. With over 40 years in the film distribution business, Icarus Films has assembled an impressive collection in many area of social and political concern. According to their site,
We are dedicated distributing films about people and ideas too often unseen or unheard. Although we specialize in social, political, and historical documentaries, our collection includes a wide range of films with varying creative approaches and themes. We work with filmmakers and independent production companies from all around the world, seeking out films that provide innovative and informative views of a rapidly changing world.
Docuseek is proud to provide streaming for over 560 of Icarus Films's most distinctive titles.
The Icarus Films Collection includes the following titles:
The ApologyFormer 'Comfort Women' who were forced to serve Japanese troops during World War II tell their harrowing stories.
The Battle for the Arab ViewerA behind-the-scenes look at the rivalry between the Arab world's two main TV networks - Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya.
The Battle of Chile (Part 1)The epic chronicle of Chile's open and peaceful socialist revolution, and of the violent counter-revolution against it in 1973. Judy Stone of the San Francisco Chronicle called it 'a landmark in the presentation of living history on film.'
The Battle of Chile (Part 2)The epic chronicle of Chile's open and peaceful socialist revolution, and of the violent counter-revolution against it in 1973. Judy Stone of the San Francisco Chronicle called it 'a landmark in the presentation of living history on film.'
The Battle of Chile (Part 3)Deals with the creation by ordinary workers and peasants of thousands of local groups of 'popular power.'
The Big GameThe role of competitive sports, in this case basketball, in the community, for the coaches, and, most of all, for the players themselves.
The CampaignA mayoral race in middle America.
The Case of the Grinning CatFrench cinema-essayist Chris Marker reflects on French and international politics, art and culture at the start of the new millennium.
The Caste StruggleA controversial affirmative action policy in India has brought about unprecedented social and political change.
The Chinese Lives of Uli SiggThe entrepreneur, diplomat and art collector Uli Sigg has played a role in the transformation of China's art world since the 1970s.
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