Pay what you want for the new film from writer/director David Cross.
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Documentary film is a powerful thing. It puts a frame on the world around us. It transforms conversations. At its best, it changes culture. In partnership with FilmBuff, we’re bringing a 4-Bundle, 16-film collection of award-winning documentaries to BitTorrent Bundle.
Gabe Polsky’s acclaimed film, Red Army (Sony Pictures Classics), examines the rise and fall of the Soviet nation through the lens of hockey: Cold War battles fought in stadiums, on ice. The Red Army BitTorrent Bundle, featuring unreleased footage, art, and more is out today. We caught up with Gabe to talk hockey, politics, and the secret life of sports.
Red Army (Sony Pictures Classics) documents the rise and fall of the Soviet Union and the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. Your first look is here.
In September, we launched Bundle paygates with Thom Yorke. Tomorrow’s Modern Boxeswas downloaded by 4.4 million fans around the world. In November, we opened up paygate applications to all artists. And on February 3, we’ll be launching our first on-demand paygated film series: a 4-bundle collection of 16 films, curated by FilmBuff’s cinephiles and cratediggers.
In 2013, David Cross finished work on HITS, a dark comedy about fame and delusion in the Internet age. Katelyn (Meredith Hagner) is fixed on winning a role on The Voice. Dave (Matt Walsh) is fixated on outing government conspiracies. Brooklyn is determined to use the footage to Start A Movement. Underlying the film is a question. What is a video worth? What if we could decide?
In this edition of Friday Download: legendary war journalist Sebastian Junger shares his story on BitTorrent Bundle.
Copenhagen, directed by Mark Raso, follows a man abroad and adrift; searching for his past. William (Gethin Anthony), convinces Effy, a young waitress, to accompany him on his journey. Together, they uncover a family’s secret history. They also fall in love. Effie is 14; just half William’s age. The film debuted at festivals this year. Today, it’s out in theaters and available On Demand.