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BioGraffiti
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 เม.ย. 2020
Short documentary films about lesser known historical figures that lead bizarre or interesting lives while providing positive contributions to society. New films every few months if possible.
Glenallen Hill and the Nightmare Spiders [BioShort]
1990’s MLB slugger Glenallen Hill is famous for blasting one of the longest home runs at Wrigley Field in the spring of 2000. However, he is also well known for one of the strangest off-the-field injuries-a fear of spiders. Take a brief look at his career, his two famous (and infamous) moments, and where he is today.
This is a first in a series of shorter films that focus more on particular events instead of an entire life story of history's quirky characters.
This is a first in a series of shorter films that focus more on particular events instead of an entire life story of history's quirky characters.
มุมมอง: 1 064
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Harry Kellar: The Master Magician & Wizard of Wonders
มุมมอง 3.4K3 ปีที่แล้ว
An inspiration for the Wizard of Oz and a predecessor to Harry Houdini, Harry Kellar was the most famous magician in the late 19th century. He dazzled audiences worldwide with illusions such as The Levitation of Princess Karnac, The Vanishing Lamp, Self Decapitation, and many others. A look at his life, and the source of many of his most famous illusions and tricks.
Philip K. Dick: Philosophical Pulp Poet
มุมมอง 42K3 ปีที่แล้ว
His stories have been adapted into blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Total Recall, and The Minority Report-but his life and experiences are even stranger than the Science Fiction that he wrote. With newly adapted shows such as The Man in the High Castle and Electric Dreams, we’ll take a look the the life and philosophies of a writer who rode the Multiverse and saw different realties-and s...
Rube Waddell: The Legendary Lefty Lunatic
มุมมอง 206K4 ปีที่แล้ว
He punched lions, saved whole towns, wrestled alligators, rescued people from drowning and fires, destroyed bean factories, and won the pitching triple crown in 1905 with a 1.48 ERA. George Edward “Rube” Waddell is one of the most fascinating players in baseball’s rich past. We’ll take a look at the facts-and the fiction-that surround the life of one of the world’s strangest people to have ever...
Vince Taylor: From Music to Madness
มุมมอง 42K4 ปีที่แล้ว
A look at the life, music, and story of Vince Taylor, an early 60’s rock & roll frontman who influenced David Bowie, the Clash, and countless other artists. From his classic b-side Brand New Cadillac to his epic psychotic break in 1965-we’ll take look at this fascinating and strange figure in rock & roll history.