Documentary Shorts Block (Encore Presentation)

The use of music and art belong together. Taking time for both has been pushed to the background in the fast paced times of the world wide web. Alexander Hanke creates screen prints and gigposters under the pseudonym „Zum Heimathafen“ since many years now. His artwork expresses his feelings to the music and the bands. In old fashioned handwork, the pictures emerge in his living room and later in the workshop, he prints a strictly limited edition of his design. In the prints you can relive moments of a song, a certain part of the lyrics or a special feeling you had during the concert of a band.

From 1968 to 1976, Estaifan Shilaita was the boxing champion of Iraq. Despite his success, Estaifan was barred from representing the Iraqi national team. After this defeat, and with the encouragement of his family, he risked everything to leave his home country. He traveled to Greece where he faced constant struggle. Everything seemed hopeless until he met his wife Hannah who brought a joy into his life that has lasted almost 40 years.

For over a decade, Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars and Kurt “Mountain Man” Steiner have endured a rivalry that lifted competitive stone skipping to unthinkable heights. Tested by physical ailments, emotional hardships and the rise of young talent, these obscure legends fight to cement their place in the record books.