Kqed Movies

A brief introduction to two revolutionary leaders, both born on May 19th.

A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.

Alan Watts talks about our perception of the world, and how we derive metaphysics from it. Watts recorded this video in 1971 as a pilot for a public t...

When Medicine Got it Wrong is the groundbreaking story of loving parents who rocked the halls of psychiatry, changing how we understand schizophrenia....

As a famous man lies dying, his family—including both his wife and his mistress—gathers inside, while members of the media converge outside for news o...

Does your parent's car have new dents or nicks? Does mentally reviewing the trip ahead of time help you when driving? When should a senior relinquish...

A feature length film from acclaimed dance choreographer Merce Cunningham.

Studio tape of special imagery in the form of a giant translucent balls swinging in pendulous motion, with electronic synthesizer music played by Terr...

Wanda Horowitz reminisces about her husband, the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz, with clips from his television appearances.

The Rejected is a made-for-television documentary film about homosexuality, the first of its kind to be broadcast on American television. It was first...

Richard Wagner's operatic retelling of the story of the search for the Holy Grail receives a lavish production in this video, which records performanc...

Puppies romp in a yard full of toys and kittens play in their new surroundings in this adorable program that will delight everyone from the youngest c...

The compelling story of how San Francisco secured its fabled water supply, the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park. The film traces the e...

Turf dancers combine abrupt, angular movements with graceful footwork. This short film is an episode of the award winning Youtube series If Cities Cou...