October Sun Films

Crumb 1994

Crumb is a documentary about the artist Robert Crumb and his eccentric family. The film is a fantastic example of the genres ability to profile a subject and make it compelling. Even if you have never heard of Robert Crumb or seen his work you will be fascinated by his unorthodox behavior and the subject matter of his art. It has been called one of the most compelling and finest documentaries of the last few decades.

Grey Gardens 1975

This documentary is about the relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It focuses on an elderly woman and her adult daughter. The two women live in a dilapidated mansion in Long Island.Is this new to you? Catch up here The home is in complete disarray. Both women are from the aristocratic class but have been reduced to living like squatters in their home. The documentary was later remade as a movie staring Drew Barrymore.

Dark Days 2000

This documentary focuses on a collection of homeless people who have taken up residence underneath the city. The director spent time in the tunnels under the subways in NYC and documented the shantytown that was built there. The homeless people he interviewed felt it was not safe to stay in the shelters or on the street, so they moved underground and built small shacks in the dark caverns.

Gimme Shelter 1970

This film chronicles the Rolling Stones 1969 tour and the riot that occurred. The Rolling Stones hired Hells Angels to work security and the result was a catastrophe.

Man on Wire 2008

This documents Philippe Petit, a French high wire artist. He managed to string a wire between the World Trade Center buildings and walk between the two.