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The action thriller film Snitch (2013), directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Dwayne Johnson, is based on the real-life experiences of DEA informant James Settembrino. College student Jason Collins gets pulled into a dangerous situation by his friend Craig, who convinces him to receive a package of drugs at his house. However, the package also contains a tracking device. When DEA officers raid the house, Jason attempts to escape but is caught and arrested by Agent Cooper. Later on, while attending a barbecue with his estranged father John Matthews (who owns a ...

1 (2013) is a documentary film directed by Paul Crowder and narrated by Michael Fassbender. It opens with the 1996 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, where Martin Brundle escaped a dramatic crash at turn 3. Despite receiving clearance from race doctor Sid Watkins, Brundle quickly switched to a spare car to finish the race. The documentary also briefly examines the origins of Formula One racing in the 1950s, which essentially revived prewar Grand Prix racing. The following year, the FIA announced the Formula One World Constructors’ Championship for winning car ...

The documentary film, George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), was co-produced and directed by Martin Scorsese. It depicts the life of famed musician and former Beatles member, George Harrison. Along with the film’s release came a companion book and an album featuring Harrison’s demo recordings. Its impressive accomplishments include winning Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming and Outstanding Nonfiction Special. Initially recognized as ‘The Quiet Beatle’ of the Fab Four, George Harrison’s life extended far beyond ...

No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) is a documentary by Martin Scorsese that follows the life of iconic musician Bob Dylan and his significant influence on American popular music and culture in the 20th century. The film specifically delves into the years between Dylan’s arrival in New York in January 1961 and his temporary withdrawal from touring after a motorcycle accident in July 1966. During this time, Dylan experienced a meteoric rise as a folk singer and songwriter, sparking a transformative movement in both cultural and musical realms, ultimately leading to debate over his transition to rock music.