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The Anglo-Saxon migration from Europe in the 5th century marked a new age for England. It led to the creation of the English nation, the spread of Christianity and literature, and concepts of government that survive to this day. New archeological evidence has place the very identity of the Anglo-Saxons into question. Were they really invaders, or were they a part of British culture all along?

This exhaustive chronicle includes interviews, game footage and salutes to such New England Patriots greats as John Hannah, Steve Grogan, Tom Brady, Gino Cappelletti, Bill Belichick, Andre Tippett and Randy Moss. Despite many valiant attempts, the Pats never tasted Super Bowl victory during the 20th century. But in 2002, they began a string of championships that solidified the team's place in the history books.

Dare to Dream was directed by Marianne Jenkins, a film student from Goldsmiths' College, University of London, in 1990. It looks at the history of anarchism in the UK and beyond, as well as the state of the movement in the tumultuous year the poll tax uprising finally led to the resignation of Thatcher. Among the anarchist heavyweights interviewed are Albert Meltzer, Vernon Richards, Vi Subversa, Philip Sansom, Clifford Harper and Nicholas Walter, as well as a host of lesser known but equally committed dissidents. The film also features the miners strike and class struggle, squatting and social centres such as Bradford's 1in12 club, animal rights and feminism.

Continuation of "The History Of Iron Maiden" documentary series, following 2004's The Early Days and 2008's Live After Death. Band members, crew, friends and associates talk about the period in the band's career which saw the writing, recording and release of the Somewhere In Time (1986) and Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988) albums, their respective tours (1986-87's Somewhere On Tour and 1988's Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour), and the recording of the Maiden England live video.

Norfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.

London, England, April 1980. Six terrorists assault the Embassy of Iran and take hostages. For six days, tense negotiations are held while the authorities decide whether a military squad should intervene.

Offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era when a thrilling new invention, the motion picture camera, first captures a nation on film.

A thought provoking documentary feature film providing a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of signals intelligence over the past century. Whether you're intrigued by the secretive world of intelligence agencies or concerned about the implications of digital surveillance, this film will leave you with a deeper understanding of the role signals intelligence plays in society.