Janson Media

In 2008 filmmaker Luis Macias learned that his eight-year old son, Alejandro, was dyslexic. Although diagnosed relatively early, Alejandro was held back in first grade due to poor reading and writing skills, which caused him countless homework battles and self-esteem issues. Macias decided to do what he does best, and the resulting film tackles the issues surrounding dyslexia like few other documentaries.

The Goonies: The Making of a Cult Classic is an inside look at the making of the Hollywood movie, The Goonies. Directed by Richard Donner and released in 1985, the film is now a cult classic. Seven years in the making, The Making of a Cult Classic is a short retrospective documentary (1 x 24 ) that explores the making of the film and all of the fun that went with it, featuring exclusive interviews with director Richard Donner, and actors Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Jeff Cohen, Joe Pantoliano,...

The USS Franklin (CV-13). The men in the American Pacific fleet knew her as "Big Ben." She is known throughout history as "The Ship That Wouldn't Die." Even now, more than six decades after the end of hostilities in World War II, the very name Franklin spawns a tidal wave of emotion for her crew and thousands of men in the fleet caught up in what the name represents. On March 19, 1945, Franklin, sailing less than 100 miles off the coast of Japan, is launching strikes against the mainland. At...

Westinghouse is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla and conflict with Thomas Edison. George Westinghouse is considered America's greatest industrialist and the only man who would go up against Thomas Edison, and win. His victory over Edison during the Battle of the Currents set the stage for the entire future of electric power. The Westinghouse air brake is considered one of the most...

In a remote canyon in northern New Mexico, the early morning stillness is broken by voices chanting praises to the Lord. And thus begins the daily cycle in the God-centered life and search of the Benedictine monks at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Seeking God is a monastic tapestry. The daily life of the monks is interwoven with the seasonal changes and celebrations, and the candid words of the monks as they speak of their life, their hopes and doubts, their hardships, fears and joys,...

Now, in an inspiring HDTV film, we probe the secrets of Niagara Falls. From helicopter and speedboat, at high-tech labs and at rope's end, we join earth scientists as they struggle to piece together the epic life story of North America's most celebrated natural wonder. We experience the Falls that daredevils and stunters could never tame -- the Niagara that is a vertical battleground between water and rock. Most think of it as a vision eternal, but in fact, Niagara's life has been a geological...

Singer, songwriter and the Official Cowboy Poet of Texas, western entertainer Red Steagall is the host of this inspiring one-man show. The special is taped in front of an intimate live audience in the living room of Red's own rustic ranch outside Fort Worth, Texas. Red is joined during this dynamic musical hour by country superstar Reba McEntire, and Red's own band, the Boys in the Bunkhouse as they speak to the history and legacy of the American Cowboy. Gather 'round the large stone fireplace...

Pilgrimages are as old as mankind. The mystical and spiritual nature of a pilgrimage holds an eternal, mythic appeal to the imagination of many people. Every year millions of pilgrims of all nationalities, young and old, set out on these voyages of the soul. Pilgrimages of Europe collection are experiential journeys to some of the most sacred routes and holy places throughout Christian Europe. Each half-hour documentary, richly filmed, looks at the spiritual, cultural and historical background...

Pilgrimages are as old as mankind. The mystical and spiritual nature of a pilgrimage holds an eternal, mythic appeal to the imagination of many people. Every year millions of pilgrims of all nationalities, young and old, set out on these voyages of the soul. Pilgrimages of Europe collection are experiential journeys to some of the most sacred routes and holy places throughout Christian Europe. Each half-hour documentary, richly filmed, looks at the spiritual, cultural and historical background...

This indie feature is a witty and stylish comedy about the Fitzgeralds, a large Irish Catholic clan from New York, whose grown children and spouses and grandchildren have gathered for a holiday that turns out to be a far cry from the picture-postcard Currier and Ives Christmas anyone had in mind. Christmas, 1998. Long Island. It's that marvelous time of year the wreath on the door, the ornaments on the tree, the cookies baking in the oven This year, Peg Fitzgerald wants Christmas to be...

Elmyr de Hory was called "The Myth of our Century" when he was revealed as a master forger in 1968. Born in 1905, he made an estimated 1000 fake paintings, primarily in the style of the post-impressionists before he died -- or disappeared -- in 1976. In addition to faking paintings, Elmyr de Hory often faked his own identity, and traveled easily throughout Europe's high society. Even his death was the subject of much speculation. His paintings were sold throughout North America, Europe, and...

Two young European actors decide to leave their countries to follow their dream to work in the Hollywood Film Industry. Sharing the same dream two young actors embark on a journey filled with desire, determination and disappointment. Alessandro, a reckless Italian and Celeste, a prudent English cross paths at an Acting Summer Program in London. Soon after they decide to move together to LA. Stepping foot in Hollywood, they have different approaches and priorities: in the end they both have to...