From Silent Film To Blaxploitation: The Film Detective Celebrates Black History Month With 70 Years Of African-American Cinema History

Rockport, Mass. January 23, 2019 – The Film Detective, a classic film and television company that restores and distributes vintage films for today’s cord-cutters, announces a lineup of prominent African-American films in honor of Black History Month. Beginning Feb. 1st, the Featured category on the company’s app will refresh daily, providing a range of films …

Blaxploitation Classic “Joe Bullet” Explodes Onto DVD February 21

Originally banned by the apartheid government in 1972, the South African-produced, action film “Joe Bullet” – fully restored from the original 35mm assets – will be released on DVD February 21st from The Film Detective. This special-edition release includes bonus features: An audio commentary, trailer, and before-and-after restoration demo.

1975 Academy Award-Winning Documentary “The Man Who Skied Down Everest” Makes Its Blu-ray Premiere Dec. 13

In the Oscar-winning documentary “The Man Who Skied Down Everest,” a champion skier attempts a 40-degree run down Everest’s South Col face – digitally restored in HD from the original 35mm film elements – available on Blu-ray, DVD and The Film Detective OTT Apps (Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku) December 13th, exclusively from …