In The Name of Enlightment Vision TV. A Buddhist Master beloved by millions uses his position and authority to take advantage of young women. For over three decades, complaints are dismissed as the grumblings of the uninitiated. A Guru focused on his own pleasure turns the path to enlightenment into the road to sexual servitude. 2011
Wall of Silence, Director: Alan Mendolsohn. Williamsburg, In Winnipeg, MB and Brooklyn, NY, allegations of pedophilia shock two quiet and devout Orthodox Jewish communities, as if the accusation itself has broken a covenant. The effects on the alleged victims are devastating. With unusual access to both of these tightly bound communities, we find hope that openness and justice will purge the crime from the community and clear the collective conscience. 2011
Pedal Power, CBC Doc Zone. From
the Bike revolutionaries to the battle between cyclists and autoholics,
Pedal Power takes a ride through the changing world of bike culture
with exclusive footage of Igor Kenk's alleged bike theft operation.
Sept 2009
Porndemic, Director: Robin Benger, puts faces and personalities to the extraordinily profitable business of pornography today.
With extraordinary access, this documentary goes behind the scenes to reveal the characters who are turning
cyber-porn into the biggest delivery system in the history of sexual imagery. Apr. 2009
Pharma Sutra, Cogent/Benger productions, CTV
Pharma Sutra follows three costly pharmaceutical products as they run the
marketing and scientific gauntlet to cash in on an estimated 5 billion
dollar “female Viagra” market. Does the future success of these drugs
depend on disease called FSD (female sexual dysfunction) that has been
merely invented? Or will they actually meet the genuine needs of millions of women who are suffering
a lessening of libido in a sex-obsessed culture? Dec. 2008
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The Bamboo Cross, Director: Christopher Sumpton
After a brutal history of religious suppression during the cultural
revolution, Chinese Christianity has been a house divided between the state
sanctioned "Official
Church" and the underground House churches. "The Bamboo Cross" documents the struggles
behind a new Chinese Christianity. June. 2008
China's
Leap of Faith: The Gods Come Home, Cogent-Benger
Productions
An exposition documentary on the recent uprising of Buddhism, Taoism, and various
folk religions in China.
As many religions are still under the
watchful eye of the Communist party, this doc investigates the government's
attempt to control the souls of a fifth of humanity. Apr.
2008
Silo: Sage of the Andes, Director: Daniel Zuckerbrot
Edited a POV doc investigating who is Silo?
For four decades Silos message of non violence has reached thousands of philosophers,
artists, and political activists world wide. Compared with Ghandi and Martin Luther King, Silo's message resonates from a very personal
experience to great political action. Feb. 2008
The Houdini Code, Reel
Time Productions
Houdini was known as the world's greatest Magician;
but, few knew Houdini as a great debunker of fraudulent mediums. Ironically, the Houdini Code was a secret
message Houdini had with his deceased mother to attempt communication with the
after life. Dec. 2007
How to Stop a Hurricane, CBC Doc Zone
A
quirky comic sci-fi doc on 7 ways to bring a hurricane down on its
knees. From Russian scientists a 17 year old wiz kid, this doc takes a
CGI journey into the future of hurricane science. Sept. 2007
Madame Blavatsky, Vision TV
A
Historical biography investigating the genius and trickery of the
mother of the New Age. From mystical communications with Tibetan
masters to the popularization of Theosophy. June. 2007
Hypnotized, Vision TV
Hypnotism,
suggestion, and trance. From religious rites to forensic
hypno-investigations. World famous hypnotist, Mike Mandel, takes us on
a trip from the conscious to the unconscious mind. Feb. 2007
A Fabulous Monster, Vision TV, "Enigma Series",
A
story about Max Maven and his quest to transform the ordinary into the
mystical. An investigation into the enigma of Mentalism. Nov. 2006
Conjuring Philip, Producer: D. Zuckerbrot:
A
para-psychological debate about the phenomenon of psycho-kenisis,
top-down processing and speaking with the Dead as it unfolds around
table tilting. Aug. 2006
The Fox Sisters, Vision TV,
A
story about 2 girls from upstate New York that were the pioneers of
what is now the Modern Spiritualist movement. An investigation into the
enigma of speaking with spirits from the other side. Apr. 2006
Money & the Maker, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production,
Feature
Pov documentary on a religious battle between the Toronto Anglican
Diocese vs. local parisheners at St. Stephens Church in Toronto.
Factions, power struggle, and humour. Dec. 2005
The Inbetween world of M.G.Vassanji, Producer: Cogent/Benger Production,
A journey into the Characters and novels of Canada's most decorated writer M.G. Vassanji . Jan. 2006
This Beggar's Description, National Film Board, Producer: Gerry Flahive
Edited
feature documentary on Phil Tetrault, a Montreal born character who has
been to hell and back and who has documented it through his poetry and
prose. Jan. 2005
Ronnie Hawkins: Alive n' Kickin', Real to Reel Productions: CTV:
Editor
for 2 hour feature verite documentary following Rock n' Roll Legend
Ronnie Hawkin's life as he miraculously overcomes a life threatening
disease. June 2003 - Jan. 2004
The Real Sex Traffic, Associated Producers, Producer: Ric Ester Bienstock,
Co-edit
a feature documentary on the sex trafficing industry in the former
Soviet Union. The film follows a man who travels to Turkey to find his
wife who was sold to a notoriously violent pimp. Summer 2005
Talk Mogadishu, Media under Fire, Producer: Judy Jackson
Editor
for 1 hour doc on 3 Somali Canadians and their involvement with
HornAfrik, the first unbiased media station in war torn Somalia. 2003
Manhunt, AACFact: Alliance Atlantis
Editor
for AACFact series on famous international manhunts including murderer:
Albert Walker, bank robber: Eddie Boyd and anti-abortionist killer:
James Kopp. Aug. - Dec. 2003
Momentum Series, National Film Board
Edited NFB documentary shorts for the "Momentum" Program, supporting emerging filmmakers. April 2004.
Stranded Yanks, Alliance Atlantis,
Editor
for 1 hour AAC Fact documentary with director William Coban for PBS on
the involvement of Canadians in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. July 2002
A Diary Between Friends, Alliance Atlantis, Director: Judy Jackson
Editor
for 1 hour AAC Fact documentary on the bonds forged between Americans
and Canadians during the September 11th terrorist attacks. January 2002
Family Dance, WTN Network, producer: Barri Cohen
Editor
for cinema verite series which documents the lives of women in the
"Sandwich Generation", caught in the squeeze between dying parents and
care giving for their own children. January November 2001
Ultimate Cars, Discovery Channel
Co-
Edited a 10 part series for the Discovery channel. An English
co-production featuring cars, characters and humour. EPI productions
Aug. 2004
Music Videos, Independent Artists,
Produced
and directed over 40 music videos, featuring performances by Bob
Wiseman, The Flying Bulgier Klezmer Band, and the Tuva Ensemble. "95-99.
Little Miracles, Life Network, Breakthrough productions
Editor
for real TV series which documents the lives of children who are
undergoing life threatening operations at the Sick Kids Hospital. Sept.
2000 to Jan. 2001
Undertopia, Independent Dance film
Directed
and produced underwater video dance performance in collaboration with
Dancer, Calla Lachance. Performance included 16 of Toronto's local
contact dancers and artists, including Allen & Karen Kaeja and John
Oswald. June "97
Condition Critical, AJE Productions
Editor for 1 hour doc revealing the problems with the Canadian health care system . Fall 2002
For King and Empire, History Channel, Breakthrough productions
Editor for World War 1 documentary series. Jan 2001
Museum Mysteries, Alliance Atlantis,
Editor
for 1 hour AAC Fact documentary series highlighting the mysteries
behind various exhibits within the world’s greatest Museums. December
2001
Mind Control, Video Letter to President Clinton
Produced
Video with CKLN radio journalist, Wayne Morris to request for a
Presidential Hearing and Inquiry on mind control experiments, including
taped statements by survivors of CIA funded human experimentation. 1997
Forbidden Places, Discovery Channel, Producer: Aiken Scherberger
Editor for 1 hour "Discovery Channel" Documentary series, "Forbidden Places". 1999-2000
CBC, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,
Editor for art documentary series, "Adrienne Clarkson Presents". 1998
What's Age Got To Do With It?, AJE Productions,
Editor for 3 part series investigating issues of the elderly, including discrimination, health care, and sexuality . Summer 2002
The Profilers, Producer: Aiken Scherberger
Editor for "Discovery Channel" Documentary on the technology used to capture serial killers. Jan. 2000
Avalanche, Producer: Aiken Scherberger.
Editor for 1 hour "Discovery Channel" Documentary on Avalanche survivors and rescuers. Sept. 1999
Failure Analysis, Producer: Aiken Scherberger
Editor for "Discovery Channel" Documentary series, "Forbidden Places". Produced by Aiken Scherberger. Nov. 1999
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Excerpt from "This Beggar's Description", National Film Board, Producer: Gerry Flahive
Edited
feature documentary on Phil Tetrault, a Montreal born character who has
been to hell and back and who has documented it through his poetry and
prose. Jan. 2005
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