Paul London

Second trailer for Paul Goodman Changed My Life. Called 'the most influential man you've never heard of,' Paul Goodman was a stern but confidence-inspiring social critic, a poet (and regular at Black Mountain), an out-of-the-closet queer (in 40s America!), family man, anarchist and public intellectual whose writings and philosophy of life had a resounding impact on all who met him. Growing Up Absurd (1960) is his most famous work--and newly relevant to the recent riots in London and Vancouver--but the range of his writings is quite simply amazing. Jonathan Lee's documentary captures the power of the man and his ideas through interviews with family, peers and activists whose encounters with Goodman changed their lives. Rich archival footage and readings by Goodman and others (including Garrison Keillor, Edmund White and the Living Theater's Judith Malina) from his published works and private journals testify to the scope of his learning and influence, as well as his larger-than-life personality. A kind of forefather to the Beats, he made his stamp on the 60's and notably participated at the famous 1967 Dialectics of Liberation conference in London, which is the subject of discussion at events planned at SFU and the Vancity Theatre in November.

Do Elephants Pray? -- Callum Cutter (Jonnie Hurn), fastidious 30something head of his own failing Advertising Company who troubles his employees with his increasingly strange ways, struggles to find meaning in the soulless world he is shackled as he faces the challenge of selling the unsellable product. His only solace is his bi-weekly Tai Chi Class and the cigarettes he is addicted to. His life needs to change and it does so in the shape of Malika (Julie Dray) a stunning free-spirited French woman unbound by the conventions or responsibilities of the world who enchantingly appears without warning and immediately starts to question everything he believes in and relies upon. Through her unique blend of psychology and seduction she persuades him to abandon his make-or-break advertising campaign for a few soul-searching days roughing it in a forest in her native Brittany. Whilst his employees, lead by the boisterous Marrlen (Marc Warren) mutiny at his company the normally immaculate Callum is subjected to a series of increasingly demoralising trials that tease his mind and taunt his perception of the world, culminating in an intense moment of catharsis at the ominously named Lake of No Return revealing to Callum not only the hidden meaning to his unfulfilled life but also the perfect way to sell the unsellable product. Directed by Paul Hills and shot on location in London and Brittany Do Elephants Pray? is an ethereal drama that baits the spirit and demands answers that may or may not exist.

As Time Goes By: Season 6: Episode 5 -- Jean and Lionel are greeted by an unwelcome guest and a shocking announcement when they return home to London. Judy had her new boyfriend, Paul, staying while Jean and Lionel were away. Meanwhile, Alistair surprises the whole family when he announces that he has become engaged.

Firsthand: Season 12: Episode 7 -- Professional skateboarder Paul Shier wears many hats. Pack your bags for Europe and get a glimpse of what makes one of London's native sons tick.