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Publisher
Bohemia
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Actress, humanitarian, film and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn was undoubtedly one of the greatest legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood. But who was the real Audrey Hepburn? Malnourished as a child, abandoned by her father, and growing up under Nazi occupation in Holland, Hepburn faced a life-long battle with the traumas of her past, which thwarted her dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, and cast a shadow over her personal life. yet she found inner...
583) Freedom
Publisher
Green Planet Productions
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Louisiana native Josh Tickell and his wife Rebecca Tickell take an international journey to investigate alternatives to fossil fuels. Freedom offers an array of green solutions. We learn about advanced biofuels, plug-in hybrids, and other sustainable technologies that could fulfill our transportation needs.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The Real Bedford Falls: It's a Wonderful Life explores the connections between Seneca Falls, New York, and Bedford Falls, the setting of the movie It's a Wonderful Life. The documentary examines smalltown life in Seneca Falls, captures the excitement of the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival, and celebrates the enduring themes of the Frank Capra classic. The film features interviews with Karolyn Grimes (who played Zuzu Bailey), Jimmy Hawkins (who...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
From majestic great whales and humpbacks to graceful jellyfish and seahorses, the ocean is home to an amazing array of life. In this three disc collection, National Geographic reveals never-before-seen species and behavior of life under the sea. Programs include Shark Island, The Great Whales, Ocean Drifters, Jellyfish Invasion, Jewels of the Caribbean Sea, and Humpbacks: Inside the Pod.
588) Life after tomorrow
Publisher
Arts Alliance America
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A look at more than 40 women who have played the role of Annie in the Broadway production over the years, and the highs and lows of their experiences, full of stage mothers, separation anxiety, and growth spurts that threatened their careers.
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
This video story not only traces the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Maya, but also follows the journeys, in 1839, of New York explorer John L. Stephens to these strange and wonderful cities. Using computer graphic reconstruction, animated maps, classic art, reanactment and beautiful on-location cinematography, the viewer sees Teotihuacan, Cholula, Monte Alban, Chichen Itza, Tenochtitlian, Tikal, Copan, Uxmal, and Palenque as they might have looked...
590) St. Paul's Cathedral
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Using the latest technology, Steve Burrows and his team of laser-scanning experts explore seventeenth-century St. Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London, unveiling the engineering challenges faced by its creators in the time of Charles II.
591) You don't know Bo
Series
30 for 30 volume season 2, no. 6
Publisher
ESPN Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
During the 1980s and 1990s, Bo Jackson hit 500-foot home runs and ran over linebackers, becoming a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time. Director Michael Bonfiglio examines the truths and tall tales that surround Jackson, and how his seemingly impossible feats captured the collective imagination for a brief moment in time.
592) The Strauss family
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The saga of the Strauss family is an epic story spanning more than 85 years. From father Johann Strauss to his eldest son Schanni, it was a tradition not only of music, but of the wealth, fame and jealousies common to popular musicians throughout the ages.
593) The torch
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard-bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he's gone. Enter young guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan, who has been mentored by Guy since he was a kid. This stirring documentary, amplified by electrifying musical performances, charts the guidance Guy himself received from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf while observing the Grammy winner passing his wisdom...
595) Love thy nature
Publisher
In the Light Productions
Pub. Date
[2017?]
Language
English
Description
Examines the interconnectivity between human beings and the natural world. Discusses ways in which the increasing estrangement from nature, brought on by modern lifestyles, is proving harmful both to people and the environment. Looks at biomimicry, the study of nature for the purpose of engineering new technologies. Argues that a reconnection with nature could be essential for restoring personal health and solving the environmental and climate crises....
596) An accidental studio
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George Harrison. Featuring unreleased archive interviews and footage with Harrison, exclusive interviews with Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Richard E. Grant, Neil Jordan, Ray Cooper, and unseen interviews with Bob Hoskins.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Drawn from thousands of hours of audiotape and tens of thousands of photographs created by photojournalist W. Eugene Smith from 1957 to 1965, this film tells the story of the Manhattan loft building that Smith turned into a gathering spot for jazz musicians and jam sessions. Smith's sounds and images are interspersed with present-day interviews with musicians and other visitors who spent time in the jazz loft during those years.
Publisher
Media Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, this set features thirty-three legendary directors discussing the art of filmmaking in intimate detail, drawing on their in-depth knowledge drawn from their own careers in films. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this presentation is interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest...
Series
Criterion collection volume 100
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Contains eighteen videos by the Beastie Boys. Each disc is divided into two sections: videos in sequence and videos with supplements. Includes commentary by Evan Bernard, Adam Bernstein, Tamra Davis, Spike Jonze, and others.
600) Cropsey
Publisher
Breaking Glass Pictures
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Growing up in Staten Island, Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio and other kids had often heard the legend of the escaped mental patient 'Cropsey' who would come out late at night and snatch children off the streets. Urban legend was turned upside down in the summer of 1987 when a little girl with Down syndrome disappeared from their neighborhood. Two filmmakers delve into the mystery behind five missing children and the real-life bogeyman linked to...