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In 1517, power was in the hands of the few, thought was controlled by the chosen, and common people lived lives without hope. On October 31 of that year, a penniless monk named Martin Luther sparked the revolution that would change everything. He had no army. In fact, he preached nonviolence so powerfully that — 400 years later — Michael King would change his name to Martin Luther King to show solidarity with the original movement. This movement,...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Go beyond the legend and meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. One of the greatest freedom fighters in U.S. history, Tubman was an Underground Railroad conductor, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film is narrated by Emmy® Award-winner Alfre Woodard.
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PBS
Language
English
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In the 1930s, William Randolph Hearst's media empire included 28 newspapers, a movie studio, a syndicated wire service, radio stations and 13 magazines. Nearly one in four American families read a Hearst publication. His newspapers were so influential that Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Winston Churchill all wrote for him. The first practitioner of what is now known as 'synergy,' Hearst used his media stronghold to achieve unprecedented political...
4) American Oz
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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When L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, he was 44 years old and had spent much of his life in restless pursuit of his American dream. He continued to reinvent himself, reflecting a uniquely American brand of confidence, imagination and innovation. AMERICAN OZ tells the remarkable story of the man behind one of the most enduring and classic American tales.
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English
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Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since early childhood, was a passionate advocate for change, using her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Becoming Helen Keller examines the complex legacy of this author, advocate, lecturer, and human rights pioneer.
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 170 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Best of Friends: In 1924, George Bernard Shaw was introduced to Dame Laurentia McLachlan, a Benedictine nun at the Stanbrook Abbey in Worcestershire, England. Along with their mutual friend, Sydney Cockerell, director of Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, the trio enjoyed twenty-five years of letters, literary debate and laughter. (82 min.) Eagle in a cage: A school-teacher-turned-governor of a small island finds greatness thrust upon him when that island,...
7) Roots
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English
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The gripping story is told through four generations, from the capture of Kunta Kinte in Africa to his transport to Colonial America in brutal conditions through successive generations fighting to win their freedom in the Civil war. Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel which has resonated with millions of Americans, it reveals powerful, universal truths about the resilience of the human spirit.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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An engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and sheer force of will, one of America's most remarkable success stories.
10) Gia
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
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1 DVD (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Drama based on the life of supermodel Gia Carangi.
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Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
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1 DVD (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Al Capone established himself as America's most notorious gangster ... a wild, glamorous man with a passion for opera ... a ruthless, vindictive mobster who was generous and loyal to friends and family.
Publisher
Distributed by Xenon Pictures
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dramatic biography of Rosa McCauley Parks, who in 1955 created the spark that began the modern Civil Rights Movement. Her refusal to obey racial bus segregation was just one of her acts in her fight for justice.
14) Rome
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (322 min.) : sd., col. & b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The fascinating and real history of the world's greatest empire that tells the true story behind the events depicted in HBO's upcoming epic series Rome.
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
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1 DVD (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of Catherine the Great, a young girl who would transform herself from an obscure German Princess into Russia's most powerful regent. Tells her story from her memoirs and personal letters.
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Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
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1 DVD (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Examine Lucky's 30-year career as CEO of Murder, Inc. through rare interviews and extensive archival footage. Mob insiders recall the history-making meeting held in Luciano's Waldorf-Astoria headquarters.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (100 min. ea.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Kept isolated from the court by her domineering mother, Victoria seems unprepared for the throne when King William IV dies. But the teenage queen shows surprising strength and resolve, defying her mother's schemes to seize power, and puts her full faith in the political counsel of Lord Melbourne, the Prine Minister--an alliance that would prove troublesome in the future."--Container.
Publisher
Digiview Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, an American CNN journalist on assignment in Beirut in 1984 is captured by terrorists. The State Department wants to keep it secret, but Jerry Levin's wife contacts the kidnappers herself.
Publisher
Columbia (Usa)
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne... a new era is dawning. Queen Elizabeth II is a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
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Publisher
Distributed by Questar Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (4.5 hrs.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Biography of the versatile Renaissance artist in the context of his times, describing some of his achievements in painting, architecture, engineering, sculpture, and science. Shows many of Da Vinci's triumphs, including the creation of The last supper and the Mona Lisa, and some of his bitter defeats including the crash-landing of his flying machine, as well as the bitterness of his rivalry with Michelangelo. DVD extras include a look at the rise...
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