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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,...
2) 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.
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 170 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
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,...
4) 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
Description
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.
7) Gia
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Drama based on the life of supermodel Gia Carangi.
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
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.
11) 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.
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Publisher
Team Marketing
Language
English
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An essential examination of the rise and fall of Orenthal James Simpson, and parallels between his incredible story with that of race in America. This critically-acclaimed documentary series reveals how he first became a football star, why America fell in love with him off the field, what happened in the trial for his ex-wife's murder, and finally, why he is now sitting in jail for another crime 20 years later.
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
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.
Series
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
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.
Series
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...
Publisher
Columbia (Usa)
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Description
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.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video Group
Pub. Date
2005, c1997
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life of American novelist Truman Capote, who made his name by writing classics such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood."
20) Johnny Depp
Series
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006], c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (42 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A master of reinvention, he consistently surprises audiences with his film choices and offbeat characters. Yet he came to acting after his musical career failed. See how Johnny Depp became one of the most successful actors of his generation.
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