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1) 52 Tuesdays
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 115 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
16-year-old Billie's reluctant path to independence is accelerated when her mother reveals plans for gender transition and their time together becomes limited to Tuesday afternoons. Filmed over the course of a year, once a week, every week (only on Tuesdays) these unique filmmaking rules bring a rare authenticity to this emotionally charged story of desire, responsibility and transformation.
2) King Lear
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
King Lear descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.
3) Girlhood
Publisher
Strand Releasing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (114 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Français
Description
Fed up with her abusive family situation, lack of school prospects and the "boys' law" in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her style, drops out of school and starts stealing to be accepted into the gang. When her home situation becomes unbearable, Marieme seeks solace in an older man who promises her money and protection. Realizing this sort of lifestyle will never...
4) Wedding daze
Publisher
GT Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 88 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jack and Audrey Landry are empty nesters whose plans for a second honeymoon are put on hold when all three of their daughters return home, each with the announcement that they're getting married.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Widescreen version (1.78:1).
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (129 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hayley Mills stars as two young girls who, while at summer camp, discover that they are long-lost twin sisters, separated shortly after birth. Reunited at last, they launch a coast-to-coast campaign to rekindle romance between their estranged parents.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Formats
Description
After adopting three children, a couple finds themselves in over their heads.
When Pete and Ellie choose to start a family, they stumble headfirst into the world of foster care adoption. After they learn their perfect foster child comes with two other siblings, Pete and Ellie find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight and must hilariously learn the ropes of instant parenthood if they hope to become a real family.
8) Why him?
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Over the holidays, Ned, an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird. The rivalry develops, and Ned's panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.
9) One fine day
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002], c1996
Edition
Widescreen and full screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two single parents are inadvertently thrown together for one chaotic day -- and love, of course, blooms.
10) Jack
Publisher
Showtime Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jack is already struggling with adolescence when he realizes his parents are getting a divorce. To make matters even worse, he finds out that his dad is gay. After some bittersweet experiences, Jack learns there is not such thing as a perfect family and his own is more caring, supportive, and stronger then he knew.
11) What Maisie knew
Publisher
Millenium Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2013
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Seven-year-old Maisie is caught in the middle of a vicious custody battle between her parents.
12) The house
Language
English
Formats
Description
After Scott and Kate Johansen lose their daughter's college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank, they decide to start an illegal casino in his house.
13) Say anything
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lloyd is an eternal optimist who seeks to capture the heart of Diane, an unattainable high school beauty and straight-A student. To Lloyd's amazement, Diane actually agrees to go out with Lloyd. At first just 'friends with potential, ' Lloyd and Diane quickly develop into something more. But when Diane's overprotective dad convices her to end the relationship, a brokenhearted Lloyd vows to try anything, do anything to win her back. It's going to take...
14) Fire in the dark
Series
Publisher
Hollywood Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a fiercely independent woman is forced to move in with her daughter and son-in-law, cracks begin to appear in the family relationship, until mother and daughter learn to understand each other and are able to face the future with dignity and hope.
15) Carnage
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, the evening becomes quite chaotic as the parents become increasingly childish.
16) At Middleton
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When two single parents meet while taking their kids on a college tour, they break away from the group and spend some time together as a growing romance forms between them.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A daring and hilarious ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends whose lives change once they have kids. The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way to make it work. When they decide to have a child together, and date other people, their unconventional 'experiment' leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family, and,...
Publisher
Distributed by Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (71 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jackie Draper is a shy boy who learns the value of courage from his beloved companion, Puff. Then, Puff helps a yound girl deal with her parents' divorce. Lastly, Puff teaches a gifted boy to believe in his own creative abilities.
20) Beginners
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young man is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father: that he has terminal cancer, and that he has a young male lover.
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