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1) Johnny Cash
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2005, c1998
Language
English
Description
Johnny Cash was born at the height of the Depression in rural Arkansas, and the legacy of his childhood shines throught in many of his classic songs. From the 'million dollar quartet' to nine Grammy awards, this is the saga of 'The man in black'.
5) Tiger
Publisher
HBO
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The rise, fall and epic comeback of global golf icon Tiger Woods is charted in this two-part documentary.
6) De Niro
Publisher
Distributed by New Video Group
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
From Travis Bickle to Jake LaMotta to Vito Corleone, Robert De Niro has brought to life some of Hollywood's most iconic characters. In this comprehensive profile, discover how De Niro went from being a low-key, quiet kid from a bohemian family in Greenwich Village to one of the greatest silver screen actors of all time. A passionate method actor, he has been known to push himself to dangerous extremes to inhabit some of his most recognizable roles....
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Presents the first in-depth assessment of the forty-first president of the United States, drawing upon new scholarship and unparalleled access to figures in Bush's private and public life. This film reveals Bush as a pivotal player during a critical moment in American and world history and in a powerful political dynasty... Features interviews with First Lady Barbara Bush, Condoleezza Rice,Colin Powell, Mikhail Gorbachev, and more" -- Container....
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives. Based on Ruben Santiago-Hudson's autobiographical play about his relationship with his guardian Rachel Crosby, set in 1950's and 1960's Lackawanna, New York. After the separation of his parents, young Ruben, a part-black, part-Hispanic child, is sent to live in a small-scale boarding house run by...
Publisher
Docurama Films
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Michael Tilson Thomas explores the lives of his grandparents, Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky, through a musical performance that features five performers and the New World Symphony orchestra, performed at the New World Center in Miami Beach. Founding members of the Yiddish Theater in America, the Thomashefskys owned theaters, published their own magazine, wrote columns in the popular Yiddish newspapers, sponsored and encouraged generations of young...
Publisher
S'more Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Jerry Lewis lays open his soul, live on television as his personal friend, David Susskind, is given carte blanche to ask anything and everything about Jerry's personal and professional life. Why did he and Dean Martin call it quits after ten years as the most successful comedy team of all time? How much money did he make? When ABC gave him $40 million to make a TV special, and it bombed, who was to blame? These and many more questions are answered....
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Experience a century of food through the life of James Beard, who spoke of the importance of localism and sustainability long before those terms had entered the vernacular. A cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher, Beard helped to pioneer and expand the food media industry.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
1966, drought and an exploding population confronted India with the imminent threat of a severe famine, a potential disaster that many scientists and intellectuals feared only presaged global catastrophes to come, as the world's population outstripped its ability to produce food. In search of a lasting solution, India turned to Norman Borlaug, an unassuming plant breeder from Iowa whose combination of scientific knowledge and raw determination had...
16) Mark Twain
Publisher
Florentine Films
Pub. Date
[2010].
Language
English
Description
Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Drawing on present day experts and historical records, this program catapults viewers back to the tumult and high drama of the Tudor period to depict an astounding story of sexual intrigue and royal politicking.
19) Nixon
Series
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of President Richard Nixon.
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