Told across eight different stories taking place in one 100-year-old rom, the film explores the secret lives of its inhabitants from the beginning of the twentieth century to the dawn of the new millennium. This intricately-woven film gives a compelling and profound portrait of modern Mexico from eight of the country's new breed of cinematic storytellers.

" ... an inspiring road trip through modern-day 'Mexicanity'. Elders and youth come together to speak about their craft, their homeland and what it means to be Mexican. From poets and singers to actors and cultural leaders, Hecho en Mexico takes you into the inner circle of an extraordinarily rich and diverse culture"--Container.

Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Sumario en español: Texto simple y ilustraciones coloreados presentan la historia y la celebración contemporánea del día de fiesta del Cinco de Mayo.

All episodes from the third season of the award-winning series.

They've experienced the pleasure of sex, the pain of heartbreak, and the panacea of friendship. Now, Carrie and Co. are headed into an exciting new chapter in their lives that's as unpredictable as the metropolis they live in. Includes twelve episodes.

In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.

Early eighteenth-century England is at war with the French. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her friend Lady Sarah tends to her ill health. When a new servant Abigail arrives, Sarah takes her under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become time-consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps in to fill in as the Queen's companion. Their growing friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her...

Despite differences in rank and background, King Henry II and Thomas Becket are lifelong friends. The King is in constant conflict with the Church, which refuses to contribute financing to his wars in France, and jealously guards the tax-free status granted it by previous monarchs. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, Henry has a brilliant idea: rather than another pious cleric loyal to Rome, he will appoint his old friend, Thomas Becket--technically...