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Publisher
Distributed by Madacy Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
From the Wright brothers to the quest for space, this is the complete story of manned flight. Learn what really happened at Kill Devil Hill; join Lucky Lindy on his flight into history; hear Jimmy Doolittle's own story of the B-24 raid over Tokyo; walk on the moon with Armstrong, and honor those who paid the ultimate price for the quest of space.
From the Wright brothers to the Right Stuff, this is the complete story of manned flight. Learn through...
Publisher
Palm Pictures
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
A look at the family members of the late Bob Marley, as they travel for the first time to Ethiopia in 2005, for the annual Africa Unite concert. This landmark event is to inspire the young generations of Africa to unite for the future of their continent.
Series
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Narrated by the late CBS News correspondent Charles Kuralt, This Reporter presents a compellingly candid portrait of Murrow's illustrious career and features rarely-seen clips from CBS News Archives and interviews with his esteemed peers. From his gutsy search for journalistic truths during the McCarthy era to his celebrated Person to Person chats with Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando, this in-depth documentary explores how Murrow's poineering work...
Series
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Narrated by CBS News correspondent Mike Wallace, The Best of "See It Now" features impressive highlights from one of TV's earliest documentary series, hosted by Murrow as his crossover from radio into television during the 1950s. Revolutionizing how news was delivered in a visual medium, See It Now let viewers become intimate with the people who were directly shaping world events.
Series
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Presented by CBS News correspondent Dan Rather, Murrow's Harvest of Shame is among the most famous television documentaries of all time. Richly photographed and arrestingly poignant, this long-acclaimed 1960 expose on the plight of migrant farm workers resonated deeply for a nation unfamiliar with such brutally honest depictions of living conditions that, as Murrow remarks, "wrong the dignity of man."
Publisher
Distributed by Kultur
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
"Off the Record is an exciting documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and follows the cast around while they are making the recording for Tony Award winning production Guys and Dolls. This recording features original cast members from the smash 1992 revival. This program captures all of the backstage energy and stars Peter Gallagher, Josie de Guzman, Nathan Lane and Faith Prince preparing for their rolls. The stars sing some of the all-time favorite...
11) Shoah: Syoa
Author
Publisher
Premier Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004, 1985
Language
English
Description
The Nazi extermination of Jews is examined through interviews of survivors, witnesses and perpetrators and through footage of the sites of the death camps and environs as they appear today. Those interviewed include Jewish survivors of the death camps and the Warsaw ghetto uprising, Polish farmers and villagers who lived near the camps and Nazis who worked in the camps and the ghettos.
Publisher
National Cable Satellite Corp
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Provides a documentary-style look behind the scenes at White House operations and examines the history of the president's home. Featured are portions of a tour conducted by First Lady Laura Bush, interviews with White House staff and conversations with historians about the significance of the residence, furnishings, and rooms.--Program description.
16) Glastonbury
Publisher
Thinkfilm
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Uncut performances by Beck, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, the White Stripes, and many more! Also contains interviews with James Brown, Coldplay, Moby and more!
17) Oil on ice
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
A documentary connecting the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy, transportation choices, and other seemingly unrelated matters. Caught in the balance are the culture and livelihood of the Gwich'in people and the migratory wildlife in this fragile ecosystem. Discusses the conflict between the oil industry and environmentalists over the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
18) No end in sight
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
An insider's look at the decisions that led to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the handling of the occupation. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officals, as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers and prominent analysts. Examines the manner in which the principal errors of U.S. policy - the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the...
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
An insider's look at the decisions that led to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the handling of the occupation. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officals, as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers and prominent analysts. Examines the manner in which the principal errors of U.S. policy--the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the...
20) TR
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2006, c1996
Language
English
Description
Documentary about Theodore Roosevelt. Explores the influence of Rossevelt's childhood, his rise to the U.S. Presidency, and the years after he left office.
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