Rita Moreno
Author
Publisher
Celebra
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
viii, 288 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from impoverished Puerto Rican girl to Hollywood legend--and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys. Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Formats
Description
"An instant American icon--the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court--tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir. With startling candor and intimacy, Sonia Sotomayor recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a progress that is testament to her extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. She writes of her precarious childhood and the refuge she...
3) 80 for Brady
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2023]
Formats
Description
Inspired by a true story of friendship and adventure, four lifelong friends set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super Bowl LI and witness one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, discovering that it's never too late to live life to the fullest.
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (90 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Over a 70+ year career, Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of the rare EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award Winners of our time. Her resilience and talent triumphed over adversity and broke barriers for generations of artists who refuse to be pigeonholed.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Three very close-knit upper middle-class couples periodically take vacations together. These gatherings turn into a bittersweet exploration of not only their friendship, but divorce and its consequences, after one of the men leaves his wife for a much younger woman.
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (2 hours, 36 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, this musical tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Formats
Description
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed.
Publisher
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (153 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The greatest story ever told in the most acclaimed musical of all time! Experience every sensational song, dazzling dance number and magical movie moment of West Side Story in this 50th Anniversary Edition! This electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York.
10) The King and I
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An English governess is hired to teach the King of Siam's children, but ruins the country's traditions during her work.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo go to Mexico to visit Fred's computer pen pal and to celebrate the Day of the Dead festivities, which become less festive when a towering, glowering Chupacabra monster turns up to terrify both tourists and locals. The young snoops smell a conspiracy, and as they chase down clues their search for the truth leads them into sundry Mexican antiquities - ancient tombs and temples - where danger increases exponentially....
12) West Side story
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (152 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A clip-filled celebration featuring many of the series' most popular segments, with Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and the multi-talented Electric Company cast. A cultural phenomenon in the '70s, this wildly popular educational television show with big laughs had a bigger message: teaching children basic reading and grammar skills with the emphasis on fun. Includes interviews with cast members Jim Boyd, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Tom Lehrer,...
14) West Side story
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (152 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([8] p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.)
Description
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Description
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinée idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed.
16) Garden of evil
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When a ship carrying three American fortune hunters strands them in Mexico, fate deals them a great hand - from the bottom of the deck. In exchange for a fat payday, they must journey into the heart of evil to rescue a trapped miner. With death surrounding them and murderous Apache warriors at their heels, it will take all their cunning, ingenuity and bravery to excape with their reward, as well as their lives.
17) The King and I
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (133 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Anna Leonowens is an English school teacher who comes to teach the children of the King Mongut of Siam in the middle 1860s.
18) Fast X
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Formats
Description
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: a terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything and everyone that Dom loves, forever.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (ca. 630 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A variety show that features sketches, cartoons, and songs and teaches children about basic concepts in grammar and phonics. 'The Electric Company' makes learning fun and reading a joyful experience.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xii, 450 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Description
"Exploring the diverse make-up of our country's DNA through interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants, The American Experiment captures the dynamic arc of a young country reinventing itself in real-time. Through these enlightening conversations, the American spirit comes alive, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what...