MTV Films (Firm)
4) Ascension
Publisher
Grasshopper Film
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the paradoxical pursuit of wealth and progress in China. Loosely structured around the distinct social and economic classes that divide the nation, this documentary follows factory workers, middle class consumers and elites as they chase the elusive "Chinese Dream."
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Napoleon is a new kind of hero, complete with a tight red 'fro, sweet moon boots, and skills that can't be topped. Napoleon spends his days drawing mythical beasts, duking it out with his older brother, Kip, and trying to avoid his scheming Uncle Rico. When two new friends enter Napolean's life - shy Deb and mustachioed Pedro - the trio launches a campaign to elect Pedro for class president and make the student body's wildest dreams come true. But...
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A backup quarterback for the high school football team must confront the pressures and temptations of being a sports star, including conflicts with his coach and his girlfriend, when the starting quarterback is injured.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A true story about a teacher in a racially divided school who gives her students what they've always needed, a voice. Erin Gruwell comes to a southern California high school bubbling over with naive optimism. She quickly discovers that her unruly classroom is not easily won over by her good intentions. After a few floundering attempts to connect with her students, Gruwell gives them the assignment of keeping journals about their own lives. This assignment...
8) Coach Carter
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (136 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Inspired by a true story, this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach who received high praise, and staunch criticism, for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performances.
9) Stop-loss
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Along with their other war buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, upending his new...
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A group of seemingly "perfect" high-school buddies lead double lives. They fly high in a world of petty crime and material excess--a free-wheeling lifestyle that soon takes a downward spiral, leading to an unexpected, violent end.
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 DVD (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When her mother suddenly dies, Sara must abandon her plans to become a ballerina and join her estranged father on Chicago's gritty South side. She feels out of place until she is befriended by a black classmate and her handsome brother, Derek. Sara and Derek's shared love for dance leads to romance--and opposition from their families and friends.
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible...