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81) Man Ray
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"A definitive biography accompanied by spectacular images of the artist's greatest work."--Cover.
83) Hybrid
Publisher
Indican Pictures
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (92 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Tells the story of Milford Beeghly, an Iowa corn farmer, who had a passion for developing hybrid corn. Using farm scenes, stop-motion animation, and time-lapse photography, this film shows his early work during much of the 1930s. Includes his appearance in early television commercials and Mr. Beeghly discussing his near-obsessive attempts to develop a perfect strain of corn. Contains interviews with his children who reminisce about him and their relationship....
84) Padre padrone
Publisher
Fox Lorber Home Video
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
1 DVD (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 cm.
Description
The story of a son's development under an oppressive father. Gavino lives in solitude as an illiterate Sardinian shepherd. Finally he revolts against his father and his own illiteracy, studies and earns a degree and finds his identity through his newly-found ability to communicate.
85) Born to be blue
Publisher
IFC Films
Formats
Description
Jazz legend Chet Baker's tumultuous life is thrillingly re-imagined with wit, verve, and style to burn. In the 1950s, Baker was one of the most famous trumpeters in the world, renowned as both a pioneer of the West Coast jazz scene and an icon of cool.
Publisher
Eagle Eye Media
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (127 min.) : sd., col. w/b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Come and see about me" illustrates the career of John Lee Hooker through complete archival performances of his most popular songs, many featuring special guests. Includes tributes to "The king of the boogie" from a number of the guests and comments from John Lee Hooker himself.
88) Paul Klee
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2003?]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A definitive biography accompanied by spectacular images of the artist's greatest work.
89) Man on the moon
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A stunning portrayal of the late Andy Kaufman.
Series
Publisher
The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A look at the life of controversial musician, activist, and environmentalist Pete Seeger, and how he used his songs to promote social change. Includes archival footage and interviews with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, and more.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An in-depth look at one of the most well-known photographers in the 21st century. From her childhood to her life at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair, and her relationships throughout it all. Includes interviews with her subjects and Leibovitz herself.
92) Stones in exile
Publisher
Eagle Vision
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (145 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In the spring of 1971, the Rolling Stones reluctantly departed the U.K. to take up residence in France. Keith Richards settled at a villa called Nellcote in Villefranche-sur-Mer and this became the venue for the recording of much of the band's masterpiece, Exile on Main Street. Tells the story in the band's own words and through extensive archive footage of their time away from England and the creation of this extraordinary double album, which many...
93) Brian's song
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (74 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A drama about the deep friendship between Gale Sayers, a black halfback for the Chicago Bears, and his white teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970.
94) Eight miles high
Publisher
Dokūment Films
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The true story of European wild child and Rolling Stones companion Uschi Obermaier. Tracks her life from a small-town girl in rural Bavaria to a fast-living fashion icon. One woman's story of the discovery of freedom and the price one has to pay for it.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Description
The unforgettable true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker who uncovered one of the most controversial scandals of recent times: the organized deportation of innocent children from the UK to Australia, where they were thought to be lost in the system forever. Against overwhelming odds, and with little regard for her own safety, Humphreys reunited thousands of families and brought worldwide attention to a corrupt system and an extraordinary...
97) Vermeer
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Examines the life and art of 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Includes comments and analyses from scholars and museum personnel. Features examples of Vermeer's works.
99) Cet amour-la
Publisher
New Yorker Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Marguerite Duras is one of the most widely read French novelists today. She had a celebrated love affair with Yann, her much younger muse and apprentice. The film also offers an insight into the heart and mind of one of the world's literary figures.
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