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Publisher
A & E Television
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 91 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Chronicles George Washington's little-known military life, from his 1st officer's commission in the Virginia milita through the difficult lessons of his youth and his 17-year retirement. Witness his reemergence as the soul of the American Revolution and see how he transformed a ragtag band of men into an army that could battle and defeat the greatest military in the world. Features location footage, re-enactments, and candid interviews with historical...
Publisher
Screen Yorkshire, PBS
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, James Herriot follows his dream to become a vet in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. He soon discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales' farmers are a tough crowd to please. At Skeldale House James gets to know the newly formed dysfunctional family; his chaotic and erratic boss Siegfried Farnon, his wayward brother Tristan and the shrewd housekeeper Mrs. Hall who...
63) Redemption
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
While awaiting execution in prison, Stan 'Tookie' Williams, founder of the L.A. Crips street gang, denounces the lifestyle that landed him behind bars. Determined to stop violence, he begins writing anti-gang books for children, earning him critical acclaim - and four Nobel Peace Prize nominations.
64) Alexander Calder
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Introduces internationally acclaimed American sculptor Alexander Calder, who is famous for inventing the mobile.
65) Citizen Cohn
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ruthless, destructive, power hungry and insatiable, attorney Roy Cohn could make or break the strongest men in America just for the thrill of the kill.
66) Mike Nichols
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 DVD (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the life and career of director Mike Nichols.
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Describes the war experiences of one of the most decorated soldiers of World War II, looks at his postwar career as an actor, and interviews friends and family members about the post traumatic stress disorder that cast a shadow over the remainder of his life.
69) Jane Austen
Series
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Expert interviews and Austen's own words tell the tales of her brief life and her place in the literary world.
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Biographical portrait of Elbert Hubbard who founded the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, NY. Known for his eccentric style, ego, sharp wit, and pointed criticism, Hubbard was a leader in the arts and crafts movement of the early 20th century.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2016
Formats
Description
Based on the inspirational true story, this all-American scripted saga charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century. Walter, Arthur, and Bill risked their entire fortunes and livelihoods to launch the budding enterprise. Each of these men faced very different challenges, but it was the motorcycle that united their dreams and ambitions.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
George Washington, was a social climber, land-hungry Virginia surveyor, and military officer who often blamed others for his own errors. He gradually built a reputation as a gentleman by educating himself in the classics and sciences, entering politics, and marrying one of the wealthiest women in Virginia. The battle of Trenton changed everything with a victory both for America and Washington himself. His skill and bravery transformed Washington into...
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A look at the generations of young Mexican-Americans who express their heritage through music. Features rare film, photos, and music from artists such as Ritchie Valens, Cannibal and the Headhunters, El Chicano, Los Lobos, and more.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 84 min) : sd., col., with b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An exploration into the life and work of the iconic American, Carl Sandburg. From an impoverished youth on the prairie of Illinois to the halls of Congress and international notoriety, it was a tale of perseverance and success. During his lifetime he was revered, becoming one of the most successful writers of the 20th century, but when he died in 1967, his legacy suffered an unusual and inexplicably fast decline. His work was disparaged and his remarkable...
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Made for television documentary chronicles the C.S. Lewis story from his early days in Northern Ireland, through his acclaimed academic career at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and his relationship with his wife, Joy.
78) You know my name
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Bill Tilghman, a lawman and former partner of Wyatt Earp, confronts a new era when outlaws run whiskey instead of cattle and are as likely to tote a tommy gun as a six-gun.
79) Jesse Owens
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Despite Jesse Owens's remarkable victories in the face of Nazi racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the athlete struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling to overcome its own deeply entrenched bias.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Mel Brooks, the comedian, director and screenwriter, has energetically avoided a documentary profile from being made, until now. He has agreed to throw himself into a new documentary about his storied career, giving American Masters exclusive interviews and complete access to his film archives.
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