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Marilyne, an African woman in her late thirties, is about to return to her homeland after a life of exclusively dating white men. But she's honor-bound to keep a promise she made to her best friend Vanena to "experience" a black man before she leaves -- in less than a week. A wholly unique film that is unscripted, unrehearsed and completely true.
Roll with Dirty South rap giant Mystikal through his native Louisiana as he hangs out in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in this exciting compilation, which also features nine music videos and two making-of documentaries. Videos include "Ain't No Limit," "Out That Boot," "Camp," "That's the Rapper," "Here I Go," "Y'all Ain't Ready," "Beware," "Shake Ya Ass" and "Danger (Been So Long) featuring R & B vocalist Nivea.
Immortalized by photographer Ansel Adams and championed by naturalist John Muir, Yosemite is one of America's most awe-inspiring and popular national parks. This video offers a lavish look at the park and its history, with images of the landscape, wildlife and recreation opportunities as well as a peek into the park's role in pop culture, art and music, and a brief look at how the valley was formed. This video is part of a DVD set entitled America's National Park Collection and is DVD 5 out of 6.
A must for all chocolate lovers, this volume of the Discovery Channel's Great Chefs series features culinary experts from around the world creating decadent chocolate masterpieces from their own restaurants. Indulge in White Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate and Drambuie Soufflé, Chocolate Fontaine, four kinds of Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Terrine and more as the chefs whip up the delectable desserts while providing step-by-step instructions.
This program takes you on an inspiring visual journey through Cannes, Camargue and other destinations in France, accompanied by the music of Maurice Ravel, Gabriel Fauré, Emmanuel Chabrier and other French composers. Musical selections include Fauré's "Sicilienne," Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune" and Benjamin Godard's "Berceuse," performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra with conductors Keith Clark and Ondrej Lenard.
"The sleep of our era is not a good sleep that provides rest. It's an anxious sleep that leaves you feeling even more worn out, desiring only to go back to sleep again, to escape this irritating reality a little longer. There is a narcosis that begs for an even deeper narcosis. Those who, by luck or misfortune, awake from the prescribed sleep come into this world as lost children. Where are the words, where is the house, where are my ancestors, where are my loves, and where are my friends? There are none, my child. Everything has to be built. You must build the language that you will live in. You must build the house where you'll no longer be alone. You must find the ancestors who will make you freer. And you must invent the new sentimental education through which, once again, you will love. And you must build all of this upon general hostility, because those who have awaken are the nightmare of those who are still asleep."
This soaring three-part program takes you deep inside America's military air power, with highlights including a trip aboard an aircraft carrier and a look at the inner workings of America's air weapon of choice, the stealth bomber. Featuring interviews with engineers, dramatic footage of Gulf War air strikes and a wealth of information about an array of aircraft, the presentation explores every aspect of America's commitment to air superiority.
Two drug kingpins rule the narcotics trade of a lucrative region of Mexico. But as their empires grow, it becomes clear that the market has room for only one top dog, and a deadly showdown between the two factions becomes increasingly inevitable. This Mexican thriller directed by Luis Estrada stars the prolific actor Eleazar Garcia Jr., along with Federico Villa, Ruben Gutierrez, Bernabé Melendrez and Bulfrano Moreno.
The Holy Land--specifically, Ahziv, Israel--provides the setting for a day of reggae on the beach! Jamaica's best perform 12 different tracks, which were culled from 3 different live shows.
Earth Crisis' 10 year legacy is captured and documented on this full length release. Their revolutionary and militant stance against animal cruelty and substance abuse gained them a universal legion of diehard followers. Earth Crisis have toured with many of hard rock's biggest names and appeared on the inaugural OzzFest dates.
From washing up and getting into PJs, to wishing on a star and listening to a bedtime story, Lullaby and Goodnight provides the ultimate cure to the bedtime blues. Combined with nursery rhymes, familiar lullabies and nighttime favorites, the comforting images and soothing melodies will delight and inspire as well as offer sweet dreams to all.
Filmed on location and featuring real teachers and students, imaginative exercises and memorable original songs, this program is a wonderful tool for parents to help ease their child's fears and anxieties about attending school for the first time. Ideal for toddlers age 2-5, My First Day at Preschool won Parenting Magazine's Video of the Year Award.
Combining performances, interviews and archival footage, Artist of Life presents a rare look into the life of the multi-talented and multi-faceted opera singer Barbara Hendricks. Not only one of opera's biggest stars, Hendricks -- who has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN's High Commission for Refugees -- is also renowned as a humanitarian and global art advocate.
Genesis fans, take heart: You can still see famed guitarist Steve Hackett play, this time live in concert in 2001 at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Plus, you'll get a glimpse of the "Somewhere in Italy" tour, featuring backstage footage and interviews. Tracks include "The Floating Seventh," "Mechanical Bride," "Medley," "Serpentine Song," "Watcher of the Skies," "Hairless Heart," "Firth of Firth" and many others.
A 17th-century nobleman who dreamed of doing battle all his life, John Churchill grew up to realize his vision, later finding renown as a military genius. But that wasn't all he was equipped to do: This historical documentary examines his political acumen as well. It's a skill that propelled him to the center of King Charles II's court, where he rose through the ranks to become the Duke of York and, subsequently, of Marlborough.
Set against the beautiful and historical sites of Vietnam, pop-rock Brits BBMak -- singer Mark Barry, guitarist Christian Burns and guitarist Ste McNally -- perform acoustic renditions of their hit tunes in this 2001 music-filled travelogue. Songs include "Back Here," "I'm Not in Love," "Scotland the Brave," "Again" and more. Take a tour with the trio as they discover Vietnamese culture, history and spirituality.
Uncover the themes of Arthur Miller's chilling drama of 17th-century witch hunts with this guide to "The Crucible." Using a combination of text and imagery, Rocketbooks serve as a study companion for students at junior high school level and above. Engaging quizzes and in-depth analysis reinforce comprehension of Miller's play, a parable depicting disturbing parallels to the zeal of Sen. Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare of the 1950s.
This in-depth series documents the events of WWII, from the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor that launched America into the war, to the battle of Midway, the bloody devastation at Iwo Jima, Hiroshima and more. The series also features revealing documentaries produced by Academy Award-winning director John Ford that detail the "day that will live in infamy," the operations aboard the USS Yorktown, and more, all punctuated by actual newsreels.
From PBS comes this intriguing look at quilting, once a necessity and a convention for storytelling that has evolved into a genuine art form. Crisscrossing America to visit the finest exhibits, the filmmakers chronicle the techniques and artistry of contemporary quilters. Prominent art quilters such as Jane Burch Cochran, Bob Adams and Laura Wasilowski demonstrate the bold possibilities of mixing and matching fabrics and colors.
Return to N. Clark Street in Chicago as investigators comb the crime scene in hopes of revealing the identities of the killers and motives for one of the most infamous shootings in American history. Part of Discovery Channel's "Unsolved History" series, which takes a detailed forensic approach to some of history's most vexing mysteries via a painstaking examination of photographs, artifacts and interviews from experts and eyewitnesses.
Film starring Brahmanandam and Raasi
Welcome to Patagonia and Chile's pristine Rio Futaleufú, a 100-mile-long cerulean stripe that roars out of the Andes with unbridled fury from Argentina, across the top of Patagonia to the Pacific. For the last two decades, the Fú has been a well-guarded secret among the elite rafters and kayakers of the world, and rightfully so. But the Fú's future might be in jeopardy. Chile has few environmental policies to protect such wild places, and plans for damming the Futaleufú to provide hydroelectric power have been floating around for more than a decade. Viewers join travel writer Rick Montgomery along "the greatest whitewater on earth" to learn not only the true meaning of adventure, but also the threat of America's largest power company and its fight to control the mighty river and how the community has come together to fight back.
The documentary entitled "Graduating Peter" follows the journey of a young boy with Down Syndrome as he makes the transition from middle school through high school and into the real world.
The Mostviertel, Austria's pear country, stretches from the river Danube to the Alps, right in the heart of Austria. Pear trees are scattered across the landscape and produce 200 different kinds of pears. Their naturally tart fruits have been used for centuries to extract the delicious pear cider (perry).
Afghanistan - one of the most remote and dangerous countries in the world. Yet for the last 20 years, through the turmoil of Russian invasion, retaliation, civil war and religious jihad, an American has traveled through Afghanistan in search of fabulous precious stones.
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Vaasu, who came to kill all the mad dogs of the Chandanakkunnu Village, finally becomes the hero of the Village.
Documentary film from writer/director Katrine Borre as she interviews, films, and travels with sailors around the globe.
Film with music from Pallavi Prakash
In Search of the Pantanal is an adventure/nature documentary, which follows an expedition across the world's largest wetlands, Brazil's Pantanal. Famous for its varied birds and wildlife, the Pantanal is a fascinating place, full of natural beauty and thriving ecosystem. The expedition is led by James Lynch, an entrepreneur who has organized several expeditions throughout Brazil over the years. This documentary gives the viewer a rich mosaic of the region, from its exotic wildlife to the fascinating people who live in this unique land. In Search of the Pantanal provides its audience with excitement and adventure, as they discover the hidden world of the Pantanal.
This documentary examines the ethical issues and scientific achievements surrounding this controversial topic. Are scientists playing god? Has science gone too far?
The film explores institutional and personal representations of memory and behavior through a complex interweaving of scientific documentation, animal behavior experiments and vintage pre-school footage. The approach is formalistic and optically printed material is used throughout. The drama of the nuclear family is played by a series of non-human subjects - ranging from mannequins used in 1950s nuclear blast experiments, to doves playing ping-pong. The notion of family is experienced as iconic, nostalgic and a recollected remnant of the nuclear age.
Eating disorders are about addiction - be it addiction to starvation or to food. Seven years ago, Felicia, weighing 86 lbs., lay in a hospital bed in Rome with tubes in her arms, dying of anorexia. Sixteen years ago, Leslie was bulimic. While clutching a bottle of pills, she thought suicide was her only escape. These two filmmakers recovered. But sadly, they are among the few that do. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other psychological disease.
Three children living with significant communication and physical disabilities struggle against the public schools - and people's perceptions - in an emotional battle to prove their abilities and their worth.
Brett Mayer - - Lillo Brancato, Justina Machado, Keith Brunsmann
A young American girl and her friends search for the resting place of her birth parents deep in the Malaysian jungle and encounter the Pontianak, a demonic female banshee seeking revenge on those who have wronged her.
Documentary on the social and environmental struggles of the poor people in India.
The Old Testament story of Abraham and Isaac told from the boy's perspective.
Ariel Rot live in 2001
Combat in the Huertgen Forest ranked among the most devastating of World War II, with American and German forces suffering casualties upwards of 60,000 troops. More than a half-century later, soldiers from both sides assemble at the site for an emotional reunion. The intense feelings they experienced as young men are never far from the surface. Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite and John Kenneth Galbraith provide commentary.
Delving into the history, development and pivotal roles of four World War II Allied aircraft, this fascinating documentary features plenty of dramatic action footage as well as interviews with pilots who flew the planes in combat. Warbirds profiled in Volume 2 include the North American P-51 Mustang, the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire, the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and the Hawker Hurricane.
Sawyer Brown makes country-influenced music with an anthemic quality that translates perfectly to the live show. The Hits Live capitalizes on Sawyer Brown's live excellence, compiling concert footage of the band's biggest hits, including "Some Girls Do," "The Boys and Me," and "Drive Me Wild."
This touching documentary from the Discovery Channel follows adorable coyote pup Kitsie as she grows up with humans after being orphaned. Taken in by a farm family, Kitsie soon finds friendship with the family dog, Bogus. As Kitsie grows and the seasons change, the two four-footed pals develop a deep bond. Nature photographers Brownie and Dick Borden narrate the film, which they also photographed.
In this visually stunning edition of the Naxos Musical Journey series, the music of Frédéric Chopin serves as the soundtrack to a sumptuous tour of France, the Polish-born composer's adopted homeland. The Slovak State Philharmonic's performance of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 accompanies images of Burgundy's wine country, the ancient Roman ruins of Nimes, Arles and Franche-Comte, the Museum of Romantic Life, the Opera Garnier and Place Vendôme.
Pacifica radio host and author Gary Null hosts this program about retaining or regaining the health of your youth through proper diet, exercise, stress reduction and toxin elimination. Null's lecture is enhanced with illustrations and video footage of lab research into life-extending medicine. Null's guests include molecular biologists and physicians who provide insight into research on counteracting Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and arthritis.
Two of the world's most accomplished glassblowing masters travel from Venice, Italy, to America to collaborate with sculptor Dale Chihuly. Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra combine their talents with those of Chihuly to create beautiful works. Forbidden to work together back home in Venice, these two glass masters revel in this rare opportunity to join forces and let their imaginations run wild.
Directed by Harvey Hubbell V, this small-scale documentary offers an insider's look at what it's really like to make a movie on a shoestring budget, focusing on the cast and crew of a thriller called BlackMale (2000). But perhaps more interesting than the film's plot -- which follows a pair of con men who try to blackmail a doctor they believe to be a serial killer -- is the behind-the-scenes drama Hubbell captures.
British electronic music group Depeche Mode rock the stage at Philadelphia's First Union Center as they perform their hit single "Freelove," presented here along with more live performance and backstage footage shot during their 2001 "Exciter" tour. Also included are audio tracks of "Breathe" and "The Dead of Night." Bonus features include clips of the sound check, Depeche Mode fans and the group's lead singer, Dave Gahan.
Jack Nicklaus is undisputably one of the greatest heroes of golf, and this engaging showcase illuminates the life of the legendary player through television footage and intimate interviews with friends and family. Jim McKay and Jim Nantz provide commentary as they follow Nicklaus's 40-year career through a record-breaking 18 major championship victories -- including his dramatic and inspirational Sunday charge to win the 1986 masters.
The people of Canton are renowned for their passion for food and their hearty appetites. This documentary series reveals the secrets of Chinese cuisine, as the best recipes from more than 20 provinces are put to the taste test. This flavorful culinary tour provides ample evidence that the 4,000-year-old tradition of adventurous dining and devotion to food remains unchallenged among the Cantonese.
From the dawn of civilization, humans have created art using the most intimate of canvases -- their own skin. This documentary traces the forms of physical-aesthetic manipulation that humans have practiced through the ages -- from prehistoric tattoos to post-modern piercings. The film examines body art from around the world as well as the cultural, tribal, religious and personal motivations that inform the physical and artistic rituals.
This trilogy spotlights the daring aviators of World War I and the 1920s, whose larger-than-life exploits fascinated the public. First, trace the aerial career of Manfred von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron, who downed 80 Allied planes in World War I. Then, join Charles Lindbergh as he makes history with the first solo trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. Finally, meet the daredevils who formed the backbone of the fledgling U.S. Air Mail Service.
The concert registration of Eva Ayllón's "Concierto de todos" on 31 October 2001 in Estadio de San Marcos in Lima. The Afro-Peruvian queen celebrates 30 years performance of "música criolla".
In this documentary, Marita Lorenz recalls life on the periphery of history, from her stint as Fidel Castro's mistress to her spying years with the CIA. Lorenz became Castro's lover after the Cuban revolution and later joined a plot to kill him. Though she couldn't carry out her mission, Lorenz remained a player on the Cold War espionage stage and claims she was connected to presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.
New Age composer and musician Medwyn Goodall has enchanted listeners worldwide with his soothing sound. This audiovisual program employs Goodall's music as a soundtrack to breathtaking visions from the natural world. Footage from outer space, earthly landscapes and undersea environments is set to songs such as "Eyes of Heaven," "Albatross," "Undersea Oasis," "Return to Atlantis," "Dolphin Companion," "The Gold Talisman" and more.
This rockumentary takes you behind the curtain with legendary rock band Chicago, using rare and candid footage of the band's rehearsals to reveal an inside perspective into the blood, sweat and tears that go into the group's tour preparations. The film includes interviews with members of the band discussing their collaborative philosophy, as well as performance footage of songs including "Wake up Sunshine," "Just You 'n' Me" and many others.
Follow model Joanna Bergin's experiences dating in Manhattan and see what it takes to "get digits" from New Yorkers.
It's 1998, a packaged bomb explodes inside a camera store in Las Vegas. The following aftermath places shipping giant Pacific Cargo International under fire by it's employees. Not having any confidence in the FBI to solve the case, the company calls on the expert talents of Bud Chelzer, a special investigator whose long history speaks of adventure and irony.
Sun Ali is on his last three days of house arrest; Will he find out his real friends from his fake friends before it's too late?