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221) Belle
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Although Dido Elizabeth Belle ... , an 18th century English woman of mixed race, is raised in privilege by her aristocratic great-uncle ... and his wife ... , she is denied a proper social standing because of her skin color. But when Dido falls in love with a young idealist lawyer ... who aspires to create positive change, she finds herself caught between two worlds"--Container.
222) Steve Jobs
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
223) The last emperor
Series
Criterion collection volume 422
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
A dramatic history of Aisin-Gioro "Henry" Pu Yi, who at the age of three became the last of the Emperors of China. Chronicles his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, as the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; and his exploitation by the invading Japanese as the ruler of Manchukuo from 1932 to 1945. He returned to public life in 1959, just another peasant worker in...
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
[Widescreen format].
Language
English
Description
After a much-publicized departure from hosting NBC's Tonight Show, O'Brien hit the road with a 32-city music and comedy show to exercise his performing chops and exorcise a few demons. An intimate portrait of an artist trained in improvisation, captured at the most improvisational time of his career. It offers a window into the private writers' room and rehearsal halls.
Publisher
Ruthless Studios
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive feature documentary that delves into the zeitgeist of the unstoppable Donald Trump revolution, from the ground floor all the way to the pinnacle of the 2016 American political landscape. Take an unflinching look at what may be the most important political figure of the 21st century.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Profiles Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, 14 hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore's birth in 1858 to Eleanor's death in 1962. Over the course of these years, Theodore would...
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Errol Flynn is one of Hollywood's greatest leading men: a lusty and vivacious actor who lived a swashbuckling life of glamour and scandal on and off the screen. Btu few remember the icon's last May-December romance that shocked a nation. It's a sensational, unforgettable look at Hollywood's golden age and the desire for fame and acceptance.
Publisher
Time Life
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A once-in-a-generation innovator, changing the game and inspiring everyone who came after him, Richard's intimate storytelling made the world feel like we knew him and loved him. Richard Pryor lived his life out loud, sharing the pain of the lowest lows and dazzling us from the highest heights. There's simply never been a comedian like Richard: genius, outrageously funny, and perfectly human.
231) Beautiful losers
Publisher
Oscilloscope Pictures
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Follows the lives and careers of a group of artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world.
232) I.M. Pei
Publisher
Home Vision Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
First person singular: architect I.M. Pei leads viewers through the Bank of China, the Louvre, the National Gallery of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and other sites that he designed. He also discusses his early years in China, his schooling at MIT and Harvard, his philosophy and methods of creating architecture, and his experiences with such clients as Jacqueline Kennedy and Francois Mitterrand.
Museum on the mountain: follows the progress...
233) Becoming Jane
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The young Jane Austen wishes to be a writer. Her mother thinks otherwise. Although she is offered many marriage proposals she accepts none until the mischevious Thomas Lefroy shows up and turns her world around. At first she finds him ignorant and self centered but as she gets to know him, they start to flirt and eventually fall in love. Thomas' relatives disagree with the match and threaten to disinherit him if he marries her. Jane's mother also...
234) Lady sings the blues
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
1972, [2005]
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Language
English
Description
Diana Ross stars in this musical drama charting the life of Billie Holiday, a life tormented by racism and drug abuse.
236) Tommy's honour
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"TOMMY'S HONOUR is based on the powerfully moving true story of the challenging relationship between "Old" Tom and "Young" Tommy Morris, the dynamic father-son team who ushered in the modern game of golf. As their fame grew, Tom and Tommy, Scotland's Golf Royalty, were touched by drama and personal tragedy. At first matching his father's success, Tommy's talent and fame grew to outshine his father's accomplishments and respect as founder of the Open...
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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Description
Two New York icons meet for one final time. Academy Award-winning documentary writer Mark Monroe chronicles the intersecting histories of the landmark Shea Stadium and the legendary performer Billy Joel. An engaging look at the highs and lows of the New York Mets and the music career of Joel. Monroe interweaves interviews with players and performers with exclusive concert footage from the goodbye performances in July 2008.
Publisher
Momentum Pictures, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When a snowstorm strands former professional hockey player Eric LeMarque atop the Sierra Nevada Mountains for eight days, he is forced to face his past and come to terms with his personal demons and rediscover the power of faith within him in order to survive.
239) The walk
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016?]
Language
English
Description
In 1974, Philippe Petit assembled a team to help him achieve his dream of walking between the World Trade Center towers.
240) Glory road
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Don Haskins, a future Hall of Fame coach of tiny Texas Western University, bucks convention by simply starting the best players he can find: history's first all-African American lineup.
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