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282) Houdini
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Full screen.
Language
English
Description
Wrapped in chains and encased in a crate, magician Harry Houdini was dropped into New York's icy East River. Horrified onlookers watched him emerge, unharmed, less than 60 seconds later. Easily the world's most famous escape artist, Houdini mesmerized audiences with astonishing acts of magic like the Water Torture Cell. A circus performer turned gifted artist, Houdini confronted humanity's greatest fears: entrapment, pain, and death.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new film examines Disney's complex life and enduring legacy. Features rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, interviews with biographers and animators, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality.
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Documentary on the lives of Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Academy Award-winning songwriting team that defined family musical entertainment with songs such as A spoonful of sugar, from Mary Poppins, and I wan'na be like you, from The jungle book. Explores the deep and longstanding rift that has kept the brothers personally estranged throughout much of their professional partnership. Includes interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury,...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Credited with both unifying China and tormenting its citizenry, Qin Shi Huangdi, the "first emperor of China," is one of the most controversial leaders in the nation's history. His reign brought advances such as standardized currencies, weights, and measures, unified written and spoken language and transportation systems. In battle, too, he was centuries ahead of his time--creating assembly lines to mass-produce precision-crafted swords, arrows and...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
This keepsake will capture all the pomp and pageantry of the historic occasion like no other memento. Includes Kate's arrival at Westminster Abbey, the full ceremony, the carriage procession, and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, plus highlights from the official BBC pre- and post-wedding coverage.
Publisher
Ralph Edward Productions
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Whether This is Your Life paid tribute to someone famous or someone known only to a few -- there were always a good story filled with laughter tears and tender memories, as the guest of the evening came face-to-face with people from their past. Now 18 of the best loved episodes are available on DVD in this three disc ultimate collection.
Publisher
Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night.
"Bohemian rhapsody": The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).
"The doors": The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles, to his untimely death...
290) This is Elvis
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
1983, 1981
Language
English
Description
An inside look at the life of rock and roll's "King" from his earliest days through his army career and marriage to his era in movies and Las Vegas shows. Draws on rare documentary footage and interviews with many of the people who knew him best, including Presley's family members, his friends and employees, and his mentor and manager Colonel Tom Parker.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When the war ended, his battle began. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, this begins where Unbroken ends, sharing the next amazing chapter of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini's powerful true story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.
Publisher
Covenant Communications
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Inspiring stories from or about: Thomas S. Monson, Gordon B. Hinckley, Jeffrey R. Holland, David O. McKay, Joseph F. Smith, LaVell Edwards, Greg Olsen, Michael Ballam, Jane Clayson Johnson, Mike Leavitt, Jake Garn, Orrin Hatch, Sharlene Wells Hawkes, Al Young, Jerry Borrowman, Robin Russell Saeva, Brett Raymond, Gary Toyn and Mike Winder.
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