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Publisher
Discovery Channel
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Alaska is a land of extremes: the biggest, coldest, windiest, and wildest. Its climate and land forms are shaped by two oceans, the moving Earth, and frozen polar air. Through it flows the Yukon River, perhaps the last untamed river in North America. Beautiful photography modified with computer images show how populations and natural forces have changed the land. Intimate portraits show the spirit of the people native to Alaska, and those who came...
83) Magnetic storm
Publisher
WGBH
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
On March 13, 1989, the lights went out across Canada and the eastern seaboard of the United States. One of the most serious power grid failures in American history was caused by a magnetic storm. Nova explores one of the most serious threats to life.
84) Planet ocean
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Using the extraordinary images of the Earth's oceans an international team of underwater cinematographers explain some of the planet's greatest natural mysteries, while reinforcing how essential it is to live in harmony with our oceans.
85) Swamp tigers
Publisher
HIT Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Footage of two tiger families living in the mangrove swamps of the Bay of Bengal.
88) Adopted
Publisher
Distributed by Phase 4 Films
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
For hundreds of years, Africa has existed in a state of despair. Famine, civil wars, and rampant disease have left the continent without hope, but for the efforts of Western do-gooders. At first, they arrived with food, Bibles, and the magic of penicillin; more recently they have hosted rock concerts and sent plane loads of grain. And in the last decade of the 20th century they arrived and took babies home with them. First there was Angelina, then...
Publisher
Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
In this sequel to American Mormon, Jed and Daryn packed up their camera and went across the pond to discover what in the world people know about Mormons. This hysterical collection of man-on-the-street interviews brings the misunderstandings of an entire continent to your living room.
92) Buck
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"... a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion...
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at he various theories that surround the assassination of John Kennedy. The video includes the Zapruder film, interviews with many people who knew and worked with Kennedy, and a variety of rare images including Lyndon Johnson on camera discussing the possibility of a conspiracy. It also attempts to explain the tragedy within the context of the existing U.S. political ans cultural climate, and the global context of the Cold War.
Publisher
Distributed by Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the West as it has never been told before, myth and legend stripped away and the truth revealed by 17 of the nation's top Western authorities. Learn the truth about Billy the Kid, Jesse James, the Sundance Kid, and many more.
97) Steep
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The world's best skiers go beyond their dreams to conquer the steepest runs ever faced. From the sheer cliffs of Grand Teton, to the treachery of Chamonix France, to the untouched Alaskan peaks of Valdez, these 'extremers' sacrifice their lives for a thrill. Shows the magnificent peaks around the globe, including devastating avalances and fatal spills.
Publisher
Goodtimes DVD
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
'The Beatles in Washington DC' is their first American concert, during their first U.S. visit in 1964, and includes 'Roll over Beethoven', 'From me to you', 'I saw her standing there', 'I wanna be your man', 'Till there was you', 'She loves you', 'I wanna hold your hand' and 'Twist and shout'. Using rare newsreel footage you will see and hear for the first time the legendary 'Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl'. In 'The Beatles speak out', they discuss...
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