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Our dream Christmas [videorecording] / by Akakpo, Jasmine,actor.; Brown, Olivia,1960-actor.; Butler, Aujene,actor.; Edwards, Honesty,film director.; Cinedigm (Firm),film distributor.; New Kingdom Pictures,publisher.;
Jasmine Akakpo, Olivia Brown, Aujene Butler.It's Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, and hardworking Gabby, her husband and their two kids, Amber and TJ, are fresh from Mississippi to spend Christmas with her mother and brother. With her mother dying, the family wanted to spend one last Christmas together. Over the course of two days, Gabby uncovers the truth about her wayward husband, defends herself against her sick, judgmental mom, widens the gap between her pre-teen daughter and herself, and faces a potential job loss.PG.DVD-R ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo.
Subjects: Christmas films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African American families; Christmas; Dysfunctional families;
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Atlanta. [videorecording] / by Beetz, Zazie,actor.; Glover, Donald,1983-screenwriter,television director,television producer,actor.; Henry, Brian Tyree,actor.; Murai, Hiro,television director.; Stanfield, Lakeith,1991-actor.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,publisher.;
Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz.Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene to better their lives and the lives of their families. Earn Marks is a young manager trying to get his cousin's career off the ground. Alfred is a new hot rapper trying to understand the line between real life and street life. Darius is Alfred's right-hand man and visionary. Van is Earns best friend and the mother of Earn's daughter.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African Americans; African American families; Cousins; Rap musicians;
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Joe Louis [videorecording] : America's hero-- betrayed / by Byrne, Ultan.; Keane, Brian.; Lavine, Joseph M.; Schreiber, Liev.; Shapiro, Ouisie.; HBO Sports.; HBO Video (Firm); Home Box Office (Firm);
Editor, Ultan Byrne ; composer/arranger, Brian Keane.Narrator, Liev Schreiber.Reveals how a grandson of slaves became one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, served as an iconic figure during WWII, and later carried himself with dignity through numerous setbacks. Includes rare footage of many of Louis' greatest bouts.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.; African American boxers; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Sports films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2008., Home Box Office,
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King [videorecording (DVD)] : go beyond the dream to discover the man / by Brokaw, Tom.; Arts and Entertainment Network.; NBC News.; New Video Group.;
Narrator, Tom Brokaw ; interviews with: Martin Luther King III, Andy Young, Harry Belafonte, Bill Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, Bono, Forest Whitaker, Chuck D.Originally broadcast by The History Channel in 2008."Forty years after Martin Luther King's assassination ... newsman Tom Brokaw, takes viewers through the extraordinary life and times of America's civil rights visionary" --DVD container.E.DVD; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.; African American civil rights workers; Assassination; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2008., A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video,
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The American Society of Magical Negroes [videorecording] / by Libii, Kobi,screenwriter,film director.; Smith, Justice,1995-actor.; Barton, Zachary,actor.; Coons, Anthony,actor.; Grier, David Alan,1956 June 30-actor.; Bogan, An-Li,actor.; Tarver, Drew,actor.; Watkins, Michaela,1971-actor.; Hinds, Aisha,1975-actor.; Baltz, Tim,actor.; Friend, Rupert,actor.; Byer, Nicole,actor.; Universal Studios, Inc.,film distributor.;
Justice Smith, Zachary Barton, Anthony Coons, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend, Nicole Byer.The American Society of Magical Negroes is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; African American men; Secret societies; White people; Magic;
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Genius. [videorecording] / by Erivo, Cynthia,1987-actor.; Vance, Courtney B.,actor.; Barrett, Malcolm,1980-actor.; Cross, David,1964-actor.; Covington, Patrice,actor.; Jones, Rebecca Naomi,actor.; National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.;
Cynthia Erivo, Courtney B. Vance, Malcolm Barrett, David Cross, Patrice Covington, Rebecca Naomi Jones.An Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators, exploring their extraordinary achievements along with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The third season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Grammy Award winner Franklin was a gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion; she is widely considered the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career.14A.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Franklin, Aretha; African American women singers; African American women civil rights workers; Man-woman relationships; Soul music;
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Atlanta. [videorecording] / by Beetz, Zazie,actor.; Glover, Donald,1983-creator,actor.; Henry, Brian Tyree,actor.; Stanfield, Keith,1991-actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz."Atlanta follows two cousins who work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families"--from container.14A.DVD-R ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Cousins; Musicians; Music trade; African American families;
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The color purple [videorecording] / by Fantasia,1984-actor.; Bazawule, Blitz,film director.; Brooks, Danielle,actor.; Domingo, Colman,actor.; Gardley, Marcus,screenwriter.; Henson, Taraji P.,actor.; Jones, Quincy,1933-film producer.; Sanders, Scott,1957-film producer.; Spielberg, Steven,1946-film producer.; Winfrey, Oprah,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Walker, Alice,1944-Color purple.; Harpo Films,production company.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ),presenter.;
Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Ciara, H.e.r., David Alan Grier, Deon Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Jon Batiste.A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic content, sexual content, violence and language.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Musical films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Abused wives; Adult child sexual abuse victims; Dysfunctional families; African American women; African American families; Man-woman relationships;
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Waves [videorecording] / by Brown, Sterling K.,actor.; Collins, Clifton,Jr,actor.; Daniels, Drew,director of photography.; Demie, Alexa,1994-actor.; Goldsberry, Renée Elise,1971-actor.; Hagy, Isaac,editor of moving image work.; Harrison, Kelvin,Jr.,1994-actor.; Hedges, Lucas,1996-actor.; Huff, Neal,actor.; Reznor, Trent,composer (expression); Ross, Atticus,1968-composer (expression); Russell, Taylor,1994-actor.; Shults, Trey Edward,film director,screenwriter,editor of moving image work.; Turen, Kevin,1979-film producer.; Wilson, James(Producer),film producer.; A24 (Firm),production company.; Bron Studios,production company.; JW Films,production company.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Director of photography, Drew Daniels ; editors, Isaac Hagy, Trey Edward Shults ; music, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross.Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown.Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, this film traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family, led by a well-intentioned but domineering father, as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. A heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug and alcohol use, some sexual content and brief violence-all involving teens.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African Americans; African American families; Man-woman relationships;
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Harriet [videorecording] / by Alwyn, Joe,actor.; Erivo, Cynthia,1987-actor.; Guinee, Tim,actor.; Lemmons, Kasi,film director.; Monáe, Janelle,actor.; Nettles, Jennifer,actor.; Odom, Leslie,Jr.,1981-actor.; Peters, Clarke,actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Jennifer Nettles, Joe Alwyn, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, Tim Guinee, Clarke Peters, Leslie Odom, Jr.Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Still, William, 1821-1902; Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913; African American abolitionists; African American women; Antislavery movements; Fugitive slaves; Slaves; Underground Railroad;
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