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Change, Not Charity. by Lebrecht, Jim,film director.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter DinklageOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. From American Experience.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Health.; History.; United States--History.; Discrimination.; Disabilities.; United States--Politics and government.; People with disabilities.;
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Colorful : a treasure trove of inspiration, influences, and ideas / by Apfel, Iris Barrel,1921-2024,author.;
"In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project, which Iris called her legacy book. 'This is not a book of secrets-I have no secrets. Sorry to disappoint if that's what you're looking for. I have some good stories, though. And a few ideas. This book is about living, creating, and color. Because creativity and color matter. I don't want you to dress like me or think like me-that's not the idea of this book. I want you to find the colors, confidence, and creative inspiration that reflect you. My life has been filled with love, wonder, and a very deep, incurable curiosity. This book is my treasure trove of inspiration, influences, and ideas: My source. Be brave. Find your source. What makes you happy? -Much love, Iris x' With more than 300 personal photos and adorned with beautiful, unseen fabric patterns from Iris's Old World Weaver's collection, Iris Apfel: Colorful has her incredible energy radiating from every page. Here she shares her creative work, life stories, adventures, and unwavering belief in the essential power of color and creativity on a life well lived."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Apfel, Iris Barrel, 1921-2024.; Women fashion designers; Women interior decorators; Women textile designers; Color in design.; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Design.; Fashion.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Playing Through. by Korzeniowska, Balbinka,film director.; Winslow, Andia,actor.; Rae, Julia,actor.; Nicole Washington, Kiana,actor.; Gene Blevins, Ronnie,actor.; Daly, Sam,actor.; V. Murphy, Timothy,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andia Winslow, Julia Rae, Kiana Nicole Washington, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sam Daly, Timothy V. MurphyOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2022.Set in 1950s America, PLAYING THROUGH tells the inspiring story of Ann Gregory, the first African-American woman to compete in a USGA golf tournament. Facing racism and societal barriers, Ann forms an unexpected bond with Babs Whatling, a white amateur golfer. Together, they navigate a world of prejudice, resilience, and determination, proving that courage and friendship can transcend boundaries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Sports.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Golf.;
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Spitfire [videorecording] : the plane that saved the world / by Fairhead, David,film director.; Palmer, Anthony,film director.; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),publisher.;
They say she was beautiful. A dream. But for all her good looks, she was also a killer. It is an epic, sweeping tale of determination, vision and courage. It is the story of an airplane that was forged in competition, shaped as the war clouds gathered, and refined in the white heat of combat, going on to become the most famous fighter plane ever made.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, DC 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; War films.; Great Britain. Royal Air Force; Spitfire (Fighter plane); World War, 1939-1945;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Miss Morgan's book brigade : a novel / by Skeslien Charles, Janet,author.;
"1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen-children's libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears. 1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsessive research, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York's famed library, but she has no idea that their paths will converge in surprising ways across time. Based on the extraordinary little-known history of the women who received the Croix de Guerre medal for courage under fire, Miss Morgan's Book Brigade is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of literature, and ultimately the courage it takes to make a change"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Carson, Jessie, 1876-1959; American Committee for Devastated France; New York Public Library; Americans; Authors; Children's libraries; Women librarians; World War, 1914-1918;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Cinderella [videorecording] / by Blanchett, Cate,1969-; Branagh, Kenneth.; James, Lily,1989-; Madden, Richard,1986-; Perrault, Charles,1628-1703.Cendrillon.Videorecording.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter, Stellan Skarsgard, Holliday Grainger, Nonso Anozie.Young Ella's merchant father remarries after the death of her mother. Ella welcomes her new stepmother and her daughters into the family home. But, when Ella's father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother's dying words and to 'have courage and be kind.'Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD; region 1, NTSC, widescreen (2.39:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Balls (Parties); Children's films.; Cinderella (Legendary character); Fairy godmothers; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Princesses; Stepmothers; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The legend of Longwood [videorecording] / by Mulcahy, Lisa(Director),screenwriter,director.; Bonner, Lorcan,actor.; Morton, Lucy(Actor),actor.; Sweeney, Anabel,actor.; Morton, Lucy,actor.; Margolyes, Miriam,actor.; Reuten, Thekla,1975-actor.; Glascott, Fiona,1982-actor.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Lorcan Bonner, Lucy Morton, Anabel Sweeney, Thekla Reuten, Lorcan Cranitch.When twelve-year-old Mickey Miller moves from New York to Ireland, she soon discovers a link between herself and the 300-year-old legend of the mysterious Black Knight, who regularly haunts the sleepy Irish village. With courage and a sharp mind, she sets out to save a precious herd of white horses and to thwart the evil plans of a greedy, ambitious woman.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Girls; Human-animal relationships; Horses; Good and evil; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Orchestra of Exiles. by Aronson, Josh,film director.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by First Run Features in 2012.In the early 1930's Hitler began firing Jewish musicians across Europe. Overcoming extraordinary obstacles, violinist Bronislaw Huberman moved these great musicians to Palestine and formed a symphony that would become the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. With courage, resourcefulness and an entourage of allies including Arturo Toscanini and Albert Einstein, Huberman saved nearly 1000 Jews - and guaranteed the survival of Europe's musical heritage.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Judaism.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.;
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A boy in winter / by Seiffert, Rachel,author.;
"From the award-winning author of the Booker Prize-short-listed The dark room, a startling portrait of the Nazis' arrival in Ukraine as they move to implement the final solution. Otto Pohl, an engineer overseeing construction of a German road in Ukraine, awakens to the unexpected sight of SS men herding hundreds of Jews into an old brick factory. Inside the factory, Ephraim anxiously scans the growing crowd, looking for his two sons. As anxious questions swirl around him -- 'Where are they taking us? How long will we be gone?' -- he can't quell the suspicion that it would be just like his oldest son to hole up somewhere instead of lining up for the Germans, and just like his youngest to follow. Yasia, a farmer's daughter who has come into town to sell produce, sees two young boys slinking through the shadows of the deserted streets and decides to offer them shelter. As these lives become more and more intertwined -- Rachel Seiffert's prose rich with a rare compassion, courage, and emotional depth, an unflinching story is told: of survival, of conflicting senses of duty, of the oppressive power of fear and the possibility of courage in the face of terror"--
Subjects: War fiction.; Historical fiction.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The garden of lost secrets / by Bowen, Kelly(Romance fiction writer),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Based upon a remarkable true story, The Garden of Lost Secrets is the riveting tale of one woman's courage and resilience and her secrets lost in the chaos of war. 1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and courage. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet. Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project-it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery ... As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting tale of courage in the face of treachery and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Castles; Estranged families; Fairy tales; Secrecy; Sisters; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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