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Country music. [videorecording] : a film by Ken Burns / by Acuff, Roy,on-screen participant.; Autry, Gene,1907-1998,on-screen participant.; Burns, Ken,1953-film director,film producer.; Cash, Johnny,on-screen participant.; Charles, Ray,1918-2015,on-screen participant.; Cline, Patsy,1932-1963,on-screen participant.; Coyote, Peter,narrator.; Duncan, Dayton,screenwriter.; Flatt, Lester,on-screen participant.; Monroe, Bill,1911-1996,on-screen participant.; Presley, Elvis,1935-1977,on-screen participant.; Rodgers, Jimmie,1897-1933,on-screen participant.; Scruggs, Earl,on-screen participant.; Williams, Hank,1923-1953,on-screen participant.; Wills, Bob,1905-1975,on-screen participant.; Carter Family (Musical group),on-screen participant.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.;

Edited by Erik Ewers, Craig Mellish, Ryan Gifford, Margaret Shepardson-Legere ; cinematography, Buddy Squires.Narrated by Peter Coyote ; featuring the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Patsy Cline, and others.Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.

Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Country music;

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Ordinary angels [videorecording] / by Tilly, Meg,screenwriter.; Fremon, Kelly,screenwriter.; Acker, Amy,1976-actor.; Gunn, Jon,1973-film director.; Ritchson, Alan,1984-actor.; Swank, Hilary,actor.; Travis, Nancy,1961-actor.; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.),publisher.;

Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Amy Acker, Tamala Jones, Drew Powell, Nancy Sorel, Stephanie Sy, Skywalker Hughes, Emily Mitchell.Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves, a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt, a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; for brief bloody images, thematic content, and smoking.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.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Religious films.; Critically ill children; Beauty operators; Fathers and daughters; Widowers; Man-woman relationships;

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My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea. by Shaw, Dash,film director.; Schwartzman, Jason,actor.; Dunham, Lena,actor.; Rudolph, Maya,actor.; Watts, Reggie,actor.; Sarandon, Susan,actor.; GKIDS Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Maya Rudolph, Reggie Watts, Susan SarandonOriginally produced by GKIDS Films in 2016.From cartoonist Dash Shaw comes an audacious, critically-acclaimed comedy debut that blends disaster movies, teens dramas and blockbuster clichés into a dazzling tale about how high school shapes who we become, even in the most unusual of circumstances. Dash (Jason Schwartzman) and his best friend Assaf (Reggie Watts) are preparing for another year at Tides High School, muckraking on behalf of their widely-distributed but little-read school newspaper, edited by their friend Verti (Maya Rudolph). But just when a blossoming relationship between Assaf and Verti threatens the boys’ friendship, Dash learns of an administration cover-up that puts all the students in danger. As disaster erupts and the friends race to escape through the roof of the school, they are joined by a popular know-it-all (Lena Dunham) and a lunch lady (Susan Sarandon) who is much more than meets the eye.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Animated films.; Teenagers.; High schools.; Disasters.;

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Let's Get Lost. by Weber, Bruce,film director.; Baker, Chet,actor.; Isaak, Chris,actor.; Flea,actor.; Marie, Lisa,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Chet Baker, Chris Isaak, Flea, Lisa MarieOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 1988.Traveling with the elusive jazz vocalist and trumpeter Chet Baker, Bruce Weber weaves together the life story of a jazz great. The film uses excerpts from Italian B movies, rare performance footage, and candid interviews with Baker, musicians, friends, battling ex-wives, and his children in what turned out to be the last year of his life. Winner of the 1989 Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award, LET'S GET LOST has become an important document in the career of the filmmaker on the life of a jazz legend. Since its release in 1989 LET'S GET LOST has introduced a whole new generation of jazz enthusiasts to the timeless talent of the late Chet Baker.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Biography.; Jazz.; Performing arts.;

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bonham Carter, Helena,1966-; Broadbent, Jim.; Coltrane, Robbie.; Davis, Warwick.; Gambon, Michael.; Grint, Rupert,1988-; Heyman, David,1961-; Radcliffe, Daniel,1989-; Rickman, Alan.; Rowling, J. K.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.Videorecording.; Smith, Maggie,1934-; Spall, Timothy,1957-; Watson, Emma,1990-; Yates, David,1963-; Heyday Films.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ); Warner Home Video (Firm);

Director of photography, Bruno DelBonnel ; editor, Mark Day ; score composer, Nicholas Hooper.Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Julie Walters.Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Hogwarts, once thought to be a safe haven, may no longer be safe. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Harry will have to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses, a critical piece of information known only to Horace Slughorn, Hogwarts' former Potions Professor. Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.

Subjects: Rowling, J. K.; Action and adventure films.; Children's films.; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Good and evil; Harry Potter films.; Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary place); Potter, Harry (Fictitious character); Teenagers; Video recordings for children.; Wizards;

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The Beatles. [videorecording] : the touring years / by Howard, Ron,1954-film director.; Universal Music Distribution.;

Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison.Based on the first part of the Beatles' career, the period in which they toured and captured the world's acclaim. Explore how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon. It explores their inner workings - how they made decisions, created their music, and built their collective career together - all while exploring the Beatles' extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Harrison, George, 1943-2001.; Lennon, John, 1940-1980.; McCartney, Paul.; Starr, Ringo.; Beatles.; Rock music; Rock music; Rock groups; Rock groups; Rock musicians;

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How to build a girl [videorecording] / by Moran, Caitlin,1975-actor.; Feldstein, Beanie,actor.; Finn, Donal,actor.; Considine, Paddy,actor.; Kynaston, Laurie,actor.; Powell, Stellan,actor.; Arterton, Gemma,actor.; O'Dowd, Chris,1980-actor.; Sheen, Michael,actor.; Allen, Alfie,1986-actor.; Thompson, Emma,actor.; IFC Films,production company.; MPI Media Group,film distributor.;

Original music by Oli Julian ; editors, Gary Dollner, Gareth C. Scales ; director of photography, Hubert Taczanowski.Beanie Feldstein, Cleo, Donal Finn, Paddy Considine, Laurie Kynaston, Stellan Powell, Gemma Arterton, Chris O'Dowd, Michael Sheen, Alfie Allen, Emma Thompson.Johanna Morrigan is a bright, quirky, sixteen-year-old who uses her colorful imagination to regularly escape her humdrum life in Wolverhampton and live out her creative fantasies. Desperate to break free from the overcrowded flat she shares with her four brothers and eccentric parents, she submits an earnestly penned and off-beat music review to a group of self-important indie rock critics at a weekly magazine.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Teenage girls; Families; Music critics;

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Loving [videorecording] / by Dalton, Will,actor.; Edgerton, Joel,1974-actor.; Negga, Ruth,1982-actor.; Nichols, Jeff,1978-film director.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;

Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton.In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When Richard (Joel Edgerton, Black Mass) and Mildred (Ruth Negga, World War Z) fall in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It is when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The couple decide to take their case all of the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love in this passionate and gripping drama that critics are calling "a masterpiece."Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.

Subjects: Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Loving, Mildred Jeter; Loving, Richard Perry; Interracial marriage; Man-woman relationships;

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A man called Otto [videorecording] / by Forster, Marc,1969-film director.; García-Rulfo, Manuel,1981-actor.; Hanks, Tom,actor.; Keller, Rachel,1991-actor.; Magee, David,1962-screenwriter.; Trevino, Mariana,actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Backman, Fredrik,1981-Man som heter Ove.English.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-rulfo, Cameron Britton, Mike Birbiglia.Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, it tells the story of Otto Anderson, a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material involving suicide attempts, 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, Dolby Digital 2.0.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Friendship; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Misanthropy; Neighbors; Older men; Widowers;

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1982. by Lay Jr., Roger,film director.; Campbell, Bruce,actor.; Fuller, Bryan,actor.; Day, Felicia,actor.; Winkler, Henry,actor.; Howard, Ron,actor.; Young, Sean,actor.; Shatner, William,actor.; MVD Entertainment Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Bruce Campbell, Bryan Fuller, Felicia Day, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Sean Young, William ShatnerOriginally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 2023.An inside look back at the greatest geek year in cinema ever, 1982, with stars, directors, writers, producers, critics and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such classic films as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Tron, and many more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Motion pictures--History.; Popular culture.;

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