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The beguiled [videorecording] / by Coppola, Sofia,1971-film director,screenwriter.; Dunst, Kirsten,1982-actor.; Fanning, Elle,1998-actor.; Kidman, Nicole,1967-actor.; Focus Features,production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning.At a girl's school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the young woman have been sheltered from the outside world, a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken over with sexual tensions, rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Girls' schools; Man-woman relationships; Soldiers;
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People vs. Donald Trump : an inside account / by Pomerantz, Mark F.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Mark Pomerantz was a retired lawyer living a calm suburban life when he accepted an unexpected offer to join the staff of the district attorney of New York County in February 2021 to work on the investigation of former president Donald Trump. The Manhattan DA was interested in Pomerantz because he brought vast experience in litigating white collar and organized crime cases, having worked as a federal prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney for decades. Pomerantz had prosecuted and defended cases involving murder, drug trafficking, political corruption, tax evasion, and financial fraud. His clients had included governors and senators, business leaders, financial institutions, and also gangsters and murderers. Over the next year, Pomerantz investigated the world of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. He interviewed potential witnesses, scrutinized financial records, and learned everything he could about Trump's business practices. The investigation led him to believe that the former president's approach to business had much in common with the business practices of another well-known public figure--former mob boss John J. Gotti. Ultimately, Pomerantz gathered enough evidence to support the view--held by many of his colleagues on the case, including former Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.--that former president Donald Trump should be indicted for a number of financial crimes. But that indictment never happened. This book explains why. Pomerantz's work ultimately led to the indictment of the Trump Organization and Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud. But that indictment was merely the prelude to a larger criminal case that Pomerantz urged the Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg, to bring against Donald Trump. When the DA refused to authorize that prosecution, Pomerantz and his colleague Carey Dunne resigned. Aspects of the case Pomerantz wanted to bring are currently being pursued against Trump by the attorney general of New York State in a civil fraud case that does not involve criminal penalties. In People vs. Donald Trump, Pomerantz tells the story of his unprecedented investigation, why he believes Donald Trump should be prosecuted, and what we can learn about the nature of justice in America from this extraordinary case. Pomerantz draws from a lifetime of legal experience to tell a devastating and frequently entertaining story of how prosecutors think, how criminals act, and how our justice system works-and sometimes doesn't work. Pomerantz has written a cautionary tale that illuminates the challenges of prosecuting Donald Trump, why Trump manages to dance between the raindrops of accountability, and how others might bring him to justice."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Pomerantz, Mark F.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump Organization (New York, N.Y.); Trump Organization (New York, N.Y.); Commercial crimes; Corruption investigation; Criminal investigation; Finance; Governmental investigations; Justice, Administration of; Political corruption; Presidents; Presidents; Public prosecutors;
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From underground railroad to rebel refuge : Canada and the Civil War / by Martin, Brian(Brian Gordon),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War. Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives. A surprising 20 thousand Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border. Award-winning journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States about how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it."--
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World War I in 100 objects / by Doyle, Peter,1960-;
100 Objects -- Nations to War -- The Soldier -- First Moves, 1914 -- Developing Trench Warfare -- The War Deepens and Expands, 1915-16 -- Plumbing New Depths, 1917-18 -- War at Sea, in the Air -- At Home."A dynamic social history commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. General readers and history buffs alike have made bestsellers of books like A History of the World in 100 Objects. In that tradition, this handsome commemorative volume gives a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal and volatile events of modern history. In World War I in 100 Objects, military historian Peter Doyle shares a fascinating collection of items, from patriotic badges worn by British citizens to field equipment developed by the United States. Beautifully photographed, each item is accompanied by the unique story it tells about the war, its strategy, its innovations, and the people who fought it"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Material culture; Material culture; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918;
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I, Tonya [videorecording] / by Janney, Allison,actor.; Robbie, Margot,1990-actor.; Nicholson, Julianne,1971-actor.; Cannavale, Bobby,actor.; Gillespie, Craig,film director.; Stan, Sebastian,1982-actor.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney.Based on the unbelievable, but true events, I, TONYA is a darkly comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Featuring an iconic turn by Margot Robbie as the fiery Harding and a tour-de-force performance from Allison Janney as her acid-tongued mother, I, TONYA is an absurd, irreverent, and piercing portrayal of Harding's life and career in all of its unchecked - and checkered - glory.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Comedy films.; Biographical films.; Sports films.; Harding, Tonya; Figure skaters; Women figure skaters;
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42 [videorecording] : the Jackie Robinson story / by Beharie, Nicole.; Boseman, Chadwick.; Ford, Harrison,1942-; Helgeland, Brian.; Meloni, Chris.; Merriman, Ryan.; Legendary Pictures.; Warner Bros. Entertainment.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Music by Mark Isham ; director of photography, Don Burgess ; edited by Peter McNulty, Kevin Stitt.Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman.Brian Helgeland's historical sports drama/biopic 42 relates the historic 1947 baseball season in which Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) decides to sign the first black Major League player, Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman). Although Robinson faces ugly, vicious racism from other clubs, fans, and on occasion his own teammates, Rickey encourages him to not fight back. By following that advice, Robinson allows his remarkable athletic talent to speak for itself, and soon the first-year player becomes one the most popular players on the team, eventually securing the Rookie of the Year award.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team); Major League Baseball (Organization); African American baseball players; African Americans; Baseball players; Biographical films.; Feature films.; Race discrimination; Sports films.;
© c2013., Warner Home Video,
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The Underground Railroad [videorecording] / by Atim, Sheila,1992-actor.; Crowther, Jihan,screenwriter.; Davis, Allison, (Producer),screenwriter,television producer.; De Landro, Valentine,illustrator.; Dillon, Chase W.,actor.; Edgerton, Joel,1974-actor.; Hechinger, Fred,actor.; Hoyt, Jacqueline,screenwriter.; Jenkins, Barry,1979-television director,screenwriter,author.; Mbedu, Thuso,1991-actor.; Mullan, Peter,actor.; Parker, Nathan C.,screenwriter.; Rush, Adrienne,screenwriter.; container of (work) :Jenkins, Barry,1979-Genesis.; television adaptation of (work):Whitehead, Colson,1969-Underground railroad.; Amazon Studios,production company.; Criterion Collection (Firm),publisher.;
Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Fred Hechinger, Peter Mullan, Sheila Atim.Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2021.Cora, fleeing slavery, embarks on a treacherous quest for freedom and is menaced by violence, supported by a clandestine community fighting for liberation, and haunted by the people she loses along the way.14A.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 television programs.; Television programs.; Television mini-series.; Historical television programs.; Fugitive slaves; Underground Railroad; Antislavery movements;
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I, Tonya [videorecording] / by Janney, Allison,actor.; Robbie, Margot,1990-actor.; Nicholson, Julianne,1971-actor.; Cannavale, Bobby,actor.; Gillespie, Craig,film director.; Stan, Sebastian,1982-actor.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney.Based on the unbelievable, but true events, I, TONYA is a darkly comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Featuring an iconic turn by Margot Robbie as the fiery Harding and a tour-de-force performance from Allison Janney as her acid-tongued mother, I, TONYA is an absurd, irreverent, and piercing portrayal of Harding's life and career in all of its unchecked - and checkered - glory.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby TrueHD 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Comedy films.; Biographical films.; Sports films.; Harding, Tonya; Figure skaters; Women figure skaters;
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Days of rage [videorecording] : The Rolling Stones' road to Altamont / by Jagger, Mick,on-screen participant.; Jones, Brian,1942-1969,on-screen participant.; Richards, Keith,1943-on-screen participant.; Taylor, Mick,on-screen participant.; Taylor, Dick,on-screen participant.; Watts, Charlie,on-screen participant.; O'Dell, Tom(Director),film director.; Vision Films,production company,film distributor.;
Rolling Stones.The decade that began with vibrant optimism and the Summer of Love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations, and a war that would not end. The Rolling Stones emerged as a prominent voice of this new era and became the band which unwittingly played a leading role in the fall of the decade, coming to a horrific close with the Hells Angels at the Altamont music festival.E.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Historical films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Rolling Stones.; Hell's Angels.; Altamont Festival (1969 : Tracy, Calif.); Rock groups; Rock musicians; Rock music; Music festivals; Peace movements;
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Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers : the Texas victory that changed American history / by Kilmeade, Brian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In his now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Houston, Sam, 1793-1863.; Governors; Legislators;
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