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Stay true : a memoir / by Hsu, Hua,1977-author.;
"From the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu, a gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the search for self, and the solace that can be found through art. In the eyes of 18-year-old Hua Hsu, the problem with Ken--with his passion for Dave Matthews, Abercrombie & Fitch, and his fraternity--is that he is exactly like everyone else. Ken, whose Japanese American family has been in the United States for generations, is mainstream; for Hua, a first-generation Taiwanese American who has a 'zine and haunts Bay Area record shops, Ken represents all that he defines himself in opposition to. The only thing Hua and Ken have in common is that, however they engage with it, American culture doesn't seem to have a place for either of them. But despite his first impressions, Hua and Ken become best friends, a friendship built of late-night conversations over cigarettes, long drives along the California coast, and the textbook successes and humiliations of everyday college life. And then violently, senselessly, Ken is gone, killed in a carjacking, not even three years after the day they first meet. Determined to hold on to all that was left of his best friend--his memories--Hua turned to writing. Stay True is the book he's been working on ever since. A coming-of-age story that details both the ordinary and extraordinary, Stay True is a bracing memoir about growing up, and about moving through the world in search of meaning and belonging"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Hsu, Hua, 1977-; Hsu, Hua, 1977-; Ishida, Kenneth N., 1977-1998.; University of California, Berkeley; Children of immigrants; Coming of age.; Murder victims; Popular culture; Taiwanese Americans; Taiwanese Americans;
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Summer of soul [videorecording] : (... or, When the revolution could not be televised) / by Questlove,film director.; Dinerstein, David,film producer.; Fyvolent, Robert,film producer.; Jackson, Mahalia,1911-1972.; King, B. B.,on-screen participant.; Patel, Joseph,film producer.; Simone, Nina,1933-2003,on-screen participant.; Wonder, Stevie,on-screen participant.; 5th Dimension (Musical group),on-screen participant.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Gladys Knight and the Pips,on-screen participant.; Searchlight Pictures,production company.; Sly & the Family Stone (Musical group),on-screen participant.;
Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & The Family Stone, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Mahalia Jackson.In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary, part music film, part historical record, created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten, until now. This documentary shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past, and present. The feature includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension, and more.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some disturbing images, smoking and brief drug material.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: Documentary films.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Harlem Cultural Festival.; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Popular music; Rhythm and blues music; Soul music;
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An inconvenient sequel : truth to power [videorecording]. by Gore, Al; Obama, Barack; Trump, Donald J.;
Al Gore, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump.Director, Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk.DVD.CHVRS rating: PG.A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the follow-up that shows just how close people are to a real energy revolution.
Subjects: Documentary.; Documentary.;
© 2017., Paramount,
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Welcome to Dunder Mifflin : the ultimate oral history of The office / by Baumgartner, Brian,author.; Daniels, Greg,writer of foreword.; Silverman, Benjamin,1970-author.;
"The official oral history book of The Office, featuring exclusive interviews with every major player and never-before-seen photos, pulling back the curtain on the absurdity and genius that went in to creating this unstoppable force in American popular culture and why it continues to resonate with audiences today"--
Subjects: Office (Television program : U.S.); Television actors and actresses; Situation comedies (Television programs); Television remakes;
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The Beatles [videorecording] : made on Merseyside / by Byron, Alan(Film producer),film director,screenwriter.; Harrison, George,1943-2001,on-screen participant.; Lennon, John,1940-1980,on-screen participant.; McCartney, Paul,on-screen participant.; Starr, Ringo,on-screen participant.; Film Movement (Firm),film distributor.; Omnibus Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
The Beatles.The Beatles defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will, but how did they make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the '60s? The film recounts how American rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues dragged post-war Liverpool into one of the most vibrant music cities ever with the Mersey Sound. Featuring unique archive and revealing interviews from those involved in the early years of The Beatles in Liverpool and Hamburg.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Harrison, George, 1943-2001.; Lennon, John, 1940-1980.; McCartney, Paul.; Starr, Ringo.; Beatles.; Rock musicians; Rock music;
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Teaches of Peaches. by Landkammer, Judy,film director.; Fussenegger, Philipp,film director.; Gonzales, Chilly,actor.; Feist, Leslie,actor.; Peaches,actor.; Manson, Shirley,actor.; Magnet Film (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chilly Gonzales, Leslie Feist, Peaches, Shirley MansonOriginally produced by Magnet Film in 2024.Capturing Peaches' transformative journey on 'The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour' in 2022, this documentary blends exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage. From stage show inception to riveting performances, it offers an intimate look at the inner workings of feminist icon Peaches, a fearless force challenging gender norms for over two decades. Her biting wit advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and confronts societal stereotypes, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Artists.; Biography.; Musicians.; Women musicians.; Performing arts.;
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Children of ash and elm : a history of the Vikings / by Price, Neil S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Viking Age--between 750 and 1050--saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they reshaped the world between eastern North America and the Asian steppe. Based on the latest archaeological and textual evidence, Children of Ash and Elm tells the story of the Vikings on their own terms: their politics, their cosmology, their art and culture. From Björn Ironside, who led an expedition to sack Rome, to Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most traveled woman in the world, Price shows us the real Vikings, not the caricatures they've become in popular culture and history"--
Subjects: Vikings.; Northmen.; Civilization, Viking.; Viking antiquities.;
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David Harewood on Blackface. by Haynes, Eric,film director.; Harewood, David,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David HarewoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.In this compelling documentary, actor David Harewood explores the complex history of blackface minstrelsy, tracing its origins to the early 19th-century American stage and its popularization in Britain. Featuring interviews with historians, performers, and cultural critics, the film examines how minstrelsy became a global phenomenon, rooted in racial mockery and stereotypes. Harewood reflects on his own experiences and the legacy of shows like "The Black and White Minstrel Show," which attracted millions of viewers in the UK during the mid-20th century. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal narrative, the documentary offers an in-depth look at the ongoing impact of blackface on entertainment and racial identity, revealing its deep and troubling influence on popular culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Culture.;
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Twisted stitches : 30 corrupt cross stitch and embroidery designs / by Davison, Phil(Phillip),author.;
For crafters who like their stitching with a twist, this unique book takes cross stitch and embroidery to the dark side! Think charming cottages with roses around the door - but with abandoned vehicles in the front yard, or napkins embroidered with pretty but deadly poisonous plants ... Projects of this title include an RIP (read in peace) bookmark, a butterfly and skulls tote bag, and a pig strikes back barbecue apron. Inspired by popular culture and street art, it's the craft equivalent of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and is guaranteed to amuse and entertain. The book contains 30 truly original cross stitch and embroidery designs including pictures, cards, pillows, and accessories. Twisted Stitches also features comprehensive instructions on techniques for new stitchers, presented in a fresh, entertaining way, as well as full size fold-out charts of the larger designs.
Subjects: Cross-stitch; Embroidery;
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Apprentice in Wonderland : how Donald Trump and Mark Burnett took America through the looking glass / by Setoodeh, Ramin,author.;
"Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump's years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice. Now, just as he uncovered the chaos inside the daytime favorite The View in his bestselling Ladies Who Punch, Ramin Setoodeh chronicles Trump's dramatic tenure as New York's ultimate boss in the boardroom, a mirage created by Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker. With unprecedented access, including hours of interviews with Trump, his boardroom advisers George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher, Eric Trump, and some of the most memorable contestants, and writing with flair and authority, Setoodeh shares all the untold tales from this legendary show that has left its mark on popular culture, shaped the legend of its star, and ultimately changed American history"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Burnett, Mark (James Mark); Trump, Donald, 1946-; Apprentice (Television program); Reality television programs;
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