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- Like a sister / by Garrett, Kellye,1978-author.;
- When the body of disgraced reality TV star Desiree Pierce is found on a playground in the Bronx the morning after her 25th birthday party, the police and the media are quick to declare her death an overdose. It's a tragedy, certainly, but not a crime. But Desiree's half-sister Lena Scott knows that can't be the case. A graduate student at Columbia, Lena has spent the past decade forging her own path far from the spotlight, but some facts about Desiree just couldn't have changed since their childhood. And Desiree would never travel above 125th Street. So why is no one listening to her? Despite the bitter truth that the two haven't spoken in two years, torn apart by Desiree's partying and by their father, Mel, a wealthy and influential hip-hop mogul, Lena becomes determined to find justice for her sister, even if it means untangling her family's darkest secrets--or ending up dead herself.
- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Family secrets; Murder; Sisters;
- Manufacturing Chaos. by Pemberton, Justin,film director.; Farrier, David,actor.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- David FarrierOriginally produced by Video Project in 2022.MANUFACTURING CHAOS offers a survey on the recent rise of disinformation from a global perspective, looking at how changes in the way we receive information and connect with one another have influenced such events as Brexit, COVID-19, the 2016 election, Qanon, "deepfakes" and artificial intelligence, and more. Once a site of what many considered to be utopic potential, the primacy of social media platforms on the internet has rapidly turned it into a ready vehicle for disinformation. The film examines how the convergence of rising inequality, our increasing reliance on the online world, combined with new tools for manipulation, has enabled the creation of parallel realities with dramatic social consequences. People living within the same community can now perceive the world in vastly different ways, depending on where they hang out online. The power to manipulate narratives and herd people toward falsehood raises the stakes so high that peace and cooperation are becoming increasingly fragile, the goal of disinformation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Democracy.; Conspiracies.; Propaganda.; Disinformation.;
- I Like Movies. by Levack, Chandler,film director.; Beirne, Dan,actor.; Lehtinen, Isaiah,actor.; Bridges, Krista,actor.; Hynes, Percy,actor.; D'Ugo, Romina,actor.; Mongrel Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Dan Beirne, Isaiah Lehtinen, Krista Bridges, Percy Hynes White, Romina D'UgoOriginally produced by Mongrel Media in 2022.Set in the early 2000s, this coming-of-age dramedy follows socially awkward 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence, who lands a job at a local video store. As he immerses himself in the world of film, he navigates a complicated friendship with his older female manager, which challenges his understanding of relationships. With dreams of becoming a filmmaker, Lawrence grapples with the realities of love, friendship, and growing up.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Independent films.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Coming-of-age films.;
- Maigret. [videorecording] / by Galloway, Jack.; Gambon, Michael.; Hutchings, Geoffrey.; Lance, James.; Madden, Ciaran.; Simenon, Georges,1903-; Acorn Media (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; Granada Television.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.);
- Michael Gambon, James Larkin, Geoffrey Hutchings, Jack Galloway, Ciaran Madden.One of the best-selling authors of all time, Georges Simenon is most famous for his more than 100 novels and short stories featuring Chief Inspector Maigret of the Paris police. Concerned more with "why" than "who" Maigret's profound perception of the realities of human behavior and extraordinary psychological insight make him one of fiction's most interesting and unique sleuths.14A.DVD; Dolby digital; full screen (4:3).
- Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Maigret, Jules (Fictitious character); Police;
- © c2012., Acorn Media,
- Maigret. [videorecording] / by Galloway, Jack.; Gambon, Michael.; Hutchings, Geoffrey.; Lance, James.; Madden, Ciaran.; Simenon, Georges,1903-; Acorn Media (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; Granada Television.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.);
- Michael Gambon, James Larkin, Geoffrey Hutchings, Jack Galloway, Ciaran Madden.One of the best-selling authors of all time, Georges Simenon is most famous for his more than 100 novels and short stories featuring Chief Inspector Maigret of the Paris police. Concerned more with "why" than "who" Maigret's profound perception of the realities of human behavior and extraordinary psychological insight make him one of fiction's most interesting and unique sleuths.14A.DVD; Dolby digital; full screen (4:3).
- Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Maigret, Jules (Fictitious character); Police;
- © c2012., Acorn Media,
- I see you [videorecording] / by Randall, Adam,film director.; Graye, Devon,1987-screenwriter.; Hunt, Helen,1963-actor.; Tenney, Jon,1961-actor.; Lewis, Judah,2001-actor.; Mongrel Media,film distributor.;
- Helen Hunt, Jon Tenney, Judah Lewis.When a twelve-year-old boy goes missing, lead investigator Greg Harper struggles to balance the pressure of the investigation and troubles with his wife, Jackie. Facing a recent affair, a great strain is put on the family and slowly gnaws away at Jackie's grip on reality. But after a malicious presence manifests itself in their home and puts their son, Connor, in mortal danger, the cold, hard truth about evil in the Harper household is finally uncovered.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detectives; Missing children; Families; Criminal investigation;
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- Pixel flesh : how toxic beauty culture harms women / by Atlanta, Ellen,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."A generation-defining exposé of toxic beauty culture -- from Botox and Instagram filters to lip flips and editing apps -- and the realities of coming of age online. We live in a new age of beauty. With advancements in cosmetic surgery, walk-in treatments, augmented reality face filters, photo editing apps, and exposure to more images than ever, we have the ability to craft the image we want everyone to see. We pinch, pull, squeeze, tweeze, smooth and slice ourselves beyond recognition. But is our beauty culture truly empowering? Are we really in control? In Pixel Flesh, Ellen Atlanta holds a mirror up to our modern beauty ideal, as well as the pressure to present a perfect image, to live in an age of constant comparison and curated feeds. She weaves in her personal story with others' to reconfigure our obsession with the cult of beauty and explore the reality of living in a world of paradoxes: we know our standards are unhealthy, but understand it's a way to succeed. We resent social media but continue to scroll. We know digital beauty is artificial, but we still strive for it. From Love Island to lip filler, blackfishing to the beauty tax, Pixel Flesh is a fascinating account of what young women face under a dominant industry. Nuanced, unflinching, and razor sharp, this book unmasks the absurdities of the standards we suddenly find ourselves upholding, and acts as a rallying cry and a refusal to suffer in silence, forming the definitive book about what it truly feels like to exist as a woman today"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Atlanta, Ellen; Beauty culture.; Beauty, Personal; Feminine beauty (Aesthetics); Social media.;
- Urgent! : save our ocean to survive climate change / by Watson, Paul,1950-author.;
- "A Pandora's box of environmental disasters has been opened, threatening the ability of the natural world to recover and humanity to survive. From devastating fires and storms to the emergence of deadly new viruses, it?s become impossible to deny the terrifying reality of climate change. URGENT! explains the apocalyptic scenario that is our future if we don?t act now. Humans are among the many species facing extinction, and our lifestyles are to blame. Governments, corporations, and the media have been negligent and reckless in their response to the repercussions of climate change. We drain our resources on military budgets, yet ecowarriors are branded ecoterrorists and persecuted. There still is time to mitigate some of the consequences of the climate crisis. Watson provides a roadmap for us to navigate a way out by lowering our carbon footprint, becoming actively involved, and drawing on our passion and courage to find potential solutions."
- Subjects: Climatic changes.; Climate change mitigation.; Sustainable living.; Ocean;
- The house of Beckham : money, sex and power / by Bower, Tom,author.;
- Includes bibliographical reference and index."For fans and watchers of the Beckham Netflix documentary who want the rest of the story -- an explosive tell-all account of the real lives of David and Victoria Beckham. As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage. When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain's most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of 'Brand Beckham'. Exploring the couple's relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Beckham, David, 1975-; Beckham, Victoria, 1975-; Celebrities; Singers; Soccer players' spouses; Soccer players; Women fashion designers;
- Kokomo City. by Smith, D.,film director.; Mongrel Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by Mongrel Media in 2023.This Sundance award-winning documentary explores the lives of four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City. Through unfiltered interviews, the film delves into their personal experiences, challenges, and perspectives on the intersection of gender, race, and profession. Directed by D. Smith, a two-time Grammy-nominated producer, the documentary employs striking black-and-white cinematography to present an intimate and raw portrayal of its subjects. Viewers will gain insights into the complexities of transgender identity within the Black community and the realities of sex work. This film offers a compelling and unvarnished look into lives often marginalized, providing a platform for voices that are frequently unheard.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Women's studies.; LGBTQ.; Transgender people.; New York (State).; Prostitution.;
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