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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.;
- The lost king [videorecording] / by Coogan, Steve,screenwriter,actor.; Frears, Stephen,film director.; Hawkins, Sally,1976-actor.; Lloyd, Harry,1983-actor.; Pope, Jeff,screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Langley, Philippa,1962-King's grave.; BBC Films,presenter.; Creative Scotland (Organization),presenter.; IFC Films,publisher,presenter.; Ingenious Media,presenter.; Pathé Entertainment (Firm),presenter.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
- Music by Alexandre Desplat ; director of photography Zac Nicholson.Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd.In the archaeological find of a century, the remains of King Richard III -- presumed scattered over 500 years ago -- were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. The search was spearheaded by amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose passion and unrelenting research were met with skepticism by the academic establishment. Directed by two-time Oscar nominee Stephen Frears (The Queen, "A Very English Scandal") and starring two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Spencer) as Langley, The Lost King is the inspiring true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and took on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. A tale of discovery, obsession, and stolen glory (both then and now), The Lost King is a magical adventure illuminated by one woman's awakened sense of purpose.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.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: Biographical films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485; Buckley, Richard (Archaeologist); Langley, Philippa, 1962-; University of Leicester. Archaeological Services; Excavations (Archaeology);
- For private home use only.
- Momentum. by Power, Lane,film director.; Aguilar-, Michelle,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by New Day Films in 2023.Chris ‘Coco’ Cocores was born into a broken home riddled with childhood traumas–street fighting was a way to cope. By age 25, Chris was an amateur mixed martial arts fighting champion and a month away from the biggest fight of his career–the match that would catapult him into becoming a professional. Then tragedy struck.In a fatal car accident, Chris lost his girlfriend, his dog, and nearly his life. Left with broken arms and legs and a broken back, Chris was told he may never walk again, let alone fight. Determined to get back in the ring, Chris called his coach, Ryan, a Paralympian who lost his leg to cancer and one of the best wrestling coaches in the world. Together, the pair tackle new obstacles and heal old wounds.Viewers witness how sports, competition and camaraderie can help overcome adversity and help you to thrive both on and off the mat.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Physical education and training.; Mental health.; Documentary films.;
- The Big Painting Challenge. by BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2015.Una Stubbs and Richard Bacon lead a nationwide search for Britain's best amateur artist.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Motion pictures, British.; Artists.; Painting.; Competition.; Reality television programs.; Television series--Great Britain.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
- Father Stu [videorecording] / by Gibson, Mel,actor.; Mahendru, Annet,1989-actor.; Ross, Rosalind,film director.; Wahlberg, Mark,1971-actor.; Weaver, Jacki,1947-actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
- Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Annet Mahendru, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Cody Fern, Winter Ave Zoli, Niko Nicotera, Alain Uy, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Ned Bellamy, Michael Fairman, Carlos Leal.When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout.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: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Agnostics; Life change events; Priests;
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- Project MKHEXE. by Robert Waddell, Gerald,film director.; Tarver, Dwayne,actor.; Matynia, Ignacyo,actor.; Lynn O'Hara, Jennifer,actor.; Knapp, Jordan,actor.; Demirbas, Sebla,actor.; Jandro, Will,actor.; Cineverse (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Dwayne Tarver, Ignacyo Matynia, Jennifer Lynn O'Hara, Jordan Knapp, Sebla Demirbas, Will JandroOriginally produced by Cineverse in 2025.In this found-footage thriller, an amateur filmmaker uncovers his dead brother’s obsession with an Internet urban legend, Project MKHEXE. But as his grief begins to blur reality, he discovers the horrific truth behind “What We Fear, We Create.”Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Conspiracies.; Detective and mystery films.;
- Miss Marple: S1. by Hickson, Joan,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Joan HicksonOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 1984.Amateur detective Miss Jane Marple investigates a series of classic murder mysteries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
- Finding Vivian Maier [videorecording] / by Maloof, John.; Siskel, Charlie.; MPI Media Group.; Ravine Pictures.; Sundance Selects (Firm);
- Who is Vivian Maier? Now considered one of the 20th century's greatest street photographers, Vivian Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime. Since buying her work by chance at auction, amateur historian John Maloof has crusaded to put this prolific photographer in the history books. Maier's strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never-before-seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Maier, Vivian, 1926-2009; Women photographers; Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Nannies; Street photography;
- © c2014., MPI Media Group : Sundance Selects,
- Boxing Gym. by Wiseman, Frederick,film director.; Frederick Wiseman (Zipporah) (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by Frederick Wiseman (Zipporah) in 2010.The subject of this film is an Austin, Texas institution, Lord's Gym, which was founded over twenty years ago by Richard Lord, a former professional boxer. A wide variety of people of all ages, races, ethnicities and social classes train at the gym: men, women, children, doctors, lawyers, judges, business men and women, immigrants, professional boxers and people who want to become professional boxers alongside amateurs who love the sport and teenagers who are trying to develop strength and assertiveness. Ultimately, the gym is the perfect example of the American “melting pot” where people meet, talk, and train.“One of [Wiseman’s] most meditative films.” – Dennis Lim, The New York Times“A crowning accomplishment” – J. Hoberman, The Village VoiceMode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Sports.; United States.; Boxing.; Athletes.; Cinéma vérité.;
- A Man of No Importance. by Krishnamma, Suri,film director.; Finney, Albert,actor.; Fricker, Brenda,actor.; Kelly, David,actor.; Gambon, Michael,actor.; Malahide, Patrick,actor.; Sewell, Rufus,actor.; Fitzgerald, Tara,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, David Kelly, Michael Gambon, Patrick Malahide, Rufus Sewell, Tara FitzgeraldOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1994.Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Queer cinema.; Independent films.;
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