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Oscar Micheaux. by Zippel, Francesco,film director.; D, Chuck,actor.; Singleton, John,actor.; Van, Melvin,actor.; Freeman, Morgan,actor.; The Party Film Sales (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chuck D, John Singleton, Melvin Van Peebles, Morgan FreemanOriginally produced by The Party Film Sales in 2021.The most successful African American director of the first half of the 20th century, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, and produced more than 44 films and six novels before his death in 1951. Charting his incredible artistic journey, Zippel’s revealing documentary pays tribute to the extraordinary accomplishments of a resolute storyteller (and Illinois native) whose work served as a powerful rebuke to the ubiquitous racism of the times. A chorus of experts and fans—from Chuck D to Melvin van Peebles—weighs in on the incredible legacy of a man that cinema scholar Jacqueline Stewart describes as “the most important Black filmmaker who ever lived. Period.”Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Artists.; History.; African Americans.;

American utopia / by Byrne, David,1952-author.; Kalman, Maira,illustrator.;
"From former Talking Heads frontman and multimedia visionary David Byrne and revered bestselling author, illustrator, and artist Maira Kalman--an inspiring celebration in words and art of the connections between us all. A joyful collaboration between old friends David Byrne and Maira Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA offers readers an antidote to cynicism, bursting with pathos, humanism, and hope--featuring his words and lyrics brought to life with more than 150 of her colorful paintings. The text is drawn from David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA, which has become a hit Broadway show, and soon to be a documentary from Spike Lee. The four-color artwork, by Maira Kalman, which she created for the Broadway show's curtain, is composed of small moments, expressions, gestures, and interactions that together offer a portrait of daily life and coexistence. With their creative talents combined, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a salvo for kindness and a call for jubilation, a reminder to sing, dance, and waste not a moment. Beautifully designed and edited by Alex Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a balm for the soul from two of the world's most extraordinary artists"--
Subjects: Byrne, David, 1952-; Musicals; Self-actualization (Psychology); Communities.;

Truly [text (large print)]. by Richie, Lionel.;
As a storyteller second to none, Lionel Richie is ready to tell it all. In 'Truly', Richie revisits hilarious and harrowing events to inspire all who doubt themselves or feel their dreams dont matter and chronicles lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / African American & Black; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous; HISTORY / United States / 20th Century; MUSIC / Business Aspects; MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal; MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Reality, Game Shows & Talk Shows;

American. by Wu, Danny,film director.; Houseman, John,actor.; Welles, Orson,actor.; Callow, Simon,actor.; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
John Houseman, Orson Welles, Simon CallowOriginally produced by Gravitas Ventures in 2022.In the early 1940s, director Orson Welles navigates his meteoric Hollywood rise. As WWII begins, a Japanese American boy visits abroad, and an African American soldier enlists in the army. As the story heads towards 1947, each character follows their own ambitions in search of their American identity.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Motion pictures--Production and direction.; World War, 1939-1945.; United States--History.; Motion picture producers and directors.;

That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You. by Myers, Elyse.;
Elyse Myers is known to her 12 million followers as The Internets Best Friend, sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an advocate for topics such as neurodivergence, impostor syndrome, body image, and more. In 'That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You', Myers delivers a collection of deeply personal stories that offers even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance; HUMOR / Form / Essays; HUMOR / Topic / Internet & Social Media; HUMOR / Topic / Relationships; POETRY / American / General; SELF-HELP / Anxieties & Phobias; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General;

Scars and stripes : an unapologetically American story of fighting the Taliban, UFC warriors, and myself / by Kennedy, Tim,1979-author.; Palmisciano, Nick,author.;
"From decorated Green Beret sniper, UFC headliner, and all around badass, Tim Kennedy, a rollicking, inspirational memoir offering lessons in how to embrace failure and weather storms, in order to unlock the strongest version of yourself. Tim Kennedy has a problem; he only feels alive right before he's about to die. Kennedy, a Green Beret, decorated Army sniper, and UFC headliner, has tackled a bull with his bare hands, jumped out of airplanes, dove to the depths of the ocean, and traveled the world hunting poachers, human traffickers, and the Taliban. But he's also the same man who got kicked out of the police department, fire department, and as an EMT, before getting two women pregnant four days apart, and finally, been beaten up by his Special Forces colleagues for, quite simply, "being a selfish asshole." In Scars and Stripes, Kennedy describes how these failures shaped him into the successful businessman and devoted husband and father he is today. Through unbelievably vivid, wild anecdotes Kennedy reveals all the dumb, violent, embarrassing, and undeniably heroic things he's done in his life, including multiple combat missions in Afghanistan, building a school in Texas for elementary kids, and creating two-multimillion-dollar businesses. You will learn that failure isn't the end-rather it's the first step towards unearthing the best version of yourself and finding success, no matter how overwhelming the setbacks may feel"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Kennedy, Tim, 1979-; United States. Army. Special Forces; Afghan War, 2001-2021; Afghan War, 2001-2021; Afghan War, 2001-2021; Mixed martial arts; Television personalities;

Band of Sisters. by Fendelman, Joel,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2024.BAND OF SISTERS follows a group of 1.15 million women and men as they march through the streets of Washington DC for women's lives in what might possibly be the largest march in US history.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Experimental films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; History.; Women--Health and hygiene.; Political participation.; Abortion.; Feminism.; Women's rights.; Washington (D.C.).; United States--Politics and government.;

The lunar housewife : a novel / by Woods, Caroline(Caroline Courtney),author.;
"A stylish and suspenseful historical page-turner following an up-and-coming journalist who stumbles onto a web of secrets, deceptions, and mysteries at a popular new literary magazine--inspired by the true story of CIA intervention in Cold War American arts and letters"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Nineteen fifties; Periodicals; Women journalists;

Ain't burned all the bright / by Reynolds, Jason.; Griffin, Jason.;
"A smash up of art and text that viscerally captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need"--Provided by publisher.Ages 12 up.LSC
Subjects: Poetry.; African Americans; Children's poetry, American.; African Americans; American poetry.;

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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