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Our Dementia Choir. by Coventry, Peter,film director.; McClure, Vicky,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Vicky McClureOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Actor Vicky McClure recruits people with dementia to form a dementia choir. And experts from the fields of medicine, music therapy and performance are on hand to nurture and rehearse with them. This is a story where personal achievements meet breaking science. Advanced brain scans, world firsts and revelatory experiments reveal the miraculous effects that playing and listening to music can have on the brain. The shared journey culminates in a huge public performance at a major event. Will it all come together on the night?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Music.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Artists.; Older people--Care.; Dementia.; Art therapy.; Disabilities.; Documentary television programs.; Performing arts.;

Lost Angel. by Brown, Andy,film director.; Lindstrom, Brian,film director.; Crosby, David,actor.; Geffen, David,actor.; Nash, Graham,actor.; Browne, Jackson,actor.; Ronstadt, Linda,actor.; Blood, Weyes,actor.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Crosby, David Geffen, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Weyes BloodOriginally produced by Greenwich Entertainment in 2024.The never-before-told story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. LOST ANGEL charts her troubled adolescence through her meteoric rise in the music world and early tragic death. Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Fleet Foxes, David Geffen, and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Substance abuse.; Biography.; Folk music.; Women musicians.; Performing arts.;

Who's Watching Shorty? : Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly's Abuse. by Landfair, Reshona.;
'Whos Watching Shorty?' is a fearless memoir about one of the most high-profile cases of a generation. Reshona Landfair - known as Jane Doe when she testified at R. Kellys trial - was the 14-year-old-girl in the child pornography video that ultimately led to racketeering and sex-trafficking convictions and a 30-year prison sentence for the R&B superstar.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women; TRUE CRIME / Sexual Assault;

Connie A Memoir [electronic resource] : by Chung, Connie.aut; cloudLibrary;
Subjects: Electronic books.; Editors, Journalists, Publishers; Personal Memoirs; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
© 2024., Grand Central Publishing,

The Hollywood Revue of 1929. by Reisner, Charles,film director.; Keaton, Buster,actor.; Nagel, Conrad,actor.; Benny, Jack,actor.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Gilbert, John,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Buster Keaton, Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Norma ShearerOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1929.THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 is a landmark MGM production that assembles many of the studio’s biggest stars in a series of musical numbers, dance routines, and comedy sketches. Hosted by Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny, the revue features appearances by Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and many more. With no traditional plot, the film serves as a filmed variety show that celebrates the new era of sound in cinema. It’s especially noted for featuring one of the earliest performances of “Singin’ in the Rain.” A captivating snapshot of late-1920s Hollywood, rich in charm and technical innovation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--History.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).; Performing arts.;

The Star Society. by Saab, Gabriella.;
'The Star Society' is a thrilling historical novel that transports readers from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn, this story follows sisters Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after WWII, embarking on a journey of justice, survival, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Family Life / Siblings; FICTION / Historical / World War II; FICTION / Performing Arts / Film, Television & Radio;

Salma Speaks Up [electronic resource] : by Ramadan, Danny.aut; Bron, Anna.aut; CloudLibrary;
Salma embraces her voice and speaks up for herself and her friends in book 4 of the award-winning Salma series. Salma’s best friend Riya has had a secret: she dreams of becoming a poet! So when their school’s Speech Club announces an assembly where the winner will get a spot in a city-wide writing workshop, Riya convinces Salma to join the club with her. But Nathan, another member of the club, keeps criticizing the girls for not speaking English “correctly.” Salma grows increasingly frustrated: why does Nathan get to decide which accents are good or bad? Also, Salma is worried about her beloved Khalou Dawood, who keeps canceling their dinner plans, although he claims he’s not sick. Through research and discussions with her family, Salma discovers what might be impacting Khalou and also gains the courage and confidence to embrace her voice and speak up for herself and others.EARLY CHAPTER BOOK SERIES: Book 4 in this easy chapter book series featuring a family from Syria by Lamda award-winning author Danny Ramadan, himself a former Syrian refugee. EXPLORES MENTAL HEALTH: Introduces young readers to Seasonal Affective Disorder, helping kids understand how seasons and environment can affect emotions and well-being. REPRESENTATION: Shows a young girl navigating the complexities of her religion and culture; sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a diverse diasporic Muslim community. EMPATHY AND RESILIENCE: Addresses discrimination around accents with honesty and empowers readers to embrace their own voices while standing up against unfair judgments. DYNAMIC AUTHOR: Danny Ramadan is a powerhouse author whose profile is only rising. BACKMATTER EXTRAS: Activity for kids in the back of each book in the series! FOR FANS OF: Dory Fantasmagory and Katie Woo and Friends LEVELING INFO: Coming soonChildren/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Bullying; Prejudice & Racism; Performing Arts; Emotions & Feelings;
© 2025., Annick Press,

It's Never Too Late : A Memoir. by Gibbs, Marla.;
In 'It's Never Too Late', Marla Gibbs, the star of classic television series including 'The Jeffersons' and '227', reveals her difficult journey from a tempestuous childhood to becoming a confident Hollywood powerbroker and groundbreaker who paved the way for todays superstar talents.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / African American & Black; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous;

Omar and Cedric. by Jack Davies, Nicolas,film director.; Bixler-Zavala, Cedric,actor.; Rodriguez-Lopez, Omar,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodriguez-LopezOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Get an all-access pass into the masterminds behind Grammy award-winning band The Mars Volta: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. A uniquely personal chronicle of the life-long friendship between two era-defining artists, the film is a depiction of love, death, and inspiration – with a soundtrack that has defined a generation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Biography.; Musicians.; Popular culture.; Performing arts.;

Beware of Mr. Baker. by Bulger, Jay,film director.; Clapton, Eric,actor.; Baker, Ginger,actor.; Copeland, Stewart,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Stewart CopelandOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 2012.Ginger Baker is the original rock ‘n roll madman-junkie-superstar who everyone thought was dead, but somehow survived 50+ years of drug abuse, disastrous experiments, and four marriages on three continents. His hands and feet narrate this epic quest for rhythmic perfection, always on the forefront of musical experimentation and innovation. This no-holds-barred, moving, and hilarious portrait of the man referred to as rock’s first great drummer (and perhaps still its best) lets him tell his own story, intercut with footage of his continent-hopping life, from London to L.A., Nigeria, Italy, South Africa, and (way) beyond.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; South Africa.; Nineteen seventies.; Biography.; Jazz.; Nineteen sixties.; Performing arts.;

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