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Women & Spirituality: Burning Times -
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| The Burning Times is an in-depth look at the witch persecutions that swept through Europe only a few hundred years ago. This film is part two of the Women and Spirituality trilogy which also includes Goddess Remembered and Full Circle.
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The Native Americans: The People Of The Great Plains (Part One) -
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| Turner Television documentary on Native Americans.
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Titanic (A&E Documentary) -
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| Of all the many documentaries that have been made about the Titanic disaster, this two-part, 192-minute film, produced in 1994 for the Arts & Entertainment network, remains the most thorough, authoritative, and fascinating chronicle of the Titanic tragedy. Written, produced, and directed by Melissa Jo Peltier and elegantly narrated by actor David McCallum, the film utilizes thorough research, archival films and documents, and expert testimony to span the entire history of the legendary S.S. Titanic. From blueprint design and construction in Ireland, to the ill-fated maiden voyage and the lasting legacy of Titanic's fateful sinking, no detail has been neglected in the film's meticulous description of events. Part 1, "The Death of a Dream," builds dramatic momentum to the ship's collision with an iceberg in the freezing North Atlantic, including detailed accounts of the agonizing two-hour sinking and the rescue of survivors. Part 2, "The Legend Lives On," explores the investigation into Titanic's sinking, the impact on later ship design and the dramatic rediscovery of Titanic's ghostly remains on the ocean floor. Parts 1 and 2 include abundant interviews with such noted Titanic authorities as Don Lynch and Ken Marschall (consultants on the blockbuster movie Titanic), and several Titanic survivors who have since passed away. The cumulative effect of this detailed film is a complete appreciation for the sheer irony, drama, and magnitude of the Titanic disaster. The James Cameron film was certainly entertaining, but this superior documentary proves that truth can be every bit as absorbing as fictionalized history. It's an essential addition to any Titanic buff's library. --Jeff Shannon
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A. Einstein: How I See the World -
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| This biographical treatment of Albert Einstein accurately portrays him not as a detached physicist, but rather as a man deeply concerned with social and political ideas. Newsreel footage shows him soon after he relocated to the United States after fleeing the Nazis in his native Germany. He became active in social causes (and is even seen at some lighthearted social events), and those who knew him reminisce about his development as a social thinker. The film notes how Einstein's fear of Hitler's harnessing the potential destructive power of the atom altered his pacifism to some degree and led him to urge President Roosevelt to start what would become the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb. The depth of Einstein's mind as it stretched into areas outside the realms of math and science is covered well, and this film, which is eloquently narrated by actor William Hurt, provides an insightful look into one of the most fascinating characters in history. --Robert J. McNamara
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Marin, John New York -
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| Watch the metamorphosis of a modern metropolis. John Marin's paintings of New York City, created between 1905-1953, capture the exploding growth of skyscrapers, the bustle of the crowd and the wonders of new technology. Featuring scores of Marin's best-known works, this video showcases one of America's foremost Modernist painters and his unique vision of a time past. Includes an original jazz score performed by Derek Smith, Jay Leonhart and others. THE NEW YORK CITY PROTRAITS John Marin's cityscapes capture the energy, humor and excitement of New York. Using sketched lines and washes of color, Marin created a graphic elegance which brings the city to life- infusing it with a mood and vitality all its own. JOHN MARIN (1870-1953) John Marin stands at a crossroads in American art, maturing as a painter during a period of dramatic technological, industrial and economic change.It was his ability to reinterpret elements of European impressionism, cubism and futurism- within a distinctly American context- that was the keystone of his own powerful styleâ?¦ a delicate balance between an older poetry and a newer vision. He was truly one of America's most original modernists.V.I.E.W. Video is proud to present this video retrospective of the Kennedy Galleries' 1981 exhibition of JOHN MARINS' NEW YORK. Vivid commentary gives insight to scores of Marin's paintings, while an original jazz score enriches this tribute to the artist and his place in the history of American art.
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A League of Their Own - The Documentary -
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The Native Americans: The People Of The Great Plains (Part 2) -
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Sky Above Mud Below -
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Say Amen Somebody -
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| Anyone who loves soul music or rhythm & blues probably knows that it all springs from the roots of gospel music. This 1982 documentary by director George T. Nierenberg breaks it all down beautifully as he examines the lives and careers of a handful of since-departed gospel stars, who helped create the genre from which so many other forms of music flowed. Focusing on the aging but still vigorous "Professor" Thomas A. Dorsey and "Mother" Willie Mae Ford, he also offers musical moments by such gospel stalwarts as Sallie Martin and the Barrett Sisters. Live performances are mixed with telling, sometimes touching reminiscences by these pioneers of a musical style, all leading to several striking points: principally, that this energetic music took time to be accepted by the conservatives in the church, and that the music itself has a surprising power to raise spirits and confirm faith. Yet it's all done in a way that is spiritual without being preachy. A truly joyful film. --Marshall Fine
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National Geograhic Video - The Noble Horse -
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| The Noble Horse is a spellbinding journey through the ages, beginning with the origins of the animal some 60 million years ago. Superb writing and stunning photography ignite this history lesson: "Spark of ancient myth, pride of king and conqueror; history was forged to the beat of its hooves...." At the documentary's center is a modern horse race in Mongolia, where horses are so revered that the national drink is fermented mare's milk. The narrative touches on an exclusive riding school in Spain, the fluctuating state of wild horses in the U.S., and the breaking of a wild horse in northern California. The epilogue is the story of Carousel, an aging horse that helped its handicapped rider win a blue ribbon in the 1996 Paralympics. Just 60 years before the first moon landing, the world was driven by horsepower. This video could make you believe it still is. --Valerie J. Nelson
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