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Pub. Date
[2017].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A documentary film that takes viewers on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that, by changing one's perceptions, beliefs, and emotions, the human body can heal itself from any disease.
2) Knuckleball!
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"From acclaimed filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg this heartfelt, funny and deeply engaging film delves into the legendary subculture of the knuckleball and the brotherhood of men who share the drive, imagination and humility to throw baseball's slowest, most disrespected pitch."--Container.
The definitive documentary about the impossible-to-hit pitch, the knuckleball.
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (3 hr., 44 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Learn the plane truth about the history of aviation in this thrilling collection of five top Discovery programs. From the earliest fixed-wing aircraft to the radical prototypes of the future, we'll soar straight to the heart of the fascinating world of flight."--Container.
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (40 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3 /4 in.
Description
Chantelle and Nakia's travels continue as they team up with three of their cousins and explore Germany in the full bloom of spring. From the beautiful parks of Berlin to small fishing villages in the north, there is no shortage of adventure as the girls take in the gorgeous landscape, new foods, animal encounters, and the world's biggest train set. Experience the magic of old folklore as they travel the Fairy Tale Road, visit Sleeping Beauty's Castle,...
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Journey into the heart of Brazil with host Robert Beckford to explore the incredible spiritual diversity of Brazil. Travel to the country's seven wonders of Brazilian Christianity, from the spectacular and iconic Christ the Redeemer to the samba beat of Carnival. The religion has existed for over 500 years and is a melting pot of African beliefs, indigenous Indian rituals, and the folk Catholicism of the southern Europeans.
6) Stuffed
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Told through the eyes and hands of acclaimed artists across the world, the film explores the surprising world of taxidermy, where sculptors must also be scientists. From a studio in Los Angeles that has elevated taxidermy to the forefront of fashion to fine artists in the Netherlands, these passionate experts push creative boundaries while revealing the importance of preserving nature.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This video is a double portrait of two contemporary Russian ballerinas, Svetlana Zakharova of the Bolshoi Theater and Ulyana Lopatkina from the Marinsky Theater. Includes interviews and excerpts from such ballet classics as Swan Lake, Scheherazade, and Sleeping Beauty.
Series
Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Branching off of his bestselling book, renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides us through his most precious ideas and understanding of how trees work in this enlightening documentary. Presenting ecological, biological, and academic expertise with matter-of-fact candor, Peter inspires us to see the forest for the trees. Traveling through Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Vancouver, Peter discusses, debates, and explains the amazing processes...
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (259 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Works are removed from their frames and set up for curators, historians, restorers and scientists to view and discuss freely. The five major artists whose pieces are examined include: Raphael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Watteau and Leonardo.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Sharkwater Extinction is a thrilling, action adventure journey that follows filmmaker Rob Stewart as he exposes the billion dollar illegal shark fin industry and the political corruption behind it. This is Stewart's third film following his multi-award-winning features, Sharkwater and Revolution. Sharkwater Extinction dives into the often violent underworld of the pirate fishing trade. Shark finning is still rampant, shark fin soup is still being...
Pub. Date
[2005?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Documentary about comedian Lenny Bruce, who died in 1966. In his personal life he was a tortured soul, and his humor was ahead of the times, but his influence was enormous. He attacked hypocracy, racism, war and organized religion, and was rewarded by being hounded by the police.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on your television is actually background radiation from The Big Bang? This CGI-driven special will tell the 14 billion year history of our world in two hours. It's an epic story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it's a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Lucy Worsley recreates how Christmas was celebrated during the age of Henry VIII, eating, drinking, singing, dancing and partying as people did 500 years ago. On each of the traditional twelve days of Christmas, Lucy reveals a different aspect of the festivities, uncovering fresh insights into the Tudor mind and casting a captivating new light on Christmas itself.
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (268 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Titanic set sail from Southampton to New York City on April 10, 1912 on her maiden voyage. The hopes and lives of many were cut short when the Titanic collided with an iceberg five days later. But her story goes beyond the mere facts. The following four programs take the viewer deeper into the legend of the Titanic: Titanic Remembered; The Story of Captain Smith and the Titanic; Echoes of the Titanic; End of an Era; with a bonus documentary Titanic...
16) The booksellers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the New York rare book world and the fascinating people who inhabit it.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A thrilling journey to one of the world's most perilous environments. This follows a team of world-class scientists as the explore the West Antarctic Peninsula. In the wake of devastating events like Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, oceanagrapher Oscar Schofield teams up with a group of researchers in a race to understand the climate change in the fastest warming place on earth.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Do you remember sharing your feelings with someone through a 'mix tape?' Robert V. Galluzzo presents a joyful look at why this ritual of communication through music still continues to be so meaningful. With the insights of Henry Rollins, Money Mark, Kim Shattuck, Jennifer Finch, Jimmy Urine, Chantal Claret, Mona Lisa Murray, and many more, we'll get to the bottom of the long-lost art of the mix tape.
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. A visceral film, a nail-biting, humorous account of everyday heroes who push themselves to the brink on a 750-mile, engineless boat race through the Pacific Northwest, up the Inside Passage to Alaska. Mixing raw, first-person footage with vast aerials and in-depth interviews this documentary tells the story of the race's improbable inception and the epic journey of those who answer its call. It may be the most complex and beautiful racecourse...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 2 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
From his early life to his experiences in World War I to his insightful gaze at the enormous tidal forces of World War II, we gain a new perspective of his creativity in language and storytelling on an epic scale.
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