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Series
Woman of substance volume 1
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
The story of Emma Harte, a bright and ambitious servant girl who overcomes her impoverished Yorkshire beginnings in her quest to become an international retailing magnate and one of the richest women in the world.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Henry VI, Parts I and II and Richard III tell the story of an exceptionally turbulent period in British history. These exhilarating and emotionally charged films feature some of Shakespeare's most eloquent and powerful language.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The eight-part docudrama, reveals the competitive forces behind history's most remarkable races for innovation. From Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates to the Wright Brothers vs. Glen Curtiss, explores the rivalries, delving into the fierce power struggles, deceit, fluke timing and raw ambition out of which innovation was born. Bold reenactments are woven together with expert interviews to shed new perspective on the backstories of innovation that have shaped...
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, The Holy Bible has been the foundation on which Judaism and Christianity are built. But is it history, or myth? Who wrote it? How old is it? It's been copied, translated, edited and censored, but how accurate is it to its original intention? Explore the mysteries and uncover the hidden facts about the most read book in human history, featuring on-location photography, compelling reenactments and insightful interviews with scholars,...
Publisher
Home Box Office, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The four-part drama that tells the story of a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's...
9) Texas rising
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
Bringing to life the true story of how the people of Texas fought for freedom against the mighty Mexican military that had overtaken the Alamo. The legendary Texas Rangers assembled for the first time against General Santa Anna's massive military might. United under the leadership of Sam Houston and with the help of his ragtag army, they passionately battled for life and country and the Lone Star State.
11) Nuremberg
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Dramatic presentation of the WWII war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany.
12) London spy
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
What begins as a chance romance between two people from opposite walks of life - one an antisocial investment banker, the other a slacker romantic - quickly unravels when the reclusive banker disappears under suspicious circumstances, exposing his real identity as a spy and forcing his lover down a dark path to reveal the truth.
13) Summer's lease
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2005, 1989
Language
English
Description
A family leases a Tuscan villa for vacation and becomes involved in finding the secrets of the owner.
Special features include: bios of John Gielgud and John Mortimer.
14) Sword of honour
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
A war story and a love story, as well as a biting satire on the emergence of the world we live in today.
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Before the Menendez brothers, O.J. and Ted Bundy, Charles Manson's name loomed large in modern stories of murder and crime. Over 50 years have passed since Manson and his devoted followers committed their horrific acts, yet the public remains in the dark about the Manson family and their journey into the abyss. How has this legendary story, the stuff of sensational headlines, criminal culture, and lore, been left unexplored? The most comprehensive...
16) The thorn birds
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The epic story of a priest torn between God and human passion and a beautiful girl desiring only what she cannot have, spanning five decades of ambition, fear, longing and revenge, and set against the vast horizons of Australia's Outback.
18) Sons of liberty
Publisher
A&E Television Network
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
As riots consume the streets of Boston, a dangerous game plays out between a British governor and ringleader Sam Adams, which escalates to extreme measures, street brawls, black market dealings, espionage, and murder. A sizzling, romantic affair percolates against a backdrop of rising civil unrest, the infamous Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere's legendary ride. From the Battle of Lexington, a clash between the dedicated colonists and the superior...
Publisher
Cartoon Network
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
From creator Patrick McHale, one of the minds behind Adventure Time. Cartoon Networks first every animated mini-series. It follows the story of two brothers, Greg and Wirt, who find themselves in a strange forest. Along the way, they meet a bluebird named Beatrice who helps them navigate the strange land in the hopes of making their way home.
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