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1) Caribbean
Series
Publisher
Film Ideas, Inc
Pub. Date
[c2002]
Language
English
Description
In the turquoise sea surrounding many beautiful islands that are steeped in early history and legend, we'll visit some unique cultures and learn what make these island paradises so special.
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
A lethal cyborg, the T-1000, has been sent back from 2029 A.D. to present day Los Angeles on a mission to kill the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. The original Terminator cyborg is reprogrammed and sent to save the boy, assisted by the boy's mother, a woman warrior whose warnings of a world headed toward nuclear disaster go unheeded.
Publisher
[Passion River]
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Manny, Joel, and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of escape, Jonah embraces an imagined world all on his own.
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, an elite rifle company that parachuted into France early on D-Day morning, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, captured Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden, and suffered heavy casualties. Also includes a documentary about the soldiers in Easy Company.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Join Luna and pals Leo, Andy, and Carmen as they travel all around the world. In Paris, Leo tries to make a grilled cheese for Carmen. Then, while in Istanbul, Leo thinks that his turtle has a connection to a sultan in Topaki Palace.
7) Oceans
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment ; distriuted by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Explores a variety of creatures living in the Earth's oceans.
9) Arctic tale
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Follow Nanu the polar bear cub and Seela the walrus pup through exciting and often dangerous struggles for survival, with only their natural instincts and mothers' guidance to help them face the challenges of a world that is melting around them.
10) Wonders
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Reporting from the frontiers of science, follow researchers on the winding paths of uncertainty and the unknown. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the technologies that could rival or surpass the abilities of the human mind, the series reveals how far humans have come, how they've managed to get here, and the remarkable scientists who are transforming the world and the future.
11) The new world
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Set admidst the first encounter of European and Native American cultures during the founding of the Jamestown Virginia settlement in 1607. Tell the classic tale of Pocahontas and her relationships with adventurer John Smith and aristocrat John Rolfe. This woman's journey of love lost and found again takes her from the untouched beauty of the Virginia wilderness to the upper crust of English society as we witness the dawn of a new America.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Contains five family stories! First, Abby's family has dinner at Elmo's house and she learns that different families can all have fun working together to make a meal. Then, Cookie Monster realizes he's forgotten to get a gift for his mommy for Mother's Day. For Father's Day, Rosita wants to make a video for her dad, but she will need some help from her friends. Next we meet Rudy, Abby's new step-brother! And finally, Hooper's Store is throwing a special...
13) Owl power
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
What actually makes owls so special? Bird trainers Lloyd and Rose Buck and their very special family of owls provide a rare opportunity to learn more about these unique birds. Using the latest technology, we can take a brand new look at owls in more detail than ever before. The real stories behind how they hunt, how their vision and hearing works, and how they fly so silently are influencing 21st century technology and design.
Publisher
Paraclete Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Hey Kids, What does it mean to be a saint? History is filled with stories of famous people who loved God with all their hearts through some amazing and challenging times. We have so much to learn from them, and from their unforgettable examples of service to God and the people around them. In ten video chapters, Lisa M. Hendey presents essential, recognizable, Catholic saints, plus a saint in the making, and two examples of famous Protestant "saints"--All...
15) Amy
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The incredible story of six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving, and vital film shines a light on our culture and the world we live in today.
16) Ryan's daughter
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
In Ireland in 1916, Rosy Ryan marries her gentle, middle-aged schoolmaster but later falls in love with a British soldier.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The aerobics-loving, mixtape-making, royal wedding-watching Goldbergs are back! This season finds the siblings involved in hoverboard accidents, the treacherous world of male modeling, wannabe pop star making, reenacting Ferris Bueller's day off and lots more ... Love, rad antics and a lot of laughs keep this family together" -- Container.
Publisher
Turner Network Television
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Their mission is simple: Find a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet's population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction.
19) The Punisher
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
The Punisher walks through the same world we all know, a world darkened by war, by crime, by cruelty, and by injustice. He has no superpowers to battle the evil he sees all around him. He only has his fierce intelligence, his years of combat experience and, above all, his ironclad determination to avenge those wronged by society's villians, including those who killed his family.
Publisher
HBO Video
Language
English
Description
With Vince's star expected to rise even higher in the Hollywood firmament as a result of his starring role in a potential blockbuster titled "Aquaman," Eric, Drama, Turtle and Ari must find a way to keep stroking their golden goose while making sound decisions for a long-lasting career in a world of fleeting fame.
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