June 2008 DVDs

Media Newsletter: June 2008

New DVDs:

THE 11TH HOUR (2007)
DVD2842
Widescreen presentation.
Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Explores the indelible footprint that humans have left on this planet, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse, and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity.
1 DVD, Color, 92 min., 2008

THE 1787 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, DAY BY DAY. PART 1 (1987)
DVD2819
Moyers, report from Philadelphia.
"Composed of 30 video reports (2:35 each), this program covers the Constitutional Convention of 1787 from May 21st, just before its start, through July 25th, when the delegates tried, unsuccessfully, to decide how a President should be elected. "We seem to be entirely at a loss!" said Elbridge Gerry, of Massachusetts. It was the only thing they could agree upon that day"--Website.
1 DVD, Color, 79 min., 2007

THE 1787 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, DAY BY DAY. PART 2 (1987)
DVD2820
Moyers, report from Philadelphia.
"This program comprising 30 video reports (2:35 each) tracks the Constitutional Convention of 1787 from July 26th to its close on September 17th, which found the 38 signers still trying to persuade the three dissenters to make the document unanimous. The rest, as they say, is history"--Website.
1 DVD, Color, 77 min., 2007

AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2
DVD2801
Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; features Maya Angelou, Bliss Broyard, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman, Peter Gomes, Kathleen Henderson, Linda Johnson Rice, Tom Joyner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chris Rock, and Tina Turner.
Genealogical investigations and DNA analysis help participants discover where they come from and who they are.
1 DVD, Color and B&W, 240 min., 2008

AFTERSHOCK: BEYOND THE CIVIL WAR (2006)
DVD2795
"In 1866, the year immediately following the end of the war, America was supposed to be reuniting, healing its wounds, and moving past years of civil unrest. However, a closer look into this historic time reveals a sinister snapshot of a discordant nation caught in the midst of deadly race riots and angry insurgencies ... Examines the disturbing reality behind the murder, terrorism, and chaos that marked the uncertain period of Reconstruction in America"--Container.
1 DVD, Color, 90 min., 2007

ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)
DVD2791
Special Edition.
Full frame (1.33:1) presentation.
Written for the screen and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Stars Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe.
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington moves relentlessly towards her goal: taking the reins of power from the great actress Margo Channing. The cunning Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critics see through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
2 DVDs, B&W, 138 min., 2008
2nd disc contains special features.

ANNIE OAKLEY
DVD2794
Videodisc release of a segment of the television program, American Experience.
Examines the life of the female marksman and star of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
1 DVD, Color with b&w sequences, 60 min., 2006

ANTONIO GAUDI
DVD2837
The Criterion Collection ; 425
Originally released as a Japanese motion picture in 1984.
Japanese dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Antonio Gaudí designed some of the world's most astonishing buildings, interiors, and parks. Takes viewers on a tour of Gaudí's truly spectacular architecture, including his massive, still-unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona.
2 DVDs, Color, 72 min., 2008

THE ASCENT OF MAN
DVD2816
Videodisc release of a 1973 British television mini-series.
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind.
Disc 1. episode 1. Lower than the Angels ; episode 2. The Harvest of the Seasons -- disc 2. episode 3. The Grain in the Stone ; episode 4. The Hidden Structure ; episode 5. Music of the Spheres -- disc 3. episode 6. The Starry Messenger ; episode 7. The Majestic Clockwork ; episode 8. The Drive for Power -- disc 4. episode 9. The Ladder of Creation ; episode 10. World within World ; episode 11. Knowledge or Certainty -- disc 5. episode 12. Generation upon Generation ; v. 13. The Long Childhood.
5 DVDs, Color, 676 min., 2006

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN: FROM THE SERIES THE YEAR 1905
DVD2798
Videodisc release of a 1925 Soviet silent motion picture.
Full-frame (1.33:1) presentation.
Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein.
Stars Alexander Antonov, Grigori Alexandrov, Vladimir Barski, Mikhail Gomorov.
Re-creates the 1905 mutiny on the battleship "Prince Potemkin." It focuses on a mutiny by the battleship's crew and the subsequent massacre of civilians, reflecting the spirit of the times.
2 DVDs, B&W, 69 min., 2007
Special features (disc 1): Tracing Battleship Potemkin, a documentary on the making and restoration of the film (42 min.); behind-the-scenes photo gallery; deleted scenes photo gallery; promotional materials photo gallery.

BITTERSWEET ROOTS: THE CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA’S HEARTLAND
DVD2787
The California Delta is the only place in America where the Chinese have maintained a sustained presence for nearly a century and a half. Here, immigrants from China transformed swampland into one of the richest agricultural regions on earth. Bittersweet roots is their story, about how they came and thrived despite hardship and discrimination- an experience that has been both bitter and sweet.
1 DVD, Color and B&W, 57 min., 2002

BLACK WHITE + GRAY (2007)
DVD2824
Subtitle on disc: Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe.
"Casting aside a certain and comfortable future, Sam Wagstaff became a curator with a taste for unique and controversial photography. In photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who was 25 years his junior, he found not only a romantic partner, but an artistic collaborator. This compelling documentary explores the relationship between the two men during the 1970s and '80s and their influence over the New York art"--Turner Classic Movies website.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 17 min., 2008

BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)
DVD2836
Ultimate Collector's edition.
Widescreen presentation.
Directed by Arthur Penn.
Stars Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons.
The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who robbed banks across the country during the Depression era.
2 DVDs, Color, 111 min., 2008
2nd disc contains special features.

CARE OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE (1993)
DVD2845
Dr. Robert Thayer Sataloff begins by providing an in-depth description of the anatomy of the vocal mechanism and the vocal folds. Then he presents and elaborates upon a comprehensive list of what should be taken in the patient's medical history.
2 DVDs, Color, 145 min., 200-?

CHEMICAL CONUNDRUM
DVD2835
Videodisc release of a 2005 British television program in the series Earth Report.
This program explores the health impact of manufactured chemicals found in pesticides, plastics, and other products. The benefits of these chemicals are weighed against their dangers.
1 DVD, Color, 23 min., 2007

ELIZABETH
DVD2802
A 1999 British television program.
One of the most important rulers in history, Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time when England was under threat of annexation from abroad and collapse from within. When she died after a reign of 45 years, she left behind a nation protected by the greatest navy on earth and in the midst of a cultural explosion she made possible. This series explores the life and rule of the woman who gave her name to an era. A blend of dramatic re-creations and commentary brings alive the courtly intrigues and epic conflicts that shaped her reign, opens a window into the Queen's private struggles and convictions, and examines her monumental legacy.
2 DVDs, Color, 200 min., 2002

ENAMORADA
DVD2838
Also known as: Woman in Love.
Also known as: In Love.
Originally produced as a Mexican motion picture in 1946.
In Spanish.
Directed by Emilio Fernández.
Stars María Félix, Pedro Armendáriz, Fernando Fernández.
Set during the Mexican Revolution, a rebel general is deeply in love with the daughter of a wealthy landowner. She sees him as far beneath her in social status and so taunts and tricks him until he lashes out at her in anger. Later, the rebel general seeks her forgiveness, but is interrupted in his pursuit of her by the revolution. In the end, she follows him into battle, while her father, her well-bred foreign fiancé, and the parish priest watch in silence.
1 DVD, B&W, 96 min., 2007

EXPO: MAGIC OF THE WHITE CITY (2005)
DVD2850
Experience the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition, an event visited by 28 million people.
1 DVD, B&W with Color sequences, 116 min., 2005

FALSTAFF (1982)
DVD2797
Full screen presentation.
Sung in Italian, with optional English, German, Spanish, French or Italian subtitles.
Renato Bruson (Sir John Falstaff) ; Katia Ricciarelli (Mistress Alice Ford) ; Barbara Hendricks (Nannetta) ; Lucia Valentini-Terrani (Mistress Quickly) ; the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Carlo Maria Giulini, conductor.
A comic opera based on Shakespeare's play about a trio of wives of Windsor, Falstaff, and two young lovers.
Recorded in 1982 at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.
1 DVD, Color, 138 min., 2007

FEMINISM: CONTROVERSIES, CHALLENGES, ACTIONS
DVD2826
Consists of two parts originally shown as one film at the 30th annual Scholar and the feminist conference under the title Past, Present and Future Feminisms.
Women who envisioned the Scholar & the feminist conference and some of the conference's past participants reflect on the conference and the feminist movement.
Feminism : Controversies, Challenges, Actions (22 min.) -- The Scholar & the Feminist Conference (6 min.).
1 DVD, Color, 2005

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
DVD2829
Videodisc release of a segment from the 2004 three-part television series, Decisions that Shook the World.
This program focuses on President Franklin Roosevelt as he stood ready to protect the United States in the wake of World War II. "In this program, biographers James MacGregor Burns and Jon Meacham, Roosevelt White House aide George Elsey, Walter Cronkite, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Andy Rooney examine FDR's tenour polititical position as her incrementally moved his isolationist nation toward war"--Conatiner.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 44 min., 2005

FROKEN JULIE = MISS JULIE
DVD2812
The Criterion Collection ; 416.
Originally released as a Swedish motion picture in 1951.
Swedish dialogue; optional English subtitles.
Directed by Alf Sjöberg.
Stars Anita Björk, Ulf Palme, Märta Dorff, Lissi Alandh, Max von Sydow.
The daughter of a rich businessman falls for her father's servant, and a battle of sexes and classes ensues.
1 DVD, B&W, 90 min., 2007

GOING HOLLYWOOD: THE WAR YEARS (1987)
DVD2833
An examination of the films of World War II through a compilation of vintage feature-film clips, original wartime documentary footage, and interviews with several prominent stars of the era.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 76 min., 2004

I WAS A TEENAGE FEMINIST
DVD2793
Armed with a video camera and an irreverent sense of humor, Therese probes diverse sources including Gloria Steinem, rowdy frat boys, a Cosmo-reading opera singer and even her own mother, to find out whether feminism can still be a source of personal and political power.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 62 min., 2005

I'M STILL HERE: REAL DIARIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LIVED DURING THE HOLOCAUST (2005)
DVD2831
Brings to life the diaries of young people who witnessed first-hand the horrors of the Holocaust. Through an emotional montage of sound and image, the film salutes this group of brave, young writers who refused to quietly disappear. The stories of the young Holocaust victims come to life by weaving together personal photos, handwritten pages and drawings from the diaries, and archival films. Original footage shot in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the remnants of the old Jewish ghetto.
1 DVD, B&W and Color, 48 min., 2008

IF I'M ELECTED ... MODERN CAMPAIGN TECHNIQUE (1993)
DVD2809
Takes the viewer through several West Virginia campaigns to look at and analyze how politicians seeking office persuade voters to choose them. Examines how political consultants influence candidates, how campaigns control news-media coverage, the role money plays in backing a candidate, and how negative campaigning has affected the election process.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 25 min., 2002

IM TOTEN WINKEL: HITLERS SEKRETARIN
DVD2814
Disc label title: Blind Spot, Hitler's Secretary.
Full screen (1.33:1) presentation.
The astonishing true story of Hitler's private secretary coming to terms with working for unspeakable evil after remaining silent for nearly 60 years. Traudl Junge was Adolf Hitler's secretary from 1942 until the end of the war. He dictated his last will and testament to her. She refused to speak publicly about her memories, keeping silent about her life, her trials and tribulations, until now, the end of her life.
1 DVD, Color, 87 min., 2003

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON (2007)
DVD2844
Between 1968 and 1972, the world watched in awe each time an American spacecraft voyaged to the Moon. Only 12 American men have walked upon its surface and they remain the only human beings to have stood on another world. Now for the first time, a combination of archival material from the original NASA film footage, much of it never before seen and interviews with the surviving astronauts tells the story of the Apollo space program.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 110 min., 2007

KIT CARSON
DVD2790
Videodisc release of a segment of the television program, American Experience; originally aired, February 18, 2008.
"This film draws upon rich archival materials, original recreations, and interviews with authors and historians to bring the legendary trapper, scout, and soldier to vivid life, and provide a lens on a pivotal but little-understood era in American history"--Container.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 90 min., 2008

LIFE & DEATH ON THE RIVER GANGES (2004)
DVD2825
"Traveling from Gaumukh, the source of the holy Ganges, to Gangasagar, where the river enters the sea, this program acquaints viewers with some of India's venerable cultural traditions--and reflects on environmental factors that are steadily destroying this sacred Indian waterway"--Container.
1 DVD, Color, 50 min., 2005

LOOKING TOWARD HOME
DVD2849
Explores issues facing Native Americans living in urban environments illustrating the importance of access to adequate health care, education, and the strong sense of community and cultural identity needed to thrive in big cities.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 57 min., 2003

LYNDON B. JOHNSON
DVD2827
Videodisc release of a segment from the 2004 three-part television series, Decisions that Shook the World.
"In 1963, equal rights for blacks was America's most divisive issue, yet not even JFK could address it without dire political consequences. This program focuses on President Lyndon Johnson's bold decision to embrace the cause ... The Civil Rights, Voting Rights, and Fair Housing Acts are discussed along with Freedom Summer, the Selma march, the Watts riot, escalation of the Vietnam War, and the murder of Martin Luther King"--Container.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 45 min., 2005

MAGRITTE: LA TENTATIVE DE L'IMPOSSIBLE (1999)
DVD2806
Subtitle on disc: An Attempt at the Impossible.
English version.
An exploration of the world and the works of Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 55 min., 2007

THE MAKING OF THE CONSTITUTION (1997)
DVD2830
Key events leading up to the creation of the Constitution are put into historical perspective with discussion about individuals, political philosophies, and controversial social issues.
1 DVD, Color, 28 min., 2002

MAKING THE MESSAGE: THE FIGHT FOR THE PRESIDENCY (2004)
DVD2808
Originally broadcast as a segment on the Discovery Channel's television series Discovery Spotlight.
This behind-the-scenes account of the 2004 Republican and Democratic conventions examines how presidential candidates build their platforms and generate momentum. Includes interviews with convention chairmen, campaign strategists, members of special interest groups, and journalists.
1 DVD, Color, 88 min., 2005

MANON LESCAUT (1983)
DVD2796
Full screen presentation.
Sung in Italian with English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Japanese subtitles.
Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen, Forbes Robinson.
Performance of the Hamburg State Opera's production of Puccini's opera. The Chevalier des Grieux meets and seduces the young Manon when she is being escorted by her brother to a convent. Manon lives with des Grieux in Paris, but leaves him for a rich admirer. She is later arrested, charged with prostitution, and deported to Louisiana. Des Grieux accompanies her and during an escape attempt she dies in his arms.
Performed in 1983 at the Royal Opera House Convent Garden.
1 DVD, Color, 130 min., 200-?

THE MUSHROOM CLUB
DVD2788
A filmmaker's journey to Hiroshima, sixty years after the bomb. The film features ten hibakusha or atomic bomb survivors. The oldest was a 25 year old newlywed and the youngest weren't born yet when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945. On that day, all of their lives were unalterably changed, beyond what most of us can image.
1 DVD, Color and B&W, 35min., 2005

NO VACANCY (2005)
DVD2834
"If current world population trends were to continue, human numbers could more than double, hitting 13 billion sometime in the 22nd century. A population explosion of such magnitude would be ecologically disastrous. But it is also unlikely to happen"--Container.
1 DVD, Color, 57 min., 2006

NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR
DVD2813
Ultimate DVD edition.
Originally produced as a German motion picture in 1922.
Silent film with English or German intertitles.
Directed by F.W. Murnau.
Stars Max Schreck, Gustav v. Wangenheim, Alexander Granach, Greta Schroeder.
Rather than depict Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau's Graf Orlok is a nightmarish, spidery creature with a bulbous head and taloned claws.
Disc one. Nosferatu with English intertitles; The language of shadows; special features -- disc 2. Nosferatu with original German intertitles
2 DVDs, Color tinted, 94 min., 2007

OCEAN ODYSSEY
DVD2792
Blending state-of-the-art digital graphics with real footage, Ocean odyssey is a breathtaking underwater adventure that fully immerses you in the beauty and dangers of the deep.
1 DVD, Color, 116 min., 2006

PHRENOLOGY: REVEALING THE MYSTERIES OF THE MIND
DVD2843
Presents the tools and techniques used in phrenology, phrenological examinations of famous, historical figures, and the links to modern neurology.
1 DVD, Color, 52 min., 2001

PINOCHET'S LAST STAND (2006)
DVD2848
Widescreen presentation.
Written and directed by Richard Curson Smith.
Stars Derek Jacobi, Peter Capaldi, Phyllida Law, Michael Maloney.
In 1973, Gen. Pinochet overtook Chile in a violent coup. In 1998 came the surprise arrest of the former Chilean dictator for crimes against humanity. Armed with a diplomatic passport and apparent immunity, the retired general visited Great Britain for a vacation that was to forever change his life -- and the prospects for dictators across the globe. Amnesty International spearheaded the long-awaited arrest with help from the Spanish and British governments, but faced a pro-Pinochet publicity campaign masterminded by one of the dictator's few allies, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. As the dissenting faction pushed for an extradition trail, 500 days passed with Pinochet held under house arrest in an exclusive suburban London community.
1 DVD, Color, 77 min., 2008

THE PRESIDENCY: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE (1996)
DVD2817
The President of the United States arguably holds the most powerful and influential role in the world. He is faced with the challenge of leading the country and responding to the critical domestic issues of the day, while at the same time serving as a world leader with responsibility for action on global issues. This program explores the very demanding role of the president through the personal insights of former president Gerald Ford; former presidential advisor Roger Porter, who served presidents Ford, Reagan, and Bush; and Washington Post columnist David Broder.
1 DVD, Color, 29 min., 2006

THE PRESIDENCY: HAIL TO THE CHIEF (1996)
DVD2818
Recent presidential elections indicate that more and more Americans are concerned with the quality of the candidates they are voting for, and there is an increasing influence from third parties. What is the future of the office of the president? This program examines the changing political environment and expectations related to the leadership role of the president. Among the experts featured in the program are former presidential advisor Roger Porter, who served presidents Ford, Reagan, and Bush, and Washington Post columnist David Broder.
1 DVD, Color, 29 min., 2006

THE REVOLUTION (2006)
DVD2804
From the roots of the rebellion and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of the United States Constitution, this program tells the remarkable story of this important era in history. Venturing beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, The History Channel introduces the full range of individuals who helped shape this great conflict, including some of the war's most influential unsung heroes. Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, The Revolution breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
4 DVDs, Color, 600 min., 2006

THE RISE OF UNITARY EXECUTIVE POWER
DVD2810
Videodisc release of a segment of the television program, Bill Moyers journal; originally broadcast on October 26, 2007.
How far can a President go to defend the nation? This program examines the unprecedented presidential power that some say has been amassed by the Bush administration and wielded, often secretly, in the name of national security. Bill Moyers gets perspective from two experts on the limits and abuses of federal power: Charles Fried, who teaches Constitutional law at Harvard Law School and served as solicitor general in the Reagan Administration, and Fritz Schwarz, who served as chief counsel to the Church Committee, which uncovered decades of abuse by the CIA and other intelligence agencies.
1 DVD, Color, 58 min., 2007

ROMERO (1989)
DVD2847
Full frame presentation.
Directed by John Duigan.
Stars Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Vélez.
Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and the oppression in his country. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.
1 DVD, Color, 105 min., 2000

RONALD REAGAN
DVD2828
Videodisc release of a segment from the 2004 three-part television series, Decisions that Shook the World.
This program focuses on President Ronald Reagan's "unswerving conviction that only confrontation, not appeasement, could win the Cold War. In articulating Reagan's dual belief in defense against a first strike, and ultimately, nuclear arms reduction, the program traces his agenda of military buildup and aggressive rhetoric"--Container.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 45 min., 2005

SE, JIE = LUST, CAUTION
DVD2832
Videodisc release of a 2007 Chinese motion picture.
Directed by Ang Lee.
Stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Wang Leehom.
Set against the backdrop of Japanese occupied Shanghai in 1942, a young woman finds herself swept up in a radical plot to assassinate a ruthless and secretive intelligence agent. As she immerses herself in her role as a cosmopolitan seductress, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue, love and betrayal.
1 DVD, Color, 155 min., 2008

SOLDAAT VAN ORANJE = SOLDIER OF ORANGE
DVD2815
Videodisc release of the 1977 Dutch motion picture.
In Dutch with optional English subtitles.
Directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Stars Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Edward Fox, Susan Penhaligon.
Erik Hazelhoff is a spoiled young aristocrat who transforms himself into a daring leader in the Dutch resistance forces during World War II.
1 DVD, Color with B&W sequences, 156 min., 2001

TASOGARE SEIBEI
DVD2811
Disc label title: Twilight Samurai.
Videodisc release of a 2002 Japanese motion picture.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Min Tanaka, Nenji Kobayashi.
Set during the Bakumatsu period (mid 19th century) a low-ranking samurai is forced to choose service over love.
1 DVD, Color, 129 min., 2005

TESLA: MASTER OF LIGHTNING (2000)
DVD2841
Recount the life of scientist, inventor, and visionary Nikola Tesla, often remembered as more of an eccentric cult figure than an electrical engineering genius. Tesla's suprising inventions are revealed in his autobiographical and scientific writings.
1 DVD, B&W with Color sequences, 90 min., 2007

THEMES FROM THE 1787 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. PART 1
DVD2821
Moyers, report from Philadelphia.
"A thematic study of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 opens important avenues of discussion on topics related to the Convention itself and the Framers, the workings of the U.S. government, and life in America. This program uses 38 video clips (2:35 each) from The 1787 Constitutional Convention, Day by Day, Parts 1 and 2 to explore the following themes, some of which are especially relevant today: The Context/Setting of 1787, The Delegates, The Virginia and New Jersey Plans, The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch, and Slavery"--Website.
1 DVD, Color, 108 min., 2007

THEMES FROM THE 1787 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. PART 2
DVD2822
Moyers, report from Philadelphia.
"Not all of the issues and questions raised at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 were answered during those heady few months. Indeed, some are still unresolved to this day. This program uses 38 video clips (2:35 each) from The 1787 Constitutional Convention, Day by Day, Parts 1 and 2 to explore the following themes: Democracy, Representative Government, and the People; Large States and Small; Making a Constitution; American Indians and the West; National Powers: War, Taxes, and the National Defense; Religion and the Constitution; and Federal or National?"--Website.
1 DVD, Color, 99 min., 2007

THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007)
DVD2786
Widescreen presentation.
Written for the screen and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds, Dillon Freasier.
A down-and-out silver miner raising another man's son, self-made oilman Daniel Plainview has a voracious appetite for oil and it turns him into a California tycoon in the early years of the 20th century. Getting the oil from the ground is an intensely physical process that later broadens into Plainview's equally indomitable urge to control land and power. Along the way, Plainview deals with a mighty derrick fire, a visit from a long-lost brother, the ongoing involvement of Plainview's poker-faced adoptive son, and Plainview's rivalry with Eli Sunday, the local preacher.
1 DVD, Color, 158 min., 2008

TONY PALMER'S FILM ABOUT BENJAMIN BRITTEN: A TIME THERE WAS ...
DVD2803
Videodisc release of a 1979 British motion picture.
Benjamin Britten was one of the most extraordinary composers of the 20th century. He produced opera, symphonies, concerti, a war requiem and children's pieces, all tuneful with an acutely modern flavor. This film is both a celebration of Benjamin Britten's life and work, and a first hand account of his inspired and inspiring relationship with Sir Peter Pears.
1 DVD, Color and B&W, 103 min., 2006

TRAVEL MEDICINE: BE PREPARED
DVD2785
"This episode of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind offers advice on protection from illness while traveling. Suggested pre-trip preparations include determining destination-specific health risks, obtaining requisite vaccinations, making a travel health kit, and creating a medical safety net at the destination, in case illness should strike"--Container.
1 DVD, Color, 28 min., 2007

UNNATURAL CAUSES: IS INEQUALITY MAKING US SICK?
DVD2807
"Unnatural Causes sounds the alarm about the extent of our alarming socio-economic and racial inequities in health--and searches for their root causes. But those causes are not what we might expect ... It turns out there's much more to our health than bad habits, health care or unlucky genes. The social conditions in which we are born, live and work profoundly affect our well-being and longevity"--Producer's website.

WHITE RAINBOW = ŚVETA AMBARA (2005)
DVD2805
Widescreen presentation.
Written & directed by Dharan Mandrayar.
Stars Sonali Kulkarni, Amardeep Jha, Shameem Sheikh, Amruta Subhash.
Four remarkable women struggle to overcome the image and reality of being widows in modern Indian society.
1 DVD, Color, 94 min., 2007

THE WIRE. SEASON FOUR.
DVD2846
Videodisc release of the 2006 season of the HBO televsion series.
Full screen presentation.
Created by David Simon.
Stars Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen, Deirdre Lovejoy, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Andre Royo, Sonja Sohn, Jim True-Frost, Robert Wisdom, Seth Gilliam, Domemick Lombardozzi, Reg E. Cathey, Chad L. Coleman, Jamie Hector, Glynn Turman, JD Williams, Michael K. Williams, Corey Parker Robinson.
"With the fall of the Barksdale empire, and the ascent of a new young drug king in Baltimore, McNulty, Bunk and the rest of the detail continue to "follow the money" up the political ladder amidst a hotly contested mayoral campaign. Prez witnesses first-hand the role of inner-city education in the formation of youth as four students, Michael, Namond, Randy and Dukie, face dangerous decisions and adolescent angst in a city rife with the temptations of crime and easy money. This season continues to blur the lines between good and evil, and incite the fires of urban unrest"--Container.
4 DVDs, Color, 800 min., 2007

WORLD WAR I
DVD2823
Title on disc label: The Complete Story, World War I
Videodisc release of a 1964-1965 television program.
"It began as a regional conflict and escalated into a war of empires that covered the earth. Here for the first time on video is the complete 26 volume CBS News series, The Complete Story of World War I, narrated by Robert Ryan. This documentary series is more than just the history of this global conflict, it is also a photo album of the early twentieth century. Meet the men and machines that fought the war and witness every major battle and event of this global struggle"--Container.

THE WORLD'S GREATEST FAIR
DVD2840
Widescreen presenation.
Documentary on the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis, using archival images and interviews with historians to highlight various aspects of the event.
1 DVD, B&W with Color sequences, 113 min., 2004