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He was an icon of popular music; she was one of the most avant garde performance artists of the Sixties. Their union was one of mind, body, and spirit. Yoko was accused of breaking up the Beatles, but some of Lennon's best music was composed in the heyday of their relationship. Though his voice was tragically silenced, she continues to spread the message: 'give peace a chance.'
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[1999]
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English
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. When the English princess married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, son of Prince Andrew of Greece and a great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria, at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, it was the beginning of one of the most successful unions in the history of the Royal family. From the feted young couple of the 1940s to the guardians of today's monarchy, Elizabeth and Philip have travelled a long road to which is...
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[2021]
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English
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John Lennon's image is known around the world; he is one of the most famous people on the planet. But can just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? This film throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures - from iconic shots to private snaps - with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew John Lennon best. The photos reveal Lennon's lifelong search to...
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[2019]
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English
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The second in series charts the story of exploration in the 20th century. 20th-century exploration began with flag planting in the name of empire, and over the decades, improvements in technology saw explorers take on greater and greater challenges - pursuing prizes from the poles, to the highest points on earth - and beyond. The incredible individuals who took humankind to the limits of what was thought possible also oversaw an evolution - as time...
Pub. Date
[1997]
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English
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They were two of the biggest stars of stage and screen, and when they met both were already married. Their affair was passionate and stormy, but survived the pressures of stardom and rivalry until Vivien Leigh contracted tuberculosis and gradually her whole personality began to change.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. After retiring in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith and becomes a symbol of peace.
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American Masters volume 0
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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American Masters presents a new biography of the Boston Red Sox baseball player whose only goal in life was to be known as the greatest hitter who ever lived. A complex and entertaining portrait of a man who was as obsessive as he was talented, the documentary reveals Ted Williams' complicated relationships with family and friends and explores the impact he has had on the current generation of MLB stars. Features Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Roger Angell,...
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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This documentary focuses on Elvis's film career. Including highlights from his best films, this entertaining documentary has rare footage of Elvis in the army, his marriage to Priscilla and other amazing true-life Elvis moments. The whole story of "The King" is here from beginning to end. You'll enjoy the best scenes from his most acclaimed movies, a dozen in all.
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[2013]
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English
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At 100 years old, Professor Irwin Corey finally reveals the magic behind his subversive and sophisticated double-talk. Irwin and his chain-smoking wife, confidante, and #1 fan, Fran, afford filmmaker Jordan Stone intimate access to their lives and the inner workings of The World's Foremost Authority, aided by legendary comedian and civil rights advocate Dick Gregory. Narrated by Susan Sarandon.
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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This celebrity-filled biography of legendary entertainer Orson Welles features interviews with friends, family, and colleagues who knew him best; it is filled with footage from a number of his unfinished films ("The Deep"; “The Other Side of the Wind”), rare home movie footage, little-known stories of Welles' family, and private clips and stills of the emotional memoirs of actress Oja Kodar, Welles' companion in the latter years of his life.
Series
American Masters volume 0
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Dick Cavett’s early years as a writer and comedian coincided with a slowdown in Groucho Marx’s professional activity, and it was during this time that their friendship blossomed. In Groucho and Cavett, the three-time Emmy® Award-winner looks back at his relationship with the iconic comedian, sharing footage from Groucho’s visits to The Dick Cavett Show and other rare recordings.
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[1997]
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English
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Journalizing his final year before dying of cancer in 1996, this documentary takes a sentimental walk down memory lane to honor a man whose place in history is surely guaranteed. Probably best known for his oft-quoted (and misunderstood) 1960s phrase wherein Dr. Leary encouraged everyone to "turn on, tune in, and drop out," the filmmakers sought to capture the real man behind the legend.
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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He was the man no prison could hold. The handcuff king. The man who walked through walls. The greatest escapologist of all time. He was Harry Houdini, the most exquisite showman in the age of showmanship. Emperor exponent of the art of vaudeville and the highest paying performer of his era.
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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With unprecedented access to Mary Tyler Moore’s vast archive, Being Mary Tyler Moore chronicles the screen icon whose storied career spanned sixty years. Weaving Moore’s personal narrative with the beats of her professional accomplishments, the film highlights her groundbreaking roles and the indelible impact she had on generations of women who came after her.
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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These nuggets of wisdom are offered by an Academy Award nominated actor (James Woods), a popular comedian (Aasif Mandvi), and a world-famous novelist (Jodi Picoult) to their sixteen-year-old selves. No matter how accomplished and confident they seem today, at sixteen, they were like the rest of us, often unsure, frequently confused, and usually in need of a little reassurance. In this book, 75 celebrities, writers, musicians, athletes, and actors...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Addressing the explosive growth in ancestral travel, this compelling narrative combines intriguing tales of discovery with tips on how to begin your own explorations. Actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy's featured story recounts his recent quest to uncover his family's Irish history, while twenty-five other prominent writers tell their own heartfelt stories of connection. Spanning the globe, these stories offer personal takes on...
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