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Director Michael Apted's evolving film, the longest-running documentary project in history, began as a study of the influence of class on schoolchildren in England. In SEVEN UP (1963), Apted interviewed 14 seven-year-old children from vastly different backgrounds. He visited the same group of children every seven years, charting the changes in their lives. In 42 UP, the sixth film in the series, the subjects have grown up, entered the middle of their lives, and experienced dramatic reversals of fortune. Although three of the participants have removed themselves from the spotlight, the remaining voices paint an enlightening, honest picture of love, life, death, success, and failure. Going beyond the notion of merely recording history, the documentary is unusual in the effect that it has had on the participants' lives. In some cases, friendships have formed between the subjects; in most other cases, the documentary has forced them to be more reflective and aggressive as they anticipate the seven-year ritual. A simple but powerful portrait of 14 lives, the SEVEN UP series is Apted's most groundbreaking work; the documentary has already inspired similar projects in many other countries.DVD Fetaures:Region 1Keep CaseAudio: Stereo - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Introduction - 1. Michael Apted - DirectorInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusText/Photo Galleries: Birector Biography
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Contains Frank Capra's complete documentary series covering World War II (originally titled WHY WE FIGHT). Includes: PRELUDE TO WAR; THE NAZI STRIKE; DIVIDE AND CONQUER; THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN; and THE BATTLE OF RUSSIA. The DVD release also includes BATTLE OF CHINA; WAR COMES TO AMERICA; D-DAY; WORLD AT WAR; and APPOINTMENT IN TOKYO. See individual titles for descriptions.DVD Features:Region 1Keep Case5-Disc SetFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishInteractive Features: Trivia (25 Questions and Answers) Scene AccessText/Photo Galleries: Biographies (30) War Propaganda Posters (10)
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Director D.W. Griffith is one of the true pioneers of the cinematic art form. Not only did he make some of the most acclaimed movies in Hollywood history--BIRTH OF A NATION, WAY DOWN EAST--he also shaped the way that narrative and editing are used to tell stories in motion pictures. Between 1909 and 1913, Griffith was under contract at the Biography Company, where he made 450 one and two reel short films. 22 of these shorts, which star such luminaries as Lillian Gish, Mack Sennett, and Lionel Barrymore are compiled on this collector's release. Not only are the films incredible works of early cinema, they are also amazing documents of early 20th century American life.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Russell Merritt - Film Historian
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Discoveries....America - West Virginia (DVD)
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Panda bears are one of nature's most beautiful creations. This release contains two award-winning PBS specials devoted to the furry creatures, PANDAS OF THE SLEEPING DRAGON and THE PANDA BABY. Each program explores the difficulties involved with keeping this special breed of animal alive and thriving.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep Case
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