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Though World War II has been explored countless times, it is an event of such significance and detail and excitement that it will probably never be exhausted. This three hour overview of the international conflict goes over the major events of the War -- from the Japanese invasion of Manchuria through Hitler's invasion of Poland and Pearl Harbor to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that led to the war's end. It includes historical footage as well as interviews with veterans.
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This collection of short films were produced around the mid-20th century, and were an adult reaction to the burgeoning youth culture movement that, they felt, posed a very real threat to civilization! The films included are:
Are Manners Important?
(1954), which teaches manners to a young man with designs on the presidency;
Good Table Manners
(1951), which transports a boy backwards and forwards in time so he can teach himself table manners;
We Play And Share Together
(1951), which shows two girls how much more fun they`d have if they shared their toys;
Everyday Courtesy
(1948), which teaches children and adults how to be polite;
Exchanging Greetings and Introductions
(1960), which stresses how important it is to greet someone in a polite manner;
Social Courtesy
(1951), which teaches teenagers how to act in a social situation;
Helping Johnny Remember
(1956), which sees a group of kids building their own society, only to exclude a member due to his poor manners; and, finally,
By Jupiter
(1941), in which one man is allowed to relive a day in his life.
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This pseudo-documentary gives a look into the illustrious career of W. Eugene Smith--one of America's most important and acclaimed photojournalists. A collage of interviews, newsreel footage, music, and reenactments (with Peter Reigert portraying Smith on photo shoots and in his New York City loft) give an informative and entertaining glimpse into the photographer's world.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English
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This award-winning documentary follows the controversial sheriff of Arizona`s Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio. Maricopa is America`s largest county, and the Sheriff has been elected four times running, yet his law enforcement tactics have drawn attention for their hard-line extremity. Instituting a prison built of tents and razor wire and located in the desert, Arpaio dresses his inmates in black and white stripes and pink undergarments. He has resurrected chain gangs, and includes women and young, first-time offenders in these work groups. While
America`s toughest sheriff
claims he is working to build a safe, effective jail system, reducing recidivism by making absolutely no aspect of their stay enjoyable--coffee, TV, and nudie magazines are also prohibited--Amnesty International finds his methods to be inhumane. This documentary explores both sides of the debate, and ventures into the Sheriff`s infamous
Tent City.
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Performance artist Bob Flanagan suffered from cystic fibrosis throughout his 42 years. This disturbing, poignant, and disarmingly funny documentary examines his odyssey to have control over his body through inflicting pain on himself. Through private moments captured on camera, his performances, and direct conversations with Flanagan himself, we learn of his painful fight against his affliction, the creative and disturbing things he does to his ailing body, and the importance of his long-term relationship with his dominatrix/partner Sheree Rose. Kirby Dick's acclaimed documentary superbly sidesteps the'freakshow' mentality by presenting the story of someone who lived a life far outside of conventionality in an exceptionally human manner. This film is for non-squeamish, mature audiences.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Dolby Digital Stereo - English
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