*NEW - Back to Basquiat
This film is first and foremost a journey. From Brooklyn to Abidjan, via the Mississippi, Puerto Rico and Haiti. A journey through the search for his identity of the most famous black American contemporary artist, and one of the 20th century's major painters. But it's a paradoxical journey because, despite his Haitian an Read More...
*NEW - Beyond The Far Side
Fifty years after Neil Armstrong walked on its surface, the Moon is back at the center of the international attention… Space X, the China spatial program: newcomers are developing unprecedented technologies, surpassing technical challenges, and bringing back new findings about the Moon. BEYOND THE FAR SIDE takes the form Read More...
*NEW - Big Pharma: Gaming The System
Big pharma is big business. Richer and more powerful than ever, Big Pharma has influence at the heart of the economy and politics. This film investigates the lobbying practices of the lucrative pharmaceutical industry that can alone decide on government health policies, possibly to the detriment of our health. This global and co Read More...
*NEW - Black American Experience Series, The
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage, defeat. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can Read More...
*NEW - Hispanic American Experience, The
From creators to space travelers and authors to statesmen, numerous noteworthy Latino American pioneers have transformed the world. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American females whose impact has touched all aspects of life. There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on hi Read More...
*NEW - Native American Experience, The
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Whether they were actors or activists, artists or athletes, Native American men significantly im Read More...
*NEW - North America's Indigenous Peoples
The Indigenous Peoples of North America is the collective name for the population already present in North America before Europeans arrived. We’ll start by describing their early history – how they lived, what their civilizations were like, and how they regarded nature. You will be introduced to concepts like wigwams Read More...
*NEW - Where The Food Comes From
Chip Carter digs deep inside the food industry to meet the people who have a passion for growing our crops and keeping the world fed…from the farms to the research labs to the offices where people make rules that regulate it all. Along the way, he also looks into fascinating areas like agritourism, charcuterie-makin Read More...
*NEW - Wow, I Never Knew That
Wow, I Never Knew That! is a whimsical series that is jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind the stuff you’re already familiar with. From items you use every day to the phrases you use in conversation to the habits you’re so accustomed to, you’ll be fas Read More...
100 Years, 100 Events Series
This collection of documentaries looks at the most worldly and the most consequential events of the 20th Century. It is extremely rare that a series of this magnitude can offer such a unique clarity of events, credibly enhanced with insider accounts. It's all covered! An important and extensive collection document Read More...
Adventure Of America’s Horses, The
A film by Marie Brunet-Debaines Mustangs, the wild successors of America’s first horses. These iconic American horses opened up routes through a continent and conquered its plains and unspoiled heart. Today, these untamed horses are fighting for their freedom and even their very survival in the wide open spaces Read More...
Advocates of Change Series
PEOPLE CHANGING THE WORLD They have made a difference and revolutionized the world. They come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. These remarkable individuals have pioneered, developed and forever improved their industry and the world in which we live. Engaging and relevant, these individuals will change th Read More...
America's Secret D-Day Disaster
How did a rehearsal for a D-Day invasion of Utah Beach in Normandy result in the death of a thousand Allied soldiers? 'Exercise Tiger' was the Allies' worst training disaster during World War II - hushed up until 1984. Eyewitness accounts, top-secret documents, film archives and findings from underwater excavations Read More...
Beat Generation, The
Recommended: Video LibrarianA film by Jean-Jacques Lebel and Xavier VilletardThis documentary tells the story of the incredible and enduring friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, a Read More...
Betty Boop For Ever
Betty Boop was the first female human character in the entire history of cartoons, she was also the first woman to have the leading role in a cartoon. Born in 1930 with gorgeous legs, huge bedroom eyes, a soft singer voice, Betty Boop was a hit! As she blows out 90 candles in 2020, the sexy little brunette and her legendary Boop Read More...
Biographies Of Famous People Series
A 5-part humanities series featuring uniquely famous individuals from divergent walks of life and regional areas of North America who have made a recognized and significant contribution to the history and spirit of America.Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart amazed the world with her aviating prowess during a time in America when the Read More...
Cuban Colonel, The Russian General & The Near Destruction Of The World
The Cuban Missile Crisis played out in the month of October 1962. Never before or since has the world been so close to destruction. Colonel Osvaldo Fernandez was one of the few Cubans who actually knew what was going on at the time. As a young liaison officer, his job was to follow the Soviet troops to the vario Read More...
Destinations: The Americas
(Originally $375, now $225 series) Recommended: Booklist Filmed entirely on location from Northern Canada to South America's southern tip, this ongoing travel series invites discovery of the most s Read More...
Dog Tails Series
There are few things more dear to their owners than a favorite breed of dog. Dogs have been bred and trained to enhance their individual characteristics and temperaments over decades of time. Many of today's most popular breeds have ancestry from Europe and Asia and have been selectively bred to strengthen the mo Read More...
Famous People, Incredible Lives Series
This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Interested v Read More...
Freedom Seekers: Stories From The Western Underground Railroad
A film by Gary Jenkins.Recommended: Library Journal You've provided a framework for understanding the western Underground Railroad. I both enjoyed it and learned from it, and I highly recommend it. Read More...
From Watts to Watts: A Portrait of Filmmaker Charles Burnett
CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGECharles Burnett is an eminent figure of the Black independence movement. His dual identity, as African American and independent filmmaker, makes his work rare and valuable, revealing the shortcomings of American society. A subtle and powerful storyteller, he describes the lives and dreams of African Read More...
Great Cemeteries Of The World Series
Recommended Library JournalHave you ever considered a cemetery to be a living museum? Well it is!It's what remains after everything else is gone. If you haven't spent time at a cemetery you're missing one of life's most interesting places. Aesthetically they're beautiful, Read More...
Great Lakes Series, The
Recommended: Video Librarian These five bodies of water, created 10,000 years ago, hold 3/4 of the world’s standing fresh water. Over 50 million people live within 100 miles of a Great Lake’s port. Because they comprise such a large waterway, they have played a vital role in the lives and histories of many of our anc Read More...
Heavy Water War, The
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In 1939 the scientific world is buzzing. The race for the atomic bomb is launched. But to control nuclear fission, the French and the Germans alike absolutely need heavy water. This rare resource is produced in a single factory in Vemork, a small Norwegian town Read More...
Historic Hotels of America Series
Enrich Travel & History Collections With These American TreasuresProduced in cooperation with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and shot entirely on location throughout the US, this series features some of the most prestigious and historic hotels in the nation. Each program highlights the facilities and unique Read More...
History's Greatest Lies Series
Obfuscated, and rarely punished, the lies of those in power often achieve their goal: to change the course of history. Who are the liars? Heads of state, politicians and military leaders, supported by their hierarchies. They have no qualms about lying to the radio, on television, to millions of people, end even under oath to the Read More...
JFK's Women: A Danger To National Security?
John F. Kennedy – the President who risked his political career in return for sex. Using recently released FBI files and eyewitness accounts, this documentary reveals JFK's long string of affairs and lovers in the context of events at the time. The historical significance of his dalliances is heightened by the fac Read More...
Let Freedom Ring Collection
A Collection of documentaries by George Ciampa "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction....It must be fought for, protected, and handed on to them (future generations) to do the same.” - Ronald Reagan The mission of LET FREEDOM RING is to educate young adults on the meaning and Read More...
Lewis & Clark Expedition, The
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video Librarian• Program 1: Includes St. Louis to the Continental Divide • Program 2: Includes Continental Divide to the Pacific OceanIn 1803 US President Thomas Read More...
Maple Syrup: Smoke & Kettles
It’s a beautiful spring day for a visit to the “Sugarbush” where young viewers see firsthand the collection of sap for the making of maple syrup as it was hundreds of years ago. It begins with the frigid sap of winter and on to the glorious flavor of spring syrup. It is an interesting process that is rich Read More...
Once Were Enemies
US Tank Commander Lee Smith and Platoon Leader Bill Cumbaa return to the island of Peleliu 60 years after their WW II battle to meet former enemies Tsuchida Kiyokazu and Shinji Karasumaru. Now in their 80s, they relive this tragic time sharing secrets and personal stories. We feel their painful past and learn how time has c Read More...
Osama bin Laden: A Decade To Justice
Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian A dramatic, powerful and at times unnerving retelling of the events leading up to and surrounding the death of the world's most wanted man.This documentary includes President Obama's Address to the Nation, a remembrance to 9/11, the decade long hunt to find Osama bin Laden, the rise Read More...
Overseas Chinese: North America
Chinese immigrants looking for a better life in North America had to pay the price of countless heartbreaks, humiliation and even death. Scattered like seeds on foreign soil, they had to struggle hard to take root, braving hostility, discrimination, and inequality. Having shed blood, sweat and tears, they have emerged from a cen Read More...
Pocahontas And Captain John Smith: Love & Survival In The New World
At the beginning of the 17th century, Spain’s empire included vast expanses of the Americas. James I of England knows he must act quickly if he wants to establish his own colonies. Under the command of adventurer John Smith and others, a permanent English settlement was established in the New World. But it was Read More...
Rise Of Great Powers, The: A Defining Moment
Recommended: Video Librarian Two years in the making, Rise of Great Powers travels from ancient Rome to the United States of America in the 20th century to explore the nature of influence and power throughout history. Leading academics reveal the x factor that these nations had and others did not. T Read More...
Rivers Of North America Series
Recommended: School Library Journal, BooklistDesigned to stimulate young students this important series provides a unique look at the role great rivers have played and continue to play in the development of a nation. Beginning at the headwaters and meandering through majestic landscapes, the waters of these great rivers continue Read More...
Robberies Of The Century
They did it for money, for fame, and for thrills. They used disguises, cunning, and bravado. Pursued around the world, some got away with millions, others captured within days. They're the leaders and masterminds behind the 20th Century's greatest robberies. Read More...
Secrets Of The West
Explore the history, culture and stunning landscapes of the classic American West. Join scientists and adventurers as they explore the origins of the great western movement known as manifest destiny. Engage with university professors and park officials as they take you on a personal anthropological tour of the ancient Read More...
Speeches That Changed The World
Words and delivery can combine to galvanize an audience, creating ‘I remember where I was when...’ moments. JFK at the Brandenburg Gate or Martin Luther King at the Lincoln Memorial provide unforgettable examples that still stir today. This collection of classic speech excerpts contains not only inspiring o Read More...
Symbols Of America Series
Recommended: Booklist, School Library JournalThis comprehensive series is designed to help young learners understand and appreciate the images that have become the symbols that represent the greatness of the world’s mightiest nation. These images, recognized around the world, symbolize the American people, the American Read More...
Tobacco Inc.: The Industry of Lies
"Nicotine isn’t addictive". These words are the ones that the tobacco industry’s seven most important leaders pronounced in front of the United States Congress. It was April 4th, 1994. Four years later, they had to pay a $200 billion fine and to make their archives public. Deep inside these millions of page Read More...
Travel Thru History Series
Travel Thru History is a unique, Emmy nominated travel series that explores diverse cities and historical sites around the world while experiencing the cultural, archaeological and architectural features of these unique locations. Titles include: Albany & Saratoga Springs, New York We’ll take the Albany capital t Read More...
US Government: How It Works Series
While the complexities of the American political system have never been greater, the right visual aid can help students sift through them—and even develop a passion for the subject. This six-part series is an ideal tool for introducing and exploring key aspects of U.S. government and public policy. Using a combination Read More...
Wall Street Series: World Financial Center
Wall Street is in the news everyday; occupy Wall Street, bankers, greed, money, debt! But do we really understand what the fuss is all about? From its early dutch influenced beginning, to what has become the greatest economic crisis of our lifetime, this 10-part series puts it all in perspective. A must-have series of programs t Read More...
Walls Of The World: Security, Division & Unity
Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online Narrated by the 2018 Emmy® Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys, this compelling series explores six of the world’s most iconic walls and borders. From the crumbling ruins of ancient walls to brick barriers that are currently under constructi Read More...
Where Were You- Events That Changed The World
There are moments and events that change our psyche and the way we think and view the world. They have us glued to televisions screens, sitting by radios, surfing the internet and poring over newspapers just to find out more, to find out why. From 9/11; to Hurricane Katrina; to Tiananmen Square; they are the events that have for Read More...