*NEW - Arcimboldo: Portrait of An Audacious Man
What if Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a painter of Modern Art before its time? With their unique style, the Composite Heads by the Milanese painter are among the most famous works from the Renaissance period. Largely forgotten after his death in 1593, he was re-discovered by the Surrealists. After them, throughout the 20th century, nu Read More...
*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 - Elliott Erwitt: Silence Sounds Good
Elliott Erwitt spent his entire adult life taking photographs, of presidents, popes and movie stars, as well as regular people and their pets. His work is iconic in world culture while his life is largely unknown. 'Elliott Erwitt — Silence Sounds Good' is a quiet, intimate portrait of an artist at work, who v Read More...
*NEW - I'm Fine, Not Really
Athletes have always been under pressure to win...they put aside their personal and mental feelings and “suck it up”, no matter what. Within the past year we saw a major shift and new focus on mental health through the eyes of elite sports figures. This ground-breaking and powerful documentary looks at the unhealthy Read More...
*NEW - Music's Superpowers: Why Is Music Vital To Our Brain?
Through an international scientific and neurological investigation, this film will unveil the mystery of music’s multiple powers in our lives. Learning, growing up, loving, overcoming amnesia, anxiety and pain, and much more...at every stage of our lives, how does music play a decisive role in our development? Read More...
*NEW - Sand Tales
Sand drawing is an artistic and ritual tradition and practice, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Through the incredible artistic technique of sand drawing, Sand Tales brings to life these world-famous fairy tales. Each episode is a new story with new adventures of our favorite Read More...
*NEW - Story Time With Ms. Booksy
Ms. Booksy is a magical and whimsical storyteller who jumps into classic fairytales—literally—bringing well-known stories and characters to life with her own unique twist. This animated StoryTime series delivers fantastical stories with familiar themes and relevant messages.1. Snow White And The Magic Mir 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...
Art Classic Stories Series
Art Classic Stories combines classical art with the most loved fairy tales of all time. Each title features exquisite illustrations that will capture children's eyes while introducing them to the techniques and art styles of famous artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir and many, many more.Volum Read More...
At Frida Kahlo's
"The Blue House" located in Mexico City, is the home where Frida Kahlo was born (1907) and would die (1954). She is surrounded not only by painter Diego Rivera, but also by Leon Trotsky, André Breton, Sergei Eisenstein, Pablo Neruda, Waldo Frank, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Vassily Kandinsky, etc. Read More...
Big Lego Christmas, A
Behind the scenes of the world’s most-profitable toymaker! A Big LEGO® Christmas offers viewers a sneak peek inside the legendary toy empire. Visit the famously-secretive LEGO® headquarters in Billund, Denmark as the team pulls out all the stops to stage the biggest LEGO® Christmas ever. Head to London’s Read More...
Blue Danube, The: A Waltz Story
Traditionally played each year at the world famous New Year's Concerts in Vienna, this is the story of one of the most popular pieces of classical music. The Blue Danube is in itself the expression of the universe of the waltz. None other than The Blue Danube can embody the essence of the waltz so eloquently a Read More...
Canvas & Artist
Delve into the mystery and grandeur of some of the greatest paintings of all times. The Canvas and Artist 3-part series reviews the history of the era, societal pressures and emotional state of the artists’ often tortured lives to gain insight into the meaning behind 11 masterpieces. Discussions also include Read More...
Crafty Kids Series
25 creative, simple crafts for kids. Hours of fun! Included for each craft are a video tutorial, on screen directions and a printable guide that includes step-by-step directions and a list of items that are neede Read More...
Draw Me A Story 7-Part Series (The art of reading)
Recommended: Parents’ Choice,School Library Journal A "FINE ARTS" approach to reading and literature Painters, artists, sketchers, and crafters use their unique talents to bring color and motion to a fascinating collection of familiar children's stories from aro Read More...
English National Opera Presents, The
Filmed live from The London Coliseum, enjoy this superb collection of performances from the English National Opera. All titles are sung in English. Each opera contains two DVD’s in a single DVD case.Operas Include:Benvenuto CelliniMonty Python legend Terry Gilliam unleashes his inexhaustible imagination on Berl Read More...
Extreme Science Series
The craziest ideas come to life when engineers and athletes team up to create the breathtaking courses of extreme sport. This high octane and cutting edge series travels the world exploring the science, construction and execution of extreme sports events. An informative and entertaining look at the pioneers, each with their 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...
Fonko Series: Contemporary Africa Through Its Urban Music
Content Advisory: Contains explicit language. Recommended: Video Librarian ...From the award-winning makers of "The Black Power Mixtape" (1967-1975) and "Concerning Violence”. Narrated by Neneh Cherry and Fela Kuti. This documentary series introduces some of the most outspoken and creative African 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...
Guide to ACL Reconstruction And Recovery, A
Recommended: American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsDeveloped in conjunction with the Visible Human Project sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's Library of Medicine. Using a combination of video, 3D animation, and motion graphics the program covers the anatomy of the knee, ACL and other ligament injuries, Read More...
Heritage of Chinese Culture and Dance, The
Recommended: Video Librarian A film by Dr. Ming Chen, Professor of Theater, Kennesaw State University This program takes audiences through 5,000 years of Chinese culture and provides a rare glimpse into Chinese ethnic & folk dance traditions through seven representative dance forms.&nb Read More...
Impossible Lens, The
"Every Photographer needs to watch this video." The extraordinary life story of world-renowned wildlife cinematographer and inventor Dr Jim Frazier. His optical genius paved the way for much of the world's cutting-edge optical technology including 3D. His over 40 national and international awards inc Read More...
In the Starlight
A film by Mathieu Le LayHighly Recommended: Video Librarian, Educational Media Reviews Online In the Starlight is an intimate portrait of the professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer Paul Zizka. Zizka has spent more than 10 years documenting the interplay of light and weather in the mountains, shooting Read More...
Into The Outdoors: Family Adventures Series
Nine Time Emmy Award Winner Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoorlifestyles that empower our next generationto become sustainablestewards of Planet Earth. What better way to do that than through exciting family adventures? Titles include: Kids Learn How To Catch Their Read More...
Joan Miró: The Inner Fire
Thirty years after his death, Joan Miró has become an iconic figure in the art world. The more time passes, the more his work becomes universal, going beyond borders and genres. His work lives outside of museums, on the walls of prestigious institutions, and his influence extends into design and architecture and is visibl Read More...
Lang Lang: Portrait of an Exceptional Artist
Lang Lang is already an undisputed international star of the piano. A "Wunderkind" like Mozart, Lang Lang is a demi-god in China and a superstar in the rest of the world. Portrait of An Exceptional Artist reveals not only a piano prodigy, but also a deeply involved artist and mentor. From his lessons in China Read More...
Les Misérables & Victor Hugo: In the Name of the People
Without a doubt, Les Misérables is one the most well-known novels in the history of literature. Better still, it made its author the people’s spokesman. How and why is this text still so important? This documentary aims to introduce us to those who recognise themselves in Hugo, to tell us how Hugo made Les Mis&eacut Read More...
Live Art Series
Recommended: Educational Media Reviews Online What is a living sculpture? Can time be represented? What should be the lifespan of a work of art? Who can say do not touch the works? Can stealing an idea be justified? The Live Art documentary collection attempts to answer these questions by focusing on works refer Read More...
Monster Truck Tech
Part vehicle, part freak of nature, monster trucks are a technological wonder. Their purpose – to crush cars and dazzle audiences.The creator of the sport, Bob Chandler, explains how it all started and takes you on a behind the scenes look at the creation of Bigfoot 16, one of the most cutting-edge trucks of all time- fro Read More...
Moonbug: A Photographic Journey
Bitten by the 'Moonbug', photographer Steve Pyke set out on a journey across America in his search to meet and photograph the Apollo space pioneers. A journey in which he was to meet the adventurers, risk takers and dreamers who were behind one of the most historic endeavors of our time. From living rooms and moonsca Read More...
Music For Elephants
An incredible, unique and moving documentary about a British concert-pianist playing music to blind, injured and orphaned elephants with extraordinary results. At a sanctuary on the shores of the iconic River Kwai in Thailand, Paul Barton from Yorkshire plays the works of the world's great composers to endange Read More...
Old Dry Frye
ALA Notable Children’s Film, ALA Selected Film For Young Adults, EMMY- Best Int’l Special, Golden Athena award Recommended: School Library Journal, Booklist A timeless, period-setting story, in live action, revolving around a traveling preacher by the name of Dry Frye, whos Read More...
Opera Easy Series
Originally $575, now $375 for 25-part series World renowned diva and operatic singer Natalie Choquette, brings her entertaining and unique focus to many of the world's best loved operas. From La Traviata, to Carmen, to Don Giovanni a Read More...
Power of Music Series (newly added preview)
Recommended: Video Librarian Poetry for the soul; Language of the heart; When words fail music succeeds. These are but a few references that describe the influence music has on our lives. Throughout this documentary style program, gifted musicians from different cultural backgrounds articulate how various typ Read More...
Scooter and Me: Yoga For Kids Series
Awards: Silver Telly Award, Mom's Choice Award, Parent's Choice Award, Creative Child Magazine DVD Of The Year, NAPPA Gold Award Winner These engaging Yoga Story DVDs develop focus, fitness and coordination; introduce universal values; and teach Adventure Skills, which are simple self-regulation techniques kids can use Read More...
Sing & Spell: A Reading And Spelling Series For Young Learners
These animated musical programs teach young children the basics of phonics and word and letter identification, using original songs and lessons for lively learning. The series features the first 29 high frequency words presented in the Open Court/Imagine It language arts kindergarten program. This edutainment media content for y Read More...
Skills & Drills Series
A 6-part series of instructional sports programs introducing basic to more advanced skills required to play popular sports at the recreational level. Includes full demonstrations of each key skill supported by a number of reinforcing drills. This series offers assistance to aspiring athletes as well as to their Read More...
Sons Of Vienna: The City Of Music
From the late eighteenth century through the end of the nineteenth century Vienna was never without a famous composer living and working within her friendly confines. It became known as music’s Golden Period. Charismatic young recording artists and concert soloists from around the world tell the story and play t Read More...
Sports Fundamentals From Coaches Choice Series
Coaches Choice is one of the world’s premier publishers of sports instruction DVDs. Building on over 20 years of experience, we have partnered with leading coaches in each sport to present the foundations for success. Each program includes proven drills thoroughly explained and demonstrated. The programs can be u Read More...
That's Imagination: Creative Drawing Series
Join world renowned artist and stage performer Oistein Kristiansen as he introduces children to the various approaches to creative drawing. Simple, quick and effective, each program is characterized with amusing shapes, bright colors and high energy. The programs help develop imagination and creative thinking while having fun le Read More...
Unity 2D & 3D Ultimate Game Development Course
Unity is the ultimate game development platform and the world’s leading third party game making solution. It’s been used to create 1,000s of games (Angry Birds 2, Firewatch, Shadowrun Returns, Wasteland 2…) and it supports the broadest number of platforms (PS4, XBOX, Wii, iOS, Android, VR…) T Read More...
World’s Tiniest Masterpieces: The Wonderful World Of Willard Wigan
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian, Educatioinal Media Reviews Online Willard Wigan makes art so small it could fit in the eye of a needle. His entire collection–valued in the millions–could fit on a coin. He once inhaled three weeks of work when he breathed in at the wrong time. For Willard, the desire to Read More...
Yan Pei-Ming: Face to Face
Before going to France to study at the school of Fine Arts, Ming was a painter for Maoist propaganda. His large scale paintings and unique style has made Ming a major figure in the contemporary art world. A classical and academic painter, Ming has revisited many different styles, drawing inspiration from the great masters. After Read More...