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"In the aftermath of the second deadliest storm in US history, Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico's infrastructure utterly devastated. In the midst of an island-wide blackout, an overwhelming sense of community emerged as Puerto Ricans united to become stronger than the storm that devastated their homes"--Container.
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World is Yours volume 5
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Canadian mountains of Mont Tremblant for an exciting expedition; the enigmatic city of Budapest, considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world; Antalya, Turkey to see the biggest sandcastle festival; and many more culturally rich...
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A winner of several international awards, this program examines the legacy of Pythagoras and Plato and their impact on the modern world, our thoughts, our buildings, and our hierarchies. Filmed across North America and Europe, the documentary is shot on location in the home towns of these two great historical figures.
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World is Yours volume 3
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to Santorini to build sandcastles on the beach of Akrotiri; make a quick stop in Hong Kong for tea; Mexico City to explore the remains of civilizations that no longer exist; the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the ancient streets of Rome; and many more culturally...
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World is Yours volume 1
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Great Wall of China, considered one of the most impressive architectural edifications in history; the Grand Canyon in the United States; then to Cairo to take a ride on a camel; and other culturally rich locations around the world.
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World is Yours volume 4
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the Maltese Islands where adventure is abundant; then to Denmark to learn more about Viking ships; to Florianópolis, part of the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil; and other culturally rich locations around the world.
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World is Yours volume 2
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This travel series will visit different continents, countries, cities, and towns to explore their unique cultures, history, attractions, sports, art, food, music, and much more. Viewers will travel to the exotic city of Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople; Dubai in the Arabian desert; Las Vegas; Sydney to see the famous Sydney Opera House; the tropical paradise of Cancun; and other culturally rich locations around the world.
8) The Wait
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This film follows the lives of Syrian Christians who have escaped the oppressive skies of their homeland and have taken refuge in a Syriac Orthodox Monastery in Lebanon. Unable to work or find education for their children, they find themselves stuck in an in-between existence, waiting for visas to the West. Centered around the Eastern Orthodox celebrations of Easter, The Wait gives an insight into their spiritual as well as physical longing. English...
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A mysterious murder at an archeological expedition leads our heroes - those three prairie pals, The Three Mesquiteers - into some dangerous territory. Can they solve the murder without losing their own lives? With a cast including Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, and Roger Williams, The Riders of the Whistling Skull pits our heroes against devil-worshiping Indians armed with poisoned arrows, walking mummies, and more!
10) Rage at Dawn
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Randolph Scott plays James Barlow, an agent from Chicago hired to bring the notorious Reno brothers to justice. But - wouldn't you know it? - the Reno gang includes a beautiful young woman (Mala Powers) who catches Barlow's eye. This western from director Tim Whelan (The Thief of Bagdad) features cinematography by two-time Oscar winner Ray Rennahan (Gone With The Wind) and a screenplay by noted author Horace McCoy (They Shoot Horses, Don't They?)....
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How did a country that until 2010 had no organ donation system, become one of the world's organ transplant leaders? Short wait times and a seemingly endless supply of donors, made China a popular destination for transplant surgeries that can take years of waiting in other countries. But the question no one was asking is where do these organs come from? Until a group of researchers, including human rights lawyer David Matas and former Canadian MP David...
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One of the most well-known films from director Roger Corman, A Bucket of Blood tells the story of Walter Paisley (Dick Miller), a man who, after accidentally killing his landlady's cat and covering the body in plaster to hide the evidence, is acclaimed as a brilliant sculptor. Walter finds himself resorting to the same methods to produce new work, and soon people start mysteriously disappearing. Not wanting to direct another conventional horror flick,...
13) Mount Joy
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An upcoming national tour could be the big break for small town rock sensations The Living Daylights. However, the disappearance of the lead singer's girlfriend, who is also the bands manager, and the devastating secret she harbors could mean the end to it all. Inspired by true events.
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This giant dose of Blaxploitation eye candy was described by critic Roger Ebert as the first black motorcycle gang rock sci-fi musical... Originally distributed by Roger Corman's New World Pictures, the plot concerns the mother of a black biker babe being abducted by an evil chicken 'n ribs tycoon. The costumes alone are worth the price of admission. If the pink and yellow jumpsuits don't grab you, you might like the soulful soundtrack that includes...
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Marty Goes to Hollywood follows the journey of two friends who start a campaign to take their friend to the Hollywood premiere of a movie he stars in. It follows the adventure of three kilt wearing guys naively attempting to take on the might of the American film industry. What happens when you make a pact to refuse to take no for an answer? Marty Goes to Hollywood is a heartwarming film made on no budget about a guy in a film with a big budget....
18) Switched
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Fairy Tale Reform School volume 4
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Gilly and her friends must prepare for a giant invasion after Jack plants magic beans, earning him a spot in Fairy Tale Reform School and reminding Gilly how good it feels to be bad.
19) Finding Langston
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Finding Langston volume 1
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Discovering a book of Langston Hughes' poetry in the library helps Langston cope with the loss of his mother, relocating from Alabama to Chicago as part of the Great Migration, and being bullied.
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The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Heiligman draws on the letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime to weave a tale of two lives intertwined as Theo supported Vincent's struggles to find his path in life.