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Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
A journey in the footsteps of the enigmatic young American named Chris McCandless, who vanished and ultimately perished in the Alaskan wilderness. New interviews and never before released letters probe the mystery behind the best-selling book and movie 'Into the Wild.'
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
[Widescreen?].
Language
English
Description
The incredible story of a baby elephant who was born into a rescue camp in the wilderness of Botswana. When she is suddenly orphaned at one-month-old, it is up to the keepers who look after the herd to keep her alive. This one elephant's tale remains both intimate and epic, a journey of tragedy and triumph, because when her entire species faces extinction, one life means everything.
84) Poisoned water
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
[Widescreen?].
Language
English
Description
"NOVA: Poisoned Water Water. Turn on the faucet and it's always there. Without it we perish. But how safe is our tap water? In this special report, NOVA investigates what happened in Flint, Michigan when local officials changed the city's water source to save money, but overlooked a critical treatment process. As the water pipes corroded, lead leached into the system, exposing the community--including thousands of children--to dangerous levels of...
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
"Ironically, every dead elephant with its ivory intact is a reason to celebrate. It means an elephant died of natural causes, not bullets, snares or poison, and a soul was allowed to be celebrated and mourned by its herd. Award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert start with the remains of two bull elephants and through a series of key flashbacks, look at the lives they would have led, the dramas they may have seen, their great migrations...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2018].
Language
English
Description
"BBC Presents: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, this documentary visits the real-life magical history behind J.K. Rowling s beloved classics. With footage from the British Library s exhibition and exclusive access to a priceless collection of artefacts, take a tour around the mesmerizing journey creating this global phenomenon. Includes interviews with J.K. Rowling herself as she examines the most exciting items...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
Publisher
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Desert victory: Documents the clash of Germany's General Rommel and Britain's General Montgomery as their militaries collide in battle under harsh desert conditions. Britain's defeat at El Alemein is only a stumbling block on the road to victory as they ultimately conquer the Germans at Tripoli. Utilizes actual German footage of Rommel and Hitler that was confiscated during the skirmish by the British.
The Nazis strike: Masterfully compiled by Col....
90) Dogs on the job!
Publisher
[Mill Creek Entertainment]
Pub. Date
[2018].
Language
English
Description
"A dog's purpose can extended beyond a companionship role as man s best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility. This fascinating documentary series explores the history, training and duties of working dogs and the integral role they serve to assist mankind. This series follows the dogs through seven episodes: 1. Wolves Become Dogs 2. Dogs Move Into the Stage and Stadium 3. Herding and Mushing 4. The Nose Will Get...
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
Standard version.
Language
English
Description
Rare wildlife footage (including 'The Spirit Bear'), a beautiful rainforest, and a 250-mile adventure along the coast of British Columbia highlight this informative National Geographic production. Includes bonus program 'Assignment: Great Grizzlies'.
93) The unspoken
Author
Publisher
MIRA Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The Krewe of Hunters must find an ancient shipwreck and save divers from the demons aboard, in book 7 of the fan favorite series from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.
It is 1898. Bound for Chicago, the freighter Jerry McGuen goes down in Lake Michigan, taking with it every man aboard. But what other fate could befall a vessel carrying the ill-gotten sarcophagus of an Egyptian sorcerer?
Now: A veteran diver and "ghost ship" expert...
Publisher
E1 Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
For decades, mysterious messages in the form of colorful 'tiles' have appeared, pasted on the streets of major cities up and down the western hemisphere. Containing the same bizarre, unsettling message, which seems to concern resurrecting the world's dead, most people walk over them without a thought, until now. Justin Duerr, long obsessed with the tiles, has begun a quest to unearth both their origins and meaning.
96) Yosemite
Publisher
[PBS]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
[Widescreen?].
Language
English
Description
"Join scientists, experts, and adventurers as they trudge through mountains of snow, climb trees as tall as buildings, and soar high in the air to spy just how these global changes are affecting one of America's greatest wildernesses."
97) Gifted hands
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, who overcame problems in school and obstacles in life to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon. His lifelong journey led him to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a bestselling author, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Includes behind-the-scenes, and featurettes.
99) Amy
Publisher
[Lionsgate]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
"The story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks."--Provided by imdb.com.
100) Mystery of the Nile
Series
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Pasquale Scaturro and a team of explorers set out to become the first team to ever complete a full descent of the Blue Nile and the Nile river.
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