Vivendi Entertainment (Firm)
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5 videodiscs (approximately 455 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
"Journey into the depths of outer space in this five-disc voyage throughout the cosmos. Explore the galactic effects of black holes, relive the excitement of the first lunar landing with never-before-seen spectacular images of the moon and Earth, and transport yourself to the corners of the universe using breath-taking CGI technology and images from the Hubble Space Telescope. 'Wonders of the universe' will take you on an in-depth exploration of...
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (270 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"6-part series reveals ... [an] up-to-date vision of the ancient empire and challenges our perception of what we know about the Romans and their lives. New discoveries about the Roman gladiators, Pompeii doomsday, and Caesar's assassination provide fresh insights into the empire that not only influenced Western civilization, but created it"--Container.
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1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Griff, a shy and awkward office worker by day, finds escape from his ordinary life by assuming the identity of a fantastic superhero each night. Griff's secret is jeopardized when he meets Melody, a cute but unconventional daydreamer. She quickly becomes fascinated by his idiosyncrasies, which are equal only to her own.
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
America's Great Plains wee once a vibrant grassland ecosystem, akin to the great savannahs of Africa. Here, a mere 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark stepped onto this fertile landscape and were awestruck by what they saw -- herds of bison, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, prairie dogs and more. Since Lewis and Clark's time, many of these iconic prairie creatures have all but disappeared. Now, one of the most ambitious conservation projects in American...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
National Geographic follows Pete Souza, the President's photographer inside the Obama White House, aboard Air Force One, backstage at the State of the Union, and into the heart of the West Wing. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday grit of the American presidency and a chance to see what it's like to cover the most powerful man in the world, for history. Features intimate interviews with President Obama.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Columbus stepped ashore in 1492, millions of people were already living in America. It wasn't exactly a 'New World, ' but an old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. But after Columbus set foot in the Americas, an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived, and with each of their ships came a Noah's Ark of plants, animals, and disease. Here is an exploration into...
8) Brain games
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2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work."--Container.
Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (48 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Frosty the snowman: When Frosty comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. Frosty returns: When a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow, Holly must convince the people of Beansboro to save the snow and her friend Frosty.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews: Afrika Bambaataa; Eminem; Nas; Mos Def; Kanye West; Chuck D; KRS-One; Snoop Dogg; Run-DMC; and Ice Cube, in this compelling and gritty feature-length documentary"--Container.
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1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mystery gorillas: Join primatologist Mireya Mayor at the heart of the jungle to explore the great apes' secret world.
Search for the great apes: Join Dian Fossey and Biruté Galdikas to better understand the mountain gorilla and the elusive orangutan.
12) Journey to Mecca
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca. His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforgettable picture of Islamic civilization during the 14th century, culminating with Ibn Battuta's first Hajj. The story is book-ended by a close-up look at the contemporary Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that draws three million Muslims...
13) Drain the ocean
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Three-quarters of Earth is an alien world, lying beneath the surface of the oceans. And although it encompasses over half of the world's species, we know more about the surface of Mars than the bottom of the ocean. It's only recently that science has penetrated this world, revealing extraordinary life forms and vast sweeping landscapes on a scale that defies imagination"--Container.
14) The first grader
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1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In Kenya in 1953 there was a violent uprising against British colonial rule led by the Mau Mau, who were mainly from the Kikuyu tribe. Thousands were killed, and thousands imprisoned, although the conflict did eventually lead to independence for Kenya. Based on a true story, this tells the tale of how 84-year-old Kenyan villager and ex-Mau Mau freedom fighter Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the...
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1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come together as they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city's heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan skyline. From Tribeca to Central Park to Brooklyn, the story weaves a tale of love as diverse as the very fabric of New York itself. A collection of 10 different...
16) Moby Dick
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1 videodisc (184 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this two-part made-for-TV retelling of the legendary Herman Melville tale, Ishmael, sole survivor of the lost whaling ship The Pequod, relates the tale of monomaniacal Captain Ahab 's self-destructive obsession to hunt and slay the elusive great white whale, Moby Dick, who disfigured him, forcing his tired and mutinous crew to travel the seas until they find it.