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1 videodisc (43 min.) : sound, color, with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Through a series of interviews, photographs and footage shot in the actual locations of her memories, Gerda Weissmann Klein takes us on her journey of survival of the Holocaust. Also includes Gerda Klein's Academy Award acceptance speech.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Taped before Spade's hometown, where he launched his career, the no-holds-barred comedy stylings range from recollections of being a "bad date" in high school, to his friends' stoner antics and, of course, his signature scathing observations on celebrities and pop culture.
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2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In this hilarious series set in a real Australian high school, actor/comedian Chris Lilley stars as three different characters: a vain drama teacher, a self-absorbed boy, and a haughty female exchange student.
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2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
We Can Be Heroes is the comedy series created and written by Chris Lilley. This groundbreaking mockumentary follows the daily lives of five very special individuals who are among the thousands of citizens nominated for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year. As portrayed by Lilley, the five nominees are from different parts of the country and represent the full spectrum of Australian society: young and old, male and female, urban and rural,...
7) Angry boys
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3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chris Lilley amps up his acutely observed character-based comedy style and brings to life 6 new characters: identical twin brothers Daniel and Nathan Sims; former surfing World Champion Blake Oakfield; U.S. rapper S.mouse; Japanese mother and manager of skateboarding champion, Jen Okazaki; and Juvenile Justice Centre for boys Officer Ruth Sims, aka Gran.
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1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Eve Ensler's performances of monologues from her one-woman show, The vagina monologues, are interspersed with the artist's comments on the creation of each monologue and documentary-style footage of interviews with a variety of women.
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1 videodisc (18 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Meet El Perro y El Gato. In their debut show, they introduce preschoolers as well as older brothers and sisters to their non-stop world. With lots of vibrant colors and plenty of attitude, these two best friends, a dynamic dog and a laid-back cat, create wonderful adventures from the beach to the zoo to the first day of school. And everything is in English and in Spanish. El Perro y El Gato is a totally fun way to learn both languages!
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1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Who wants to be an astronaut? Or a vet? Or go on a jungle adventure? Then join up with El Perro y El Gato, two best friends who go from an under the sea encounter with an octopus to a not-quite-ordinary trip to the supermarket. Wherever they go, it's always fun, and always in English and in Spanish. This dog and cat are going places!
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1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Take a trip with El Perro y El Gato as they pack for a vacation in the wild, wild west and the hills of Hollywood. Don't forget your sunglasses! And the adventures don't end at the airport! It's non-stop action as our gregarious dog and unflappable cat figure out what it means to be best friends, and pass on a few bilingual lessons, of course. Learning a new language has never been so much fun!
13) Three amigos
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1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Three Amigos, a silent screen comedy act, arrive in a remote Mexican hamlet for what they think is a lucrative personal appearance, only to discover that they are expected to save the village from a terrorizing gang of bandits.
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2 videodiscs (approximately 289 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This series takes children on a magical adventure to new and exciting places filled with fun and interesting characters. Harold uses his purple crayon to draw characters and situations which help him learn and have fun. As seen on HBO.
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2 videodiscs (approximately 185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two years ago a Tsunami ravaged the coast of Thailand and hundreds of thousands lost their lives. This story follows a group of people whose lives are irrevocably transformed in the aftermath including: a young couple searching for their child; a Thai survivor who loses his family and tries to prevent developers from seizing the land his village is built on; an Englishwoman whose husband and son are missing; an ambitious reporter; a relief worker;...
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6 videodiscs (approximately 720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"1934. The Dustbowl. The last great age of magic. In a time of titanic sandstorms, vile plagues, drought and pestilence - signs of God's fury and harbingers of the Apocalypse - the final conflict between good and evil is about to begin. The battle will take place in the heartland of an empire called America, where a traveling carnival harboring Ben Hawkins, a troubled healer, will clash with an evangelical ministry led by Borther Justin Crowe."--Container....
20) Game change
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1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Game Change is a searing, behind-the-scenes look at John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from the decision to select Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate to the ticket's ultimate defeat in the general election just sixty days later. Told primarily through the eyes of senior McCain strategist Steve Schmidt, who originally championed Palin and later came to regret the choice.