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starring: Michael Bentt, Lucia Rijker
directed by: Katya Bankowsky
Why do women fight? This riveting behind-the-scenes look into the world of the female combatant takes us from manicures to knockouts! It turns our attention to the woman who is widely considered pound for pound the most dangerous fighter of any time, undefeated boxing sensation Lucia Rijker (Rollerball, TV's "Thunderbox"). She reveals the stages of physical, mental and spiritual growth while smashing opponents and preconceptions. "Shadow Boxers" exposes the beauty and brutality of the sport through the eyes of the introspective fighter while showing what's really at stake when women enter the ring.
January 01, 2003
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starring: Kevin Spacey, Conrad Anker, Iain Fraser, Michael Gambon, Ciarán Hinds
directed by: George Butler
One of the greatest survival stories of all time comes to life in this extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, a testament to heroism and human endurance. All 28 men survived nearly two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic when their ship was caught in pack ice and eventually crushed. Featuring stunning Antarctic images and recreations plus original still photography and 35mm motion picture footage by Rank Hurley, the official photographer for the expedition, this is a voyage you'll want to relive again and again.
September 09, 2002
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directed by: A2ZCDS.com
If ever there was a historical DVD that has contemporary implications, this is it. It’s funny to think that back in the 1950s, parents and schools were having the same debates about sex education that we are today. These films, all made for in-school educational purposes, are a collection of the wisdom on teen sexuality that parents wanted to impart to their offspring in the fabulous ‘50s. Sometimes funny, at other times touching and even a little silly, these clips are a fascinating voyage into a past that it not so different from our present.
What it reminds the viewer is that teens were just as confused about their bodies and relationships 50 years ago as they are today. Of course some of the attitudes seem a little dated – one clip features a story about whether a girl should go "necking" with her boyfriend - a quaint worry when today we discuss whether condom usage should be discussed or not. Other films are timeless – including a sensitive film explaining menstruation to girls in their early teens. Overall this is a pretty timely collection of film clips.
March 03, 2005
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directed by: A2ZCDS.com
This DVD is a good reminder that while attitudes towards teenagers and sex have changed with the times, the cold hard facts of life and sex have stayed the same. No matter what age we live in, teenagers are going to go through some very confusing and embarrassing changes and adults are going to have to find a way to help them understand what is going on with their hormones and their bodies.
All of the films on this DVD were shot around the 1950s and are remarkably straightforward. We often think of the 1950s as an era that was very conservative when it comes to sex, but these films make the case that when they had to be parents and teachers could be pretty direct on the subject.
That isn’t to say that some of the clips are not amusing when looked at through the lens of time. The opening clip starts out talking about white wedding dresses and then descends, for example, into a conversation about menstruation. That said, other clips on this disk pull no punches. It’s definitely worth a look at all of the films as they are in very good condition.
March 03, 2005
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April 04, 2006
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directed by: Stephen Sadis
When the owner of a local brewery bought a bankrupt ballclub in 1937, no one could have guessed how much impact it would have on the city. Winning five Pacific Coast League Pennants over 27 years, the Rainiers sparked the city's passion for the nation's pastime.
From the windows and porches of neighborhood homes, the familiar sound of Leo Lassen's radio broadcast filled the summer air. Local high school boys like Fred Hutchinson, Edo Vanni and Dewey Soriano became heroes on the diamond. With their hard-fought, gritty style of play, the Rainiers packed the bleachers at Sick's Seattle Stadium, breaking league attendance records year after year.
Over 1,000 rare photographs, newly discovered film footage, and dozens of interviews with those who played and those who cheered, bring to life the colorful story of the Seattle Rainiers in this compelling 75-minute documentary.
The film captures some of Seattle baseball's greatest moments: "Kewpie" Dick Barrett's pitching both games of the final double-header of the 1937 season...and winning! Fred Hutchinson's 19th win on his 19th birthday with fans lining the outfield wall! Bob Boyd and Artie Wilson's battle for the 1952 batting title that came down to the last game of the season!...and many more.
July 07, 1999
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starring: Martin Mason, Doc Bond, Charles Howard, Mrs. Charles Howard, Charles Kurtsinger
directed by: Manny Nathan Hahn
Original documentary of the horse seabiscuit made in 1939 by the horses owner charles howard. Studio: Virgil Films And Entertai Release Date: 03/15/2005 Run time: 50 minutes
November 11, 2003
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starring: Martin Mason, Doc Bond, Charles Howard, Mrs. Charles Howard, Charles Kurtsinger
directed by: DDC Works
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. The heroes of this true story entered the stage as minor players and left as champions...real life American legends. In 1936, an unlikely cast of characters came together:
* Seabiscuit: a burned-out, knobby-kneed racehorse
* Red Pollard: a down and out, half blind jockey
* George Woolf: the "Ice Man," a cool and cocky rider
* Tom Smith: an aging western trainer bypassed by the big time
* Charles S. Howard: Buick dealer and horse owner, a self made man.
Seabiscuit's story played out against America's Great Depression, when one in four breadwinners was without work. Spectator sports, radio programming and movie theaters offered an escape and created instant celebrity... even for horses.
When America needed him most, Seabiscuit became the working man's hero and the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorse in history! He made us believe in ourselves, in courage, in perseverance, in America. No other racehorse has come close to Seabiscuit's fame or his hold over the nation's imagination.
This program includes the complete archival Seabiscuit/War Admiral "Match Race," which is considered to be the greatest horse race in history. Riding Seabiscuit was George "Ice Man" Woolf, whom Laura Hillenbrand calls "the greatest jockey who ever lived."
This documentary includes real footage of jockey Red Pollard's (Tobey Maguire in the Universal film) thrilling victory at the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap. Includes and interview with Bob Baffert, trainer of Kentucky Derby Winner "Silver Charm" and "Real Quiet."
Seabiscuit: America's Legendary Racehorse
a riveting film about luck, grit and an underdog's stubborn determination.
DVD EXTRAS:
* Races On The Radio - actual live radio broadcasts
* Seabiscuit Trivia Game
* Slideshow
* Interactive Menus
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
October 10, 2011
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starring: Scott Glenn, Laura Hillenbrand, Farrell Jones, Norah Christianson, Red Pollard
directed by: Stephen Ives
January 01, 2005
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starring: Stefan Fatsis, Joel Sherman, Lester Schonbrun, Chris Cree, Ben Loiterstein Greenwood
Scrabylon is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed documentary on the cutthroat world of tournament Scrabble®. Featuring the most fierce anagrammers, rack balancers, and bingo experts in competitive Scrabble®, Scrabylon delves deep into this sometimes wacky, sometimes odd, always compelling subculture. Shot primarily during the World Scrabble® Championships in Las Vegas, Scrabylon features players from around the globe and gives an up-close look at why people get so obsessed with that seemingly benign game played at countless kitchen tables.
Scrabylon spotlights GI (gastrointestinal) Joel Sherman, the world's only professional Scrabble® player - so named for his various stomach ailments; Jim Geary, a quick-witted professional gambler and all-around gamesman; Matt Graham, a stand-up comic from New York City; Chris Cree, a funny Texan who once won $256,000 gambling in Las Vegas during a Scrabble® tournament; Joe Edley, the Zen Scrabble master and only 3-time National Scrabble® Champ; Brian Cappelletto, an options trader and the first Scrabble® prodigy; Robin Pollock Daniel, a trained psychologist and the highest-rated woman on the Scrabble scene plus many other eccentric characters.
The glue between all these players is John D. Williams, Jr., the Executive Director of the National Scrabble® Association, who describes in great detail the quirks, strategies and personalities of this fascinating group of individuals.
DVD includes deleted scenes and director's commentary. DVD is region-free (region 0). For more information about the movie, please visit the official website.
November 11, 2004
