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The Fighting Lady
starring: Robert Taylor
directed by: William Wyler
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 04/27/2004 Rating: Nr
May 05, 2001
starring: Robert Taylor
directed by: William Wyler
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 04/27/2004 Rating: Nr
May 05, 2001
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Finest Hour - The Battle of Britain
starring: Will Lyman, Daniel Fearn
directed by: Nick Read
Simply said, Finest Hour is one of the best documentaries on the Battle of Britain. Combining impeccable narration, personal accounts, and stunning footage--some previously unseen--it exceeds even PBS's typically high standards. It is both a collection of personal stories--interspersed with inspiring and often touching reports from men and women who were there--and a tale of the behind-the-scenes relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.
starring: Will Lyman, Daniel Fearn
directed by: Nick Read
Simply said, Finest Hour is one of the best documentaries on the Battle of Britain. Combining impeccable narration, personal accounts, and stunning footage--some previously unseen--it exceeds even PBS's typically high standards. It is both a collection of personal stories--interspersed with inspiring and often touching reports from men and women who were there--and a tale of the behind-the-scenes relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.
The story begins in 1940 as the Low Countries and France are occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union has not yet entered the war--and the Luftwaffe begins to litter Britain, especially London, with thousands upon thousands of bombs. The only thing standing in the way between Britain and the German army was the English Channel. Onto this stage emerged Winston Churchill, a prime minister in whom not every Briton had a great deal of faith under such critical circumstances. The documentary juxtaposes the fears individuals had at the switch in leadership with Churchill's own struggle to solidify his leadership and shore up morale--all in the face of the nightly blitz. Behind the scenes, Churchill found it essential to bring the United States into the war. His and Roosevelt's political relationship evolved into a kind of friendship, but initially the popularity of isolationism at home restricted Roosevelt's ability to contribute to the British war effort, despite his vehement personal opposition to Nazism.
This two-tape set will be one of the definitive visual histories of Britain's struggle, and no serious historian should be missing it in a collection. --Erik Macki
May 05, 2004
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The First World War - The Complete Series
starring: Jonathan Lewis, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Andrée Bernard, Emperor Franz Josef
directed by: Corina Sturmer, Marcus Kiggell, Simon Rockell
This definitive ten-part series offers insight and analysis to provide a coherent and strategic military narrative of the worldwide conflict that changed history.
August 08, 2005
starring: Jonathan Lewis, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Andrée Bernard, Emperor Franz Josef
directed by: Corina Sturmer, Marcus Kiggell, Simon Rockell
This definitive ten-part series offers insight and analysis to provide a coherent and strategic military narrative of the worldwide conflict that changed history.
August 08, 2005
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The Fog of War - Eleven Lessons from the life of Robert S. McNamara
starring: Robert McNamara
directed by: Errol Morris
Interviews and profiles Robert S. McNamara, former Secretary of Defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the
May 05, 2004
starring: Robert McNamara
directed by: Errol Morris
Interviews and profiles Robert S. McNamara, former Secretary of Defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the
May 05, 2004
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The Forgotten Battle of Fort Pillow and the Birth of the KKK
directed by: Michele Serra, John Barrett, Stan Armstrong
In 1864, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Fort Pillow with 1,500 troops. The Fort was defended by 550 Union troops, half of which were black. After gaining the advantage, Forrest demanded surrender. The unionists refused and the ensuing Confederate assault resulted in very heavy Union causalities, especially among blacks. The controversy whether it was a massacre continues to this day.
directed by: Michele Serra, John Barrett, Stan Armstrong
In 1864, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Fort Pillow with 1,500 troops. The Fort was defended by 550 Union troops, half of which were black. After gaining the advantage, Forrest demanded surrender. The unionists refused and the ensuing Confederate assault resulted in very heavy Union causalities, especially among blacks. The controversy whether it was a massacre continues to this day.
Directors Stan Armstrong and John Barret use Civil War re-enactments at Fort Pillow State Park, historical footage, and mix in contemporary interviews to this documentary which offers a balanced portrayal of this little known, yet important event in our nation’s history.
The Ku Klux Klan was formed in 1866 by a small group of ex-Confederate soldiers. The KKK was created to defend Southerners against "carpetbaggers" and "scalawags." Forrest was the first Grand Wizard of the KKK disbanding it three years later because of its increasingly violent actions against blacks.
January 01, 2000
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Frank Capra's WWII: Why We Fight - American Propaganda Films of WWII
Why We Fight • American Propaganda Films Of WWII 8 CLASSIC FILMS In 1940 soldiers newly drafted into the military lacked enthusiasm for the war. Morale was at an all-time low, and the American war effort was at risk of falling to indifference. Fortunately, in 1942, Major Frank Capra answered the call. He created a series of documentary style, informative films with the aim of explaining to the troops why they were putting their lives on the line and for what principles they were fighting. These popular propaganda films were viewed in many arenas in order to bolster the war effort and raise public opinion. They were screened in war plants, factories, and hometown and foreign movie theaters. And most importantly, they helped shape the public’s awareness of the dangerous fascist movement that was threatening freedom and liberty the world over, giving everyone a boost of patriotism and the commitment to fight.
May 05, 2005
Why We Fight • American Propaganda Films Of WWII 8 CLASSIC FILMS In 1940 soldiers newly drafted into the military lacked enthusiasm for the war. Morale was at an all-time low, and the American war effort was at risk of falling to indifference. Fortunately, in 1942, Major Frank Capra answered the call. He created a series of documentary style, informative films with the aim of explaining to the troops why they were putting their lives on the line and for what principles they were fighting. These popular propaganda films were viewed in many arenas in order to bolster the war effort and raise public opinion. They were screened in war plants, factories, and hometown and foreign movie theaters. And most importantly, they helped shape the public’s awareness of the dangerous fascist movement that was threatening freedom and liberty the world over, giving everyone a boost of patriotism and the commitment to fight.
May 05, 2005
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The French Revolution (History Channel)
starring: Edward Herrmann, George Ivascu, Rodica Lazar, Tomi Cristin, Phillip Levine
directed by: Doug Shultz
On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium
March 03, 2005
starring: Edward Herrmann, George Ivascu, Rodica Lazar, Tomi Cristin, Phillip Levine
directed by: Doug Shultz
On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium
March 03, 2005
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George Washington's First War: The Battles for Fort Duquesne
On July 9, 1755, two regiments of British regulars and a Colonial contingent under the overall command of General Edward Braddock of the Coldstream Guards have been annihilated deep in the Ohio Country by a French and Native American guerrilla force from Fort Duquesne. The forest runs red with blood, and the French & Indian War has begun. Now French-led raiding parties use terror to push British settlers out of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. In this dark time Virginia turns to its most experienced young leader, George Washington, a survivor of the Braddock Expedition. For three years Washington leads a regiment of Virginia defenders against the French-allied Indians, whom he calls "the most skillful of enemies" in a war that rages through the Ohio Country and across Europe. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FIRST WAR uses large-scale battle reenactments staged on historic battlefields to capture the flavor of the war that taught young Washington how to lead fighting men. Featuring top historians, including CRUCIBLE OF WAR author Fred Anderson, REDCOATS author Stephen Brumwell, and BRADDOCK AT THE MONONGAHELA author Paul Kopperman, the award-winning GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FIRST WAR has been recognized by Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, and the Smithsonian Institution.
May 05, 2003
On July 9, 1755, two regiments of British regulars and a Colonial contingent under the overall command of General Edward Braddock of the Coldstream Guards have been annihilated deep in the Ohio Country by a French and Native American guerrilla force from Fort Duquesne. The forest runs red with blood, and the French & Indian War has begun. Now French-led raiding parties use terror to push British settlers out of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. In this dark time Virginia turns to its most experienced young leader, George Washington, a survivor of the Braddock Expedition. For three years Washington leads a regiment of Virginia defenders against the French-allied Indians, whom he calls "the most skillful of enemies" in a war that rages through the Ohio Country and across Europe. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FIRST WAR uses large-scale battle reenactments staged on historic battlefields to capture the flavor of the war that taught young Washington how to lead fighting men. Featuring top historians, including CRUCIBLE OF WAR author Fred Anderson, REDCOATS author Stephen Brumwell, and BRADDOCK AT THE MONONGAHELA author Paul Kopperman, the award-winning GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FIRST WAR has been recognized by Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, and the Smithsonian Institution.
May 05, 2003
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Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - Civil War Minutes III DVD Box Set
starring: Narrated by Keith Carradine
directed by: Mark Bussler
"Narrated by Keith Carradine, "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - CIVIL WAR MINUTES® III" focuses on one of the most exciting periods in United States history, America's Civil War. This 3-hour documentary captures the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield, examines rare Civil War artifacts and tells the personal stories of the men who fought in the war. Disc One covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes such as: Colonel Strong Vincent's defense of Little Round Top; Hallowed Ground of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon s great-grandfather; mysterious Devil's Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock's injury and presidential campaign; and Confederate General Lewis Armistead's secret distress call. Disc Two focuses on additional heroic and tragic moments in the Civil War such as: brutality at the Dead Line in Andersonville Prison; loss of Brigadier General Alexander Hays; medical and surgical history of the war; the Confederate President; and explosion at Allegheny Arsenal. Special Features Include: Full-length commentary track with Michael Kraus, David M. Neville and Mark Bussler. Interview with Writers Michael Kraus and David M. Neville about the cultural and military significance of Gettysburg, illustrated with deleted scenes from the film. Trailers for "Johnstown Flood," "CIVIL WAR MINUTES® - Confederate" and "Civil War Life - Shot to Pieces."
August 08, 2004
starring: Narrated by Keith Carradine
directed by: Mark Bussler
"Narrated by Keith Carradine, "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - CIVIL WAR MINUTES® III" focuses on one of the most exciting periods in United States history, America's Civil War. This 3-hour documentary captures the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield, examines rare Civil War artifacts and tells the personal stories of the men who fought in the war. Disc One covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes such as: Colonel Strong Vincent's defense of Little Round Top; Hallowed Ground of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon s great-grandfather; mysterious Devil's Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock's injury and presidential campaign; and Confederate General Lewis Armistead's secret distress call. Disc Two focuses on additional heroic and tragic moments in the Civil War such as: brutality at the Dead Line in Andersonville Prison; loss of Brigadier General Alexander Hays; medical and surgical history of the war; the Confederate President; and explosion at Allegheny Arsenal. Special Features Include: Full-length commentary track with Michael Kraus, David M. Neville and Mark Bussler. Interview with Writers Michael Kraus and David M. Neville about the cultural and military significance of Gettysburg, illustrated with deleted scenes from the film. Trailers for "Johnstown Flood," "CIVIL WAR MINUTES® - Confederate" and "Civil War Life - Shot to Pieces."
August 08, 2004
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Frontline: Ghosts of Rwanda
FRONTLINE marks the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide with a documentary chronicling one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. In addition to interviews with key government officials and diplomats, the two-hour documentary offers eyewitness accounts of the genocide from those who experienced it firsthand. FRONTLINE illustrates the failures that enabled the slaughter of 800,000 people to occur unchallenged by the global community.
May 05, 2005
FRONTLINE marks the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide with a documentary chronicling one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. In addition to interviews with key government officials and diplomats, the two-hour documentary offers eyewitness accounts of the genocide from those who experienced it firsthand. FRONTLINE illustrates the failures that enabled the slaughter of 800,000 people to occur unchallenged by the global community.
May 05, 2005
