Summary: Documentary providing an intimate portrait of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. The principal focus is Dr. Riyadh, an Iraqi medical doctor, father of six, and Sunni political candidate who is an outspoken critic of the occupation but passionate about the need to establish democracy in Iraq. As his waiting room is filled daily with patients suffering the physical and mental effects of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zeitgeist Films 2007
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MYSummary: In the late 1970s, Miss Wyoming Joyce McKinney became a tabloid staple when she kidnapped her former beau, a Mormon missionary, and tied him to a bed to 'deprogram' his religious beliefs-by having nonstop sex with him. Director Errol Morris follows the salacious adventures of this beauty queen with an IQ of 168 whose single-minded devotion to the man of her dreams led her across the globe, into...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sundance Selects 2011
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Examines the history of modern youth culture and the evolution of the idea of the "teenager", from the late 19th century to the beginning of the post-War period. Consists of archival film footage, diary entries, and dramatic recreations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TEESummary: It's been called the greatest theft of art since the Second World War. Reveals how a private collection of paintings became the envy of the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other major institutions, and the prize in a battle between one man's vision and the forces of commerce and politics. Founded in 1922 by wealthy American drug developer and art collector Albert C. Barnes, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: IFC in Theaters 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ARTSummary: Explores the world of motocross and looks at the men who take chances with this dangerous sport -- from asphalt track contests and drag racing to cross-country and hill climbing competitions. Professional riders such as Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith are featured. Includes a special tribute to Steve McQueen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Monterey Video 1999
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ONSummary: The best-selling, stand-up comedian of all time is back with his first special since 2008. All of the favorites are here, including two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage. There's no doubt that Dunham and his entourage of signature characters are a phenomenon, selling out shows around the world, and appealing to audiences of all ages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Wire Blue Wire 2011
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Com JeSummary: A look into the Source Family cult, its spiritual leader, Father Yod, and 1970s California, told through home movies and photographs from Source Family archivist Isis Aquarian and accompanied by original Source Family music.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drag City, Inc. 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SOUHicks, Bill
Summary: Explores the life and career of American comedian Bill Hicks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2 Entertain 2011
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AMENaumochkin, Konstantin
Summary: Follows television producer Phil Rosenthal as he travels to Russia to help a crew produce the Russian equivalent of the American program "Everybody loves Raymond."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2011
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF EXPSummary: Experience the wild and wonderful untold story of 'Ozploitation' films as you take a journey through the Australian genre cinema of the late '70s and '80s - the years when Australia got into gear and blew the world away with what they had to offer.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Magnolia Home Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC NOTSummary: In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's sex change operation. Three years later Al Pacino portrayed his crime in Dog Day Afternoon. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC DOGCorben, Billy
Summary: Explores the rise and fall of nightclub owner Peter Gatien and the clubs he operated in New York City.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Magnolia Home Entertainment 2012