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Biographical films Charrière, Henri 1906-1973 Drama Escapes French Guiana Devil's Island Drama Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901 Drama Historical films Man-woman relationships Great Britain Drama Prisons French Guiana Devil's Island Drama Prisons French Guiana Drama Queens Great Britain Drama Women Political activity Great Britain FictionFilter By Subjects
Biographical films Charrière, Henri 1906-1973 Drama Escapes French Guiana Devil's Island Drama Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901 Drama Historical films Man-woman relationships Great Britain Drama Prisons French Guiana Devil's Island Drama Prisons French Guiana Drama Queens Great Britain Drama Women Political activity Great Britain FictionSummary: Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, Christopher McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people - a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature. Based on a true story.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Into 2007Summary: Explore the little known and tender relationship that existed between artist Henri Matisse and a young woman who became his inspiration for beautiful works of art both before and after becoming a Dominican nun.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: First Run Features 2003
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MODSummary: The epic story of Henri Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, who, in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon's escape.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment 2018
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA PAPCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE PAPSummary: Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2010