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Widescreen DVD collectionSummary: Rudy Baylor (Damon) is a jobless young attorney. However, he is also the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. In this judicial drama, Rudy learns to hate corporate America as he falls in love with a battered young married woman. Will he be up to the task?
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Video 2000
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA RAISummary: Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2000
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA ANGSummary: This heart-warming film is based on the true story of a young boy who is a chess prodigy and his father, who attempts to walk the fine line between encouraging his son's talent, and preserving the love they have for each other.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2000
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY SEASummary: Adaptation of a true story where a young New York police officer refuses to extort money from criminals as the other officers do. His fellow police officers turn against him when he seeks to expose the situation during a grand jury investigation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2002