Summary: While his former Pink Floyd band-mates are now global superstars, Syd Barrett remains an enigma, and prior to his sad passing in 2006, was a complete recluse. But it was Syd who originally formed the group, and immediately became its chief songwriter and lead guitarist. Some would even claim he remained the force who dominated the band throughout its most creative period. Features rare live and...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2022

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC SYD

Davidi, Guy

Summary: Bil'in villager Emad Burnat documents the Palestinian struggle when he buys a camera to record the birth of his youngest son and he then films the turmoil and destruction happening around him as his village is threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Kino Lorber 2013

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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FIV
1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF FIV

Summary: A battle of naked ambition played out on the national and, ultimately, world stage, this film chronicles the birth of the US Air Guitar Championships as legions of aspiring rock stars compete to become the greatest air guitarist in the world. Samurai warrior C. Diddy emerges as an early favorite, but Björn Türoque is not far behind. Will Björn's technical prowess, attitude, and "airness" be...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by New Video 2007

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GUI
1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF AIR

Davidov, Ilko

Summary: Explores the life and career of comic book publisher Todd Loren.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: MVD Visual 2012

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC UNA

Summary: An artist befriends the thief who stole her paintings. He becomes the subject of her new work, and even in separation, their relationship grows morphing from victim to thief to artist to muse, and more.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PAI

Summary: "As iconic a group as has ever existed, The Velvet Underground were so far ahead of their time, musically, visually and culturally, it's as if they were dropped, ready formed, into New York's avant-garde art scene, from a parallel universe. And in addition to their unique imagery, so perfectly designed by maverick artist and impresario Andy Warhol, their experiments with form and sound that...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC VEL

Summary: Five films and made-for-TV movies by director Alan Clarke, and a postumous documentary.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Underground 2004

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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV ALA

Summary: "In this engaging documentary, Iranian, young and old, married and single, speak candidly about love, marriage and sex, revealing the truth about what it's like to seek and find love in modern Iran."--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Parlour Pictures 2007

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC COL

Summary: "Follows the terrifying and horrific abuses instilled upon the indigenous people of North America, and details the genocidal practices of the US government and its continuing affects on present day Indian country"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Bastard Fairy Films 2010

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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF CAN

Summary: Outlines Flynn's life from his beginnings in Australia to his fame in Hollywood and his life behind the silver screen.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Turner Entertainment Co. 2005

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC ADV

Summary: No time to exercise? We have the solution for you- the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minute in their day, and we've developed 5 innovative workouts that are just 10 minutes each. Because many of the traits associated with the perfect Pilates body are dancer traits, these programs focus on Pilates and give you an added bonus - some subtle elements of dance training for...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Starz Media 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.71 TEN

Summary: "In Japanese, tora means "tiger." In December of 1941, "tiger, tiger, tiger" was the code phrase that unleashed one of history's most devastating surprise attacks. But the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor also awakened the "sleeping giant" of American military might, and in the process, sealed Japan's fate"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Lionsgate 2014

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PEA

Summary: This volume brings a new crop of quality shorts to audiences hungry for a second helping. This latest collection features 7 new films that encompass an incredibly diverse range of topics and styles.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by New Video Group 2004

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FUL

Summary: William Burroughs: the Beats éminence grise, "literary outlaw," culture hero to generations of poets, musicians, artists, and filmmakers who had their minds blown by his 1959 classic, banned-in-America "Naked Lunch." This film covers his life in a straightforward manner, but the portrait drawn is at odds with the character who wrote in outlandish graphic detail about then-forbidden sexuality in...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Yonilizer Productions 2011

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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WIL

Marker, Chris

Summary: In Paris after World War III, a few survivors research time travel hoping to send someone to the past to help their situation; the meditations of a world traveler on various world-wide locations are narrated.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2007

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1 available in Staff Picks, Call number: DVD FOREIGN JET

Ordway, Elizabeth

Summary: Presents three pilates workouts designed to tone and strenghten the body.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Anchor Bay 2013

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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD 613.71 ELE

Lauren, Mark

Summary: "Using nothing but your own body, a bit of floor space, and bodyweight exercises that engage many muscles at once, Mark Lauren ... has created short, incredibly convenient workouts that simultaneously build strength and endurance while burning fat long after their completion."--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: YAYOG 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 YOU

Davis, Miles

Summary: Examines the life of Miles Davis through his music, home movies, and his manuscripts and paintings.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Umgd 2020

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC MIL

Summary: There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations. Directed by Travelscope and Daval Productions. 12 specials that capture the spirit of Canada.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: TOPICS Entertainment 2013

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.1 CAN

Summary: In this searing expose on the state of democracy in America and the fracturing of the Republican Party, directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin follow the money behind the rise of the Tea Party. Alternately terrifying and funny, documentary is an essential and powerful portrait of our political times.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF CIT

Summary: Pink ribbons, the symbol of the breast cancer prevention movement, are everywhere: T-shirts, hats, yogurt cups, KFC buckets, car ads, NFL stadiums - the list goes on and on. They make people feel good, as if engaged in a successful battle against breast cancer. But who is really benefiting? More and more women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Wouldn't it be something if some of the...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2012

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIN

Summary: Amy Gorman and Frances Kandl journey throught the San Francisco bay Area searching for female role models--very old women, still active artists, living with zest. While Amy chronicles their oral histories, Frances is inspired to compose songs. Honors the gift of age, and illustrates that growing old can be a time of creative expression and satisfaction.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: GoldenBearCasting 2006

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC STI