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Coney, Norma J. Jakes, T. D. Jones, T. J. Muddy Waters Turner, Ike. Various artistsJones, T. J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: NTC Publishing 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 491.665 JONSummary: "All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson ... the son of an escaped slave, managed to become a top-billed movie star during the time of Jim Crow America ... his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken African-American."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in NEW Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD DRAMA PAUSummary: An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called "race films" that flourished in the 1920s -'40s. Unlike the "black cast" films produced within the Hollywood studio system, these films not only starred African Americans but were funded, written, produced, edited, distributed, and often exhibited by people of color. Entrepreneurial filmmakers built an industry apart...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO1 available in Sight & Sound Print Material, Call number: SSC DVD DOC PIO
Turner, Ike.
Contents: Disc 1 Rocket 88 / Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats -- Come back where you belong / Jack Brenston & His Delta Cats -- I'm lonesome baby / Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm -- Heartbroken and worried / Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm --My real gone rocket / Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats -- Independent woman / Jack Brenston & His Delta Cats -- How many more years / Howlin Wolf -- Riding in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Secret Records Limited 0000
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES TURSummary: Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer both deliver exceptional performances as two people - he from England, she from Russia - caught up in a world of spies and politics, whose love could prove fatal to them both. When Katya, a beautiful Russian book editor attempts to send British publisher Barley Blair a manuscript written by "DANTE", a noted Soviet scientist, she unwittingly involves him in a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MGM/UA Home Entertainment 2001
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2 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA RUSContents: CD1. Coffy is the color (Roy Ayers) -- Blacula (Gene Page) -- Shaft in Africa (Johnny Pate) -- Brother's gonna work it out (Willie Hutch) -- Charley (Don Costa) -- "T" plays it cool (Marvin Gaye) -- Across 110th Street (Bobby Womack) -- Willie Chase (J.J. Johnson) -- Down and out in New York City (James Brown) -- They call me Mister Tibbs (Quincy Jones) -- Keep on movin' on (Martha Reeves) --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Soul Jazz Records 2009
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD SHOW MUSIC CANSummary: On November 22, 1963, President Kennedy was killed in Dallas and the world changed forever. But what if it could be changed back? James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who accepts the monumental mission of trying to prevent the assassination of JFK. Luckily, he has the help of Sadie Dunhill (Sarah Gadon), a resourceful librarian who's trying to reconcile secrets of her own....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2016
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD ElCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV ELEContents: The hand that holds the bread / George F. Root (1:25) -- The anti-monopoly war song / R.J. Harrison? (2:15) -- The Pacific railroad / George F. Root (2:15) -- The song of the red man / Henry C. Work (2:54) -- The future America / trad. and H.C. Dodge (1:37) -- Drill, ye tarriers, drill / Thomas F. Casey? (2:53) -- A laborer you see, and I love liberty / George W. Loyd (1:03) -- Out of work /...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Records 1997
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK HANSummary: It's the early 1900s, and weather-beaten cowhand Hewey Calloway rides in from the vast Texas range after learning his brother's farm is in danger of foreclosure. Arriving in a nearby town, what the middle-aged roughrider finds amazes yet threatens him - automobiles and civilized society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turner Pictures Worldwide 2012
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Good 2012Various artists
Contents: Don't stop the music (Rihanna) (4:26) -- Just fine (Mary J. Blige) (3:58) -- Feedback (Janet) (3:59) -- Piece of me (Britney Spears) (3:32) -- Clumsy (Fergie) (3:16) -- Tattoo (Jordin Sparks) (3:53) -- Love like this (Natasha Bedingfield feat. Sean Kingston) (3:43) -- Kiss kiss (Chris Brown feat. T-Pain) (4:11) -- Flashing lights (Kanye West feat. Dwele) (3:57) -- Take you there (Sean Kingston)...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony BMG Music Entertainment 2008
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2 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK NOWMuddy Waters
Contents: My home is in the delta (3:58) -- Long distance (3:30) -- My captain / Willie Dixon (5:10) -- Good morning little school girl / Sonny Boy Williamson (3:12) -- You gonna need my help (3:10) -- Cold weather blues (4:41) -- Big leg woman / John Temple (3:25) -- Country boy (3:27) -- Feel like going home (3:51) -- Bonus tracks: The same thing (2:45) / Willie Dixon -- You can't lose what you never...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MCA/Chess 1999
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES WATSummary: The adventures of a team of investigators, led by the enigmatic Captain Jack. Set in Cardiff, in the present day, the team uses scavenged alien technology in a very real world to solve crime both alien and human.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Video 2008
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV TORSummary: Inglewood, a Los Angeles suburb, is called the Wood. It is largely home to Black middle class families. Mike, Slim, and Roland have been best friends since junior high. It's three hours before Roland's wedding and he has a bad case of cold feet. Mike and Slim must sober him up and help him decide if he wants to go through with the wedding. In flashbacks, they recall key moments of their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2007
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY WOOSummary: Robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada learns to harness his genius, thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion - a robot...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD BIG RATED PGCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BIGSummary: In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, who is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become normal, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and Jailbreak. Together, these unlikely heroes embark on an epic app-venture through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the code that will fix Gene!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Browsing Hot DVDs, Call number: DVD EMO RATED PGSummary: Dispatched on a rescue mission to the farthest reaches of space, the USS Enterprise is ambushed by Krall, a ruthless enemy sworn against the Federation. Crash-landing on an uncharted hostile world, Captain Kirk, Spock, and the crew are separated with no means of escape. Only Jaylah, a rebellious alien warrior, can help them reunite and find a way off the planet in a race against time to stop...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2016
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE STACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Movie Star 2016Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD STACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD STA RATED PG13Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD StSummary: "The Man of Steel Stars in DC's New Superman: Red & Blue anthology mini-series! In the spirit of DC's iconic Eisner Award-winning Batman: Black & White anthology series, DC proudly announces Superman: Red & Blue, a new anthology mini-series presenting fresh new takes on the Man of Steel. Around the world, everyone knows that when they see a red and blue streak in the sky, it's not a bird...it's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2021
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 SUPConey, Norma J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 ConeySummary: A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV AFRJakes, T. D.
Summary: This book comes straight from the heart of the Jakes family to yours. Bishop Jakes, pastor of The Potter's House, shares personal stories about growing up in his mother's home, revealing the time-honored lessons and values she taught him. Woven into his personal vignettes are inspirational biblical stories about mothers, heartfelt advice for modern-day moms, and testimonials from other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Putnam 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8431 JAKJakes, T. D.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2007
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC JAKSummary: When a ruthless mastermind known as Khan ... declares a one-man war on the Federation, Captain Kirk ..., Spock ..., and the daring crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will embark on the greatest manhunt in history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013