Summary: The fall of 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, the film Pauline Kael (The New Yorker) called 'the most powerful movie musical ever made.' Narrated by Jeff Goldblum, it captures the humor and drama of director Norman Jewison's quest to recreate the lost world of Jewish life in Tsarist Russia and re-envision the beloved stage hit as a wide-screen epic. Oscarʼ- nominated...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FIDSummary: Explore the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Eileen Gray, whose uncompromising vision defined and defied the practice of modernism in decoration, design, and architecture. Making a reputation with her traditional lacquer work in the first decade of the twentieth century, she became a critically acclaimed and sought-after designer and decorator before...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: First Run Features 2017
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GRASummary: In this documentary, Che Smith (a.k.a. Rhymefest, the Grammy-winning rapper) reunites with his father, an alcoholic living on the streets of Chicago, and struggles to deliver him to safety and an existence that is productive and meaningful, in essence, taking responsibility for the man who had abandoned him as a young child.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC INBriwa, Bill.
Contents: Into the mind of a chef -- Launching the day -- One fresh thing -- Evolution of a quick dish -- What makes a meal? -- A chef entertains.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2013
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 EVECall number: DVD 641.5 EVE
Briwa, Bill.
Contents: Good, better, best strategies -- Nutritious and satisfying whole grains -- Adding flavor with healthy oils -- Protein : understanding your choices -- Powerful micronutrients : cooking with color -- Making healthy cooking a lifestyle.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2013
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 EVECall number: DVD 641.5 EVE
Briwa, Bill.
Summary: These 24 half-hour lectures on cooking is designed to boost your confidence in the kitchen and help you create meals that you are proud to share.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
Copies Available at Kingsley
2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 BriCall number: DVD 641.5 Bri
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 EVECall number: DVD 641.5 EVE
Summary: National headlines blazed the story: Churchgoers Gunned Down During Prayer Service in Charleston. South Carolina. After a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire in Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, nine African Americans lay dead, leaving their families and the nation to grapple with this senseless act of terror. Featuring intimate interviews with survivors and family members. From...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC EMABriwa, Bill.
Summary: Join Chef Bill Briwa of The Culinary Institute of America as he reveals the essentials of incorporating a variety of spices from around the world into your everyday meals. An aromatic array of spices fills each of these six engaging lessons, providing you with myriad ways to use spices in soups and salads, with meat and fish, and even in drinks and desserts.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2013
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.6 BriCall number: DVD 641.6 Bri
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.6383 EVECall number: DVD 641.6383 EVE
Summary: "Within the last half century, our agricultural and food industries have changed more than ... ever before. New technologies and scientific ingenuity have given rise to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other man-made foods. People have begun to raise concerns about the safety of GMOs in our food supply, given their incredible dominance in a large portion of our diets. Traditional...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: KITG Productions 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC OFBerman, Ari
Summary: Looks at the fight to end gerrymandering and the influence it has on American elections.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Magnolia Home Entertainment 2020
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF SLASummary: This documentary chronicles the transformation of The New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Media Desk, as the Internet redefines the media industry by surpassing print as the main source of news. At the heart of the film is the burning question on the minds of everyone who cares about a rigorous American press, Times lover or not: what will happen if the fast-moving future of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Magnolia Pictures 2011
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PAGSummary: "Dogs on the Inside follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. In an attempt to re-build their confidence and prepare for a new life outside, these prisoners must first learn to handle and care for a group of neglected strays. This heart-warming story reconfirms the timeless connection between man and dog, showing the...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC DOGRoss, David-Dorian
Summary: One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.8 MARSummary: Explores the life of Brion Gysin, inventor of a hypnotic light device called the Dreammachine, which was intended to induce hallucinations and transform consciousness. Nik Sheehan interviews some of the '60s counter-culture's most eccentric icons including Iggy Pop, Marianne Faithful and Marcus boon.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Alive Mind. 2008
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FLISummary: Aaron Swartz was a programming prodigy who helped shape the digital landscape of today. He helped develop the internet protocol RSS and was a co-founder of Reddit. Chronicling his pioneering efforts crusading for open access and free speech and the resulting legal nightmare and tragedy that ensued, the documentary is a dynamic and moving portrait of a brilliant tech millionaire who renounced...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC INTSimonetti-Bryan, Jennifer
Summary: A six-part lecture series about wines of California. Includes wine list and map of California wine country on container sheet.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.23 EVESimonetti-Bryan, Jennifer
Summary: A six-part lecture series about wines of Italy. Includes wine list and map of Italy's wine country on container sheet.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.23 EVESimonetti-Bryan, Jennifer
Summary: A six-part lecture series about wines of France. Includes wine list and map of France's wine country on container sheet.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.23 EVESummary: Takes an uncompromising yet life-affirming look at the lives of eight remarkable individuals, people who have found a way to make a life for themselves within the community of homelessness. Shows how their descent into society's basement has been exacerbated by the forces of gentrification and the increasing criminalization of homeless people, while exposing the draconian changes to the mental...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Cinema Libre Studio 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LOSSummary: "Out of Print is a documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles." -- container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC OUTSummary: Through four extraordinary documentaries, we follow some of Queen Elizabeth II's most defining moments, from her unique coronation to her sympathetic and inspiring speeches. With singular access and painstaking detail, we see how her legend was crafted, and take a peek behind the curtain to get a sense of the woman who was Queen.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC INSummary: Produced with the purpose of alleviating the stigma associated with dyslexia, The big picture features the testimony of individuals from various backgrounds diagnosed with dyslexia (including investment advisor Charles Schwab and billionaire Richard Branson) describing how they learned to live with and overcome their disability. Medical experts explain the neurological causes of the condition.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BIG1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 616.8 BIG
Summary: Documents the obscure country blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist, Howard 'Louie Bluie' Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. Director Terry Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, this is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to make...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LOUSummary: Experience one of the most exciting cities on Earth. Admire royal pageantry, historic buildings, palaces, galleries and museums. Explores some of the most prestigious hotels, stores and restaurants. Roving hosts Megan McCormick, Jonathan Atherton, Brianna Barnes, KT Comer, and Justine Shapiro introduce the ultimate guide to one of the world's most bustling and culturally diverse cities.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Pilot Film & Television Productions 2012