Genesis fans, take heart: You can still see famed guitarist Steve Hackett play, this time live in concert in 2001 at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Plus, you'll get a glimpse of the "Somewhere in Italy" tour, featuring backstage footage and interviews. Tracks include "The Floating Seventh," "Mechanical Bride," "Medley," "Serpentine Song," "Watcher of the Skies," "Hairless Heart," "Firth of Firth" and many others.
Follow gentle Oswald, the titular star of Nickelodeon's popular children's animated series, as he navigates life in the big city with his good-natured pals, Henry the waddling penguin and Daisy the friendly flower, and his loyal pet, Weenie the pup. Includes eight episodes featuring the bouncy, blue-hued octopus.
Set against the beautiful and historical sites of Vietnam, pop-rock Brits BBMak -- singer Mark Barry, guitarist Christian Burns and guitarist Ste McNally -- perform acoustic renditions of their hit tunes in this 2001 music-filled travelogue. Songs include "Back Here," "I'm Not in Love," "Scotland the Brave," "Again" and more. Take a tour with the trio as they discover Vietnamese culture, history and spirituality.
Uncover the themes of Arthur Miller's chilling drama of 17th-century witch hunts with this guide to "The Crucible." Using a combination of text and imagery, Rocketbooks serve as a study companion for students at junior high school level and above. Engaging quizzes and in-depth analysis reinforce comprehension of Miller's play, a parable depicting disturbing parallels to the zeal of Sen. Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare of the 1950s.
In 2001, an Asian elephant was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo, with the distinction of being only the second animal of its kind produced via artificial insemination -- sending ripples throughout the zoological community. His name is Kandula, and this engrossing Discovery Channel documentary details his story -- from birth through his toddler years -- and how his conception may put a stop to the species' potential extinction.
Renowned for his foppish garb, iconoclastic Irishman Oscar Wilde was a gifted writer whose intelligence and razor-edged wit permeated his copious works. But his bohemian lifestyle put Wilde at odds with the Victorian prudery of his day, ultimately resulting in a two-year prison stint on a charge of homosexual conduct. This A&E biography profiles the flamboyant scribe via diaries, still photos and scholarly observations.
The unsung talents of early blues performers are examined and celebrated in the third installment of the comprehensive documentary series Legends of Country Blues Guitar. Highlights include rare performances of "That Will Never Happen No More" by John Jackson, "The Woman I Had She Left Me" by Jesse Fuller, "You Know Baby What I Want" by Josh White and "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" by Furry Lewis.
From PBS comes this intriguing look at quilting, once a necessity and a convention for storytelling that has evolved into a genuine art form. Crisscrossing America to visit the finest exhibits, the filmmakers chronicle the techniques and artistry of contemporary quilters. Prominent art quilters such as Jane Burch Cochran, Bob Adams and Laura Wasilowski demonstrate the bold possibilities of mixing and matching fabrics and colors.
Learn about the history and preparation of China's renowned dish, dim sum, with this delicious documentary. Consisting of a variety of tasty morsels, dim sum typically includes mixtures of meat, seafood and vegetables or of sweets and fruit. A gourmet trip through Hong Kong samples more than 600 types of dim sum and explores the origin and creation of prawn dumplings, spring rolls, barbeque pork buns and other treats.
The Mostviertel, Austria's pear country, stretches from the river Danube to the Alps, right in the heart of Austria. Pear trees are scattered across the landscape and produce 200 different kinds of pears. Their naturally tart fruits have been used for centuries to extract the delicious pear cider (perry).
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Documentary film from writer/director Katrine Borre as she interviews, films, and travels with sailors around the globe.
Eating disorders are about addiction - be it addiction to starvation or to food. Seven years ago, Felicia, weighing 86 lbs., lay in a hospital bed in Rome with tubes in her arms, dying of anorexia. Sixteen years ago, Leslie was bulimic. While clutching a bottle of pills, she thought suicide was her only escape. These two filmmakers recovered. But sadly, they are among the few that do. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other psychological disease.
Donald and Pete as workers in a music store who are told that the next one to make a sale gets to keep thir job when in walks Daisy.
His hard-line approach has earned Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- the lead law-enforcement officer in Arizona's sprawling Maricopa County -- lots of support among voters, as evidenced by his three consecutive landslide victories. But not everyone approves of his tactics, which include female chain gangs and a desert prison with only tents to shield inmates from the elements. This hourlong documentary profiles the flinty lawman in a one-on-one interview.
Delving into the history, development and pivotal roles of four World War II Allied aircraft, this fascinating documentary features plenty of dramatic action footage as well as interviews with pilots who flew the planes in combat. Warbirds profiled in Volume 2 include the North American P-51 Mustang, the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire, the de Havilland DH98 Mosquito and the Hawker Hurricane.
Sawyer Brown makes country-influenced music with an anthemic quality that translates perfectly to the live show. The Hits Live capitalizes on Sawyer Brown's live excellence, compiling concert footage of the band's biggest hits, including "Some Girls Do," "The Boys and Me," and "Drive Me Wild."
Pacifica radio host and author Gary Null hosts this program about retaining or regaining the health of your youth through proper diet, exercise, stress reduction and toxin elimination. Null's lecture is enhanced with illustrations and video footage of lab research into life-extending medicine. Null's guests include molecular biologists and physicians who provide insight into research on counteracting Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and arthritis.
This fun documentary chronicles the humble beginnings and chart-topping successes of British pop supergroup Atomic Kitten. On the verge of being dropped by their record company, the girls made a major comeback with their hit single "Whole Again." In addition to interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this program features videos for "Whole Again," "Right Now," "See Ya," "I Want Your Love," "Follow Me," "Eternal Flame" and "You Are."
Two of the world's most accomplished glassblowing masters travel from Venice, Italy, to America to collaborate with sculptor Dale Chihuly. Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra combine their talents with those of Chihuly to create beautiful works. Forbidden to work together back home in Venice, these two glass masters revel in this rare opportunity to join forces and let their imaginations run wild.
