1997

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Letters from Lebanon
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Letters from Lebanon

Jan 02, 1997
In 1982, Israel embarked on a military campaign in Lebanon. Operation: Peace in the Galilee. The short campaign got out of hand and turned into a drawn out war - this movie tells the story, through the eyes of the fighters. Soldiers' letters, journals and conversations accompany combat scenes, life in the field, the Palestinian enemy in its fight against Israel, politicians and Israeli leaders'.
Crazy of You
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Crazy of You

Jan 01, 1997
Set in the industrial suburbs of Beirut, Majnounak explores male sexuality through interviews with men who recount one of their sexual relationships. Attentive to details of body and sexual language, songs, indications of each interlocutor’s erotic imaginary, the film tries to sketch a portrait of the ”male” they identify with. Patterns emerge, as do norms, but also an unsuspected map of Beirut’s sites of sexual encounters.
Divided Highways: The Interstates and the Transformation of American Life
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America's desire for freedom and the open road resulted in the construction of thousands of highways during the Eisenhower administration. Through interviews, archival footage and photography, America's interstate highway system is revealed to have shaped every aspect of American life and affected the nation's history for better and for worse
Documentaire
Push
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Push

Dec 31, 1997
A young man, on a tumultuous path of self destruction, must fight to overcome his personal demons in search for higher ground.
Drame
G-Lock - Absorbed by the Grid
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G-Lock - Absorbed by the Grid filmed Live August 16, 1997. Chris McLaren (bass), Frank Thomas (guitar / vocals, Mykill (drums), Liz Spires (vocals), and Steve Neal (vocals) in the bonus video. This DVD was sourced off a VHS tape from 1997, so audio and video quality may not 100% in all areas. Photosensitive Seizure Warning due to flashing images or lights.
First Person Singular: John Hope Franklin
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Charles Kuralt takes an revealing look at the life and career of African-American historian John Hope Franklin in this profile of the Harvard-educated writer whose book From Slavery to Freedom spotlighted the role of blacks in building America. Though facing incredible obstacles, Franklin scaled the stone wall of racism to become a scholar and activist, helping Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Martin Luther King and others change a nation.
Documentary
Dein Perry's: Tap Dogs
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Tap Dogs, the all-male Australian dance troupe, has taken the world by storm with a unique, blue-collar style of explosive and raucous tap. Conceived and choreographed by Dein Perry, the six inexhaustible Aussie dancers never miss a step as they stomp their way through this high-octane performance that includes a shape-shifting set, a huge foot-driven synthesizer and a gravity-defying dance number on the ceiling.
Galileo Smith Visits the Solar System
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If Ivar, Em and Quent want to know all about the sun, moon, stars and planets that comprise the universe, who else should they consult but the learned Galileo Smith, a self-proclaimed astronomy buff who knows the Big Dipper from the Milky Way, Saturn from supernovas. Young viewers will enjoy this thrilling journey through space that combines live-action sequences with stunning computer animation as they make a stop at each of the planets.
Ray Bradbury: An American Icon
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Rod Steiger narrates this profile of science fiction novelist and playwright Ray Bradbury, highlighting the full scope of the writer's five-decade career. Combining footage of Bradbury at home and on the lecture circuit with comments from his friends, family and colleagues, the film provides a detailed overview of Bradbury's career. Also included are Bradbury's own reflections on his life and works and clips from TV's "The Ray Bradbury Theater."
Modern Marvels: Aquariums: Windows on a Watery World
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This installment of the History Channel's "Modern Marvels" series dives into the history of the modern aquarium to reveal a wondrous world many people seldom see, providing an underwater experience that's "worth the wet." When the first public aquariums opened in the middle of the 19th century, they piqued the world's curiosity about ocean life; today's technological innovations in water filtration and window materials enhance the experience.
Dinosaurs: Inside and Out
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Extinct for millions of years, dinosaurs continue to fascinate as scientists struggle to understand the creatures that went from domination to extinction seemingly overnight. This four-part documentary series attempts to provide some answers. From the badlands to the Yucatán Peninsula, paleontologists scour the earth to learn about the predatory habits of carnivorous dinosaurs, the land area required to feed a large sauropod and much more.
Trace Adkins: Live from Austin TX
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Performing music from his "Dreamin' Out Loud" and "Big Time" albums, multiple gold- and platinum-selling country music singer Trace Adkins excites a Texas crowd with his rich baritone in this 1997 concert recorded live for "Austin City Limits." Songs include "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," "If I Fall," "There's a Girl in Texas," "The Rest of Mine," "Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone" and "Big Time," plus eight more fan favorites.