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BBS: The Documentary -
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| Before the Internet became the way to connect to the world through a computer, life had already started to move online. Throughout the planet, regular folks were taking their new home computers, connecting them to a modem and a phone line, and starting Bulletin Board Systems, or BBSes. Once numbering in the tens of thousands, these "Dial-up Bulletin Boards" have mostly disappeared and mostly been forgotten... except by the people who lived, loved and worked on them. Director Jason Scott travelled thousands of miles and filmed over 200 people about their stories of the BBS, resulting in this 8 episode, five and a half hour long mini-series. The three DVDs in the set are region free, copy protection free, and Creative Commons licensed. They're also a lot of fun as the various episodes cover different aspects of the BBS Story. Episode titles include BAUD, ARTSCENE, SYSOPS AND USERS, NO CARRIER and MAKE IT PAY. "BBS: The Documentary" covers the era of the BBS, one caller at a time.
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A Newsreel History of the Third Reich Vol. 16 -
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| Part 16 of the 20 part series, A Newsreel History of the Third Reich , this program includes unique footage plundered by Russian Troops in 1945. Compiled as it is from German newsreels which were made under the influence of Goebbels' Ministry of Propaganda. Volume 16 deals with the fourth part of 1943, covering events on all the German fronts: Home Front - Hitler Youth training school; Eastern Front - fierce tank battle at Krivog Rog, Stuka blitz on Nevel; Atlantic Front - reconnaissance destroyers attacking Allied ships; Mediterranean Front - bombing bridges in the Volturno sector.
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BBC History of World War II -
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| How could a political party as fundamentally evil and overtly racist as the Nazis come to power? Why was Japan, known for its admirable treatment of POWs in WWI, responsible for such grim atrocities in the Second World War? This comprehensive collection not only examines the details of the conflict (the Battle of Moscow, the campaign against German U-boats, the RAF bomber offensive), but digs deeper to attempt to answer the questions that still haunt us. Through startling archive footage and eyewitness testimony, this 12-disc set offers a unique perspective and true understanding of what actually happened. DVD Features:Documentaries:Battle of the Atlantic includes a 50-minute documentary on merchant seamenHorror in the East includes a 50-minute documentary on the Indian Army and a 60-minute documentary on Burma Featurette:D-Day: Reflections of Courage includes a 20-minute making-of featuretteIntroduction:Award-winning writer, filmmaker and Creative Director of BBC History Laurence Rees provides introduction and closing words to collectionOther:D-Day: Reflections of Courage includes 30 minutes of eyewitness accounts Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State includes six follow-up discussions hosted by award-winning journalist Linda Ellerbee
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Elvis Presley - A Documentary -
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| Whether you call him The King, The Big E, or just Elvis, there will never be another like him. With his string of gold records, number one hits, and more than thirty films, Elvis Presley shines brighter today than many of today's stars. The King comes into focus in this special DVD documentary, with rare archival footage and special interviews with those who knew Elvis and the people who surrounded him: his child-bride Priscilla, his Holllywood leading ladies, Colonel Tom Parker and more. We will take you inside the man and the music that was Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi to world wide fame and fortune. This documentary will take you through his phenomenal recording career, his Hollywood movies, and his amazing comeback in 1969. Sit back and enjoy this very special tribute to one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever seen! Long live the King of Rock and Roll!
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New York -
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| Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/23/2005 Director: Ken Burns
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War Classics V.4 (4-DVD Pack) -
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| A global conflict lasting from 1939-1945, World War II was the greatest and most destructive war in history. Massive battles took place in Europe, Asia, Africa, and even the far-flung islands of the Pacific. More than 17 million military men of various warring nations perished during the conflict, and approximately 57 million civilians died as war casualties or were murdered in acts of genocide, such as occurred in Nazi death camps. In the end, WWII had strained the financial resources of major nations so much so, they teetered on the brink of collapse. As the dust settled, these nations began the arduous process of rebuilding and starting anew -- the memory of hard-fought battles and lives lost never to be forgotten. Documentaries Included: Air Force Stories; Dropzone: Normandy; Desert Victory; The Battle of Britain; The Nazis Strike; Attack: Battle for New Britain; Combat America; Here is Germany; Private Snafu; Kamikaze; Payoff in the Pacific; Theirs is the Glory; The Spreading Holocaust
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Joy Division (The Miriam Collection) -
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| Joy Division is a "fascinating look at the brief but vital trajectory of a band that died with its troubled frontman, Ian Curtis" (Jason Gargano, Cincinnati CityBeat), only to be reborn as the equally influential New Order. Featuring interviews with all surviving band members, Joy Division explores the Manchester origins of this revolutionary act, their partnership with Factory Records founder Tony Wilson, and collaboration with legendary producer Martin Hannett.
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Titanic - The Complete Story -
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| Of all the many documentaries that have been made about the Titanic disaster, this two-part, 192-minute film, produced in 1994 for the Arts & Entertainment network, remains the most thorough, authoritative, and fascinating chronicle of the Titanic tragedy. Written, produced, and directed by Melissa Jo Peltier and elegantly narrated by actor David McCallum, the film utilizes thorough research, archival films and documents, and expert testimony to span the entire history of the legendary S.S. Titanic. From blueprint design and construction in Ireland, to the ill-fated maiden voyage and the lasting legacy of Titanic's fateful sinking, no detail has been neglected in the film's meticulous description of events. Part 1, "The Death of a Dream," builds dramatic momentum to the ship's collision with an iceberg in the freezing North Atlantic, including detailed accounts of the agonizing two-hour sinking and the rescue of survivors. Part 2, "The Legend Lives On," explores the investigation into Titanic's sinking, the impact on later ship design and the dramatic rediscovery of Titanic's ghostly remains on the ocean floor. Parts 1 and 2 include abundant interviews with such noted Titanic authorities as Don Lynch and Ken Marschall (consultants on the blockbuster movie Titanic), and several Titanic survivors who have since passed away. The cumulative effect of this detailed film is a complete appreciation for the sheer irony, drama, and magnitude of the Titanic disaster. The James Cameron film was certainly entertaining, but this superior documentary proves that truth can be every bit as absorbing as fictionalized history. It's an essential addition to any Titanic buff's library. --Jeff Shannon
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Ancient Mysteries: China's Wall of Doom -
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Single - a documentary film -
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| Single? You're in good company.100 million adults in America are unmarried and for the first time ever the majority of US households are now headed by an unmarried person.Find that surprising?The simple explanation is that we marry later, divorce a lot and live longer. But there's more to it than that.Life today is more complex, intense, and demanding. As a result, finding and maintaining a lasting relationship has become even more challenging.The game has dramatically changed.Should you have a plan? "Single" features a cast of entertaining and thought provoking experts, performers, comics, and 'real life' people discussing the complexities of relationships in today's world.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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