National Geographic - The Incredible Human Body (DVD)
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National Geographic - The Incredible Human Body (DVD)
The body uses an intricate series of systems that work together to create one healthy, functioning person. This fascinating documentary studies these complexities and follows the growth of a human body from infancy to old age. Footage includes the implantation of two embryos into a formerly infertile woman and the removal of a tumor via 3D-imaged blueprints. This National Geographic presentation originally aired on cable television.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Ancient Egyptians (DVD)
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Ancient Egyptians (DVD)
Jeremy Sisto (SIX FEET UNDER) narrates this sprawling documentary that revisits one of the most spectacular civilizations in world history. Using a variety of sources, the filmmakers paint a truly three-dimensional portrait of Ancient Egypt, allowing modern viewers to truly appreciate what it was like to live back then. Thorough and comprehensive, ANCIENT EGYPTIANS is another stellar British historical documentary.DVD Features:Region 1Double Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.77Audio: Dolby Surround 2.0 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Featurettes - 1.Behind-the-ScenesText/Image Galleries: Production Stills and StoryboardsInteractive Features: Scene Access
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Heir to an Execution (DVD)
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Heir to an Execution (DVD)
Fifty years after one of the most notorious trials in American history, Ivy Meeropol, the granddaughter of executed couple Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, attempts to uncover the truth behind their story. The resulting film is a fascinating trip through a tumultuous period in American history. Meeropol presents interviews with friends and family members, as well as investigation into the trial itself, raising as many new questions as she answers. HEIR TO AN EXECUTION is a tender, enlightening documentary.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.85Audio: Dolby Surround 2.0 - English
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Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great (DVD)
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Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great (DVD)
National Geographic's BEYOND THE MOVIE series continues with an historical inquiry into the facts and fictions surrounding legendary conqueror Alexander the Great. Released in tandem with Oliver Stone's blockbuster biopic ALEXANDER, the documentary utilizes scholarly interviews and stirring re-creations to explore the life and times of the mighty warrior--from his royal birth in Macedonia to the military conquests of Egypt, Persia, and Asia Minor that made his empire one of the greatest the world has ever known.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Additional Release Material: Featurettes - 1. Alexander's Influence On The Modern World
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Hannibal v. Rome (DVD)
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Hannibal v. Rome (DVD)
Produced by the National Geographic channel, this two-hour drama recreates the fearsome third-century battle that raged between Hannibal and the Roman Republic. State-of-the-art computer animation combines with real actors to tell the absorbing tale.
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The Search for Kennedy's PT 109 (DVD)
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The Search for Kennedy's PT 109 (DVD)
The Presidential work of John Fitzgerald Kennedy is still regarded as being among the finest the Oval Office has ever born witness to. But prior to his tenure at the White House, Kennedy was an acclaimed Naval Lieutenant who served to distinction in the Second World War. However, as the battle raged, the boat
on which Kennedy served sailed into some rocky waters near the Solomon Islands, leading to a catastrophic sinking. This film draws on a number of eyewitness accounts to tell the tale of that fateful night, including surviving crew members, local islanders, and officers from nearby boats. Kennedy is portrayed as a heroic leader throughout, with many of the accounts praising him for his fearlessness in the face of extreme adversity. Ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard neatly rounds off the package by taking a trip to the wreckage of the ship, making this a comprehensive overview of a little-known incident from JFK's past.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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In the Blood (DVD)
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In the Blood (DVD)
Teddy Roosevelt's great-grandson follows in his ancestor's footsteps on an African safari in this fascinating documentary. By detailing both the elder Roosevelt's 1909 safari and his great-grandson's in 1986, IN THE BLOOD is a powerful look at the lure of the hunt.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. George Butler - Director Bonus Short - 1. Teddy Roosevelt Safari Video
2. Babatunde Olatunji Tribute Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusText/Photo Galleries: Filmographies
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Growing Up Wild - Box Set (DVD)
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Growing Up Wild - Box Set (DVD)
Growing Up Wild - Box Set (DVD)
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Antonin Dvorak - Deo Gratias (DVD)
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Antonin Dvorak - Deo Gratias (DVD)
This documentary is a treat for both the eye and ear, shedding new light on the life and work of the great Czech composer. During his lifetime, Antonin Dvorak rose from a humble beginning as the son of the village butcher, progressing to enter the canon of classical music, as well as becoming a statesman of culture in his country, and a Senator in Austria. A patriot who espoused the incorporation of traditional folk music into his compositions, Dvorak is shown to be a man of strong character and sensitive intellect. The biography is augmented by selections of the composer's oeuvre, performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring performances by Vaclav Neumann and Jiri Kout. They perform works such as the Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor, and Biblical Songs, as well as his violoncello and piano concertos, all of which number among the artist's best-known works.DVD Features:RegionKeep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Tracks:1.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95From the New World: Allegro con fuoco2.Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 33: Finale - Allegro con fuoco3.Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104: Allegro4.Slavonic Dances, 1st Series, Op. 46: No. 1 in C major& No. 2 in E minor5.Serenade in E major for String Orchestra, Op. 22: Finale - Allegro vivace6.String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96American: Finale - Vivace ma non troppo7.Biblical Songs, Op. 99: No. 4 The Lord is my shepherd& No. 5; I will sing a new song8.Te Deum, Op. 103'
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The Ideal Companion: DVD Guide to Cat Breeds (DVD)
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The Ideal Companion: DVD Guide to Cat Breeds (DVD)
Cat breeders offer details about the temperments and behaviors of 20 breeds of cats, with informative charts and tips on kitten selections. The breeds include Bengal, Abyssinian, Cornish Rex, Exotic, Manx, Persian, Colorpoint Shorthair, Birman, British Shorthair, Balinese, Ocicat, Somali, Ragdoll, Foreign Burmese, Scottish Fold, Sphynx, Russian Blue, Siamese, and Burmilla.DVD Features:Region (Unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald (DVD)
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Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald (DVD)
Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald (DVD)
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