Avery Brooks
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Once upon a time, Sam and Ashley were other girls.
Three years after the loss of her wife to a brain aneurysm, 34-year-old Samantha Parker focuses her energy on caring for her young son, Jake. She can't imagine ever falling in love again, so she focuses on putting one foot in front of the other and being the best mom she can be. It's not a perfect life, but as long as her son is happy and her softball team keeps winning, everything is fine. That...
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This documentary captures one of the greatest archaeological events in modern times by telling the story of ancient China, the First Emperor, and the literal foundation of the China we know today. Starting with modern China and springing back as we seek the birth of this mighty nation, we talk about an ancient time when a fierce warrior brought together a warring nation and how an accidental discovery changed everything we know about China's past....
5) Sounder
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This powerful Newbery-winning classic tells the story of the great coon dog Sounder and his family.
An African American boy and his family rarely have enough to eat. Each night, the boy's father takes their dog, Sounder, out to look for food. The man grows more desperate by the day.
When food suddenly appears on the table one morning, it seems like a blessing. But the sheriff and his deputies are not far behind. The ever-loyal Sounder remains...
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Captains Close Up volume 3
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English
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A look at Avery Brooks, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
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Captains Close Up volume 2
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English
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A look at Patrick Stewart, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
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Captains Close Up volume 4
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English
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A look at Kate Mulgrew, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
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Captains Close Up volume 5
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English
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William Shatner interviews Scott Bakula, who also played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise
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Captains Close Up volume 1
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English
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A look at William Shatner, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
11) The Captains
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More than 40 years after he first took command of the starship Enterprise, William Shatner interviews other actors who have played captains in the "Star Trek" universe, including Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula and Chris Pine.