Avery Brooks
Author
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Language
English
Description
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....
Publisher
All Channel Films
Pub. Date
1984.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (114 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Solomon Northrop is a black man in the mid 19th century who was born free man. He works as a carpenter, and is also a part time musician. One day he is approached by a group of men who ask him to play for them, however, that is not their real intention. They kidnapp him and sell him into slavery. Solomon now has to endure the hardships that he had been previously spared.
6) 15 Minutes
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (121 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
When a celebrity homicide detective and a brash, young fire marshal raceagainst time to stop a pair of publicity seeking murderers, ahigh-profile newscaster buys videotapes of the gruesome crimes--turningthe killers into instant media stars. Now, just how far will society'smost desperate people go in order to get their 15 Minutes of fame?Starring Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Robert De Niro ("TheGodfather, Part II," "Taxi Driver"), Edward...
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Through extensive interviews with cast and creators, original show footage presented in HD. For the first time, and brand-new animated storyboards, directors Ira Steven Behr (showrunner of the original series) and David Zappone (Star Trek docs The Captains and For the Love of Spock) present an in-depth look at this beloved TV show, its fans, and its ongoing appeal to Trekkies of all ages.
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan comes an honest look at a modern romance, from love at first sight to painful reality to working toward a happy ending....
Franklin Swift was a sometimes-employed construction worker and a not-quite-divorced dad of two. Zora Banks was a teacher, singer, and songwriter. They met in a Brooklyn brownstone, and there could be no walking away....
In this funny, gritty love story,...
Franklin Swift was a sometimes-employed construction worker and a not-quite-divorced dad of two. Zora Banks was a teacher, singer, and songwriter. They met in a Brooklyn brownstone, and there could be no walking away....
In this funny, gritty love story,...
Publisher
New Line Video
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 119 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4in.
Language
English
Description
A profound and stirring drama about the consequences of urban racism as a family is torn apart by hate. A graphic examination of extremism in America, the film follows one man's struggle to reform himself and save his brother.
Two thumbs up!--Siskel & Ebert
Author
Series
Captains Close Up volume 3
Language
English
Description
A look at Avery Brooks, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
Author
Series
Captains Close Up volume 2
Language
English
Description
A look at Patrick Stewart, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
Author
Series
Captains Close Up volume 4
Language
English
Description
A look at Kate Mulgrew, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
Author
Series
Captains Close Up volume 5
Language
English
Description
William Shatner interviews Scott Bakula, who also played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise
Author
Series
Captains Close Up volume 1
Language
English
Description
A look at William Shatner, who played the iconic role of Starship Captain in the wildly popular Star Trek franchise.
18) The Captains
Author
Language
English
Description
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.