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Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Sean Porter was a football player who turned into a juvenile detention counselor. He wrestles with the seemingly insolvable problem. The vast majority of young men who leave detention fall right back into crime. Looking for a way to give these not-yet-hardened kids a taste of self-esteem and discipline, Porter manages to persuade his superiors to let him teach the kids football - and then take on other high school football teams. Based on a true story....
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Spring has sprung in Care-a-Lot! All the Care Bears are here and full of sunshine cheer in eight tales blooming with Flower Power! When Share's Dilly Daisies become a fashion craze, everyone learns it's the Bear, and not what they wear, that counts! And discover what happens when Oopsy believes a four-leaf clover will bring him the good luck he needs before a big race.
Publisher
Timeless Media Group
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Fulfilling his beloved wife's dying wish, a man restores an abandoned building they own into a reading room for a depressed community notorious for its ineffectual high school and street gangs. He is determined to give them a sense of self-respect.
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In Treatment season three continues to center around Dr. Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne) who is coping with the after-effects of his recent divorce, as well as his move to Brooklyn to continue his practice. In the midst of new emotional and physical challenges (including hand tremors he fears might be the onset of Parkinson's Disease, which killed his father), Paul will be treating three new patients (Debra Winger, Irrfan Khan and Dane DeHaan), and will...
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Offers two reassuring faith-based stories that encourage positive self-worth. A Snoodle's tale: Poor Snoodle is literally weighed down by other folks perceptions of him, as rendered in doodles. But Snoodle learns that we are all beautiful despite what others might try to convince us of. Dr. Jiggle & Mr. Sly: The dance loving Dr. Jiggle feels too embarrassed to boogie because he feels like a blob, but a little potion and - presto, change-o - he is...
Author
Publisher
Attitude is Altitude
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Nick, born with no limbs, is a unique young man with an urgent message. His humorous antics, honest approach, and hear-warming affirmations are helping to bring hope to millions of youth, children and adults around the world. You will be moved and motivated to live life to the full and never give up!
10) Muriel's wedding
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small town life, so she and her best friend Rhonda decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero!
12) Muriel's wedding
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small town life, so she and her best friend Rhonda decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero!
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Now, voyager: A young woman escapes the smothering influence of her wealthy and very conservative mother through the help of a psychiatrist and an ocean cruise where she finds love, helping her to become her own person.
Dark victory: The life of a fast-moving Long Island socialite skids to a stop when she discovers that she has less than a year to live.
Old acquaintance: Old friends Kit Marlowe and Millie Drake adopt contrasting lifestyles: Kit...
14) Let it shine
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Cyrus DeBarge learns that his old classmate and former crush-turned pop star Roxie is coming back for a local music show and Cyrus decides to use his music to tell her how he feels, but when someone else takes credit for Cyrus's song, he must find the courage to speak up for himself.
15) Embrace
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before-and-after photo in 2013 it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked an international media frenzy. The film follows Taryn's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
Author
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Each night, when Ben falls asleep, his Crayons enter a magical Crayon Box that transports them to Color City, a world of dazzling hues and soaring fantasy. When timid Yellow is accidentally left behind in Ben's room, she inadvertently awakens two Unfinished Drawings. They follow Yellow to Color City where they wreak havoc and stop the flow of the enchanted Rainbow Waterfall that provides all the color to the Crayons. It's up to Yellow and her fellow...
20) Team Steve
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"It's time for the annual Race-a-thon, and Steve the horse is excited! He knows he'll win. He wins every year! And no wonder, Steve's body is built for running. He's got a big chest for deep breaths, powerful hindquarters to propel him forward and the longest legs in the forest. But when he goes to sign up, Steve finds out the rules have changed, and his confidence starts to waver. Because this year, the Race-a-thon is going to be a relay race, which...