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1) The Butler
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
2) LBJ
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"This program examines the emotional effects of the establishment or re-establishment- of an independent Ukraine" and the tension between Russian settlers and native Ukrainians after the break up of the Soviet Union.
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns were two defiant suffragist women who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. The two activists broke from the mainstream women's rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries to secure women's voting rights in 1920. In a country dominated by chauvinism, this is no easy fight. Along the way, sacrifices are made: Alice gives up a chance for love, and colleague Inez Mulholland gives up...
7) Romero
Publisher
Trimark Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Romero is a compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and the oppression in his country. This film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies....
10) The Kennedys
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
c2004, c2003
Language
English
Description
"The Kennedy explores the building of the Kennedy legend, a story in part created and then brilliantly promoted by the family itself, a story whose afterglow still captures the American imagination. Featuring extensive interviews with family members, friends and first-hand witnesses to the many chapters of the Kennedy saga, and using a wealth of still photographs and archival footage ..."--Container box.