British Broadcasting Corporation
Series
Language
English
Description
Hosted and based on the book by Dr. Helen Castor, an accomplished and elegant historian, and filmed on location in England and France, this captivating BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Through four extraordinary documentaries, we follow some of Queen Elizabeth II's most defining moments, from her unique coronation to her sympathetic and inspiring speeches. With singular access and painstaking detail, we see how her legend was crafted, and take a peek behind the curtain to get a sense of the woman who was Queen.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In 1893, Ernest Thompson Seton went from New York to New Mexico to kill a wolf. The wolf was an outlaw, the leader of a marauding, cattle killing pack. By the time Seton finally met Lobo, the wolf had become a hero to him. He wrote a tale of the encounter that captured the essence of the vanishing wilderness, and lead to the establishment of the National Park system and the Boy Scouts. This video retells the story.
4) Man On Wire
Language
English
Formats
Description
On August 7, 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York. Academy Award winner. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This keepsake will capture all the pomp and pageantry of the historic occasion like no other memento. Includes Kate's arrival at Westminster Abbey, the full ceremony, the carriage procession, and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, plus highlights from the official BBC pre- and post-wedding coverage. Features include: William and Kate: A Royal Engagement - narrated by Sophie Raworth, this special presents the story of William...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The definitive documentary explores the private life and public legacy of John Denver. Exclusive accounts from those closest to him reveal the man behind the music in an intimate profile to mark the anniversary of his 70th birthday. Featuring pivotal people in Denver's life, from his former managers to his son, brother, and former wives. Bonus features include never-before-seen extended interviews!
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The Edwardian period, beginning with Edward VII's ascent to the throne in 1901 and ending with World War I, was an era of rapid industrialization, pioneering artistic and literary achievements, and great social and political upheaval. It is filled with captivating characters who left their mark upon British society and the world at large. This 8-part BBC series profiles the movers and the shakers who exemplify the era's progressive spirit as well...
Language
English
Description
Vol. 1. "Kept isolated from the court by her domineering mother, Victoria seems unprepared for the throne when King William IV dies. But the teenage queen shows surprising strength and resolve, defying her mother's schemes to seize power, and puts her full faith in the political counsel of Lord Melbourne, the Prime Minister."--Container.
Vol. 2. "The changing political fortunes of Lord Melbourne finally afford Albert the opportunity to become involved...
10) Elizabeth R
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
A televised dramatization of the life of Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII by Anne Boleyn, presented in six acts. As a young woman, Elizabeth is faced with imprisonment and worse, but she prevails over vicious court intrigues and secures her claim to the throne. As Queen, she faces the continuing threat from Mary, Queen of Scots, an impending royal wedding that would unite England and France, and a palace insurrection involving a former court favorite....
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
No one else so changed the state of the world and left behind such a wake of ruins as Adolf Hitler. Yet crucially, there has been no proper attempt to examine how and why so many people followed Hitler ultimately to the destruction of their own country. These three films examine the key decisions Hitler took during the Second World War, to find out why others decided to push forward and achieve his goals.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
An in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. Nick Broomfield's most personal and romantic film of his storied career starts on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960, where Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown fiction writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of community of expat artists, writers, and musicians. Never-before-seen footage shot...
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passion of their celebrated hosts (Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant) to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A landmark documentary series from the BBC to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years as Head of State of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth. For the first time in modern history a Monarch reaches her Diamond Jubilee. To mark the occasion presented is a definitive analysis of The Queen's reign, and more.
16) Bill
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate Shakespeare's 400th anniversary with this hilarious comedy about the playwright's mysterious lost years. Bill Shakespeare is a hapless lute player with a big dream. When his bandmates kick him out of their group, Bill leaves his wife and kids behind to seek fame and fortune in the big city of London. He's written a great work for the stage and he's certain he'll prove all his doubters wrong.
18) Dali
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
A major critical film biography of Salvador Dali, the great Spanish painter and self-styled genius.
"Presents Dali's entire oeuvre--painting, sculpture, writing, fashion and film--in the context of his extraordinary life and international career."--Container back.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In a journey that is both literal and historical, host Rageh Omaar retraces the footsteps of the Prophet, from his beginnings in Mecca to his struggles with accepting his Prophetic role; from his flight to Medina to his subsequent military and political successes and failures, through to his death and his legacy.