Warner Home Video (Firm)
Pub. Date
[2000, 2001]
Language
English
Description
The documentary tells the story of a group of children from Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia who were fortunate enough to escape the unfathomable horror of the genocide perpetrated against the Jewish people during WWII. They were saved by the Kindertransport, which took 10,000 children to the safety of England in the late 1930s. (The United States government, which could have sponsored a similar program, declined to do so.) Assuming that the broad...
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...
Language
English
Description
Uses interviews and archival footage to tell the story of the melodramatic life and stunning architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Discusses some of the 800+ buildings designed by Wright, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Johnson Wax Building, Fallingwater, Unity Temple, and Taliesin. Examines how Wright's buildings and ideas changed the way we live, work, and see the world around us. Documents the turbulence of Wright's personal life, including...
6) Mark Twain
Language
English
Description
Samuel Clemens rose from a hardscrabble boyhood in the backwoods of Missouri to become, as Mark Twain, America's best-known and best-loved author. Considered in his time as the funniest man on earth, Twain was also an unflinching critic of human nature who used his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. He created some of the world's most memorable characters as well as its most quoted sayings. And, in his often-misunderstood novel "Huckleberry...
Pub. Date
c2016.
Language
English
Description
Born into one of the wealthiest and best-known families in American history, Gloria Vanderbilt has lived in the public eye for more than 90 years, unapologetically pursuing love, family and career, experiencing extreme tragedy and tremendous success side by side. In this HBO Documentary Films production, Vanderbilt and her son, award-winning TV journalist Anderson Cooper, look back at Vanderbilt's remarkable, still-productive life.
8) Jimi Hendrix
Language
English
Formats
Description
JIMI HENDRIX became a superstar rock 'n' roller, smashed the color barrier and shocked the nation ... all before his 27th birthday. This riveting film tells the story of the short but spectacular life of one of the greatest rockers ever born.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Captures Elvis backstage, in rehearsal, and in concert at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in the summer of 1970. Includes 27 songs including That's alright Mama, Little sister, Love me tender, Heartbreak hotel, Blue suede shoes, All shook up, Suspicious minds, and Can't help falling in love with you.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
For 35 years Clint Eastwood has called Warner Bros. home. In this film, historian Richard Schickel ventures beyond Eastwood's tough, iconic screen personas to reveal the easygoing and thoughtful man behind the magic. Morgan Freeman narrates this insightful profile that features memorable film clips and visits to movie locations, the Warner Bros. lot, and Eastwood's hometown of Carmel where, with humor, candor, and intelligence, Eastwood illuminates...
19) Favre 4 ever
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Includes personal interviews reliving events of the NFL legendary player: his near-fatal car accident, his disastrous rookie season, his triumph over addiction to painkillers, and glorious victory in Super Bowl XXXI, plus much more.
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.