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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Calgarian Robert Cohen moved to L.A. to pursue his dreams of becoming a comedy writer, he quickly realized that his new friends and colleagues knew nothing but the usual stereotypes about his beloved homeland. After years of frustration, Robert decided to embark on a personal quest, traveling from one end of Canada to the other, to prove Being Canadian is more than just maple syrup and Mounties. Imagine "Sherman's March" or "Roger and Me", but...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Filmmaker Emily Railsback and sommelier Jeremy Quinn provide intimate access to rural family life in the Republic of Georgia as they explore the rebirth of 8,000-year-old winemaking traditions almost lost during the period of Soviet rule. Official Selection at the **Berlin International Film Festival** *"A great introduction to Georgian culture that is as rich and a beautiful as the country itself." - Louis Proyect, **Counterpunch.org*** *"OUR BLOOD...
4) Kedi
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Türkçe
Description
Hundreds of thousands of cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of years they've wandered in and out of people's lives, becoming an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich. Claiming no owners, these animals live between two worlds, neither wild nor tame, and they bring joy and purpose to those people they choose to adopt. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to the people, allowing them to reflect on their lives...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Presented are stories to help celebrate the American heritage. Stories include Giving Thanks; Hiawatha; Pilgrims of Plimoth; and Lincoln & Douglass: An American Friendship. Bonus features include the popular read-along function, and an interview with "Lincoln and Douglass" author Nikki Giovanni.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Filmmakers Sarah and Greg set out to critically explore American culture, compassion, and fear by relying on the kindness of strangers for a home each night. Traveling through 30 states in 60 days, they spend every day in a new town, learning why people may or may not be willing to open their homes. At times funny, heartbreaking, and inspirational, these individual stories reflect the daily choices we make to trust, to confide, to care for, and to...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
... "Spirit of Monroe III" turns to the present, documenting the county's abundance of resources in arts and culture, science, and the people who make it all happen. In part 1, "Arts and Culture", producer John Winninger takes a behind-the-scenes look at the success of the Cardinal Stage Company, samples local delicacies at the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, Oliver Winery and Taste of Bloomington, and visits some of Monroe County's many seasonal...
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A highly imaginative exploration of one of the most intriguing epochs in human history: when the 'Old World' first encountered the 'New World.' Travel from Granada in Spain to Machu Picchu in Peru, and from Mexico to Madrid in Spain. Explores how the collision of these two sophisticated but different worlds led to the birth of an entirely new Latino culture.
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