Avery Brooks
1) Sounder
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.
Author
Language
English
Description
"This poignant and powerful narrative tells the dramatic story of Kunta Kinte, snatched from freedom in Africa and brought by ship to America and slavery, and his descendants. Drawing on the oral traditions handed down in his family for generations, the author traces his origins back to the seventeen-year-old Kunta Kinte, who was abducted from his home in Gambia and transported as a slave to colonial America. In this account Haley provides an imaginative...
3) The captains
Publisher
E-One
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Since first soaring onto television screens in the mid 1960s, Star Trek has become one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, travels around the globe to interview the elite group of actors who have portrayed the role of Enterprise Captain, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the pop culture phenomenon.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Crossing over: A look back at the impact of the book and miniseries on culture and society.
Roots : one year later: "Fresh off the lightning impact of the original telecast, participants recall how the miniseries was born in this 1978 special."
Kunta Kinte and Fiddler lead desperate runaways through a network of safe havens to a getaway boat. They load the runaways into the boat ... but there's room for one more passenger. A choice must be made;...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Three-quarters of Earth is an alien world, lying beneath the surface of the oceans. And although it encompasses over half of the world's species, we know more about the surface of Mars than the bottom of the ocean. It's only recently that science has penetrated this world, revealing extraordinary life forms and vast sweeping landscapes on a scale that defies imagination"--Container.
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Not only have Star trek fans voted online for their all-time favorite captain's episodes but, for the first time ever, each legendary captain (William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Scott Bakula) has also chosen his or her personal favorite episode. Prepare yourself for pulse-pounding action and unimaginable adventure with five courageous captains as they dare "to boldly go where no one has gone before."
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Dramatic re-enactments and CGI graphic are used to show the great figures and events from biblical times. Did Joseph actually have a coat of many colors? Was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute? This series answers these questions and many more.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The documentary explores the 20-year effort of William Wilberforce to lead the abolition of the British slave trade, a business that was key to the country's economic strength. Wilberforce and his Clapham colleagues brilliantly executed this enormous task. They managed to shape opinion without the help of mass communication technology. The goal of the documentary is to focus on how strength of character is harnessed in the service of high and seemingly...
17) The big hit
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
The criminal anarchy is hilarious when a foursome of full-time hit men looking to score extra cash kidnap the boss' goddaughter. And when beleaguered wise guy Mel is set up to take the fall, underworld antics and domestic absurdities collide for a working weekend no one will soon forget.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Through extensive interviews with cast and creators, original show footage presented in HD. For the first time, and brand-new animated storyboards, directors Ira Steven Behr (showrunner of the original series) and David Zappone (Star Trek docs The Captains and For the Love of Spock) present an in-depth look at this beloved TV show, its fans, and its ongoing appeal to Trekkies of all ages." --
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Dramatic re-enactments and CGI graphic are used to show the great figures and events from biblical times. Did Joseph actually have a coat of many colors? Was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute? This series answers these questions and many more.
