N.Y.) WLIW (Television station : Long Island
1) Brava Italia
Publisher
Acorn Media Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Narrated by award-winning actor Paul Sorvino and broadcast on public television, Brava Italia tours la bella Italia from the streets to the skies, bustling cities to peaceful hill towns, and snowcapped Alps to sun-kissed shores.
Language
English
Description
"From Wall Street to Washington Heights, down Fifth Avenue, over bridges, and across the grid, celebrate the irresistible attraction of the little island that has captured the hearts of millions and sparked countless lifelong love affairs. This vivid film offers striking views of New York: the harbor from Lady Liberty's perspective; Central Park as the birds experience it; the crucifix architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral as intended from the heavens;...
Series
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Visions of Wales offers breathtaking aerial views of this castle-filled country of contradictions, from the southern tip at Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowdon. Set to traditional music, including the famed Welsh men's choruses, with informative narration about the region's history and culture, Visions of Wale introduces the treasures of Great Britain's western annex"--Container.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Two popular travel destinations in France unfold from a bird's eye view. See the beauty of southeastern France from a spectacular vantage point. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, these two programs afford dazzling views of historic Provence, and the world-famous Mediterranean wonderland The Riviera." --
Publisher
WLIW
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Take a journey through paradise, from the timeless plazas of Old San Juan, around the island and back again, using the lighthouses at the four corners of the island as transition points. Features aerial and ground footage shot in high-definition with the latest technology; informative narration about the island's rich history, architecture, and lush natural beauty; and a soundtrack of local favorites, including the omnipresent chirp of the tiny coqui...
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Offers a glimpse into a dazzling assortment of shapes, rainbow of colors, and amazing variety of sea creatures. Featuring the underwater photographic artistry of Al Giddings, the program pairs stunning imagery and informative narration with a soundtrack that embodies the eclectic rhythms of life in the ocean.
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the journey of Belliveau and O'Donnell, two ordinary guys, as they set out to follow Polo's historic route. The film weaves footage from the duo's often perilous voyage with Marco Polo's descriptions and experiences. Detailed are their highs and lows as they retrace Polo's path, trying to see what he saw and feel what he must have felt.
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"More Irish immigrated to America than any other ethnic group. With humor, hopitality, and a flair, the Irish built upon their traditions, triumphed over adversity, and created an American legacy in their adopted land." --
Publisher
Pbs
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Take a tour of the Big Apple and discover some of the city's premier cultural establishments. Featuring hidden gems as well as popular destinations, from The Botanical Gardens to the Park Avenue Armory, explores the architectural and cultural significance of these classic landmarks.
Publisher
Koch Vision
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
After a brief history of the founding of St. Petersburg and a biographical sketch of Peter the Great, the viewer is taken on a tour of the galleries of the Hermitage Museum housing masterpieces from ancient China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the 20th Century.
