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Explores the structure and techniques of writing both formal and informal essays including business letters, memos, and resumes.

Explores the structure and techniques of persuasive writing through the experiences of two students who must each compose letters to support their individual issues.

A visual display of the continually changing seasons, narrated by William Shatner, with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" as background music.

The love between two teenage brothers helps to alleviate the harshness of their usually parentless life as they struggle to grow up in rural Oklahoma.

Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the vast Mississippi River on a raft.

When Dorian Gray arrives in London he immediately falls under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, leading to a life of increasing debauchery. Dorian soon trades his soul for eternal youth and as his lust for pleasure grows, he resorts to murder to protect his secret.

Examines the life and career of painter Chuck Close, chronicling the development of his art, which is characterized by portraits of giant heads.

Using archival footage, historic photographs, filmed performances, and recorded interviews with musicians and historians, this ten part documentary series explores the history of jazz and its influence on American music.

In 1930s Britain, a savage civil war between two royal families has just concluded. But even as the newly installed King Edward takes the reins of power, his ruthless, physically deformed younger brother Richard sets in motion a monstrous scheme to claim the crown for himself.

A savage civil war between two royal families has just concluded, but even as the newly installed King Edward takes the reins of power, his ruthless, physically deformed younger brother Richard sets in motion a scheme to claim the crown for himself.