documentary films

A detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the general of the French Revolution who later declared himself Emperor of France, from his birth on the island of Corsica to his final exile on the island of St. Helena.

Documents the life and career of Steve Jobs.

Features four separate programs each of which explores different aspects of the life and works of Rembrandt van Rijn. Rembrandt, Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, was a giant in the history of art.

"A filmmaker who is stumped but captivated by Emily Dickinson's poetry searches for 'flashes of insight' into the elusive poet beyond those offered by his lively but traditional interviews with experts such as actress Julie Harris and U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. So he turns to shrinks, a sensitive, a stand-up comic, a rock band, even a fan with an Emily tattoo across his back. Still unsatisfied, he holds auditions in which dozens of actresses recite poems and improvise Dickinsonian answers to questions about God, and Death, and Love. Rising above all the speculation and spectacle are varied readings of over 50 Dickinson poems."--Container.

Tells the untold story of Tour de France cycling champion Gino Bartali and other courageous Italians who risked their lives to rescue Jews, partisans and other refugees in Nazi-occupied Italy.

From the dawn of time to the epic sweep of the twentieth century, from the great conflicts to the inventions that changed the world, the History Channel on DVD catpures the glory, tragedy, and drama of the human experience. Brilliant specials, astounding documentaries, and vibrant dramatizations bring the pst home to you.

Examines black holes within the universe, explains how they form and their effects on objects, and plays with the idea of time travel and the origins of the universe.

Discusses the creation of planets and explores the planets of the Milky Way as well as other planets in the universe.

"Could a killer earthquake strike America's heartland? If history proves true, the answer is yes. The 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes (centered in southeast Missouri) rank as some of North America's most catastrophic natural disasters ... The New Madrid Fault remains a seismically active area and experts expect a repeat. The only question is when..."--Publisher's website.

A group of Japanese children unravel the story of George and Hana Brady, two young Jewish children who grew up in pre-WWII Czechoslovakia, when they receive an old suitcase with Hana's name written on it from the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz.