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OLD MAN AND THE SEA (DVD)

2002
Anthony Quinn stars as Santiago, in his prime the greatest fisherman in his village and now 84 days without a catch. To the villagers it is a fearful sign that Santiago has lost his luck. To his daughter it is clear that he should stop being stubborn.

NATIVE SON (VHS)

1984
Co-production of the PBS American Playhouse features Victor Love as Bigger Thomas in this adaptation of the Richard Wright landmark novel.

TALE OF TWO CITIES (DVD)

2001
A masterful retelling of Charles Dickens' epic novel of love and betrayal during the French Revolution.

JANE EYRE (DVD)

1997
Charlotte Bronte's story of an orphan who grows up to become governess of a mansion, and who carries a tormented love for a man named Mr. Rochester.

Shall we dance

1937
Ginger Rogers is a snobbish musical comedy star who couldn't care less that ballet star Fred Astaire has fallen for her, until they dance together.

The 11th of September

Moyers in conversation
2001
Just hours after the attacks on America Bill Moyers began a unique dialogue with an unparalleled and diverse group of guests. Instead of dwelling on the horrific images of the tragedy, these poised and clear voices provided perspective and soothed a wounded, yet resilient, nation, creating a video that presents both a snapshot of our reactions on 9/11, and a testament to human spirit.

African journey

1992
Luke, a high-school student from Canada, gets more than he bargains for on a trip to East Africa. He and Temba, an African youth, search for their fathers who have been in a mining accident. The two forge a lasting friendship as each discovers how much they have in common despite their vastly different cultures.

The last of the Mohicans

1993
A love story set during the French and Indian War, between an American raised by the Mohican Indians and the daughter of a British officer. (114 min.).

Brother future

1991
"A slick inner-city youth, T.J. neglects his schoolwork and makes money through scams and rip-offs. One day, while fleeing the police, he is knocked unconscious, and wakes up to find he has been transported back through time to 1822 Charlestown, SC, where he is taken captive as a slave. How will T.J. get home again, and at what cost?"--Container.

Lord of the flies

1990
25 schoolboys lost on a tropical island after a plane crash revert to savagery in their efforts to survive. (90 min.).

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