films for the hearing impaired

Presents types of clouds, how they form, and the important role they play in weather and the water cycle.

A musical concerning the romance between a teen-age gang-leader and his naive girlfriend, set in the 1950's.

Examines the seven geographic regions of the U.S., describing their major bodies of water, topography, and natural resources and the impact of these geographical aspects on the U.S.'s history, economy, and transportation routes.

Looks at beverages as a factor in the growing obesity problem, discussing the effects of beverages on weight gain, the nutritional value and calorie content of various drinks, and the benefits of drinking water.

An extraordinary portrayal of humanity set during one of history's most inhumane periods. Features Millie Perkins as the insightful 13 year old biographer of her family's two-year hiding in an Amsterdam attic. At first, the strong-willed teenager embraces her fugitive lifestyle as an adventure. But in time, the ever-increasing fear of discovery and close quarters prove nearly unbearable for the eight personalities in hiding.

In September 1918, soldiers stationed near Boston suddenly began to die. Doctors found the victims' lungs filled with a strange blue fluid. They identified the cause as influenza, but it was unlike any strain ever seen, and medical science proved powerless against it. In desperation, people turned to folk remedies, while frantic officials closed all public places and everyone was required to wear masks. But the virus was unstoppable, relentless, devastatingly lethal. By the time the epidemic ran its course, over 600,000 people were dead, more than all U.S. combat deaths of the 20th century.

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. Includes animated shorts and deleted scenes.

Portrays the life of Loretta Claiborne, a world-class athlete and an inspirational woman. Partially blind, unable to walk or talk until the age of four, Loretta faced ridicule and humilation for her mild mental retardation while growing up. Shows how the discovery of her own running ability and a new program called Special Olympics changed her life.

Explores the story of St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest settlement in North America and how it came to be settled by the Spanish. Follow Ponce de Le?n as he lands in what is now Florida in 1513, looking for riches.

Relates a sailor's preparation for and execution of revenge against the three men responsible for his fifteen years in prison.