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Among the ten films in this section are a transatlantic crossing in a Zeppelin dirigible, a 1925 stencil-colored trek through the Belgian Congo, World War I-era Parisian street kids in Montmartre, a 1916 visit to Los Angeles, a 1927 sound film of pilot Charles Lindbergh embarking on his New York-Paris flight, an early 1930s portrait of New York City's Coney Island, and a promotional film made for Josephine Baker's revue at the Folies-Bergère, Paris....
6) The warrior
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Follows the visually stunning and emotionally exhilarating journey of a warrior who travels from the deserts of Rajasthan to the snowcapped peaks of the Himalaya in search of peace, only to be chased by the forces of violence.
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Two friends. 113 days. 1,700 miles. One endangered river. From October 2011 to January 2012, Will Stauffer-Norris and Zak Podmore hiked and paddled from Wyoming's Wind River Mountains to Mexico following the Colorado River system from its farthest inland source to the sea, filming and narrating on the fly. The resulting film series, Remains of a river, is an unforgettable story of friendship, adventure and environmental degradation.
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A group of friends embark on an epic journey to find a new world they have only head of, encountering dangerous obstacles and threats around every corner. During their quest they lose one of their most precious possessions and must display depths of bravery and heroism that they never thought possible. With the aid of some unexpected allies along the way, the companions fiercely look for certainty that they can reach their destination.
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Robert Frank's The Americans (1958) transformed the landscape of contemporary photography. Fifty years later, Filmmaker Philippe Séclier decided to follow in Frank's footsteps, retracing his path step by step. From Texas to Montana, from Nebraska to Louisiana, from New York to San Francisco, An American Journey is a 15,000 mile odyssey through contemporary America, moving between past and present, photography and cinema - beautifully capturing the...
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A forgotten Iraq war veteran with severe PTSD is trying to pick up the pieces of his life. After a series of set backs he decides to steal a motorcycle and embarks on a cross-country road trip to reunite with his wife and son. Along his journey, he tries to pick up the pieces of a life he's lost since returning from combat and experiences frequent flashbacks to the Iraq War and frequently has conversations with his best friend and war buddy.
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An artistic journey down the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon an assemblage of Grand Canyon painters and photographers embarked on a twenty-one day river trip through the canyon. The journey was documented on high-definition video and presents a unique opportunity to see these artists working, interacting and talking about the techniques and inspiration of their craft. The excitement of the rapids, the talent, camaraderie, and the beauty of February...
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Jim Button and Luke the engine driver: Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver embark on an adventurous journey through fantastic worlds to free the kidnapped Princess Li Si from the impenetrable Dragon City and solve the secret of Jim's mysterious origins.
Jim Button and the Wild 13: Can you make an old locomotive fly? You bet! To protect Morrowland from the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13", Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke,...
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Wilbur the pig knows how important friendship is - he learned that from Charlotte. So when Wilbur meets the lonely lamb Cardigan, he immediately strikes up a friendship. When Cardigan gets sold to another farmer, he realizes that he must embark on an unforgettable journey to find his friend. Along the way he discovers that with courage, heart and the love of your friends, you can accomplish most anything.
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Reading rainbow volume no. 118
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The reader is led around the world to gather the ingredients for an apple pie.
LeVar Burton is put in the kitchen where he gets some fun cooking tips from chef Curtis Aikens, and uses science to unravel some of the unknown tricks and reasons behind everyday cooking.
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The Octonauts are a team of adventurers who explore the world's oceans, rescue aquatic creatures, and protect their habitats - from the bustling eco-system along the Amazon River to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Deploying a set of aquatic vehicles, Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii, medic Peso and the rest of the crew embark on missions around the globe before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod. In this season...
17) Pig
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A man wakes up alone in the middle of the desert with a black hood on his head and his hands tied behind his back. At death's door, he is discovered by a woman living alone in the desert and is nursed back to health. Upon regaining consciousness, the man realizes he has amnesia, and has no idea who he is. His only clue, a piece of paper in his pocket with the name "Manny Elder" on it, sends him on a journey to Los Angeles to discover his past. But...
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When celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain travels around the globe, he doesn't spend his layover at the airport or hotel. Instead he explores the city he is in and makes the most of the short amount of time he has there. With The Layover, he shows viewers some of his favorite places in the U.S., Asia, and Europe while sharing tips and expertise that he has gathered as an experienced traveler.
19) Windjammer
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Embarking from Oslo, Norway, the ship sets out across the Atlantic with a storm-tossed stop in Madeira, where New Year's festivities entice the young crewmen to enjoy Portuguese musical celebrations and heart racing rides in basket sleds down steep cobblestone streets. After that, it is on to Willemstad, Curacao, where young sailors take part in Dutch festivities. They catch a courtyard performance of Pablo Casals in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and in...
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Ten years after graduating with a degree in philosophy from UC Berkeley, filmmaker Tao Ruspoli returned to visit his one-time professor, world-renowned philosopher Hubert Dreyfus. That visit led to meetings with a whole generation of philosophers whom Dreyfus had taught, which subsequently sparked the inspiration for this film. Being in the World raises the question of whether we have forgotten what it means to be truly human in today's technological...
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