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1	Mark Twain Tonight (1967) more movies like this Recorded in March 1967, this performance captures Hal Holbrook's amazing portrayal of one of America's greatest author's, Mark Twain. Holbrook, who memorized more than 14 hours of Twain's material, becomes the legendary character for 90 minutes with only a white suit, white hair and mustache, a lectern, and that signature cigar. One of the best ... see all copies from $18.36! new only from $18.36!
2	Biography: Ernest Hemingway - Wrestling with Life (1998) more movies like this directed by Steve Crisman This biography of the American writer Ernest Hemingway is aptly titled, since Hemingway was forever struggling with life. A mixture of outdoorsman and intellectual, Hemingway has become emblematic of a certain way of life in the 20th century. His personal style and his many written works have become intertwined in the public imagination. In this A ... see all copies from $2.69! new only from $10.90!
3	Mysteries of the Bible: The Bible's Greatest Secrets (1995) more movies like this This video is part of a series on Bible stories that originally appeared on A&E television. The program focuses on the meaning of the stories and their relevance to modern-day Christianity. This episode looks at the work of archeologists in the Holy Land, as they look for physical artifacts and seek to corroborate the stories reported in the Bible ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $2.99!
4	Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1997) more movies like this directed by Michael Paxton featuring Sharon Gless Author and philosopher Ayn Rand (born Alice Rosenbaum) developed an intense following in the 1930s and '40s for her best-selling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and her anti-Communist, pro-Capitalism creed of Objectivism. Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life is a two-and-a-half hour exploration of her life, work, and influence, featuring newsreel ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $22.85!
5	In the Realms of the Unreal (2004) more movies like this directed by Jessica Yu featuring Larry Pine, Dakota Fanning Award-winning short filmmaker Jessica Yu makes her feature-length debut with In the Realms of the Unreal, a documentary about outsider artist Henry Darger. Born in 1892, Darger lived in Chicago and worked as a janitor for most of his life. When he died in 1972, his landlord found his life's work: The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as ... see all copies from $15.02! new only from $15.02!
6	Wishbone: The Slobbery Hound (1995) more movies like this From the acclaimed PBS children's television series Wishbone, comes Wishbone: The Slobbery Hound. The program features the little terrier with the big imagination in another live-action adventure aimed to introduce young people to classic literature. The stories in the series parallel the modern life of Wishbone; Wishbone's 12-year-old owner Joe ... see all copies from $5.39!
7	Wishbone: A Tail in Twain (1996) more movies like this From the acclaimed PBS children's television series Wishbone, comes Wishbone: A Tail in Twain. The program features the little terrier with the big imagination in another live-action adventure aimed to introduce young people to classic literature. The stories in the series parallel the modern life of Wishbone; Wishbone's 12-year-old owner Joe ... see all copies from $5.21!
8	Wishbone: The Prince and the Pooch (1995) more movies like this A real-life Jack Russell terrier stars in the Wishbone PBS series that uses classical literature to teach grade-school children about the joys of reading. Wishbone's thoughts are voiced by an actor as the terrier is shown stepping into fantasy sequences derived from various classic stories. Period costumes and sets further instruct children about ... see all copies from $3.95!
9	Looking for Richard (1996) more movies like this directed by Al Pacino featuring Al Pacino, Harris Yulin, Penelope Allen, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey A workshop of William Shakespeare's Richard III inspires actor-director Al Pacino's breezy documentary, which aims to make the playwright accessible to contemporary American audiences. Though a noteworthy cast of stage actors and Hollywood stars (including Kevin Spacey, Winona Ryder, and Alec Baldwin) gathers to work on the play, Looking for ... see all copies from $9.55!
10	The Belle of Amherst (1976) more movies like this directed by Charles S. Dubin featuring Julie Harris The life of poet Emily Dickinson is thoughtfully re-created in this one-woman show starring Julie Harris. As the actress reads from the poems, letters, and diaries of the poet, a picture emerges of a highly sensitive, yet troubled soul. Dickinson lived during the 19th century and was the granddaughter of one of the founders of Amherst College. As ... see all copies from $21.51! new only from $21.51!
11	Between the Lions: Ram in the Pepper Patch (2001) more movies like this Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS series, aimed at children ages four to seven, that features a family of reading lions and employs puppets, animation, and live action. In this episode, a rambunctious ram abandons his book and wreaks havoc by butting everyone and everything in the library. Winner of an Outstanding Achievement in Children's ... see all copies from $1.99!
12	Mysteries of the Bible: Heaven & Hell (1996) more movies like this Mysteries of the Bible: Heaven and Hell investigates what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell and the afterlife. This information is then analyzed to reveal what people believe about sin, punishment, and redemption. The viewpoints of some leading historians and philosophers are included. Viewers can then begin to see how the images of Heaven and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99!
13	Mysteries of the Bible: The Last Supper (1996) more movies like this This 50-minute video features top Biblical scholars and historians debating the significance of Jesus' last symposium with his disciples. Hosted by Richard Kiley and Jean Simmons, and filmed and dramatized at authentic locations throughout the Holy Land and the Middle East, this video investigates the specifics of the Last Supper, including what ... see all copies from $1.99!
14	Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure [TV Series] (2000) more movies like this Ernest Hemingway cut a very impressive figure both as an author and as an individual, and in this two-part documentary series, actor and comedian Michael Palin retraces the steps of "Papa"'s long journey as he tries to learn more about his life and his macho lifestyle. Palin visits Oak Park, IL, where Hemingway was born, and Ketchum, ID, where the ... see all copies from $19.94!
15	The Standard Deviants: Shakespeare Tragedies, Vol. 3 (2000) more movies like this As part of the Standard Deviants teaching video series, this video is designed to help the viewer understand three of William Shakespeare's tragic plays. Using lessons that were written by university professors, the viewer is given a Cliff's Notes summary of the language, characters and scenery of the following plays: Othello, Macbeth and King ... see all copies from $5.80! new only from $14.35!
16	The Speeches of John F. Kennedy (1990) more movies like this President John F. Kennedy was perhaps one of America's most gifted leaders and speakers. His charm and intellect allowed him to draw audiences in with both clear reason and quiet humor. This video includes many of his most important speeches from his 1960 campaign for president, though most are just captured in fairly short clips. Once these ... see all copies from $13.62!
17	The Speeches of Robert F. Kennedy (1990) more movies like this Robert F. Kennedy was a forceful speaker who convinced many listeners who heard him address civil rights and poverty issues that he truly cared about helping Americans in crisis. Prior to his assassination in 1968, he delivered a number of impressive speeches that are featured in whole or in part during this program. There are clips from campaign ... see all copies from $11.48! new only from $24.61!
18	Between the Lions: Little Big Mouse (2001) more movies like this This PBS series, Between the Lions, uses an appealing family of lions -- Theo, Cleo, Lionel, and Leona -- to help children learn to read. The family lives in a library where characters can move right off the pages, vowels can sing, and words come to life. The lessons are brief, full of humor, and delivered by colorful characters of the animated, ... see all copies from $2.95!
19 view cover	Da Vinci Code Decoded (2004) more movies like this directed by Richard Metzger Dan Brown's blockbuster best-seller The Da Vinci Code has intrigued millions of readers with its tale of classic paintings and their relation to biblical history. Da Vinci Code Decoded attempts to explain the factual basis for the elements in Brown's story. The film touches on such controversial topics as if Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40!
20 view cover	Between the Lions: Red Hat, Green Hat (2001) more movies like this Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS series, aimed at children ages four to seven, that features a family of reading lions and employs puppets, animation, and live action. In this episode, Leona's new hat is half-green and half-red. Conflict arises when characters on opposite sides of the hat see it as either all green or all red. The ... see all copies from $2.95!
21 view cover	Biography: William Shakespeare - A Life of Drama (1997) more movies like this Part of the Biography television series from A&E, this documentary explores the career and personal life of author William Shakespeare. Shakespeare moved to London, possibly in 1591, and became an actor. From 1592 to 1594, when the theatres were closed for the plague, he wrote his poems "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece." At the same ... see all copies from $14.14!
22 view cover	Wishbone: Homer Sweet Homer more movies like this From the PBS television series Wishbone, Homer Sweet Homer features the little terrier with the big imagination in another classic adventure. In this episode, Wishbone's escapades parallel that of Homer's Odysseus, as he is tempted to wander far from home with some tasty treats offered by Emily. The terrier must escape to thwart a developer who ... see all copies from $5.58!
23 view cover	Looking for Langston (1989) more movies like this directed by Isaac Julien Artistically envisioned and lovingly done, Looking for Langston is an exploration of the life and consequences of late African-American poet Langston Hughes. It is impossible to tell Hughes' story without delving into the social atmosphere in which he thrived. The Harlem Renaissance was in full swing when Hughes found his voice. He represented the ... see all copies from $16.32! new only from $16.32!
24 view cover	An Evening with Lewis Grizzard (198?) more movies like this Each installment of An Evening With presents a performer, band, group, or other public figure in a setting aimed to please fans looking for a representative sampling of what a particular person or group of people does best. In this episode, comedian and author Lewis Grizzard brings his unique observational comedy to an audience. Subjects include ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $9.95!
25 view cover	On the Road with Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1994) more movies like this directed by John Antonelli Jack Kerouac penned such books as On the Road and The Dharma Bums, which captured the essence of the bohemian life that he came to personify. This documentary follows him on the road from the life of a beatnik in New York City, and across the country to California, as he set out to find America and himself. Archival photographs, film clips, ... see all copies from $9.78! new only from $9.78!

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