Made for the 1939 New York World's Fair, this seminal documentary film is distinguished for the organic integration of narration (scripted by city planner Lewis Mumford), cinematography (Ralph Steiner & Willard Van Dyke), and music (Aaron Copland). As the
Modern and historic footage tells the story of the 'war horse' of the 12 Western air forces. The carrier-based Phantom II won its spurs in Vietnam where its extraordinary capabilities led to adaptation for land-based roles ranging from ground attack through battlefield reconnaissance to defence suppression. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II covers the first development of the type and its powerful engine and includes a walk-round of an F-4B. The Phantom then joins the fleet and U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force's machines see action in Vietnam. Also included are Phantoms in service with other air forces its weaponry U.S. display teams and the 1 000th to 5 000th Phantom milestones. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is accompanied by a detailed script by aviation expert Chris Chant.
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Includes the following titles: Disc One - Battleships At War: The battleship reigned supreme in naval warfare from the start of this century to 1945 and though only the Dardanelles and Jutland provided action in World War I German rearmament ensured the heavily armed queen of the seas would pay a major part in the second conflict. The Royal Navy won early successes: the mighty Graf Spee was scuttled off South America while half of Raeder's fleet was destroyed at Narvik. U-B
This documentary uses interviews with Ozzy and those closest to him along with previously unseen footage revealing the true often misunderstood story of the Madman of Rock! This riveting documentary captures Ozzy at the height of his career as well as the darkest and most disturbed times in his life and everywhere in between.
While there is great enthusiasm for the romantic age of steam, the glory of the era of the diesel has just as strong a following of dedicated fans. This 8-part series celebrates the workhorse of the modern railway in a series which moves around Britain region-by-region, each DVD concentrating on the diesel heritage of a different area. Throughout the series, footage highlights the glorious sights and sounds of diesels at work. From the south coast to the Highlands of Scotland, and from Wales to England's east coast, we tour the land, numerous classes working freight and passenger turns, including military and nuclear transports, and fully enjoy the Glory Days of Diesel.A nostalgic series featuring working freight and passenger diesel classes of Great Britain, featuring the following DVD titles:1. South East England & East Anglia2. South West England3. South Midlands4. North Midlands5. North East England6. North West England7. Scotland8. Wales
Take an atmospheric journey to a special place which has drawn countless pilgrims for a thousand years. England's Nazareth is a vivid portrait of the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Step inside the Shrine Church and the Holy House and take a look around the grounds and pilgrim refectory. Accompany a parish on pilgrimage. Join with them in the Pilgrimage Mass a Candlelit Procession and Sprinkling at the Well. Follow some of the big events in the Shrine's year including the
Narrated by Michael Aspel this fascinating documentary recounts one of the most defiant moments in British history when the ordinary people of London bore the brunt of Nazi aggression as the Wehrmacht prepared for an invasion...
The Ultimate Crimes series tells the true life stories of the world's most infamous murders. Revealed for the first time on DVD are the crimes clues and forensic evidence that brought the most violent murderers to justice.Murder for ProfitGrandmotherly Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house in California. She also became known as the Black Widow of Sacramento because her tenants usually ended up resting beneath her lawn.Michael X modelled himself on his black hero Mal
This DVD tutorial is designed to give you a good understanding in areas of more advanced plumbing. This DVD is recommending for people who have watched the ""Basic Plumbing"" DVD or already have basic knowledge of plumbing.
The story of the King's first ever tour in 1954. Told through original Elvis Presley voice recordings re-enactments and interviews with those who witnessed the beginning of the career of the King. A tour - with Bill Black on bass and guitarist Scotty Moore - which took in 220 one night stands in towns and cities such as Alburqerque Cleveland Atlanta Jacksonville Biloxi Gulfport New Orleans Houston and Carlsbad New Mexico. With contributions from those who were there includi
This episode features the beautiful 17th-century Jacobean house in East Sussex that was Rudyard Kipling's family home from 1902 to 1936. The interior reflects the author's strong associations with the East and many of the oriental rugs and artefacts and most of the rooms are much as Kipling left them. The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell with its watermill and contain roses wild flowers fruit and herbs. The house itself is built of local sandstone the tiles are all baked from Wealden clay and the internal structures are made from local Sussex oak. In 1939 Kipling's wife bequeathed the house to the National Trust as a memorial to her late husband. Today the house is shown as it was in his time and is a lasting legacy to his extraordinary life and work.
Situated between Richmond and Kingston Ham House is one of the most outstanding Stuart houses from the early 17th century. The house was constructed for Sir Thomas Vavasour but it was William Murray who remodelled the interior of Ham in 1926 and whose taste in art and architecture was closely linked with Charles I. It was during his tenure that the Great Staircase and the sumptuous rooms on the first floor were created. Today visitors thrill at Hams lavish interiors which include important collections of textiles furniture and paintings. Hams beautiful gardens include the much-photographed Cherry Garden with its famous lavender parterres a maze-like wilderness and eight grasses plats a south terrace border with clipped yew cones and a 17th-century Orangery.
Two great British institutions education and the Church and their links to the monarchy are examined with a visit to Cambridge University and ecclesiastical centres of Bury St Edmunds and St Paul's. It was at Cambridge that the monarchy evolved from warrior kings to the modern model.
TIME & MATTER: Come see the utopia of plastic architecture. Discover the challenging world of Finnish scientist artist and philosopher Erkki Kureniemmi inventor of DIMI (Digital Musical Instruments) series. Witness mysterious scientific experiments enjoy a symphony for matrix-printers and see a team of robots challenge the reigning world champion football team. Enter the unique and futuristic world of Finnish filmmaker Mika Taanila.
A powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of America's most iconic landscapes. The film follows the great Colorado River as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time -the world's growing shortage of fresh water.Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, travelling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it. Your pulse will quicken as you are invited to join this thrilling ride downriver through raging rapids and breathtaking canyons. With stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots the renowned filmmakers capture all the majesty of the Colorado and The Grand Canyon in the largest film format ever made... Narrated by Robert Redford. Featuring the songs and music from the GRAMMY Award-winning Dave Matthews Band.
An exploration of the work and philosophies of comic book author; Alan Moore
On Sunday March 9 2008 Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling presented ""Destination X"" live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View from Norfolk Virginia. Courtesy of TNA Home Video this DVD contains the epic event in its entirety including the Six Man Main Event with The Angle Alliance vs. Samoa Joe Christian Cage and Kevin Nash the return of the dangerous Elevation X match plus two championship matches!
Van Gogh leads viewers on a journey through the surprisingly short 9-year period of the artist's career during which he painted more than 900 paintings. Told from the perspectives of three main characters -- Ellen a museum researcher Peter a film director and Vincent van Gogh himself --Van Gogh follows in the artist's footsteps travelling from the Netherlands to Auvers-sur-Oise and passing through Arles Saint-R''my and Paris. From the dazzling yellow of the artist's famous cornfields to the deep blue of his famous night sky audiences will rediscover the source of some of the most important works in art history.
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