On the corner of 155th and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem lies Rucker Park. By appearances the concrete pavement anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers is no different than any other basketball court in the city but this is the place where nicknames are indelibly branded and legends are born. On September 1 2006 the top 24 high school basketball players in the nation stepped out on this court that once saw the likes of Wilt Chamberlain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. J to compete in the first annual Elite 24 all-star game. Gunnin' For That #1 Spot follows eight of these players as they prepare to showcase their skills at the most legendary playground in the world. Directed by Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys and director of Awesome; I F***ing Shot That!) the documentary trails these players on the fast track to the NBA as they are being groomed to be in the spotlight of a multi-million dollar game. Combining Yauch's unique directing style with raw hip hop music Gunnin'... highlights these soon to be NBA All Stars.
Relying exclusively on government documents, statements from the best witnesses available, and the words from the mouths of the killers themselves, Dark Legacy produces a thoroughly substantiated criminal indictment of George Herbert Walker Bush, establishing beyond a reasonable doubt his guilt as a CIA supervisor in the conspiracy to assassinate John F. Kennedy. If we could present this evidence to a jury in Texas, he would pay with his life. Part one presents the overwhelming mountain of e...
Using combat footage from all fronts and from film shot in the skies by night and day over Germany this programme provides a dramatic account of the contribution made by the heavy fighters of the Luftwaffe in World War 2.
DVD with documentary film plus CD of various audio recordings. A DVD of the acclaimed documentary of Irish immigration to America plus a CD of 13 vintage classics by Irish immigrant musicians plus a 32-page booklet with historic photos, documents and narrative.
The German Wehrmacht was the name given to the unified armed forces of Germany during the Second World War from 1939 to 1945. The Wehrmacht consisted of the Heer (Army), the Kriegsmarine (Navy) and the Luftwaffe (Air Force). Forming part of a three part series, this DVD, entitled Winter War on the Northern and Eastern Front, documents the battles in North Africa and Stalingrad and the ground units that fought in them.
How the body works battling bugs with Penicillin and DNA - just a few of the topics covered in one hundred years of medical history.
From the moon the Great Barrier Reef is the only living structure visable on earth. It is a national treasure and one of the true wonders of the world. For those who want to stay dry experience the reef from their lounge this is the best buy.
Aviation At War - America's Best World War 2 Fighters
Relive the history the romance and the day to day operations of America's greatest railroads from the building of the first transcontinential line to the height of steam engine operations during World War II and the industrial boom of the late 1950's. Take a nostalgic look back at a classic way of life and meet the people and machines that built one of the wonders of the modern age - the American Railroad. Includes: Introductions by noted railroad historians Walter P. Gray IV and Don DeNevi A Brief History of the American Railroad The Golden Spike Last of the Giants Operation Fast Freight Lifeline of a Nation 225 000 Mile Proving Ground Clear Signal The Nickel Plate Story
Part of the interview-based documentary series profiling major contemporary artists. This volume looks at the work of the eclectic artist Mark Wallinger, who works with sculpture, video and installations.
Number 4468 Mallard is a LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built at Doncaster, England in 1938. While in other respects a relatively typical member of its class, it is historically significant for being the holder of the official world speed record for steam locomotives of 125.88 mph the highest speed was recorded at milepost 90�, between Little Bytham and Essendine on the 3 July 1938. It was restored to working order in the 1980s, Mallard is now ...
Holidaymakers flock to the town, along with Mods and Rockers. Morecambe and Wise visit the Wellington Pier, the fishing fleets disappear and offshore oil and gas reserves are discovered.
A documentary featuring original footage of German life during World War II.
Discover the Forces and Life Forms that Shape our World. This program explores the watery world of the wetlands. Students learn their origins the plant and animal life within them and why marshes are important to the food chain and to us. This program brings the Florida Everglades into the classroom leading students on a tour of the River of Grass. The various types of wetlands such as bogs and marshes are discussed as are the many natural habitats they provide. Students will gain a new appreciation for drinking water as they discover the wetlands role in filtering water pollution.
Ocean Oasis is a fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different but inextricably linked worlds - Mexico's Sea of Cort''s and the Baja California desert. What powerful geologic forces collided to carve out this unique region? What drives the strong currents that make this ocean so unusually rich in nutrients? How does life thrive in a seemingly barren landscape? Ocean Oasis mesmerizes us with revealing and memorable scenes that explore these mysteries. Glide side-by-side with a graceful giant manta ray as it arches and swoops through water sparkling under the hot Baja California sun. Witness the pageant of migrating whales the elaborate tango of courting terns the battles of lumbering elephant seals.
'The Time Of Your Life' Series brings an exclusively commissioned documentary featuring the news events personalities and music of the year in question. Take a look back at what happened in the year you were born or simply look back through history enjoying the events that shaped a particular year. In each edition there is a special feature with bonus material covering the classic music movies and television from the period. In this DVD we re-live 1968 ; the year Martin Luther K
'The influential hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is the subject of this music-filled documentary that follows the group members, including Method Man, RZA and Ghostface Killah, over a two-year period, with highlights from their 8 Diagrams tour of 2007.
Destination Egypt (Travel)
Great Britain's capital London is one of the worlds great cities. Divided into north and south by the River Thames it has the old city to the east and famous nightlife in the west end. This melting pot of culture and history has created an individual vibrant and much visited city. Join Globe trekker and travellers Jonathan Atherton and Megan McCormack explore this multi faceted and richly historical city.
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