Catalog Search Results
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"This DVD charts the events of his ... life through ... interviews with Piazzola himself, his family, friends and the great Argentinian musicians who performed with him. [Includes] rare ... archive sequences spanning 30 years of filmed performances by Piazzola's own groups ... contributions from other virtuoso performers drawn to his music ... [and] sequences from award-winning director Fernando Solanas' movies El exilo de Gardel and Sur, for which...
2) Zappa
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The story of that little boy who would grow up to become arguably the most, and according to People Magazine, the sexiest man in America. In addition to personal photos from John's closest friends, the film features vintage footage of young John-John in the White House, on vacation with his family, and rare footage of John in the years after his famous father's assassination.
4) Hemingway
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Examine the visionary work and turbulent life of one of the greatest and most influential American writers: Ernest Hemingway. Intimate and insightful, the series weaves together Hemingway's biography with excerpts from his work. The film penetrates the myth of Hemingway to reveal a deeply troubled and ultimately tragic figure.
5) Codebreaker
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The remarkable and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most important people. Alan Turing set in motion the computer age and his World War II codebreaking helped turn the tide of the Second World War. Instead of receiving accolades, he faced terrible persecution. In 1952, the British Government forced him to undergo chemical castration as punishment for his homosexuality. In despair, Turing committed suicide. He was only 41 years old.
7) Chavela
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The captivating look at the unconventional life of beloved performer Chavela Vargas, whose passionate renditions of Mexican popular music and triumphant return to the stage late in life brought her international fame.
9) Billie
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Documentary about the life of Billie Holiday, directed by James Erskine.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Follow Muhammad Ali's rise from Louisville, Kentucky to international fame, as key events unfolded in Ali's life, including his stunning conversion to Islam and his change of name, his dramatic stand against the Vietnam-era draft, his three-year exile from the ring, his legendary comeback fights, his courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, and his inspirational reemergence on the world stage at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
An exploration into the career, music and influence of the iconic musician. With unprecedented access to the artist and featuring interviews with Sarah McLachlan, Alec Baldwin and more, this intimate documentary follows Lightfoot's evolution from choirboy in rural Canada to troubled troubadour to international star with hits including "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sundown", "Carefree Highway", and "Rainy Day People". Official Selection at the **Hot...
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the life and times of Ludwig van Beethoven, from his early work up to 1802, which culminated in the highly dramatic compositions that mark the birth of Romanticism in music, to the late period, during which he grew deaf, and marked a change from dramatic to introspective-inspired music.
17) Belushi
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Director R.J. Cutler takes a revealing look at the brilliant life of comedic legend John Belushi. Known for his iconic characters and sketches on both stage and screen, few people knew his personal side, until now. Never-before-seen photos, letters and home-movies from the Belushi family archive give intimate access to the world-famous superstar. Family and friends who knew him best share intimate memories, including Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Chevy...
19) Lucky
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Lucky Torres masks a lifetime of abuse and abandonment behind an angry, tattooed exterior. Growing up in foster care, Lucky and her sister Fantasy have been searching for stability all their lives. While her sister has settled down, Lucky still hasn't found her way. But despite being homeless, unemployed and a single mother, jumping from girlfriend to girlfriend, the compelling Lucky still dreams of true love and success.
Language
English
Description
The author of such innovative works as "The Iceman Cometh" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night", Eugene O'Neill wrote twenty plays in fewer than 25 years. This production, by award-winning director Ric Burns, tells O'Neill's turbulent story from his childhood to his painful death at the age of 65.
Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Main Library Alliance members might be available in other libraries across New Jersey. You can search JerseyCat and place a request for the item to be sent to your library.
If your library doesn't permit JerseyCat requests or the item can't be found, you can also contact your library for assistance.Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request