Special InterestBrad Pitt stars in an epic tale of passion, heroism, betrayal and war that has been passed from generation to generation since the dawn of civilization--the story of the battle for Troy. A thousand years before the time of Christ, Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) abducts the legendary Greek beauty Helen, queen of Sparta (Diane Kruger), starting a war led by heroes Achilles (Pitt) and Hector (Eric Bana) that devastates the ancient world.
Special InterestSullen teenager. Criminal. Fiery activist. Martyr. Malcolm X Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many—and frightened many—but is destined to be remembered as one of the greatest men of his era. This riveting biography directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington in an Academy Award-nominated performance reveals the man at the center of a storm of change.
Special InterestHistory comes alive in this supremely entertaining film that garnered eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Oscar-winners Robert Redford ("Up Close and Personal," "Indecent Proposal") and Dustin Hoffman ("Outbreak," "Rain Man") play Woodward and Bernstein, the intrepid newspaper reporters who broke open the Watergate scandal and toppled a President. The screenplay by William Goldman ("Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Indecent Proposal") won an Oscar, as did Jason Robards ("Philadelphia," "Parenthood") as Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee. Featuring an all-star supporting cast, including Hal Holbrook ("Evening Shade"), Jane Alexander ("Kramer vs. Kramer"), Meredith Baxter ("Family Ties"), Ned Beatty ("Roseanne"), Martin Balsam ("Psycho"), Jack Warden ("Heaven Can Wait"), Polly Holliday ("Alice"), Stephen Collins ("Sisters"), Robert Walden ("Lou Grant") and many others.
Special InterestFor some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some sour soul has angered St. Nick, calling Christmas "a fraudulent myth!" The skeptical rodent Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses "and let up a little on the wonder why." How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa's jolly return to Junctionville in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. After Sister Theresa (voiced by Angela Lansbury) rescues an orphan shepherd boy from a lightning storm, she lovingly nurses him back to health. However, the boy suffered injuries during the storm and wakes up blind and discouraged in his new surroundings. With Sister Theresa’s help, the pint-sized shepherd with the king-sized heart learns that seeing goes deeper than what your eyes show you. Together, they discover that unconditional love can overcome any obstacles in The First Christmas Story.
Special InterestFormer heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and legendary filmmaker Spike Lee bring Tyson's one-man hit stage show to HBO in this exclusive HBO Films presentation. Enjoy a front-row seat as 'Iron Mike' recounts the highs and lows of his life in his signature candid style. Over the course of 90 minutes, Tyson opens up about his troubled youth, landmark boxing career, key influences, personal and professional controversies, prison, personal loss, and most recently, his rehabilitation and redemption, forged by sobriety and a renewed commitment to family life.
Special InterestFor the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been traveling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty.
Special InterestI SAW THE LIGHT is the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life. Also starring Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson and Wrenn Schmidt.
Special InterestIn Cold Blood is the powerful, true story of a callous murder, based upon the best-selling novel byTruman Capote. A prosperous and respected Kansas farmer, his wife and his two teenage children are wantonly and brutally slaughtered. The murderers are two mindless ex-convict drifters: Perry Smith (Robert Blake) and Dick Hickock (Scott Wilson). Neither of the men are sane enough to regret their crime. The story penetrates the inner workings of the criminals minds as it follows their purposeless meandering through Mexico and the United States in evasion of the law. After more than a year of wandering, the hunted men are finally caught, tried and in a dramatic conclusion condemned to hang.
Special InterestA pair of giant public land whitetails in Iowa and Kansas play their wits against Chancy as he pursues them with bow and arrow in spot and stalk fashion as they push him to near breaking point. Jared embarks on a few public land stalks of his own while toting his longbow. Jeremy punches his tag and winds up in another tangle with a mature buck that leads to a several day pursuit. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestThe wittiest whitetail Jared has ever hunted with a longbow makes nearly every decision right as stalk after stalk unfolds over a one week period. Jeremy gets on a few stalks of his own while Jim and Lloyd, along with Joe, play their hand at elk in the rugged terrain of Idaho. Logan, TJ, Jared, and Jeremy chase whitetails in a new area all while cracking jokes until the action begins to heat up. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestBarbra Steisand is back and she's better than ever as the exuberant Fanny Brice in FUNNY LADY, sequel to acclaimed Academy Award(r) winner, (Barbra Streisand as Best Actress, 1968) Funny Girl. This lively, lavish musical opens a new chapter in Fanny's career and love life. Now divorced from wealthy Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), she teams up with songwriter Billy Rose (James Caan), a brash and unkempt showman who is bursting with enthusiasm and theatrical ambitions. They make an unusual couple, the polished performer and the upstart producer, but a friendship blossoms into love. FUNNY LADY is the poignant story of their show business magic, their unbridled temperaments, and their touching, bittersweet romance. Featuring dazzling production numbers, elegant costuming by Bob Mackie and an electric cast. Streisand is a FUNNY LADY you'll never forget!
Special InterestMiles Ahead is a wildly entertaining exploration of one of 20th century music's creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career defining performance by Oscar® nominee Don Cheadle in the title role. In the midst of a prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz, Miles Davis (Cheadle) virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications. Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor), a wily music reporter, forces his way into Davis' life and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician's latest compositions. Plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art.
Special InterestNewly paraplegic Morgan Oliver just wants his life to be like it was before the accident. A chance encounter with Dean Kagen on a basketball court makes Morgan more determined that being in a wheelchair will not change him. Dean supports Morgan when he decides to enter as a wheelchair competitor in the same bike race that took his ability to walk. But when Morgan risks his life to win, he is pushed to the brink, teetering between what he wants and what he needs. Morgan is a powerful story of perseverance, determination and, of course, love.
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Susan Hayward stars as stage and screen icon Lillian Roth in this heart-wrenching story of a woman idolized and envied by millions who privately suffers loss and alcoholism--who must smile for the cameras as inwardly she tells herself I'll Cry Tomorrow. Pushed on stage by her driven mother (Jo Van Fleet), Lillian Roth (Hayward) becomes a child star and grows into a movie headliner, constantly working, constantly on camera. Then, when the man whom Roth has loved since childhood dies just before their wedding, Roth takes her first drink of alcohol. Grief, overwork and insecurity drive the beautiful young star into a 15-year-long nightmare downward spiral of alcoholism and abusive marriages in this riveting true drama.
Special InterestLogan, TJ, Jared, and Jeremy continue their adventure hunt and capitalize in a big way. Jim, Joe, and Alan trek to northern Wisconsin just as a giant snowfall hits in search of big woods bucks. Jared, Jeremy, and new-comer Tanner Dishong venture onward to Nebraska with muzzleloaders in hand to try their aggressive tactics on the whitetails in that neck of the woods. Filmed on all public lands.
Special InterestNot long after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. scrambles for ships to put to sea – ships like the dry-docked WWI destroyer Warren. An "old Noah's Ark," scoffs Lt. Gregg Masterman (Robert Taylor), a Harvard-schooled Bostonian ensconced in a cushy desk job. Care to guess who will be volunteered to be the aged ship's executive officer? The character of a callow young man who ultimately proves his worth is one Taylor had played before, notably in A Yank at Oxford and Flight Command. A stellar cast – Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan – joins him in a tale that veers into comic waters (the crew become awkward caretakers of a bevy of infants rescued at sea) before steaming full ahead into the strategies and salvos of fiery battle action in the Pacific. Taylor would actually serve as a Navy Air Corps flight instructor during the war. Lovely Marilyn Maxwell, who debuts here, would entertain troops as a member of Bob Hope's USO tours.
Special InterestThroughout time, people have migrated to the water in search of peace, relaxation, and tranquility. Perhaps this is why so many people find aquariums so mesmerizing and serene. The Beautiful Aquarium is designed for people who want to relax. It is great to watch or just leave on as a background for life. It is designed for people who want an exciting aquarium in their home without all the fuss. So sit back and enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of this beautiful world of tranquility. This program is 65 minutes of wondrous aquatic life to help you relax and feel good with a soothing soundtrack.
Special InterestThe Ultimate Fat-Burning Workout for Everyone! Low Impact, High-Energy Aerobics featuring exciting music, a new look, and innovative exercise/dance choreography. For every fitness level - beginners through advanced. Improves cardiovascular fitness. 13 original songs, each uniquely choreographed.
Special InterestGet in shape like the stars with Bryan Kest, one of the most popular yoga instructors in Hollywood. His lessons introduce beginners to the energizing, strengthening, slimming, and detoxifying benefits of Power Yoga and gradually rise to intermediate and advanced levels of difficulty. Learn the power of proper breathing, improve strength, stamina and flexibility with challenging yet encouraging instruction. As Bryan Kest says, "If you're doing the best you can, you're doing this class perfectly."
Special InterestMoving away from her hometown and family in 2010 to pursue training with a world-renowned Olympic trainer, Gabby Douglas was selected to compete with the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. There, Douglas became the first African American to win gold in the individual all-around event.
Special InterestBob Crane (Kinnear) became well known as the star of the hit comedy series "Hogan's Heroes." With an abundance of fame, wealth and success, Crane dove headfirst into the darker, destructive side of the celebrity lifestyle. He eventually teamed up with a video technician (Dafoe) who helped him to systematically document his copious sexploits with beautiful young women. But when the fast living and hard loving got out of control, the end result was a brutal murder that remains one of the most scandalous unsolved mysteries in Hollywood history.
Special InterestOur life is like a movie. It has a beginning, middle, and end. We all have questions about this movie that we are in. Is this movie a tragedy? Is it a love story? Or is it a comedy? Do we win in the end? Why am I here? What is the meaning of my life? And what happens after I die? The big stories of life: hope, abuse, love, death, purpose- all intersect with our personal stories. Music, movies, art, interviews, and storytelling are all woven together to bring you a rush of hope.
Special InterestLooking to find the real Nemo and Dory? Well look no further than this unique program. In “Children’s Aquarium, ”you get your very own personal aquarium experience without all the work. Be swept away with soothing music while falling into a state of deep relaxation as you watch vibrant orange and pink anthias, electric yellow tangs, and serene butterfly fish glide and flutter about gloriously tuberous sea anemones and fancy frilly corals. In addition, witness the clownfish perform its elaborate dance with an anemone before making it his home, delicately rubbing the anemone’s tentacles until he is acclimated with his host. Children will love watching teams of clownfish play with one another in a lively game of chase - and they will certainly revel in the stamina and activity of the blue tang as it roams in and out of the rocks for a lively swim. This is one aquarium that will offer hours of endless pleasure for the entire family.
Special InterestWritten and Directed by Darnell Martin, "Cadillac Records" chronicles the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Mos Def as Chuck Berry and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James. Rounding out the cast are Gabrielle Union, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Cedric The Entertainer, Eamonn Walker and Tammy Blanchard. "Cadillac Records" is produced by Andrew Lack and Sofia Sondervan for Sony BMG Film and Executive Produced by Beyoncé Knowles and Marc Levin.
Special InterestAbout controversial soccer manager Brian Clough, set in 1974 but flashing back to the 1960s, about Clough's ill-fated 44-day reign as coach of Leeds United, then one of England's most successful soccer teams.
Special InterestThe world will never be the same as a result of the horrific events that transpired on September 11, 2001. ‘Remembering 9/11’ goes beyond the facts and explores the background of the perpetrators and the Government’s response. From the debris, stories of courage and survival emerged. This captivating program reminds us of those at Ground Zero who witnessed first hand the chaos, tragedy and suffering, including rescue workers, survivors and victims families;to one perpetrator who through his own faith and beliefs committed the unthinkable.‘Remembering 9/11’ is a powerful mix; a visual timeline of the events together with moving stories of courage and conviction.
Special InterestCirque Du Soleil: Journey Of Man is a breathtaking odyssey that follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity, with each stage presented by a Cirque du Soleil act. The signature Cirque du Soleil celebration of color, light, music and costume combine with a backdrop of various natural and historical landmarks around the world, creating a triumph of artistry beyond compare. From the opening explosion of light and sound that represents the universe's formation, Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man leads us through the birth of the Universal Child as it travels from childhood, through adolescence and manhood, on to maturity. An awe-inspiring feast for the senses, incomparable artistry and stylish elegance make this an adventure of a lifetime.
Special InterestFilmmaker Todd Verow abandons his home base New York City for the City of Light, Paris, in this sexy drama of two very different men thrown together by fate. The story begins one evening when Claude (Yann de Monterno) happens upon a young man passed out on a side alley. With no ID, he decides to take him to his apartment to safely sleep it off. This begins the unconventional relationship between forty-something Claude and twenty-something Brad, an American actor. An accomplished, serious gay romance featuring an especially touching performance by de Monterno as a man whose stable life is upended by the presence of either the love of his life or just a sex-filled mistake.
Special InterestHappiness. We know it immediately when we see it in others. We spend our time, money and even our lives searching for it. So how do we achieve one of life's most coveted offerings? Renowned author, speaker and spiritual teacher, Deepak Chopra, offers us a powerful approach to possessing happiness in his groundbreaking work, "The Happiness Prescription." In this beautifully recorded presentation, Dr. Chopra draws on the world's spiritual traditions to reveal ten powerful keys that will catapult your journey toward new freedom and joy, including: How to get rid of negative thoughts; The mystery of emotional intelligence; How to stay centered and more consciously aware; How to effectively handle stress; How to grow rewarding relationships; How to build fulfillment in life. Enjoy practical exercises aimed at releasing toxins from your mind and body, replacing fear with love, and living in balance.
Special InterestTop-rated Lifetime movie! Dr. Dennis Slamon has reached a breakthrough in his career. He has helped to develop a new experimental drug called Herceptin, which he hopes will become a revolutionary treatment in the fight against breast cancer. However, when funding for his project is cut, Slamon must turn to philanthropists Lilly Tartikoff and Ron Perelman to help make his life's most important work a reality. With the backing of his new supporters, Slamon continues to perfect his treatment, but his new drug proves that while it has the ability to give life, it does not work for everyone. This gut-wrenching true story explores one doctor's difficult struggle to find a cancer treatment that can save thousands of lives while giving meaning to his own life.
Special InterestSeemingly flawless medical student Philip Markoff leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims through Craigslist.
Special InterestThe Gettysburg Story brings alive America's greatest battle as never before. Stunning aerial drone and time-lapse cinematography with dynamic 3D maps dramatically show the exact ground that changed history. Aired nationally for 150th battle anniversary.
Special InterestConfident, talented and good looking, Cristiano Ronaldo is a marketing dream. A natural leader capable of inspiring runs, powerful strikes and the ability to find the back of the net, he is what many deem to be a perfect footballer. Off field is another story however, wih Ronaldo the cause of multiple scandals. Cristiano Ronaldo has been described as the “perfect footballer”, for his leadership on the field; his power running, and his uncanny ability to “find the back of the net”. Off-field he is the ultimate marketing machine, loved by young and old, male and female football fans. This program looks at the achievements of Manchester United’s famous midfielder, as well as the scandals that threatened to derail his brilliant career.
Special InterestBased on the true story of Calvin Willis, a man who served over 20 years in prison after being falsely accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. Legal secretary Janet Gregory works tirelessly over the years to prove her client's innocence.
Special InterestThe made-for-television movie The Story of Jacob and Joseph tells the Biblical tale of Jacob (Keith Michell) and Esau (Julian Glover), who spend 20 years fighting over their birthright. They eventually reconcile and sell their younger brother, Joseph (Tony Lo Bianco) into slavery. Joseph is taken to Egypt, where he becomes the Pharoah's chief advisor, yet he still resents his family for selling him into slavery.
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Jimmy Stewart stars as a real-life hero who overcomes overwhelming adversity--twice--in The Stratton Story. Former baseball big-league catcher Barney Wile (Frank Morgan) discovers an amazing talent in Texas farm boy Monty Stratton (Stewart). Wile spends a winter on a small cotton farm teaching Stratton everything he knows about pitching. By spring, Stratton tries out as pitcher for the White Sox--and goes on a date with a girl named Ethel (June Allyson). After years in the minor leagues, Stratton works his way up to the majors, to a wedding with Ethel, and then to baseball stardom. But Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident. Now, can he fight his way back to the big leagues, doing something no one has ever done before: pitching a major league game with a prosthetic leg?
Special InterestGurmukh and Snatam Kaur guide you into a mystical world of yoga and music in this incredible Kundalini Yoga class for the nervous system. Gurmukh teaches this kriya with her signature depth and spunk, making 70 years old look like the new 30! Incredible live music by Snatam Kaur, Todd Boston, Matthew Schoening and Jason Parmar with a special live Gong relaxation with Gurushabd Singh.
This class focuses on healing and reactivating the power of the body`s central nervous system, the central channel, called the Sushmana. It also focuses on balancing the 2 hemispheres of the brain and the 5 Tattvas (the elements of the body). This invigorating kriya will activate the flow of energy through your central nervous system and create new connections in your brain`s neurons to direct the energy`s movement. You will feel your body re-awakening as you charge your system for a healthier you!
The incredible thing about this product is that you get a live concert and yoga class in in one. You
Special InterestAcademy Award winner Charles Laughton stars as Albert Lory, a meek schoolteacher in German-occupied France during World War II. Lory is reluctantly drawn into the Resistance and is mistakenly blamed when a fellow Resistance member is murdered by the Germans. Now Lory must convince everyone that he is not a Nazi collaborator.
Special InterestThis is the horrifying true account of John Reginald Christie, whose crimes and subsequent trial summarily ended capital punishment in Britain. After savagely murdering a woman and her newborn baby, Christie was able to convince a jury that the woman's husband was the actual perpetrator. Years later, Christie admitted his guilt and a shocked nation learned an innocent man had been put to death.
Special InterestThe colorful film biography of Frederic Chopin, played by Cornell Wilde, with Paul Muni in fine form as Chopin's mentor. The lovely Merle Oberon plays George Sands, his obsession, whom the infatuated Chopin meets in Paris and follows to Majorca, where he becomes consumptive.
Special InterestSculpt long, lean muscles with this ballet-inspired full body workout! Targeted power toning and elongating stretches build strong, sleek ballet muscles and increase flexibility. Tighten and tone the abs, butt, legs, arms, and upper body and feel that full body burn!
Special Interest"I'd rather live for Germany than die for England," says Eddie Chapman. But the actions of the clever British safecracker don't match his words. Trained by the Nazis to spy for the Third Reich inside England, Chapman then becomes a key agent for British Intelligence, engaging in counterspy operations that feed disinformation to the Nazi war machine – and outwitting the enemy brass so completely he is awarded the Iron Cross. The year after The Sound of Music and over four decades before his Oscar®-winning Best Supporting Actor performance in 2010's Beginners, versatile Christopher Plummer portrays suave Chapman in this spy thriller whose superb cast includes Yul Brynner as Chapman's German espionage mentor and Trevor Howard as a British spy chief. Terence Young (Dr. No, Thunderball) directs, giving a caper-like feel to this fact-based film that also costars Thunderball's Claudine Auger and Goldfinger's Gert Frobe.
Special InterestThe era of big bands, grand ballrooms and casino nightlife comes alive in THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY, a musical biography of the talented pianist and bandleader who set New York society on its ear in the 1930s and '40s. Tyrone Power portrays a determined Duchin, who arrives in Manhattan dreaming only of a "red Stutz Bearcat and a bankroll as big as the Ritz." With the first note he plays, Duchin steals the heart of society girl Marjorie Oelrichs (Kim Novak), who teaches Duchin that love, not money, brings happiness. But as soon as that happiness is purchased, a tragedy happens, leaving Duchin alone with a newborn son and no will to live. George Sidney directs this moving story of a man who discovers too late the real wonder of life. An emotionally rare motion picture scored to the unforgettable music of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin and Oscar Hammerstein.
Special InterestIn July, 2009, Ben Novack—heir to the Fontainebleu hotel chain fortune—was brutally murdered in a suburban New York hotel suite. The gruesome murder drew media attention almost immediately for its sensational and sadistic details. It has been described as a diabolical plan by a woman who was intent on eliminating her husband and taking his family fortune for her own.
Special InterestJoin professional ballerina and celebrity fitness trainer Mary Helen Bowers for a full body workout that gets your heart rate up as you sculpt and tone! Low-impact cardio mixed with focused toning to shape lean ballet muscles in all the right places. Tighten and elongate the thighs, waist, arms, and butt while you blast calories and finish with a gentle and restorative stretch. No equipment is needed for this fun and graceful ballet-inspired workout for all levels. Includes 30 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of targeted toning, and a final 10 minute stretch.
Special InterestThe Rockefeller tale begins with German con artist Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (McCormack) coming to the U.S. in 1979 as a foreign exchange student. He used a series of aliases, impersonating a talk show host and a Pentagon adviser, among others. Gerhartsreiter soon became a fixture in Boston high society for more than a decade after he claimed to be Clark Rockefeller, an heir to the famous dynasty. The deception was described as "the longest con in FBI history." He eventually married Sandra Boss, a millionaire with a Harvard MBA and a partner at the prestigious business consulting firm McKinsey & Co. After losing custody of their daughter during the divorce, Rockefeller kidnapped the girl during a supervised visit in July 2008. The abduction and Rockefeller's apprehension after the safe retrieval of his daughter drew nationwide attention and led to the discovery of his real identity. At a trial this spring, Gerhartsreiter was sentenced to four to five years in prison for the kidnapp
Special InterestCheryl Ladd (TV’s “Charlie’s Angels”) takes on the role of the beautiful actress whose fairy tale story captured the world’s imagination. At the height of her career, Grace Kelly, with her cool beauty and glamorous poise, left the Hollywood screen behind for the real-life role which seemed to be her destiny. Marrying the Prince of Monaco (Ian McShane), Princess Grace became true royalty. Charting her rise from shy but determined daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia family to her meteoric rise to Oscar®-winning actress, this made-for-television movie was released shortly after the tragic death of Princess Grace. Also features Lloyd Bridges, Alejandro Rey, and Diane Ladd.
Special InterestUncle Roger and his nephew Nigel Ng present The HAIYAA Special, filmed on their sold out world tour. In this special, Uncle Roger roasts the crowd, while Nigel delivers side-splitting commentary on life and culture. Allergic to MSG and inappropriate jokes? You've been warned.
Special InterestCelebrate 90 years of movie making history with clips of and commentary on modern and classic Warner films, rarely seen bloopers, screen tests and behind-the-scenes footage and glimpses of Hollywood at work and play.
Special InterestMickey Rooney stars as the boy who would become one of the greatest inventors of the modern era--a Young Tom Edison. Edison (Rooney) received only three months of formal education: the precocious boy's curiosity was too disruptive for the one-room schoolhouse in his hometown. But his parents encouraged the voracious reader, who'd read Newton's Principia by the time he was twelve. At an early age, Edison also lost most of his ability to hear, which only helped him to better focus his concentration. Finding work as a "brass pounder," an operator in the new, cutting-edge telegraph industry during the United States Civil War, Edison moonlights on his own inventions--an automatic telegraph repeater, the light bulb, the phonograph--that will change the world.
Special InterestDirk Bogarde plays legendary composer/pianist Franz Liszt in this sweeping biography in which he is torn between his two passions--composing music and playing it. The women in his life are Capucine as Princess Carolyne (whom he adores but who proves to be unattainable) and Genevieve Page as Countess Marie.
Special InterestIn this effective fictionalized Depression-era biography of Jack "Legs" Diamond--a ferocious, amoral, and manipulative monster who is willing to do anything for what he wants--the gangster who claimed he can't be killed finds out that he is no match for a deceitful woman. "Legs" (Ray Danton) gets his name because of his skill as a dancer, but he gets his reputation because he double-crosses everyone while working his way to the top of his network of rackets. Along the way, he meets and marries Alice (Karen Steele) and survives three attempts on his life.
Special InterestWhat if we found out it wasn't actually Shakespeare who wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream? Or if electricity was really discovered by someone other than Edison? A Day at the Pool puts forth an almost equally far fetched hypothesis as it examines the origins of skateboarding. Directors Eric Fulford and Ian Douglass film, Day at the Pool, challenges the validity the 2001 documentary, Dogtown and Z-Boys and it's mainstream account of skateboarding history. A series of interviews with many of the original Z-Boys, including Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Skip Engblom and Stacy Peralta, reveal the existence of a local talent who was skating inside swimming pools before any of the ‘original' pioneers, credited as the sport's founders. Several Z-Boys testify to witnessing a young skateboarder perform maneuvers so profoundly amazing, not even the modern day skate masters could possibly attempt them. The film goes on to present a surprising account of history that first reveals the skateboarder's identit
Special InterestThe brave Americans who flew for France before the U.S. entered World War I are saluted in Lafayette Escadrille, a rousing and flavorful adventure filled with flyboy camaraderie. '50s screen idol Tab Hunter stars as Thad Walker, a troubled youth who signs up with the elite corps. Love, however, throws a stumbling block in his path. He deserts to be with his sweetheart – but ultimately returns to dogfight glory. Besides a compelling look at the pilots' training, Lafayette Escadrille offers the fun of seeing actors whose careers had yet to soar to their full heights: movie superstar Clint Eastwood, Tom Laughlin (Billy Jack), David Janssen (The Fugitive) and Will Hutchins (Sugarfoot). Real-life Escadrille combat hero William A. Wellman (The Public Enemy, Battleground) provides the film's story and directs. It's a story close to Wellman's heart…and the last of the nearly 80 films in his renowned career.
Special InterestJorge Mario Bergoglio is the first Jesuit Cardinal and Latin American to be consecrated Pope of the Catholic Church. On March 13, 2013, the then Archbishop of Buenos Aires and now Pope Francis made history by being elected to replace Benedict, who stepped down in abdication. In his first address as Pope, Francis humbly asked: "And now let us begin this journey, Bishop and people. A path of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Pray for us always, and for one another. Let us pray for the whole world, that there might be a great sense of brotherhood. And now I would give the blessing, but first I want to ask you a favor. Before the Bishop blesses the people, I ask that you pray for the Lord to bless me. The prayer of the people for their Bishop. Let us say this prayer - your prayer for me - in silence". In this important work is a documentary that exposes the keen thinking and humility that guides the life of Francis, his simple lifestyle close to the village, and his deep knowledge of t
Special InterestThe documentary tells the story of the seventh century prophet who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shapes the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. The film takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammad's story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's estimated seven million Muslim to discover the many ways in which they follow Muhammad's example.
Special InterestDirk Bogarde stars as Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a British officer and German prisoner of war who stops at nothing to harass and embarrass his captors and to escape with his fellow prisoners in an amazing -- and true -- series of events that he somehow survives.
Special InterestSECRETS OF LOVE is for anyone who's experienced the highs and lows of a relationship and wondered where the answers are to lasting, soulful, and fulfilling partnerships. Witness the exploration of the body, mind, and soul of love through the wisdom teachings of ancient and contemporary masters woven together into a seamless and enjoyable journey. Hosted by the Today Show's "Love Doc" Dr. Brenda Wade, celebrities Catherine Oxenberg (Dynasty, I Married a Princess) and Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), share their story of soul mates united, sex addiction, betrayal, and returning to love through the gauntlet. This film discusses intimacy, sexless marriage, soul mates - myth or truth, sacred sex, our shadows, the power of love, and more. Learn the hidden keys of finding and keeping love alive in your life. Watch as we untangle threads of conflict, mistrust, infidelity, misunderstanding, and weave them back together into the soft and shimmering fabric of harmony we all want relationships
Special InterestOnce a Marine, always a Marine. After three decades in the corps, Sergeant Major William Bailey, a tough-minded drillmaster serving in the Philippines, retires. He leaves with one regret: he never had the chance to put his courage and fighting spirit to the test in real combat. Then comes Japan's World War II invasion of the archipelago – and civilian Bailey and the irregulars he's trained prove their mettle while defending a bridge vital to the enemy's advance. Wallace Beery plays gruff devil dog lifer Bailey in this wartime Technicolor flag-waver spiked with the fervor of its time. Fay Bainter plays Bailey's wife, whose courage proves as unflinching as her husband's in the film's final battle scenes. Also shining in the cast are Marilyn Maxwell in an early-career role, Keye Luke (Number One Son in the Charlie Chan mysteries) and uncredited child actor Robert Blake.
Special InterestIn our post-9/11 world, a greater understanding across cultures is more important than ever before, yet the purpose of this program is not simply to provide political or historical context. Rather it is to explore and celebrate the great richness of Islamic art and architecture throughout the world to peer into extraordinary palaces and mosques, decorated with exquisite gardens, ceramics and paintings, to watch the play of light and space, and to sense the sheen of delicate textiles, of gold and silver work, and of rock crystal and precious gems.
Special InterestIn a typical small town, to a seemingly ordinary young boy, a most extraordinary thing occurs for a profoundly important reason when Peter Frye becomes The Boy With Green Hair. Peter (Dean Stockwell) has been living with his grandfather (Pat O'Brien), but while studying war orphans at his school, he discovers that his own parents were killed in World War II. The next morning, Peter's hair has changed color to green out of shock. Although ridiculed by his classmates and by the local townspeople, and encouraged by his grandfather to keep his green hair secret, Peter realizes there is a reason for the change: He will use his difference to speak up for all the children of the world orphaned by war and speak out against fighting any more wars.
Special InterestGenius. Celebrity. Accused, convicted and destroyed for daring "the love that dare not speak its name." Oscar Wilde Robert Morley stars as the celebrated and enduring author of such works as "The Picture of Doran Gray," "Lady Windermere's Fan," "Salome" and "The Importance of Being Earnest," a man guilty of being Irish, literate and gay. But Wilde transgressed when he became involved with an young aristocrat, Lord Alfred Douglas (John Neville), whose father, the Marquess of Queensberry (Edward Chapman), accused him of unspeakable crimes, an accusation that resulted in trial, imprisonment, banishment and financial ruin.
Special InterestA prison guard (Leonard) at Leavenworth with lofty ideals and hopes of reform struggles to understand a violent, hateful and conscienceless convict (Woods). The result is a written testimonial to a crime that no one could have predicted. Based on a true story from Gaddis and Long's book "Killer: A Journal of Murder."
Special InterestLive from Atlanta, Georgia! This inspirational event will bring you to your feet! The Gospel Live features unforgettable performances and backstage interviews by gospel superstars Mary Mary, Kelly Price, KiKi Sheard, Micah Stampley, Martha Munizzi, GRAMMY Award nominated Deitrick Haddon, two time GRAMMY Award winner Hezekiah Walker and more! Hosted by funny man Anthony Anderson (Barbershop, Hustle & Flow) and featuring the red carpet arrivals and interviews with the stars of the feature film The Gospel.
Special InterestA New Bay Bridge has replaced San Francisco Bay’s iconic East Span, but the trickiest job is yet to come - safely taking down the original, 80-year-old span. It sits just an arm’s length from the new bridge. It’s a construction project of a lifetime. Technically challenging and vast in scope, over two miles of steel and concrete. Join the men and women on the front lines for this unique project.
Special InterestFor twelve years, Prospero, former Duchess of Milan and a practitioner of the magical arts, has been marooned on a remote island with her daughter, Miranda. They landed there by chance after Prospero’s brother, Antonio (aided by Alonso, King of Naples), deposed her from her throne and cast her and Miranda – then not quite three years old – out to sea in a decaying and ill-equipped vessel. Prospero has spent her exile establishing dominion over the island’s other inhabitants, the monstrous creature Caliban and the spirit Ariel. Now, alerted by a sign in the heavens that Antonio and Alonso are within reach of her vengeance, she uses her magical powers to raise a storm at sea that brings them and the others aboard their ship, including Alonso’s son, Ferdinand, to the same island. With Ariel’s help, Prospero orchestrates a confrontation with her old enemies – and a new destiny for Miranda.
Special InterestPossessed with a relentless drive to succeed, actress Jeanne Eagels (Kim Novak) pesters producer Sal Satori (Jeff Chandler) for more substantial roles before her voice coach, Nellie Neilson (Agnes Moorehead), helps her land a spot in a Broadway chorus line that catapults her to stardom. When aging actress Elsie Desmond asks her for help in reviving her career, Jeanne's selfishness drives the fading star to suicide. Yet, after Jeanne becomes involved in a highly publicized affair with John Donahue (Charles Drake), the strain brought on by the collapse of the ill-fated union jeopardizes her career, too. And despite Sal's best efforts, it is a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol that finally leaves Jeanne Eagels to die sad and alone.
Special InterestIt seemed like it was almost over, the carnage the crew had created cost them their vehicles, their licenses, their freedom and almost their lives. Now after the smoke clears and the probation is lifted Kenny Kelley and the crew are back where they left off, doing real live stunts on our nations roadways. These real action dare devils have no permits, aren’t part of a union, just on pure adrenaline while terrorizing the streets of America!
Special InterestThis is the story of the King like you've never heard it before. Elvis Presley's closest friends come together in this incredible tell-all documentary to reveal what life was really like as the men who knew him best.
Special InterestAbs. Buns. Thighs - The #1 problem are for many women and men. Now there's a solution! Jane Fonda’s Lower Body Solution includes: A 35-minute low-impact aerobics section for fat burning, cardiovascular conditioning and lower body toning led by expert Jane Fonda’s Workout instructors. A 25-minutes one-on-one floor routine led by Jane Fonda for shaping and toning all major muscle groups of the lower body. Adaptable to different fitness levels: low-impact choreography is user-friendly to beginners, while optional bench aerobics add variety and challenge for intermediate and advanced exercisers.
Special InterestShowstopper is an honest, well-balanced and hard-hitting biography of one of the world’s most flamboyant show-business moguls. It is an emotionally powerful film illustrating the rise and fall of a man who modeled himself after Hollywood ubermoguls Adolf Zukor, Lew Wasserman and the Greek tragic hero, Icarus. Punctuated with key interviews, including those that despised Drabinsky’s draconian style, journalists and financial analysts who predicted his demise, industry insiders and the elite of the theatre community that mourn his passing, this film charts Drabinsky’s career, the art that inspired him, and the ten-year battle to bring him to eventually convict him.
Special InterestBallet-inspired, low-impact workouts designed to support a healthy, active pregnancy! Work out with celebrity trainer and new mom Mary Helen Bowers during her pregnancy, with prenatal exercises tailored to the first and second trimesters. Enjoy a combination of gentle stretching, mat work, and toning exercises along with light cardio and standing work designed to keep the muscles strong and fit.
Special InterestJorge Mario Bergoglio, es el primer cardenal jesuita y de América Latina en ser consagrado Papa de la Iglesia Católica. El 13 de marzo de 2013, el entonces Arzobispo de Buenos Aires y ahora Papa Francisco, hace historia al ser elegido en sustitución de Benedicto XVI, quien abdicó a su cargo. En su primer discurso como Papa, Francisco con humildad pidió:
"Y ahora iniciamos este camino, Obispo y pueblo. Un camino de hermandad, de amor, de confianza entre nosotros. Recemos siempre por nosotros, el uno por el otro. Recemos por todo el mundo, para que haya gran hermandad. Y ahora quisiera dar la bendición, pero les pido un favor. Antes de que el obispo bendiga al pueblo les pido que ustedes recen al Señor para que me bendiga. La oración del pueblo que pide la bendición para su obispo. Hagamos en silencio esta oración de ustedes sobre mí.".
En este importante trabajo documental se expone el vivo pensamiento y la humildad que guía la vida de Francisco, su estilo de vida
Special InterestBallet-inspired, low-impact workouts designed to support a healthy, active pregnancy! Work out with celebrity trainer and new mom Mary Helen Bowers during her pregnancy, with prenatal exercises tailored to the first and second trimesters. Enjoy a combination of gentle stretching, mat work, and toning exercises along with light cardio and standing work designed to keep muscles strong and fit.
Special InterestAfter years of speculation... whispers... rumours. The verdict is in. R Kelly has been found guilty. The alleged crimes are some of the most heinous, graphic and disturbing ever to go before a court. Guilty on nine counts, including racketeering, kidnapping, bribery, sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of a child. For many, this was justice that took far too long to manifest. For decades there were reports of dangerous and corrupt behaviour haunting the King of R&B... Now the king has fallen, and the autopsy of this impossible sequence of events can begin.The real story is almost too shocking to believe.
Special InterestA fun and energizing combination of prenatal exercises to support a fit and healthy pregnancy! Work out with celebrity trainer and new mom Mary Helen Bowers during her pregnancy, with a prenatal fitness program specifically designed for the second and third trimesters. Keep the muscles toned and lean with an invigorating combination of mat work and standing exercises with light weights, along with a gentle restorative stretch.
Special InterestAlthough renowned as a fearless military leader, Caius Martius is unpopular among the plebeians, the common people of Rome, who resent his arrogance and equate him with the patrician elite whom they believe to be responsible for the current food shortage. Martius in turn despises the plebeians as cowardly, fickle and untrustworthy. For his extraordinary heroism in defeating the Volsces, enemies of Rome, and capturing the Volscian city of Corioles, Martius is honoured with the name of Coriolanus; he is also prevailed upon by his friends, and by his strong-willed mother, to run for consul, Rome’s highest public office. But the warrior is no politician – and he faces unaccustomed enemies in the form of two tribunes of the people, Sicinius Velutus and Junius Brutus, who fan the flames of populism against him, with catastrophic results.
Special InterestDays of Our Lives star Deidre Hall realized that there was something missing from her life, a family. After endless months of trying, Deidre discovered that she was unable to conceive, and out of desperation, decided to try in vitro fertilization. Despite more failed attempts, the collapse of her marriage and a strained career, Deidre wanted a child more than ever. With the support of her new fiancee, Steve Sohmer (Daniel Hugh Kelly), she decided to try the controversial option of using a surrogate mother.
Special InterestThis gently funny film follows Monem Salam as he enrolls in an open-minded flying school. Monem is the son of a Pakistani commercial pilot. His wife Iman’s family is Palestinian and although initially dubious about the marriage, now accepts the cultural differences. With three young children, Iman is happy to find time to cultivate her inner domestic diva. Monem’s “green” decision to commute by scooter only heightens his likeability. These modern-day Americans cast off stereotypes and refuse to succumb to victimhood.
Special InterestA fun and energizing combination of prenatal exercises to support a fit and healthy pregnancy! Workout with celebrity trainer and new mom, Mary Helen Bowers, during her pregnancy, with a prenatal fitness program specifically designed for the second and third trimesters. Keep the muscles toned and lean with an invigorating combination of mat work and standing exercises with light weights, along with a gentle restorative stretch.
Special InterestCleared for takeoff: Flight Angels, an aviation programmer steeped in man-woman attitudes of its time. The story is centered on commercial pilots eager to fly higher (during off-hours they're designing a high-altitude plane) and up-in-the-air attendants eager to land a man (exchanges between the femmes in the Stewardess Lounge are exceptionally catty). Virginia Bruce and Jane Wyman portray two of the title's Angels. Dennis Morgan plays the pilot whose eye problems result in him being grounded by his superintendent (Ralph Bellamy) and sent to the classroom to instruct future flight attendants. He refuses to stay grounded, test-piloting his experimental stratospheric aircraft without authorization. Wayne Morris, inspired by his role in the film, became a real-life pilot and went on to become a decorated WWII flight hero.
Special InterestGone, But Not Forgotten tells the story of Drew Parker, a small town forest ranger, who rescues a man during a storm in the mountains. The man, suffering from amnesia, remembers only his name: Mark. The only clues to Mark's past are snippets of nightmares that slowly unfold the events of that fateful day. As recovers his identity, he falls in love with Drew. The two are forced to deal with Mark's past when it comes to reclaim him.
Special InterestMany people believe that Angels and Demons exist and are active in our world today. With demonic possessions on the rise and a world in chaos, it makes sense to those who have experienced and witnessed encounters with the divine to cope with their everyday lives.
Special InterestSt. Joseph of Cupertino was known as the flying monk, and Saint Denis walked and talked holding his own severed head. History also tells us of Saints who were murdered coming back to life, walking on water and much more. Welcome to the world of the Super Humans we call Saints.
Special InterestWhen his parish closes, a big-hearted California preacher is dispatched to a church in tiny Eufala, Arizona (pop. 4521), a land of rodeos, square dances, love-struck goats, and amateur musicals. Can Pastor Randy (Patrick Muldoon, Days of Our Lives) and his loved ones keep their sanity long enough to inspire a community that’s gone astray? Starring Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers) and Bruce Davison (X-Men), this comic tale shows that a small town is a perfect place for a great big miracle.
Special InterestHeaven, How I Got Here: A Night with the Thief on the Cross is a powerful visual illustration of one man’s journey coming to accept Jesus as his savior and learning what it means to fear God. A beautiful, emotionally charged performance by Stephen Baldwin brings this timeless story to life for a new generation in a way that is both entertaining and uplifting.
Special Interest‘Big Money Agenda: Democracy on the Brink’ explores why, Americans are sicker than they should be, poorer than they ought to be, and less safe than they deserve to be. This documentary explores the effects of money in politics, dark money, Citizens United, the revolving door as well as common sense solutions that will get our democracy back on track.
Special InterestAllah Made Me Funny features live stand-up performances by Azhar Usman, Preacher Moss and Mohammed Amer as well as behind the scenes sequences highlighting the individual comedians. The trio poke fun at Muslims and non-Muslims alike and their comedic material plays with stereotypes to invite people to think outside of their fixed cultural perceptions.
Special InterestIn the seventh episode of ‘Giving Back Generation’ 3, Genevieve Medow-Jenkins reflects on the mental health benefits of having a community and shares how her desire for community turned into an art, music, and wellness event titled Secular Sabbath. Hosted by Raquelle Stevens and directed by Chiara Tilesi.
Special InterestBased on the tumultuous real-life experiences of legendary boxing champion Jake LaMotta.“The Bronx Bull” chronicles his rise as a world-class boxer and his struggles with life outside of the ring, offering an unflinchingly honest look into the heart of a champion.
Special InterestBased on the best selling novel of the same name, And You Call Yourself A Christian, a woman's new found faith is tested when an unimaginable tragedy turns her life upside down as she is forced to face her past, present and an uncertain future.
Special InterestThe Sex Pistols, bringing the revolution of punk music to Britain. One of the most influential bands of the era. We hear from members of the band about their unique story and get to know of the key pioneers of UK punk; Sid Vicious. Described as an architect of punk. Get to know the story of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. One of the most infamous punk love stories of the time right up until Nancy’s suspicious death.
Special InterestThis uplifting new video small-group study is based on the book, Kingdom Woman. With practical insights and applications from co-author Chrystal Evans Hurst, Tony Evans teaches tools to unleash new purpose, power, and possibilities — in both the lives of Kingdom Women and those they love. This video curriculum can be covered in about six weeks.
Special InterestWalking With Whitney is an infant development educational video that is designed to start with newborns and grow with them. In the Birth to 3 month video, we will discuss how to read your baby's cues such as stress signs to determine their needs before crying. We focus on proper positioning within containers such as bouncy seats, swings, and strollers. We will talk about why proper positioning is important and how it can affect your baby's development and how to prevent issues like Flat Head Syndrome and Torticollis. We will work with you and your baby to practice hands on, simple tummy time tips and tricks in order to promote happy tummy time from the very beginning. We'll also talk about when to start tummy time with your newborn, how often you should encourage tummy time, and what positions are ideal to ensure successful tummy time.
Special InterestIn this funny valentine to love 1990’s style, three wide-eyed college grads score a great apartment in Greenwich Village and set out to take New York by storm. Laughing in the face of cynicism, Marc dreams of that big Broadway break, songwriter Robert dreams of Marc while the deliciously delusional Cynthia stalks her dream employer with nothing to recommend her except for a blank resume and the ability to accessorize. But when sexy neighbor David enters the picture, the harsh realities of life, love and career test their incorrigible optimism in this gay romantic comedy classic. A festival favorite, “Broadway Damage” is the winner of the Outfest Audience Award.
Special InterestIn the fifth episode of ‘Giving Back Generation’ 2, Selena Gomez, Ashley Cook and Host Raquelle Stevens explore their longtime friendship and share how they supported each other through pivotal life moments. Hosted by Raquelle Stevens and directed by Chiara Tilesi.
Special InterestA gentle introduction to the French Language. Moustache has exciting adventures with his human and animal friends. What, you don't speak French? Well, Moustache can certainly help you with this. In his first adventure we will meet and greet friends, sing songs, and visit a magic show. And all the while, you'll see how quickly you have begun to speak French with Moustache!
