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-- Butler2014., Adult, Anchor Bay Entertainment Call No: BLK DVD Fic Butler Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "Inspired by a true story, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker stars as Cecil Gaines, the devoted husband, father and White House butler who served seven presidents during some of the most tumultuous and defining moments of the 20th century. Oprah Winfrey co-stars with a stellar supporting cast that includes John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams in this powerful drama form the Oscar nominated director of Precious."--Container.
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-- Mister Selfridge.[2015]., Adult, PBS Distribution Call No: DVD Fic Mr Selfridge 3 Edition: [Original UK ed.]. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Mr. Selfridge Volume: 3Summary Note: It's 1919, WWI has just ended, and Harry Selfridge is struggling with loss. After the death of his beloved Rose, he is making costly business mistakes. His empire is weakened, and he is vulnerable to his old enemy Lord Loxley.
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2003., Adult, Hollywood Pictures Home Video : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment Call No: DVD Fic Nixon Edition: Widescreen format; director's cut. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Collector's edition series (Hollywood Pictures Home Video (Firm))Summary Note: A fictionalized portrayal of the life of President Richard M. Nixon, whose presidency ended in disgrace with the Watergate scandal.
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-- L'escadron red tailsc2012., 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Call No: DVD Fic Red Tails Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky, even as they battle discrimination on the ground. Featuring jaw-dropping aerial action and thrilling special effects, Red Tails is a breathtaking tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history.
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2001., 179, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Call No: DVD Fic SandP Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: The Sand Pebbles tells many stories. It's the story of China, a slumbering giant that rouses itself to the cries of its people -- and of the Americans who are caught in its bloody awakening. It's the story of Frenchy (Richard Attenborough), a crewman on the U.S.S. San Pablo who kidnaps his Chinese bride from the auction block. Most of all, it's the story of Jake Holman (Steve McQueen), a sailor who has given up trying to make peace with anything -- including himself. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for McQueen, The Sand Pebbles blends explosive action with stirring drama and romance to form "engrossing entertainment of a special and memorable sort." (The Hollywood Reporter).
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-- Friends and foes.c2005., St. Clair Vision Call No: DVD 940.54 W927w Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A collection of documentary films about WWII, many of them produced during the war.