Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=6664&N=4+6632+4294967242 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729457 Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a young African-American filmmaker, sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. Through this thoughtful and humorous journey, he explores what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a post-racial America. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693928 This is a character-driven documentary following five kids and families over the course of a school year. Offering insight into different facets of Americas bullying crisis, the stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter, who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. Documentary provides an intimate and often shocking glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals offices. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744074 Radicals. Agitators. Troublemakers. Liberators. Called many names, the abolitionists tore the nation apart in order to create a more perfect union. Men and women, black and white, Northerners and Southerners, poor and wealthy, these passionate anti-slavery activists fought body and soul in the most important civil rights crusade in American history--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732055 Chronicles the decade-long search for Osama bin Laden following the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687788 Everyones favorite modern-day treasure hunters continue on their quest for the extraordinary in 16 action packed all-new episodes of dramatic bidding, intense rivalries and high-stakes entertainment. Follows teams of bidders looking to score it big in the high stakes world of storage auctions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742212 [T]he story of the brave young men and women who successfully reversed the tide of an epidemic, demanded the attention of a fearful nation, and stopped AIDS from becoming a death sentence. This improbable group of activists bucked oppression and infiltrated government agencies and the pharmaceutical industry, helping to identify promising new medication and treatments and move them through trials and into drugstores in record time.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1729462 The television program Henry Ford paints a fascinating portrait of a farm boy who rose from obscurity to become the most influential American innovator of the 20th century. Fords Model T automobile and his five-dollar-a-day wage ushered in the modern world, earning Ford reverence from millions of Americans. Yet many of the changes he wrought deeply troubled the car maker. In frustration, he battled his workers and bullied those who looked up to him, including his only son. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622302 A farmworker sneaks across the border from Mexico into California in an effort to make money to send to his family back home. It is a story that happens every day, told here in an uncompromising, groundbreaking work of realism from American independent filmmaker Robert M. Young. Vivid and spare where other films about illegal immigration might sentimentalize, Youngs take on the subject is equal parts intimate character study and gripping road movie, a political work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744081 Four years ago, climate change was hot. Politicians from both parties, pressed by an anxious public, seemed poised to act. But that was then. Today, public opinion about the climate issue has cooled, and politicians either ignore the issue or loudly proclaim their skepticism of scientific evidence that human activity is imperiling the planet. Whats behind this reversal? FRONTLINE goes inside the organizations that fought the scientific establishment to shift the direction of the climate debate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670380 Profiles six contestants in the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious competition for aspiring young ballet dancers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1531002 One Lucky Elephant begins with circus producer David Baldings realization that Flora, the orphaned African elephant he adopted and made the star of his circus, is tired of performing. What unfolds is a nine-year odyssey to find Flora a good home. Caught between the human and animal world, Flora epitomizes the harsh reality elephants face in our expanding man-made world. One thing is certain, after watching this film, youll never look at an elephant in a zoo or a circus in the same way again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670394 The Queen of Versailles is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. The film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches-to-rags success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713535 Every ten minutes, someone in the United States contracts HIV, and nearly half of the one million people in the United States infected with HIV are black men, women, and children. Endgame: AIDS in Black America is a groundbreaking two-hour exploration of one of the countrys most urgent, preventable health crises. The film traces the history of the epidemic through the experiences of extraordinary individuals who tell their stories. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582421 Youve heard the conspiracy theories and seen the movies. Now find out what really goes on inside one of the worlds most secretive government organizations: the National Security Agency. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675725 Bizarre Foods returns, but this season host Andrew Zimmern ditches his passport and explores some of the strange foods and colorful characters the U.S. has to offer. Dishes include whole roasted alligator in Cajun country, shots of chicken blood outside Seattle, and lamb tongue in Boston. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1528382 Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes that we then throw away. But where is away? Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to our environment, marine life and human health? Follows everyman Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1648355 Katy Perry is living proof that if you just be yourself, you can be anything. Get an inside look into the real Katy Perry and find out how this regular California girl with big dreams became one of the biggest stars in the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744701 Escape Fire looks at a U.S. health care system designed to profit from disease not health, reward quantity over quality, and promote high-tech over high-touch. It interweaves dramatic personal stories with the efforts of leaders battling to transform health care at the highest levels of medicine, industry, government, and even the U.S. military. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1477364 Takes viewers on a journey deep inside the controversial American subculture of raising the most dangerous animals in the world as common household pets. The film courageously exposes the shocking reality behind the multibillion-dollar exotic pet industry with stunning photography, inspiring storytelling, and unprecedented access into a world rarely seen, right in our own backyard. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1559102 Looks at the scientists striving to understand the forces at work behind last years tornado outbreak. Could their work improve tornado prediction in the future? Nova also talks to people whose lives have been upended by these extreme weather events in an effort to learn how we all can protect ourselves and our communities for the future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713531 Possibly the biggest star that television has ever produced, Johnny Carson was seen by more people on more occasions than anyone else in American history. Over the course of his 30-year run on The Tonight Show, Carson interviewed 23,000 guests in 4,531 episodes. Watch as the life and career of one of the most beloved yet enigmatic icons in American entertainment history is explored. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684090 Fast-talking auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and the loyal bidders that frequent their storage unit sales are back for more Storage Wars. Aided only by the beam of a flashlight, the bidders get a quick peek inside the units, then have mere minutes to decide if theyre going to take the gamble, make a bid and see if the resulting buy is full of mostly trash or true treasure. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1528383 Celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for the future of our food and our planet. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744091 Explore Lucha Libre and its role in Latino communities in the United States and Mexico. Part circus and part athletic contest, the sport, famous for its masked wrestlers, provides a sense of home for new immigrants in the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670401 This film features three intersecting stories of students, parents and artists, each looking for their place in society. #ReGENERATION explores the widespread cynicism in youth and young adults today, and the influences that cause our apathy towards social and political causes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742619 A troubling and inspiring journey through the maze of an inner city high school, Dropout Nation investigates the causes, challenges, and potential solutions of a national emergency. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1479745 Filmed over four years, from the dilapidated cement courts of Senegal to upscale American prep schools, documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four particularly tall West African Muslim teenage boys with NBA dreams. Recruited for both their physical and academic skills, Assane, Dethie, Byago and Aziz accept basketball scholarships to schools in the United States, and face the daunting challenges of alienation, a foreign language, and American-style basketball. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621140 Developed in partnership with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) at the National Academies of Science, in association with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and with support from Kaiser Permanente and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, The Weight of the Nation is one of the largest public health campaigns on obesity the nation has seen to date. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1579741 Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology in Iowa, and his business partner Frank Fritz, hunt down objects with historical, collectible, and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. From a vintage Harley to a one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel, each treasure hunt uncovers weird and wonderful Americana, offering a glimpse into a little-known side of the antiques business. Along the way, Mike and Frank meet people whose own stories open a window into American lives and history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713506 A groundbreaking investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. Follows the stories of several idealistic young servicewomen who were raped and then betrayed by their own officers when they courageously came forward to report. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675718 Americas wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have taken a heavy toll on both service people and their families. Children growing up without a parent; husbands and wives separated; parents wondering every day if theyll ever see their sons or daughters again. For many military families, this almost unbearable strain makes the moment theyre finally reunited that much sweeter. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1547305 Follows the man behind the beloved childrens icon, Elmo, examining the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash. Provides behind-the-scenes views of Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop and featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie ODonnell, Cheryl Henson, and Joan Ganz Cooney. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742622 In 1995, during the making of his TV series Triumph of the Nerds about the birth of the PC, Bob Cringely did an hour-long interview with Steve Jobs, shortly after Jobs was ousted from Apple and two years before Jobs would return to take over Apple. Jobs discusses his early days, career battles, and vision for the future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1432132 More than one million immigrants have been deported since President Obama took office. Deportations and detentions have reached record levels. The get-tough policy has brought complaints of abuse and harsh treatment. Now viewers can investigate Obamas enforcement strategies and journey into the secretive world of immigrant detention, while getting a penetrating look at who is being detained and what is happening to them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681760 It offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their battle with the fatal genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF) and miraculous survival through double lung transplants. Defying all odds, Ana and Isa have emerged as authors, athletes and global advocates for organ donation, and their connection to the CF and transplant communities provides rare insight into the struggles, and overlooked joys, of chronic illness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481061 The compelling story of a pioneering medical doctor and PhD biochemist who has discovered the genetic mechanism to cure most human cancers. This timely, eye-opening documentary takes the audience through the treacherous, yet victorious, 14-year journey that both Dr. Burzynski and his patients have had to endure in order to obtain FDA-approved clinical trials of Antineoplastons - resulting in the largest and most convoluted defeat against the Food and Drug Administration in American history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442976 Takes us on an unforgettable journey into the soul of the mustang, portraying their freedom, sensitivity and delightful family units. It is a trail that is interwoven with our own freedom. This award-winning documentary stimulates our awareness, offers fresh understanding of the wild horse crisis, and is a film for all who care about our planets fate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1581399 In a special 4-hour investigation, FRONTLINE tells the inside story of the struggles to rescue and repair a shattered economy, exploring key decisions, missed opportunities, and the unprecedented and uneasy partnership between government leaders and titans of finance that affects the fortunes of millions of people around the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582442 The sequel to The business of being born offers a practical look at birthing options as well as poignant celebrity birth stories. Includes the complete set of all four films. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554845 Despite Jesse Owenss remarkable victories in the face of Nazi racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the athlete struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling to overcome its own deeply entrenched bias. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1481058 From his embed with US Marines Echo Company in Afghanistan, photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate portrait of one mans personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris confronts the physical and emotional difficulties of re-adjusting to civilian life with the love and support of his wife. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1580291 One of the great raconteurs of stage and screen comes together with one of cinemas boldest image makers, Oscar winning director Steven Soderbergh for Grays Anatomy, a spellbinding adaptation of Grays 1993 monologue of the same name. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1579790 From environmental pollution to their efforts to dismantle social security for working Americans, the Koch brothers have launched a large network, attacking our American values. Join Senator Bernie Sanders, Van Jones and Katrina vanden Heuvel in this investigation of how the billionaire Koch brothers have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on covert attacks that destroy American values and corrupt our government. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1595061 Documentary program reviewing the various contributions to the western genre on early American television. Known everywhere as the quintessential American cultural identity, Westerns filled small screens across the country night after night and were some of the most successful television shows in history.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1595062 They were the stars of the small screen in the early years of television, and much of the nation came to a halt whenever their shows aired. They strolled, sprinted, fought, laughed, cried and loved through worlds that took viewers to places past, present and future. As the originators of these innovative television formats, they provided an essential escape for millions of viewers who eagerly waited to watch them each week. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1425533 This is the story of the men who came home from the Vietnam War and tried to forget. The men who represent a second silent generation. Covered is the time period from the initial massive troop build-up in 1965 to the fall of Saigon in 1975. Contains never-before-seen color footage transferred to high definition as well as a soundtrack filled with hits from the era. Includes narration from Josh Brolin, and and voice-overs by Blair Underwod, Zachary Levi, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1431819 Tells the history and importance of the National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and the American experience itself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1474155 This documentary looks not only at how his talent, style and imagination have shaped all of our lives, but also at the influences that shaped and molded the man himself. Through interviews with the people who worked closely with him or chronicled his life, we gain unique insight into what made him tick. In a never before broadcast, exclusive interview, Steve Jobs expounds his own philosophy of life, and offers advice to us all on changing our own lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1379708 On January 11, 1973, Americans stepped into the home of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California. Chronicling the lives of its family members, the series made them household names. During the seven months that they lived in front of the camera, viewers watched dramatic life events unfold, including Pat asking for a separation from her husband Bill, and the bohemian New York lifestyle of their gay son, Lance. A 2-hour compilation of the most memorable and compelling moments of the series. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1363487 Over the course of a meteoric music career that spanned two turbulent decades, Phil Ochs sought the bright lights of fame and social justice in equal measure, a contradiction that eventually tore him apart. From youthful idealism to rage to pessimism, the arc of Ochss life paralleled that of the times, and the anger, satire, and righteous indignation that drove his music also drove him to dark despair. A timely and relevant tribute to an unlikely American hero. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1595059 Documentary highlighting the pioneers behind police and crime shows on early American television. Groundbreaking actors Bill Cosby and Angie Dickinson reveal the methods behind their successes as the first African-American and breakthrough female lead characters in a television series. Barbara Bain and Martin Landau share the secrets behind the success of Mission: Impossible, while Peter Falks amazing characterization in his role as Columbo is recalled. James Garner along with series creator Stephen J. Cannell, recount the success of The Rockford Files. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1261221 Visit some of the most spectacular, beautiful, and awe-inspiring natural wonders of the American desert. On this magical journey, viewers will visit the surreal and beautiful Mono Lake in California, and these national parks: Arches National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Zion National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1275539 A look at the lottery system in the United States and how it changed the lives of a few average people, from a Vietnamese refugee to an outcast living with numerous cats in a run-down home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744691 Follows the personal and professional lives of the doctors and surgeons in a Los Angeles hospital. Sixteen episodes from U.S. televisions first doctor drama to center on the skills and technology of medicine, filmed with cooperation from the Los Angeles Country Medical Association in actual hospitals and clinics. Series originally televised September 1954-November 1956. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1475503 Bobby Walker is living the proverbial American dream: great job, beautiful family, shiny Porsche in the garage. When corporate downsizing leaves him and co-workers Phil Woodward and Gene McClary jobless, the three men are forced to re-define their lives as men, husbands, and fathers. Bobby soon finds himself enduring enthusiastic life coaching, a job building houses for his brother-in-law that does not play to his executive skill set, and perhaps there is more to life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1348761 For over 90 seasons, the National Football League has offered its fans the best players in the world. Now, once and for all, the question is addressed: Who are the Best of the Best? Who are the Top 10? Based on the polling of a blue-ribbon panel of league experts, NFL legends are counted down until the greatest player in pro football history is revealed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1484635 A profile of the legendary entertainment entrepreneur, concert promoter, personal manager, and Hollywood jack-of-all-trades, show business insider Jerry Weintraubs industry endurance makes him a rare bird in the Hollywood Hills. Weintraub recounts his long and winding road for the camera, with one-on-one interviews set in different rooms throughout his home, in front of a gas fireplace, around a poker table, and overlooking his expansive pool. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1645139 Provides an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. This documentary has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1373955 Profiles the farmers, thinkers, and business people across the nation who are at the forefront of re-inventing food production in America. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they are changing how farms are run, how the land is cared for, and how food is distributed. Their success demonstrates that a new paradigm based on sustainable practices can be profitable and a model for the food system, if people choose to support it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684094 In Volume Two the hunt continues as the fortune foursome blaze through Southern California storage facilities, but with new enemies and higher stakes, finding auction treasure has never been more difficult. The smash hit series is back with a vengeance continuing to dive into a world where Hollywood memorabilia and vintage guitars are just a small measure of the plunder to be found, a world where cash is king and winner takes all, where its anyones guess who will come out on top. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1275545 Explores the dramatic event that launched a worldwide rights movement. When police raided a Mafia-run gay bar in Greenwich Village, the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, gay men and women did something they had not done before: they fought back. As the streets of New York erupted into violent protests and street demonstrations, the collective anger announced that the gay rights movement had arrived. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1595060 Storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling created the storylines and characters behind the best-loved futuristic television of their time.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684069 Follow four professional buyers and their teams as they scour repossessed storage units in search of hidden treasure in Season 1 of the new A&E original real life series.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1547750 Documented is the story of how Harry Markopolos and his team of investigators pieced together a chain of white-collar predators and revealed some of the most frightening truths behind the infamous scandal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1379710 Inspired by a curiosity about societys careless habit of sending food straight to landfills, the multi award-winning documentary Dive! follows filmmaker Jeremy Seifert and friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of Los Angeles supermarkets. In the process, they salvage thousands of dollars worth of good, edible food, resulting in an eye-opening documentary that is equal parts entertainment, guerilla journalism, and call to action. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583609 Gives viewers unprecedented access to the inner workings of American gang life. HISTORY looks into the past of some of Americas most notorious street gangs to learn how theyve shaped their times and affected the neighborhoods theyve controlled. With exclusive interviews and rarely-seen footage, this series is a raw look at life inside these gangs, from those who live it and the agencies that are working to stop them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1427526 In the fall of 2001, envelopes carrying deadly anthrax were delivered to U.S. Senate offices, network news divisions, and a tabloid newspaper. Five people were killed, many more infected, and the nation was terrorized. Frontline takes a hard look at the FBIs investigation of the countrys most notorious act of bioterrorism. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1275543 In Chaplins first talkie, he plays the duel role of dictator Adenoid Hynkel and a Jewish barber who is a dead-ringer look-alike for der Nutsie...and who thwarts his plans for world domination. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1248865 An exploration of the tenuous relationship between celebrities and the people who make a living selling their images. After a chance encounter with a 13-year-old paparazzo, Austin Visschedyk, Grenier takes a step back to think about the celebrity- obsessed culture that has produced the boy. Adrian starts hanging out with the young photographer, learning the tricks of the trade, as well as what made the precocious teen want to spend his free time running around looking for celebrities. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1482749 The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames is widely regarded as Americas most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life has been less widely understood. Narrated by James Franco, this is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1532202 Watch as owners recount tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and long-neglected items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442089 Suze Orman gives her views on how to secure a hopeful and sustainable future in todays economy. After the upheavals of recent times, she believes that its necessary to rethink many traditional strategies for financial success. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1645222 Pat Tillman chose to walk away from a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military for no other reason than he felt it was the right thing to do. Documented are the facts surrounding the way the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1431853 A visual exploration of the history, vitality, and cultural significance of Americas craft movement. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1427522 THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution. Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement Stokely Carmichael, Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them the filmmakers captured them in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Description from mrqe.com. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1547443 Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology in Iowa, and his business partner Frank Fritz, hunt down objects with historical, collectible, and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. From a vintage Harley to a one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel, each treasure hunt uncovers weird and wonderful Americana, offering a glimpse into a little-known side of the antiques business. Along the way, Mike and Frank meet people whose own stories open a window into American lives and history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442088 This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1394388 Exposes how corporations spent millions on a propaganda campaign to distort Americans view of lawsuits, forever changing the civil justice system. From the infamous case of the woman who sued McDonalds over spilled coffee to the saga of the Mississippi Supreme Court Justice deemed not corporate enough by business interests, this program tears apart the conventional wisdom about frivolous lawsuits. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1423878 Overweight, loaded up on steroids, and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe was at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. With doctors and conventional medicine unable to help, Joe traded in junk food and hit the road with a juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for 60 days. Across 3,000 miles, Joe had one goal in mind: to get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442091 Documented is the history of oil prices and the future of alternative fuels. Included are interviews with a wide range of viewpoints from U.S. Department of Energy officials, congressional leaders, alternative fuel producers, alternative fuel consumers, and more. What are the causes that led America from being a leading exporter of oil to becoming the worlds largest importer? Examined are many different potential solutions to the dependence on oil. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1579831 Fans can enjoy the first-ever countdown of the biggest superstars in history, complete with highlights of the top 50, commentary from todays WWE Superstars explaining their choices, and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1113069 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1579832 This videodisc pits the biggest superstars of SmackDown versus the best of Raw in a series of matches for bragging rights. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1528313 Travelling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines how the myth of the movie Injun has influenced the worlds understanding - and misunderstanding - of Natives. With clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, and candid interviews with celebrated Native and non-Native directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell, Charlie Hill and Russell Means, Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinemas depiction of Native people from the silent film era to the present day. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1190734 Viewers will get the help they need to understand the immigration process as it pertains to bringing their family into the United States to get their green card (permanent residency). This step-by-step guide will prepare viewers and their families on the various aspects of the process, such as, USCIS and U.S. Consulates interviews, the green card application process and requirements, which forms to submit and much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1133727 In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a high-level Pentagon official and Vietnam War strategist, concludes that the war is based on decades of lies and leaks 7,000 pages of top secret documents to the New York Times, making headlines around the world. One mans profound change of heart created a landmark struggle involving Americas newspapers, its president, and the Supreme Court, a political thriller whose events led directly to Watergate, Nixons resignation, and the end of the Vietnam War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1200180 The cameras follow trailblazing comic, Joan Rivers, for a year and cover her entire career from her break on the Carson show, to her heartbreak over the suicide of her husband, and her role on Celebrity Apprentice. Rivers reveals her relentless desire to keep working with humor and empathy. Wickedly funny and surprisingly moving, Rivers is once again returned to the spotlight she so richly deserves and cements her reputation as one of stand-ups towering figures. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195560 By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. The following is no fairy tale. Its the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and others. Includes featurettes, deleted scenes, photos, and much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195661 The story of the American civil rights movement through its music, the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, and more, as they fought for justice and equality. Includes new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, archival footage, and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders. Freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and even from the black church. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1132085 A young Latina filmmaker documented the emotional journey of her uncle, a military vet deported to Mexico, and uncovered the secrets of her familys past. Against the backdrop of increased attention to the U.S.-Mexican border, the national identity and its ties are explored along with the lives of the immigrants. Also followed is what happens after deportees are sent to a homeland they dont consider home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583580 This groundbreaking series gives viewers unprecedented access to the inner workings of American gang life. Looks into the past of some of Americas most notorious street gangs to learn how theyve shaped their times and affected the neighborhoods theyve controlled. With exclusive interviews and rarely seen footage, this series is a raw look at life inside these gangs, from those who live it and the agencies that are working to stop them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1195557 National Geographic follows Pete Souza, the Presidents photographer inside the Obama White House, aboard Air Force One, backstage at the State of the Union, and into the heart of the West Wing. Its a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday grit of the American presidency and a chance to see what its like to cover the most powerful man in the world, for history. Features intimate interviews with President Obama. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1064934 Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African Americans activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1348631 Limited public performance rights. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1229258 In American history, no document has sparked as much reverence, discussion, and controversy as the Constitution. But how does it really affect our everyday lives? Join Bill Moyers for this eleven-part series, originally produced to mark the Constitutions bicentennial, that delves into the fascinating history and contemporary relevance of the ultimate law of the land. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442105 Every year Americans spend an average of $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery procedures. Why are we being conditioned not to like the way we look? Award-winning filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five-year journey to unearth the origins and deadly risks of our nations quest for physical perfection. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1348513 Nine-year-old Priscilla tries to fulfill her fathers dream of being a rapper and succeeding in the music business. But in the efforts to make him proud, she struggles to remain a child. Priscillas father, a rapper, finds his own voice and self-respect as her manager, and is caught between wanting to protect her innocence and exploiting her raw talent to fulfill his deferred dream. All they know is that the ride has just begun. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1126998 A powerful portrait of Americas overwhelming addiction to, and reliance on, oil. Having been born and raised in one of the USAs most oil-producing regions, Josh Tickell saw firsthand how the industry controls, deceives, and damages the country, its people, and the environment, and after one too many people he know became sick, he knew he just couldnt idly stand by any longer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1110343 Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. turns again to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 11 renowned celebrities including Meryl Streep and Queen Noor. Looking to the wider immigrant experience, Professor Gates follows the threads of his guests lives back to their origins. Along the way, the many stories he uncovers illuminate the American experience. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1200195 This documentary is based on over 700 interviews with men and women in the Mexican countryside. The film explores why so many people leave small Mexican towns to work in the United States and what happens to the families and communities they leave behind. The audience is encouraged to think about new and creative ways that the U.S. and Mexican governments can work together to solve the problem of undocumented immigration.