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Back to Natural A Documentary Film Starring: Salamisha Tillet, PhD, Carl Hart, PhD, Noliwe Rooks, PhD The documentary outlines the ways in which race, identity, and hair are all related and offers a compassionate viewpoint on issues that affect African descendants. UNK 65 min. (2016) Documentary DVD 12432961 $18.74

The Legend The Bessie Coleman Story In 1921, aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman arose from the poverty of the Texas cotton fields to capture the hearts of the Black population of America. UNK 108 min. (2018) Documentary DVD 12148064 $18.74 Black History Activators Starring: William BJ Butler An important and timely collection features educational, in-depth introductions to some of the most notable and integral individuals and events that make up Black history. UNK 76 min. (2019) History DVD 12576349 $18.74

John Lewis Good Trouble Using interviews and rare archival footage, this chronicles Lewis’s 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration. PG 97 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 13375903 $20.24 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 Starring: Danny Glover, Harry Belafonte, Erykah Badu During the rise of the Black Power Movement in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Swedish television journalists documented the unfolding cultural revolution for their audience back home, having been granted unprecedented access to prominent leads. NR 96 min. (2011) Documentary DVD 10587246 $24.99

King in the Wilderness Follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the volatile last three years of his life, from the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in April 1968. TV14 113 min. (2018) Documentary DVD 12268647 $19.99

13487931 $250.99 (6 Movies) Follow Chester!: A College Football Team Fights

Racism and Makes History Let the Children March A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story Voice of Freedom Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom.

13594988 $156.99 (6 Movies) Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland The Central Park Five And She Could Be Next I Am Not Your Negro The Talk: Race in America Baltimore Rising.

13594987 $91.99 (5 Movies) Just Mercy The Hate U Give Loving The Great Debaters The Color Purple

12453632 $83.99 (6 Movies) The Birth of a Nation 12 Years a Slave Race Red Tails 42 Selma

13594986 $94.99 (6 Movies) Blackkklansman Dear White People If Beale Street Could Talk Fruitvale Station Do the Right Thing Get Out

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Examine the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the cover-up that ensued. After the police initially declared the shooting as justified, the community demanded justice. TV14 100 min. (2019) DVD 13540963 $24.99

Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President If it hadn’t been for a bottle of scotch and a late-night visit from musician Gregg Allman, Jimmy Carter might never have been elected the 39th President of the United States. UNK 96 min. (2020) DVD 13594798 $19.99

Harry Chapin When in Doubt, Do Something The inspiring story of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. Chapin sold over sixteen million albums and was one of his generation’s most beloved artists and activists who spent his fame and fortune trying to end world hunger. UNK 93 min. (2020) DVD 13594797 $19.99 The Donut King The rags to riches story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee arriving in America in 1975 and building a multi-million-dollar empire baking America’s favorite pastry, the donut. His story is one of love, hard knocks, survival, and redemption. UNK 94 min. (2020) DVD 13594802 $19.99

Meow Wolf Origin Story Starring: Vince Kadlubek, George R. R. Martin, Emily Montoya Chronicles the jaw-dropping ten-year journey of an anarchic art collective into a multi-million-dollar business, from having no access to blowing a new, profitable portal into the art world. UNK 88 min. (2019) DVD 13506461 $50.99

Van Gogh Brush with Genius The film leads viewers on a journey through the surprisingly short nine-year period of Vincent van Gogh’s career during which he painted more than nine hundred paintings. UNK 39 min. (2009) DVD 13414818 $18.74

The Original King of Rock ‘n’ Roll In this highly anticipated, official, fully authorized feature documentary, the absolute instigator of rock n’ roll, Chuck Berry, is truly revealed, with exclusive access, including first ever contributions from Mrs. Berry and the Berry family. UNK 103 min. (2018) DVD 13622981 $19.99 BLU-RAY 13622975 $21.99 Kingdom of the Mummies A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein discovers a fully intact burial complex beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to reshape what we know about mummification. UNK 176 min. (2020) DVD 13503081 $37.99

Wicked Tuna Season 9 Three new captains arrive in Gloucester with the goal of defeating the local fleet, but it won’t be easy. Captain Dave Carraro of FV-Tuna.com feels the pressure as he fights to win another title. UNK 700 min. (2020) DVD 13546448 $37.99 3 Discs

Jungle Animal Rescue India is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. Home to elephants, tigers, leopards, and bears, it also has 1.3 billion people who compete with wild animals for living space. UNK 258 min. (2020) DVD 13546447 $24.99 2 Discs

Heroes of the Sky The Mighty Eighth Air Force Never-before-seen archival footage allows viewers to ‘ride’ in the cockpits of the planes that destroyed Hitler’s air force, the Luftwaffe. The airmen flew dangerous missions, announcing their arrival into Germany with thousands of white vapor trails. TV14 89 min. (2020) DVD 13541025 $24.99

Keith Haring blazed a trail through the legendary art scene of ‘80s New York and revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art. Haring’s message targeted the underlying threat of violence, sexual exploitation, and political oppression. TV14 60 min. (2020) Available December 8 DVD 13611635 $18.74

Hacking Your Mind An amazing series that takes viewers from the farthest corners of the globe to the inside of their mind, guided by Jacob Ward, who brings discoveries and laughter to The Today Show. TVPG 220 min. (2020) DVD 13593794 $22.49 2 Discs Nature Australian Bushfire Rescue An estimated one billion animals died in the horrific Australian bushfires last year. Through the help of tireless volunteers working to rescue the remains of their once-flourishing environment, stories of animal and human resilience have emerged. UNK 57 min. (2020) Available January 12 DVD 13566303 $18.74

Nature Pandas Born to Be Wild The giant panda may be one of the most recognizable endangered species on the planet, but the daily lives of wild pandas remain a mystery, until now. UNK 60 min. (2020) Available January 5 DVD 13566301 $18.74

Nature’s Fear Factor When top predators disappeared from Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, other animals fell into unusual patterns. Now scientists are reintroducing wild dogs to restore the park’s ‘landscape of fear’ and with it the natural balance of the ecosystem. UNK 57 min. (2020) Available January 5 DVD 13566302 $18.74

Islands of Wonder Starring: Michael J. Hayes Journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious, and remote islands on Earth: Madagascar, Borneo, and Hawaii. These isolated and iconic tropical islands harbor remarkable wildlife and human castaways found nowhere else on Earth. UNK 165 min. (2020) DVD 13405489 $18.74 Critics’ Choice Documentary Award Winner

An extraordinary look into the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos. As the former first lady of the Philippines, she is best known for her opulent lifestyle, but it was her behind-the-scenes influence that rocketed her to the global political forefront. R 101 min. (2020) DVD 13503078 $24.99

You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t Lee Gorewitz is a feisty, opinionated woman given to philosophical ruminations on the nature of things, even as she struggles to navigate the increasingly confused and confusing landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. TVPG 54 min. (2010) DVD 13622994 $24.99

My Life with Rosie The documentary examines the relationship between civil rights legend Rosa Parks and Carolyn Green nd discusses Green’s quest to continue her cousin’s legacy of Black activism in America. UNK 64 min. (2018) DVD 13623012 $17.99

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When Everything Fails Surviving Any Disaster This lecture series will lead viewers step by step through the history, evolution, science, and impact of misinformation in an eight-lecture course that helps viewers to develop the skills they need to combat fakes, stereotypes, and frauds. UNK 240 min. (2020) How-To DVD 12768145 $29.99 World War II Battlefield Europe Over 24 lectures, a military historian reveals the strategic decisions behind U-boat assaults, D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the fall of Berlin, and so much more. UNK 720 min. (2020) History

Living through a disaster is not a question of if, it’s a question of when. This lecture offers a practical guide for protecting the individual, their family, and their community. UNK 420 min. (2020) Educational

America’s Long Struggle Against Slavery is a chance to survey the history of the American anti-slavery movement. UNK 900 min. (2020) History DVD 13410996 $79.99 6 Discs

Fighting Misinformation Digital Media Literacy DVD 13363276 $44.99 2 Discs Taking Control of Your Personal Data This course will open eyes to the extent of data exposure and will discuss options for keeping personal data safe, help to determine personal privacy profile, and understand the current US laws and proposed state laws regarding privacy. UNK 360 min. (2020) How-To DVD 12904469 $44.99 2 Discs

Cooking Across the Ages In 24 fascinating lectures, Dr. Albala encourages students to explore unfamiliar cuisines as a type of gastronomic time travel that will allow them to get a taste of history like they’ve never experienced before! UNK 720 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13363275 $79.99 4 Discs The Greek World A Study of History and Cullture Discover Greek culture in examples such as Athenian democracy; Greek religious beliefs; Greek drama, epic poetry, and philosophy; and Greek sculpture, vase painting, and architecture. UNK 720 min. (2020) History Experiencing Hubble Exploring the Milky Way This course takes you on a tour of the Milky Way galaxy through images made by the Hubble Space Telescope. You view stars and star clusters while learning concepts like star birth, planet formation, black holes, and galactic evolution. UNK 360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 12904467 $44.99 2 Discs

Everyday Guide to Beer This course takes viewers on a journey through the history of this beverage. Learn how styles like pilsners, IPAs, and stouts were originally developed and how daring new types of beer continue to push the envelope on what a beer is and isn’t. UNK 360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 12904470 $44.99 2 Discs

The Great Questions of Philosophy and Physics Physics makes the discoveries and philosophy interprets the results. Those results have been odd since the turn of the twentieth century, with relativity, quantum theory, and Big Bang cosmology overthrowing the conventional picture of reality. UNK 360 min. (2020) Educational

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DVD 13410995 $79.99 Cooking Basics What Everyone Should Know Chef Sean Kahlenberg carefully walks viewers through the many dozen original recipes he presents in this course in 24 easy-to-follow lessons. UNK 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591742 $79.99

Getting Your Legal House in Order From property rights to wills and trusts to insurance and estate planning, these lectures give viewers everything they need to prepare their finances and their future. UNK 540 min. (2020) How to DVD 12768142 $64.99 3 Discs Going to the Devil The Impeachment of 1868 The Great Courses releases a first-time-ever original narrative documentary, a unique and entertaining retelling of the turbulent yet fascinating events leading up to and through the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. UNK 78 min. (2020) History DVD 12768141 $19.99 How to Play Piano Blending music theory and history with step-by-step instruction, this course guides viewers through the basic foundations and advanced techniques of piano playing, and shows how to practice between lessons to make the most of study. UNK 1080 min. (2018) How-To The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief A research-based guide to pain relief and recovery from the experts at Mayo Clinic. UNK 360 min. Health DVD 12242234 $39.99 2 Discs Rise of the Novel Exploring History’s Greatest Early Works Take a journey from the birth of the novel to the height of the form in the mid-nineteenth century, and better understand what this literary form can tell about human nature and the unquenchable thirst for great stories. UNK 720 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13363274 $79.99 4 Discs Dog Training 101 This course delves into dog cognition, behavioral science, husbandry, and more to give viewers a better understanding of, and a stronger relationship with, their best friend. UNK 720 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12591354 $69.99 4 Discs The Real History of Secret Societies This course brings the expertise of history as it guides viewers through the fascinating, often mystifying world of brotherhoods, sisterhoods, orders, cults, and cabals that have influenced human culture from ancient times to the present. UNK 750 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591745 $79.99 4 Discs The Great Tours African Safari These lectures take viewers from UNESCO World Heritage sites to stunning bird sanctuaries, and from national parks to hiddengem wilderness areas. Experienced travelers and armchair enthusiasts alike will enjoy this exciting tour of Africa. UNK 720 min. (2019) Travel DVD 12674006 $79.99 4 Discs A Field Guide to the Planets Sabine Stanley guides viewers through the solar system on a thrilling ride of discovery, illustrated by the phenomenal images NASA has gathered through its telescopes and laboratories on Earth, in low-Earth orbit, and the solar system. UNK 720 min. (2019) Science DVD 12674005 $79.99 The Great Tours France Through the Ages In this thrilling travelogue, discover the 35,000-year-old cave paintings of Chauvet, the medieval castles of the Cathars, the palace of Versailles, the sites where the French Revolution unfolded, and so much more. UNK 720 min. Travel

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Transform the next adventure from ‘roughing it’ in the great outdoors to ‘smoothing it’ in the natural world. These 24 insightful lectures will give viewers the skills needed to set off for the water or the woods. UNK 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591748 $79.99 4 Discs

JOKER In Gotham City, mentally troubled Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter ego: the Joker. R 122 min. (2019) $335M Drama DVD 12478613 $16.99 2 Discs

BIRDS OF PREY And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn R 109 min. (2020) $84M Action DVD 12764146 • $24.99 2 Discs BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC PG13 92 min. (2020) $5M Comedy DVD 13549818 • $21.74

CATS & DOGS 3 Paws Unite! PG 84 min. Children’s DVD 13481773 • $14.99

DEEP BLUE SEA 3 R 100 min. (2020) Horror DVD 13405469 • $14.99

THE FLINTSTONES Movie and Specials NR 515 min. Children’s DVD 13342389 • $14.99 2 Discs

THE GOOD LIAR UNK 110 min. (2019) $17M Drama DVD 12590193 • $12.99

GRETEL & HANSEL PG13 87 min. (2020) $15M Horror DVD 12687928 • $16.99 IMPRACTICAL JOKERS The Movie PG13 92 min. (2020) $11M Comedy DVD 13346459 • $21.74

JUST MERCY PG13 137 min. (2019) $35M Drama DVD 12633505 • $16.99 MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN R 144 min. (2019) $9M Drama DVD 12590191 • $12.99

RICHARD JEWELL R 131 min. (2019) $22M Drama DVD 12633507 • $16.99

VALLEY GIRL PG13 102 min. (2020) Musical DVD 13577227 • $21.74 THE WAY BACK R 108 min. (2020) $14M Drama DVD 12882670 • $16.99 WE BARE BEARS The Movie TVY7 68 min. (2020) Children’s DVD 13506472 • $14.24 SCOOB! PG 94 min. (2020) $99M Children’s DVD 13346457 • $21.74

TOM & JERRY A Nutcracker Tale NR 79 min. (2007) Children’s DVD 13546857 • $11.24 Special Edition

DOCTOR SLEEP Years following the events of The Shining (1980), a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as the True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. R 152 min. (2019) $32M Horror DVD 12590189 $12.99

Season 3 Starring: Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Victoria Hamilton The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party’s Harold Wilson, who Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy. NR 547 min. (2019) Drama DVD 13549824 $34.49 4 Discs BLU-RAY 13549823 $41.99 4 Discs Winner of 3 Golden Globes!

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