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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

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From one of the most troubled and dramatic periods in American history comes a story of courage and true love that transcends the ages. Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad chronicles the dangerous flight of four determined slaves from a cotton plantation in America to the "Promised Land" in Canada. It is the story of heroic fugitives, bold conductors, and a candle in the window; the story of those who risked their lives by taking charge of their destiny, all for the chance to be free.

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Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad

Cinco de Mayo (2004)

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Each year on the 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held in cities throughout the United States. And yet, few people outside of Mexico are fully aware of the holiday's true significance.

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00:50
Cinco de Mayo

The Story of Seeds

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The world's seeds are in crisis.

Of 12,000 plant species used for human food, only about 150 are being grown for sale, only eight grains are traded throughout the world, and half of our calories come from just three: rice, wheat, and maize.

This means that our food diversity is diminishing at a shocking rate. More than on in five plants on earth are threatened with extinction. Our lives depend on all kinds of seeds, but they are facing many threats: war-torn countries, damaged habitats, and climate change, to name a few.

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The Story of Seeds

On Golden Pond

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For Norman (Henry Fonda) and Ethel Thayer (Katherine Hepburn), this summer ON GOLDEN POND is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda) arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years. Norman must find his way through his anger and fear of growing old, while Chelsea struggles to rebuild their relationship. Ethel's consistent support of her "knight in shining armour" is inspirational in its simplicity. This is a movie to ponder and always keep in your heart.

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How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson (2014)

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Join best-selling author Steven Johnson to discover extraordinary stories behind six remarkable ideas that made modern life possible, the unsung heroes who brought them about, and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations triggered. Explore the history and power of these great ideas: Clean, Time, Glass, Light, Cold, and Sound.

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How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson

The Third Plate

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The Third Plate is chef Dan Barber's extraordinary vision for a new future of American eating. After more than a decade spent investigating farming communities around the world in pursuit of singular flavor, Barber finally concluded that - for the sake of our food, our health, and the future of the land - America's cuisine required a radical transformation.

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The Outsiders

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This two-disc special edition is Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel about two rival teen gangs in rural Oklahoma. When the gangs get into a brawl, and it ends with the death of one of the members, they have to face the consequences and come to terms with their violent ways of life.

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The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection

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Based on the popular book series by Suzanne Collins.

In this fictional dystopian future, teenager Katniss Everdeen finds herself taking the place of her younger sister as a "Tribute" for her district. Each of the 12 districts of Panem are under the authority of the Capitol, and are forced to select a boy and a girl to compete in a nationally televised death match called the Hunger Games. Throughout this series, Katniss must rely on her instinct and wits to survive.

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The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

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In this emotional and thought-provoking book of poetry, bestselling author Nikki Grimes finds inspiration from poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Moved by the evocative verse of legendary writers from the era, Grimes has composed gorgeous new poetry with timely themes for today. By using the "Golden Shovel" poetic form, she has created wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during the Harlem Renaissance.

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NOVA: Hunting the Elements (2012)

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Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones.

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NOVA: Hunting the Elements

Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi: Build gadgets, cameras, tools, home automation, games, and more

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The Raspberry Pi is the most versatile, affordable, and accessible computer ever made—and you don't need any coding skills to use it. Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi shows dozens of the most remarkable and ingenious ways to use your Raspberry Pi and will appeal to Pi fans of all ages.

  • Features 35 inspiring inventions, including instructions for 10 buildable projects
  • Accompanied by a dedicated website containing all of the code you need
  • Expert tips and secrets from Raspberry Pi pros around the world
Creative Projects with Raspberry Pi: Build gadgets, cameras, tools, home automation, games, and more

The 46ers: Can You Hear Them Calling (2015)

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In August of 2012, Director Blake Cortright summited Mount Marcy (New York's tallest peak) for the first time. The view from the mountaintop captivated his imagination, inspiring him to create a film about the Adirondack High Peaks.

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The 46ers: Can You Hear Them Calling

The 46ers: Can You Hear Them Calling? (2017)

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The 46ers is a one-hour documentary feature about the men and women who hike all 46 High Peaks (the peaks over 4,000 feet in elevation) in the Adirondack Mounts of upstate New York.

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My Fair Lady

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In this beloved adaptation of the Broadway stage hit, Hepburn plays a sassy, working-class London street vendor, whom an arrogant professor (Rex Harrison) attempts to turn into a sophisticated lady through proper schooling. But, when the humble flower girl blossoms into the toast of London's elite, her teacher may have a lesson or two to learn himself. Hepburn's performance, style, and sweet spirit have made My Fair Lady a timeless classic.

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Native America (2018)

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Native America challenges everything we thought we knew about the Americas before and since contact with Europe. It travels through 15,000 years to showcase massive cities, unique systems of science, art, and writing, and 100 million people connected by social networks and spiritual beliefs spanning two continents.

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