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From the respected and thorough news team of CNN comes this look at our changing planet as seen through a variety of habitats that have felt the harsh imprint of human behavior. CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, along with Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin, uncover Southeast Asian poachers, Brazilian deforestation, and a variety of other hidden corners of the earth that show firsthand the dangers involved when people overstep nature's boundaries. Both an eye-opening and sometimes shocking expose, this is the type of TV journalism that will force viewers to reconsider their interaction with the natural world.

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With both impressive scope and incredible detail, PLANET EARTH explores the entire world using high definition cinematography. Boasting a budget of over $25 million, this BBC/Discovery Channel co-production exposes the beauty of the earth and its animal inhabitants from a cuddly panda cub to an attacking shark. David Attenborough narrates, as the vivid documentary takes to the sea, as well as to the mountains, caves, deserts, jungles, and more. With 40 cameramen traveling to 200 locations, this is an epic series that can't be missed. This set contains every episode: "Living Planet," "Mountains," "Fresh Water," "Caves," "Deserts," "Frozen Worlds," "The Great Plains," "Forests," "Jungles," "The Shallow Seas," "Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep," and "Planet Earth - The Future."

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In her smart, funny, and poignant first-person documentary LIVE NUDE GIRLS UNITE!, Julia Query, a writer, stand-up comic, and exotic dancer, chronicles the unionization of San Francisco's Lusty Lady club. Query and her cowriter-codirector, Vicky Funari (PAULINA), also a former Lusty Lady dancer, use snapshots from Julia's childhood, bits from her stand-up act, and comic-book style animation to illustrate the lesbian feminist's path from grad school to the peep show. Query's comment that before joining the sex industry, she had "never worked with so many women with college degrees" is underscored by the poised, intelligent dancers interviewed. Decadence and Siobhan explain that though dancing pays well, they are denied sick days, are scheduled based on race and breast size, and are sometimes secretly videotaped by customers. To remedy such abusive working conditions, Query and her coworkers form the Exotic Dancers Union, but the process is a lengthy, stressful one. Query also has the challenge of "coming out" as an exotic dancer to her mother, Dr. Joyce Wallace, a physician renowned for her trailblazing work with prostitutes, when they are scheduled to speak at the same conference. Query's film is a political, informative, and personal inside look at the sex trade and the difficulties of unionization.

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One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation to the Pacific, taking by force whatever territory stood in the way. This History Channel special, hosted by Oscar de la Hoya, looks at the war from the perspective of both countries, and chronicles the fighting from its inception to its conclusion with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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Discover the secrets of World War II. Find out why kamikaze fighters, Japan's deadly weapons of destruction, would sacrifice themselves to destroy U.S. battleships and aircraft carriers. Examine the extraordinary individuals who risked their lives.

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What is the Solar Cycle of Chaos in 2012 A.D? This companion piece to the film WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW? hints at the answer through a mix of computer graphics, music, and scientific research; these elements combine to unravel a complex tale about some of our galaxy's deepest secrets.

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From the first foot on the moon to the first robots on Mars, NASA has long led the human race into the great unknown, fulfilling man's ancient imperative to understand the worlds beyond this one. WHEN WE LEFT EARTH chronicles the amazing achievements--and heartwrenching disasters--of the space agency's first 50 years. The series includes intimate, candid interviews with the astronauts, mission control personnel, engineers, and politicians who had a front row seat for the first half-century of America's space exploration.

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This intensely captivating documentary from directors Bill Siegel and Sam Green focuses on the radical political activist group the Weathermen, who organized in the 1960s to protest the Vietnam War. With roots in a group called Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Weathermen represented a small faction of political-minded protesters who believed that, in order to avoid being marginalized and ignored by the US government, they would need to take violent action. Speaking out with clear goals to intentionally inflict violence, their slogan was "Bring the War Home," indicating that they would mimic on U.S. turf the violence that U.S. troops were ordered to carry out in Vietnam. They organized bombings--sometimes botching their plans horribly and causing unintended casualties--that put them on the Most Wanted list of the FBI. In turn, they split up and went underground, trying to avoid prosecution while continuing to plan violent protests. While THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND takes a fascinating look at the wildly daring tactics and philosophies that this group used to try to make a change; it also comments on the group's failures and its irresponsible methods. Some of the most revelatory moments of the film come from other political activist groups, such as the Black Panthers, reflecting back on the actions of the Weathermen, and, in hindsight, looking at the group's practices with new perspective.

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The PBS series TRACKS AHEAD takes viewers on armchair journeys to 12 of America's most intricate model train sets, including New Jersey's Northlandz attraction, Florida's Cypress Gardens, and Maryland's Zane layout.

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The men and women of the United States Marines are some of the toughest, best-trained fighters of any military force on Earth. This Military Channel collection takes viewers on an in-depth tour of the USMC, with special focus on the organization's strategies, weapons, and most dangerous missions. FIRST TO FIGHT features eight full-length episodes, including "Mountain Marines," "Weaponology," and "The Fight for Fallujah."

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This NBC News production, hosted by the incisive and respected Tom Brokaw, delves into the fascinating story of "Deep Throat," the secret source who helped Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein break open the Watergate scandal, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Deep Throat kept his identity a tantalizing secret for more than 30 years, but the truth has finally come out. This illuminating report tells the entire story, and includes interviews with many of the scandal's most important figures. Among others, Academy Award-winning actor and director Robert Redford speaks honestly about the making of the groundbreaking film ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, while Woodward and Bernstein give Brokaw surprising in-depth interviews about the process they went through to piece together the truth and break their story.

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When Oprah Winfrey launched her Chicago-based television talk show in 1986, little did the American public know that the formerly impoverished Mississippi native would go on to become a hugely successful, one-woman entertainment industry with the power to shape the American cultural landscape. While early episodes of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW followed a Phil Donahue-style exploration of sensationalistic social issues, Oprah eventually transformed her series into a more positive, spiritually uplifting experience marked by book clubs, celebrity interviews, self-improvement segments, and philanthropic forays into world events. This collection celebrates THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW's 20th anniversary with a selection of the series' most memorable moments. Oprah herself introduces the clips and shares her thoughts on favorite segments, guests, and surprises, including her famous weight-loss episode, her Christmas Kindness trip to South Africa, and the episode in which every audience member received a new car. The collection also includes never-before-seen footage from Oprah's early days, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and revealing interviews with John Travolta, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Michael J. Fox, Madonna, and the Judds. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Oprah's Angel Network, which works to improve the lives of women and children around the world.

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According to the Mayan calendar, the date of December 21, 2012, will witness an astronomical realignment that will produce transformative or cataclysmic change for the planet and humanity. This documentary explores the various theories surrounding the 2012 phenomenon and features interviews with prominent theorists David Icke, Patrick Geryl, Adrian Gilbert, Geoff Stray, Gregg Braden, Annabel Burton, Peter Taylor, and John Major Jenkins.

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Hollywood is shrouded in myth and rumor, with incredible tales coming out of the studios on a daily basis. This program attempts to determine the truth behind some of the more outlandish myths that Hollywood has spun over the years.

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Dr. Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the sunken remains of HMS Titanic, uses his underwater navigation skills to survey the wreckage of the Pearl Harbor invasion of December 1941. With historical insight from World War II expert Dr. Stephen Ambrose and testimony from three survivors, this documentary gives an insider's perspective on the infamous day.

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From the construction of the pyramids to the secretive tombs of the pharaohs, this riveting collection explores every aspect of ancient Egypt. Featuring five complete Discovery programs, including EGYPT UNCOVERED, EGYPT'S TEN GREATEST DISCOVERIES, SECRETS OF EGYPT'S LOST QUEEN, WHY ANCIENT EGYPT FELL, and WOMEN PHARAOHS, ANCIENT EGPYT UNEARTHED leaves no stone unturned in its quest to uncover the truth about the rise and fall of this once-powerful civilization.

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With both impressive scope and incredible detail, PLANET EARTH explores the entire world using high definition cinematography. Boasting a budget of over $25 million, this BBC/Discovery Channel co-production exposes the beauty of the earth and its animal inhabitants from a cuddly panda cub to an attacking shark. David Attenborough narrates, as the vivid documentary takes to the sea, as well as to the mountains, caves, deserts, jungles, and more. With 40 cameramen traveling to 200 locations, this is an epic series that can't be missed. This set contains every episode: "Living Planet," "Mountains," "Fresh Water," "Caves," "Deserts," "Frozen Worlds," "The Great Plains," "Forests," "Jungles," "The Shallow Seas," "Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep," and "Planet Earth - The Future."

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Using rare footage and interviews, Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple offers insight into the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. This unauthorized biography follows Tyson's rags-to-riches-to-prison story from his days as a troubled child in Brooklyn through his meteoric rise to fame in the boxing world to his incarceration for rape. Interviews with former associates and personalities from the sports and boxing worlds reveal Tyson as a warmhearted kid in search of affection whose killer instinct--his best weapon in the ring--ultimately may have gotten the better of him. The film examines Tyson's relationship with his mentor and father figure, Cus D'Amato, and his eventual migration to the camp of controversial boxing promoter Don King following the death of one of his managers. Kopple looks closely at Tyson's volatile eight-month roller-coaster marriage to actress Robin Givens and delves deeply into the rape charges levied against him by beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington, for which he was convicted. Archival footage and interviews and insight from journalists, former Tyson trainers, boxing promoters, and Tyson's former girlfriends, among others, add substance to a fascinating story.

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This is the story of the gay community and how they have strived to be accepted. focusing on the events that led to the fevered 1969 riots at a New York City gay bar (Stonewall Inn), and many other milestones in the brave gay movement for acceptance.

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STREET HEAT DVD Magazine covers all aspects of the hip hop game, including music, TV, clothing, and culture. The "real sex" issue includes the "Big Booty Olympics," as well as footage of B. Gizzle, the "#1 Hot Boy." 8Ball, Big Tuck, Mr. Marcus, Mr. Magic, D-Lou, and Mr. Pookie; audiences will also get in on some new Stoney Crook videos. STREET HEAT is the raw, real, and gritty entertainment alternative for all the true playas.

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A look at the disaster that shocked the world on May 7, 1915 when the state-of-the-art ocean liner sunk to a watery grave after being struck by a German U-Boat torpedo that killed over 1100 passengers.

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A special documentary look at the attack on Pearl Harbor, combining archival historical footage with clips from the blockbuster romantic epic PEARL HARBOR and interviews with the film's cast, combat veterans, and historians. Learn about the events leading up to the attack by the Japanese, what military officials knew about the risks, and how American soldiers reacted during and after the attack. As seen on the National Geographic Channel and NBC.

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American troops who were called on to fight in World War II were bolstered by the addition of many Navajo soldiers. Despite being treated poorly by the U.S. authorities, these men played a key role in many key battles. This History Channel presentation documents the Navajo contribution to World War II.

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Based on a popular Internet game where Santa Claus uses his elf workers as bowling pins, ELF BOWLING: THE MOVIE follows the adventures of Santa and super-elf Lex. When Santa's brother, Dingle the pirate, kidnaps the elves, Santa and Lex must go to Fiji to retrieve the hostages. Will they succeed in saving Christmas day?

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These two World War II-themed documentaries focus on the battle in the Pacific. PEARL HARBOR takes a look at the events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprised U.S. troops with a deadly strike. Then GUADALCANAL looks at the battles that took place in 1942, as American troops gradually fought back.

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From the incredible tabloid story that seemed too bizarre to be true, Elizabeth Smart's tragic and fascinating tale is brought to life in this dramatic recreation of the actual events.

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Audie Murphy was an average guy from Texas, but he became a war hero during World War II, and was one of the most decorated soldiers in history. Upon his return, Murphy caught the attention of James Cagney, through whom Murphy made the necessary Hollywood connections to embark upon an acting career. Eventually garnering success in THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, Murphy also starred as himself in the movie based on his autobiography, TO HELL AND BACK. This A&E Biography special details the hero's exploits, including the time he single-handedly held off 250 German solders and six tanks, and the 33 military decorations he received. But the dark side of Murphy's experiences is also revealed. From the young boy who couldn't wait to join the Army, he grew into a man haunted by his experiences, suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (then called battle fatigue) that he tried to stave off with gambling and prescription pills. The tragedy and heroism in the life of this quintessential American is brought to life through movie clips, newsreel footage, and interviews with Murphy's sisters and others close to him.

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A shaman with a cell phone. An artist who paints like Van Gogh. A 3-year-old genius. And JFK's secret writer, who helped President Kennedy win a Pulitzer Prize for PROFILES IN COURAGE. This story connects the lives of four people in a quest for life's deeper meaning. With the help of a modern medicine man, the artist searches for the spirit of his departed father among the living, in the healing red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. This critically-acclaimed documentary is a story of grief and transcendence, filled with music, art, beauty, and native American wisdom--a moving tribute to our loved ones who've gone by. Source: UFO TV

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The History Channel presents an overview of the Greek Gods with this release, studying the myths and legends that surround them, and the many visual interpretations of each God.

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Experience the majestic splendor of Arizona's crowning jewel, from the panoramic vistas at the top to the churning rapids below. Filmed in IMAX.

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Where can a child turn if he or she has a paranormal gift? While adults with supernatural abilities often feel alienated, children with similar powers face a far more severe sort of isolation amongst their peers. PSYCHIC KIDS investigates the lives and minds of these mysterious youngsters, and chronicles their journey towards accepting their unique attunement to the worlds beyond our own.

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When journalist Enza Massa was looking through the Italian National Library she happened upon a startling discovery--a previously unknown book by Michel de Notredame, aka Nostradamus. This History Channel presentation takes a look at the writings and watercolors contained in the book, which open up a whole new chapter of predictions from this mysterious figure.

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With holograms and a "special effects theater," the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, isn't much like a standard neighborhood branch. HIGH TECH LINCOLN goes inside the world-famous collection of books and artifacts (including the Emancipation Proclamation) and examines the unique spectacle with which they are presented.

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The legendarily creepy television series finally comes to home video. This set of 4 volumes includes over 6 hours of episodes devoted to those nebulous unknowns that inhabit the planets on which no human can survive. Subjects covered are government cover-ups, alien encounters, Roswell, and of course, abductions! Definitely not for the weak of heart.

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This companion piece to CHOPPERTOWN: THE SINNERS, a documentary on custom motorcycles, offers nearly two more hours of riding and "wrenching." This set also includes MUSIC TO WRENCH BY, the film's pulsing soundtrack of great tunes by The Whitewalls, The Heathens, The Highway Murderers, and others.

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Ichabod Crane is the superstitious schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow who's in love with Katrina. Katrina's suitor Brom is jealous and launches a scary theme of a headless horseman to scare Ichabod away.

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This incredibly exciting computer animation two-pack features two specials from the WALKING WITH series: ALLOSAURUS: A WALKING WITH DINOSAURS SPECIAL and PREHISTORIC PLANET: THE COMPLETE DINO DYNASTY. See individual titles for detailed information.

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This seven-part documentary series chronicles a heated 2007-2008 dialectic in which several nations argue over the whaling practices that affect global conservation issues. If that sounds a little dry, watch just one episode of WHALE WARS: hostage situations nearly develop, boats are almost capsized, alleged shootings occur, and all manner of visceral, political, and environmental strife breaks loose. All seven controversial episodes are included here.

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Richard Belzer hosts Court TV's Crime Stories series, which documents the most notorious serial killers, mobsters, and criminal trials in 20th-century American history. This volume focuses on mobsters and combines three episodes: "Al Capone," a profile of the most legendary gangster of all time; "John Gotti," an expose of a modern-day crime lord; and "Jimmy Hoffa," an exploration of the union leader's still-unsolved disappearance.

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Julia Child was a true pioneer when it came to changing the way the world thinks about food and cooking. Some of her accomplishments include starring in numerous television cookery programs and authoring several books. Child's innovative series THE FRENCH CHEF (which ran throughout the 1960s on public television) not only brought French cuisine to American dinner tables, but also set a standard for all cooking shows to follow. Filled with energy, humor, and passion, the show earned Child countless fans. In the 18 episodes gathered here, Child provides recipes for many dishes, including salade Nicoise, mousseline au chocolat, bouillabaisse a la Marseillaise, and beouf bourguignon.

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Watch from the best seat in the house as the American justice system goes to work. Some of these cases made legal history, and four celebrity trials are included in the program. TRIAL WATCH is necessary viewing for those who love America's growing fascination with reality television and law enforcement-related shows.

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There are no rules in these ruthless street fights, filmed in some of the fiercest neighborhoods in the U.S. This entry in the GHETTO FIGHTS series gets straight to the action, and offers the most adrenaline-pumping thug throwdowns yet.

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Known for his uncanny ability to communicate with animals, "dog whisperer" Cesar Milan has amazed National Geographic Channel viewers with his capacity to transform even the most unruly dogs into well-adjusted pets. Milan, who has been interested in dog psychology from his youth, owns dozens of dogs himself and has made a career out of exploring pack dynamics. When he encounters dogs in need of intense rehabilitation, he often sends them to the "dog camp" he has established. This is made up of dogs who have been rehabilitated by Milan, and who then help train other dogs to adopt pack mentality and submission. Because he believes that most animal hostility results from lack of proper training, Milan shows loving dog owners how to give their pets the discipline they truly need. Viewers are also treated to his perceptive dog impressions and a series of hilariously neurotic pets. This release contains each episode from the show's first season.

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Thousands of years ago, Stargate technology from an ancient alien civilization on Earth was lost. The keepers of this technology were regarded as gods. Mayan prophecy predicts that this lost Stargate technology will be rediscovered by the year 2012, marking the dawn of a new age, the birth of a new type of human, and a shift in the matrix of reality. Program 1: SURFING THE TIDES OF THE MILKY WAY Nobody knows for sure what will happen in the year 2012. However, ancient legend speaks of a giant pulsating beam or wave of light consisting of "enlightenment particles" that will emanate from heaven, penetrating the planet and all life on Earth. Join investigative mythologist and author William Henry on a journey of discovery to explore our galactic core and a new Milky Way-based metaphysics. Using stunning Hubble telescope images of galaxies and amazing images of crop circles that defy explanation, Henry will untie the "superstrings" of Stargate 2012 and unite crop circles with the Milky Way, and ancient Egypt with this rising new spirituality. Surf's up in hyperspace! It's Stargate 2012 time. Program 2: LIVING THE RE-EVOLUTION An ancient prophecy, a miraculous new spiritual technology, a bright new world. In the books CLOAK OF THE ILLUMINATI, ORACLE OF THE ILLUMINATI, and EMPIRE OF THE ILLUMINATI, investigative mythologist William Henry has analyzed the most cryptic symbols of 2012. In this program, you will see how the pieces of this puzzle--together with Sumerian, Egyptian, and Mayan artwork and symbolism--reveal a shared vision held by these diverse cultures: a vision of the "Stargate of the Gods," which was considered to be a stairway to heaven according to their shared beliefs. Join investigative mythologist and author Henry as he compares these images with those of modern science to present the background for a revival of the human race which is beginning to unfold right now, before our eyes. Source: UFO TV

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This BBC production is a detailed scientific journey that explores everything from the tiniest molecule in the human body to the most vast realms of the universe. Sam Neill hosts this insightful documentary which covers such topics of outer space wonder as black holes, extraterrestrial life forms, new worlds, and the creation of Earth. Originally broadcast in America on the Learning Channel.

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The National Geographic Channel takes a look at the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 on this exploratory program. Taking a detailed approach to every aspect of the hurricane, the show looks at how it happened, why the preventative measures put in place didn't work, and how the crucial events played out.

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Host Andrew Zimmern always leaves a clean plate, even when it means finishing off that last bit of grasshopper, seahorse, or lamb brains. The second collection of BIZARRE FOODS episodes follows the intrepid diner as he eats his way through Iceland, China, India, and Bolivia, sampling the finest in exotic edibles.

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When Oprah Winfrey launched her Chicago-based television talk show in 1986, little did the American public know that the formerly impoverished Mississippi native would go on to become a hugely successful, one-woman entertainment industry with the power to shape the American cultural landscape. While early episodes of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW followed a Phil Donahue-style exploration of sensationalistic social issues, Oprah eventually transformed her series into a more positive, spiritually uplifting experience marked by book clubs, celebrity interviews, self-improvement segments, and philanthropic forays into world events. This collection celebrates THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW's 20th anniversary with a selection of the series' most memorable moments. Oprah herself introduces the clips and shares her thoughts on favorite segments, guests, and surprises, including her famous weight-loss episode, her Christmas Kindness trip to South Africa, and the episode in which every audience member received a new car. The collection also includes never-before-seen footage from Oprah's early days, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, and revealing interviews with John Travolta, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Michael J. Fox, Madonna, and the Judds. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Oprah's Angel Network, which works to improve the lives of women and children around the world.

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This program collects two highly acclaimed productions: THE BLUE PLANET: SEAS OF LIFE, which focuses on the activities underneath the world's vast stretches of water; and PLANET EARTH, which documents the entire globe in extraordinary detail. Please see individual titles for further synopsis information.

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Stories about vampires have been around for centuries. This History Channel presentation examines the evidence concerning these creatures of the night, and discusses how the legend has developed.

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The origins of Halloween are explored in this engrossing program on the subject. A ghoulish array of costumes, make up, and decoration descend on communities every year on October 31st, but few people are aware of how the celebration came to exist. Harry Smith attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery in THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN, which delves into the 3,000 years of hoopla that traditionally unfolds when October comes around. As the history is explained, so are various failed attempts to co-opt the festival by various religious groups; but the most compelling revelation is how little the festival has changed over the centuries. A marvelous way to gain a historical perspective on this entertaining holiday, Smith's program is almost as fun as carving a pumpkin, donning a spooky costume, and undertaking a little trick or treating!

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Penn State University's Paranormal Research society is tested to its limits in this first season of episodes in the spooky PARANORMAL STATE series. The A&E show follows Ryan Buell and his team of detectives as they draw on some startlingly innovative technology while trying to assist people with their paranormal woes. Poltergeists, haunted houses, and the Mothman are no match for Buell and his team, who draw on help from a variety of sources (including priests and psychologists) in an attempt to get to the bottom of any paranormal outbreak that their clients may encounter. Every episode from the first season of the show is included on this presentation.

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This comprehensive documentary series delves into the terrifying minds of history?s most notorious serial killers and explores the forensic investigation and profiling methods that went into identifying and catching them. AMERICA?S SERIAL KILLERS: PORTRAITS IN EVIL is presented in ten one-hour segments.

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There have been a number of documentaries made about the second war in Iraq, but this one takes a unique and insightful approach, giving cameras to the soldiers themselves. Viewers get a fascinating perspective on the conflict, with interviews and terrifying up-close scenes of the battle as it unravels.

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CENTURY OF WARFARE retraces the military history of the United States in the 20th century by using film archives, as well as exhaustive interviews with historians and war veterans. The documentary is divided into six chronological chapters, from the emergence of the United States as a world military power to Operation Desert Storm.

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This AMERICAN MASTERS program pays tribute to America's most beloved celebrity chef. Julia Child was a true pioneer when it came to changing the way the world thinks about food and cooking. Child's accomplishments include starring in numerous television cookery programs and authoring several books. Child is also credited with bringing French cuisine into the American kitchen. JULIA CHILD: AMERICA'S FAVORITE COOK explores Child's relationship to her husband Paul, as well as her love for French cuisine. With food being so central to life, it's no surprise Child has lived hers to the fullest.

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Teams of highly skilled deep sea divers explore the mysterious wreckage of sunken warships in this Military Channel series, searching for new insight into history's greatest naval battles. Each of the four episodes included in this collection focuses on a different set of remains, using remarkable underwater photography to capture every corner of the massive relics.

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Since rumors of its existence began circulating during the Cold War, Area 51 has fueled theories of UFOs and conspiracy. Now a documented fact, this military base is still unacknowledged by the government, and the truth of what goes on inside the outpost sequestered in the remote Nevada desert remains a mystery. Expert Phil Patton, the New York Times author who wrote the definitive book on the subject, weighs in here with his guesses, while interviews with the families of base workers whose deaths are shrouded in mystery add to the depth of the enigma. The film examines evidence for many of the outlandish notions surrounding Area 51, and explores the theory that the base is used to study alien aircraft.

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The ultimate guilty pleasure, AMERICA'S TOP MODEL contains all the makings of great television: catty drama, nude photo shoots, backstabbing, and skinny girls with attitude. In the season that started it all, 20 girls are chosen out of thousands of eager applicants to compete for the ultimate prize: a contract with Wilhelmina Models, a spread in Marie Claire Magazine, and a contract with Revlon. The finalists are flown to LA, where they must strut their stuff for a panel of celebrity judges composed of Janet Dickenson (who describes herself as "the world's first supermodel"); Beau Quillan (fashion director of Marie Claire Magazine); Kimora Lee Simmons (self-proclaimed "Shopaholic," and CEO of the Baby Phat clothing line); and of course, Ms. Banks herself. Ten out of the 20 girls are then chosen to fly to New York, where they will live together in a supremely girly penthouse in midtown Manhattan. Created and hosted by supermodel-actress-recording artist Tyra Banks, the show also features regular appearances by entertaining characters like Jay Manuel, and J. Alexander, who dresses in drag to teach the girls the art of walking on the runway. Each week, the girls receive "Tyra Mail" containing clues to their next photo shoot. In these shoots, the girls must prove that they deserve the title of America's Next Top Model, even if it means posing with potentially deadly Cobras or modeling bikinis in the dead of winter atop a Manhattan high-rise. After each photo shoot, the celebrity judges evaluate each contestant's potential (often prompting tearful breakdowns), and one girl is eliminated. The drama doesn't contain itself to the runway however, as tensions run high in the girls's shared living space, with catfights erupting over everything from religious differences to who left their dishes in the kitchen sink. This set includes the complete first season, containing nine episodes with names that say it all, such as "The Girl Who Gets Really Naked," "The Girl Who Gets Rushed the Emergency Room," and "The Girl Who Deals with a Pervert."

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A touching portrait of one of the Mexican renaissance's most prolific painters.

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This instructional guide uses techniques from the Kama Sutra to heighten intimacy and improve sexual stimulation. One of four volumes, this installment concentrates on initiating intimacy, partner massage, and the art of disrobing to create an anticipatory atmosphere. Three couples demonstrate the techniques

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A documentary about the history of gay rights movements in America. Told through the eyes of Kelli Peterson, a 17-year-old high school student in Salt Lake City, Utah, the film explores Kelli's history-making experience of forming a Gay Straight Alliance in her public school. It also profiles past movements and their activists, providing a comprehensive account of the gay and lesbian struggles throughout America's history.

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Adolf Hitler was a man whose inconceivable hate yearned for domination and whose role in the Jewish Holocaust has to this day caused much anger and hatred among people of all descents. SCIENCE AND THE SWASTIKA is an in-depth documentary depicting the horrifying way Adolf Hitler's use of the scientific community made murderers of normal, everyday men. This collection contains four episodes documenting the powerful Nazi regime during this appalling period in history.

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The short-lived, and still-debated, Spanish-American War comes alive in this collection of historic films that document the hostilities. It includes clips of the wrecked battleship Maine (whose suspicious sinking in Havana Harbor ignited the conflict), sea battles between American and Spanish fleets, and homecoming at the war's end.

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THE NEW SAT SURVIVAL GUIDE offers proven tips and techniques to help high-school students earn higher scores on the redesigned standardized tests, which were revised into three components (reading, writing, and math) in March 2005. This easy-to-follow instructional guide provides an overview of the changes to the test, as well as practice quizzes and general test-taking advice on time management and guessing correct answers.

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This documentary explores the history of Niagara Falls, complete with many of the daring stunts that have been attempted there.

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For 525 years, adventures and archeologists have studied the Mayan civilization for clues about their calander system. Due to the translation of Mayan writing, discoveries of calendar inscriptions at Mayan ruins and the availability of scientific facts about Earth history, we now have the answer to the Mayan calendar mystery. Ian Xel Lungold, presents scientific evedence that demonstrate the Maya centered their civilization around the actual schedule of the evolution of consciousness and the unfolding of creation; galaxies, life and history, in a system of repeating, ever accelerating cycles. Now we have the pattern of all Creation and it's called the Mayan Calendar. Source: UFO TV

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Filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack team up to deliver a grave warning in this documentary on the oil industry. Gelpke and McCormack are firm believers that the world's oil resources are in dangerously short supply, and that the price of oil is about to rise to previously unthinkable levels. The film also offers some possible solutions to the oil crisis by looking at alternative energy sources.

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EBE Award Winner! Best UFO Footage - International UFO Congress Film Festival. This program presents the most spectacular UFO film footage ever caught on camera during the 10 year period that is the 1990s, which has been hailed as the greatest decade ever for film, videotaped evidence and proof that UFOs exist. Included is the backround information of eached filmed event as it occurred, bringing us face to face with those who witnessed and captured these UFO events on film and video tape for all the world to see. Source: UFO TV

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This program takes a look at the seven architectural wonders of the world. Although the pyramids are the only objects that remain, computer technology brings the other wonders to life, offering viewers a chance to gaze admiringly at constructions such as the Temple of Artemis at Ephemesia, and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

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Kirby Dick's critically acclaimed study of Maureen Sullivan, one of America's best-known sex surrogates. Film focuses on her professional treatment of two clients over a four-month period.

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Narrated by award winning actor Edward James Olmos, CRUCIBLE OF EMPIRE, brings to life this significant but often overlooked war. Including reenactments, interviews with noted authors and popular historians, as well as, a dozen newly arranged popular songs from the period. Shot on location in Cuba and the Philippines.

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Known for her famous figure, reality star Kim Kardashian shows viewers how they can accentuate their curves with her exercise series FIT IN YOUR JEANS BY FRIDAY. This volume focuses on sculpting the core and upper body, with trainer Jen Galardi leading Kim in two fat-burning cardio workouts designed to tone and tighten the abs and arms. The program requires a step and hand weights and includes a bonus mini-routine.

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This program takes a look at the strange phenomenon of how the year 2012 appeared in ancient Mayan culture as the end of the calendar, questioning whether issues like climate change or other threats could prove the Mayans right.

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