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1) Project 2-3-1: two boxcars, three blocks, one city : a story of Elgin's African American heritage
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"Two Boxcars. On October 15, 1862, two boxcars carrying 110 "contraband" (slaves freed during the Civil War), arrived in Elgin, Illinois. These refugees of war made Elgin their home. Three Blocks. Many of the ex-slaves built homes in the three block area on Elgin's northeast side. This neighborhood became known as The Settlement and was the heart of Elgin's African American community for more than 100 years. One City. This is a story of race, racism,...
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Julie Powell is a frustrated insurance worker who wants to be a writer. Trying to find a challenge in her life, she decides to cook her way through Julia Child's 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' in one year, and to blog about it. As Julie begins to find her groove as a cook, and her voice as a writer, the project takes on a life of its own. The project provides the struggling young woman with her life's purpose, to her very pleasant surprise....
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In 2004, songwriter Seth Swirsky set out to talk to people who had crossed paths with the band he grew up idolizing, the Beatles. Features personal reflections from Sir Ben Kingsley, Beach Boy Brian Wilson, Henry Winkler, Smokey Robinson, Graham Nash, Davy Jones, Art Garfunkel, and many more. Stories range from the unforgettable chance encounter to intimate knowledge of the group members.
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When celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain travels around the globe, he doesn't spend his layover at the airport or hotel. Instead he explores the city he is in and makes the most of the short amount of time he has there. With The Layover, he shows viewers some of his favorite places in the U.S., Asia, and Europe while sharing tips and expertise that he has gathered as an experienced traveler.
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Personal snapshots and historical footage provide a glimpse of a less complicated time as Chicagoans share humorous and touching stories from the 1920's, '30s and '40s in Chicago. Segments recall Riverview Park, Maxwell Street, the Aragon Ballroom and other local landmarks.
7) Elstree 1976
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In this fascinating documentary, go behind the scenes of one of the most iconic film series of all time: *Star Wars*. The actors and extras who played aliens, storm troopers, rebels and even Darth Vader in George Lucas' *Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope* reminisce about their time on set and how making the Sci-Fi classic affected their lives and careers, for better or for worse. *"A sweet, quietly funny, fascinating and contemplative study of 10 character...
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Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Volume 2 explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas...
9) Lost tapes
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"Enter a shadowy realm where fact meets fiction, science meets legend, and nightmares come to life...Using terrifying, raw, first-person accounts, 14 episodes take you to the most mysterious places on our planet for shocking encounters with the elusive skinwalker, haunting death raptor, horrifying megaconda and more."--Container.
12) Fastball
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Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter, with Kevin Costner narrating, lead a cast of baseball legends and scientists who explore the magic within the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate, and decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever. --Container.
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Kings ransom: "On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen when the Edmonton Oilers sent Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings. Acclaimed director Peter Berg (Friday night lights, the kingdom) presents the captivating story of the trade that knocked the wind out of an entire country and placed a star-studded city at the feet of a 27-year-old kid known simply as 'The Great One'." --Container.
The band that wouldn't...
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Anthony Bourdain, the intrepid TV host, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, uncovers a fascinating side of countries that many tourists never see. Episodes include: Vancouver, British Columbia; New Orleans; London/Edinburgh; Greek Islands; Jamaica; Hawaii; Into the Fire; Laos; Tokyo; Uruguay; Columbia; Spain; Egypt; Saudi Arabia; Washington D.C.; and U.S. Southwest. Includes featurettes and on-air promos.
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