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The Producers
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The Producers

2005
A has-been Broadway producer and a neurotic accountant scheme to raise a ton of money for a production that's sure to be a flop -- a play titled "Springtime for Hitler," penned by a Nazi -- so they can then pocket the extra cash.

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  • Susan Stroman
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    Shining Soul: Helen Keller's Spiritual Life and Legacy
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    Shining Soul: Helen Keller's Spiritual Life and Legacy

    2005
    While many people know the particulars of Helen Keller's battle to find her voice, few are aware of the depth and importance of her religious and spiritual beliefs, which are explored in this thought-provoking program. Keller was perhaps most influenced by the work of Swedish philosopher and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), a man who claimed to have talked to angels and to have been directed by God himself.

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  • Penny Price
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    Once Upon a Mattress
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    Once Upon a Mattress

    2005
    When she advertises for a princess to marry her romantically challenged son, Queen Aggravain never expects to get an applicant like Princess "Fred," a girl who swears she's shy -- and is clearly anything but.

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  • Kathleen Marshall
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    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball
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    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball

    1999
    Filmed during Sarah McLachlan's 1998 tour, this concert features 23 songs, including "Building a Mystery," "I Will Remember You," "Adia," "Angel" and "Possession," as well as an interview with the award-winning singer-songwriter. McLachlan moves the audience with her delicate yet powerful vocals and passionate performance. Other highlights include "Ice Cream," "Sweet Surrender," "Into the Fire" and "Fumbling Toward Ecstasy."

    Directed by:

  • Sophie Muller
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    Stagedoor
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    Stagedoor

    2005
    Summer camp is usually filled with activities and crafts, but for the kids of Stagedoor Manor, camp is all song and dance, literally. Spawning superstar alumni such as Natalie Portman, Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh and Felicity Huffman, Stagedoor Manor is a breeding ground for talent. Director Alexandra Shiva follows five dedicated campers through rigorous rehearsals to a theatrical performance that rivals professional productions.

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  • Alexandra Shiva
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    Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
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    Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel

    2008
    British mezzo-soprano Alice Coote and German soprano Christine Schäfer sing the title roles of Hansel and Gretel, respectively, in this English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera filmed live at the Met in New York. Visually speaking, director Richard Jones and set designer John Macfarlane add unconventional staging to the mix, bringing depth -- and even a little darkness -- to Humperdinck's fanciful score.

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  • Barbara Willis Sweete
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    Alive and Kicking
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    Alive and Kicking

    1996
    Nancy Meckler's poignant drama centers on the unconventional romance between two polar opposites: egotistical HIV-positive ballet dancer Tonio (Jason Flemyng) and his portly, alcoholic therapist, Jack (Antony Sher). After losing his lover to a long-fought battle with AIDS and discovering that he, too, is infected with the deadly disease, Tonio turns to a troubled shrink, and soon, the pair embarks on a surprisingly tender and rewarding affair.

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  • Nancy Meckler
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    Grease 2
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    Grease 2

    1982
    Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Stephanie Zinone, the leader of Rydell High's sexy and sassy Pink Ladies who catches the eye of Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield), the nerdy new kid on the block fresh from England. The only way Michael will ever be the object of Stephanie's affection is if he shapes up and become as cool as the T-Birds, the male counterpart to the Pink Ladies. Let the transformation begin!

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  • Patricia Birch
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    Christmas Do-Over
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    Christmas Do-Over

    2006
    When jingle writer Kevin (Jay Mohr) travels to a remote town to spend Christmas with his son Ben, ex-wife Jill (Daphne Zuniga) and her parents, he finds himself living the very same Christmas Day over and over again -- giving him a chance to win back his family. But blocking his path to redemption are a pair of ornery ex-in-laws and Jill's seemingly perfect new boyfriend -- not to mention Kevin's own abundant shortcomings.

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  • Catherine Cyran
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    Making the Misfits
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    Making the Misfits

    2001
    The Misfits, starring the iconic Clark Gable and the enigmatic Marilyn Monroe, and directed by the acclaimed John Huston, was one of the most highly anticipated movies of 1961. Based on a short story by Arthur Miller (who was married to Monroe at the time of filming), it was a cinematic tour de force. But this documentary reveals that what took place &NFi;behind&NFi_; the scenes -- the back story -- proved to be an even more fascinating tale.

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  • Gail Levin
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    How to Play Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Solos
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    How to Play Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Solos

    2007
    Grammy-winning artist and guitar teacher Mark Hanson offers lessons for playing solo fingerstyle blues guitar, using familiar tunes such as "Amazing Grace" to demonstrate techniques that include multivoiced backup shuffle patterns and much more. Multiple camera angles and close-ups on Hanson's hands as he plays "Riff Raff," "Water Is Wide" and other tunes make this program appropriate for both novice and experienced guitarists.

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  • Greta Pedersen
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    Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky
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    Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky

    1988
    Prima ballerina Evelyn Hart and acclaimed cavalier Peter Schaufuss dance the lead roles of Odette and Siegfried in Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's infamous tale of eternal love. Uniquely staged without sets and recorded in studio, this fascinating production boasts choreography by the legendary Natalie Makarova and music performed by the renowned Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Graham Bond.

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  • Natalia Makarova
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    Rockin' at the Red Dog
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    Rockin' at the Red Dog

    1996
    A small Western frontier town, Virginia City, Nev., is widely acknowledged by counterculture historians to be, if not the birthplace, then the conceiving ground of the psychedelic 1960s. And the Red Dog Saloon served as the centerpiece for the movement, showcasing artists such as the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane long before they were famous. In this documentary, filmmaker Mary Works captures the heyday of this revolutionary nightspot.

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  • Mary Works
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    Joni Mitchell: Painting with Words and Music
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    Joni Mitchell: Painting with Words and Music

    1998
    The reigning queen of folk rock courts an intimate Los Angeles audience on the Warner Bros. studio lot. A colorful backdrop of Joni Mitchell's paintings reveals the emotion behind her art and allows her most beloved songs to take flight. The set list includes "Big Yellow Taxi," "Just Like This Train," "Night Ride Home," "Hejira," "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "Song for Sharon," "Woodstock" and "Dreamland."

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  • Joan Tosoni
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    George Bizet: Carmen
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    George Bizet: Carmen

    2007
    After falling for beautiful but temperamental gypsy Carmen (Anna Caterina Antonacci), inexperienced soldier Don José (Jonas Kaufmann) disobeys his superiors, turns to a life of crime and becomes completely consumed by jealousy in George Bizet's compelling opera. Full of passion and erotic intensity, this performance recorded in London features conductor Antonio Pappano leading the Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House.

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  • Francesca Zambello
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    Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years
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    Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years

    2008
    Go on tour, into the studio and backstage with legendary death metal band Cannibal Corpse in this comprehensive history that traces their evolution from a Buffalo, N.Y., cult favorite to international stars. The collection includes interviews with past and present band members, music videos, rare clips of candid moments and plenty of live performances, including concerts in Toronto and New York and a dramatic homecoming show in Buffalo.

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  • Denise Korycki
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

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  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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