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Paris: Luminous Years
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Paris: Luminous Years

2010
In the early 20th century, Paris was the glittering crossroad of the avant-garde art world, where Pablo Picasso mingled with Gertrude Stein and Jean Cocteau, and this vivid documentary charts its conversion from creative hotbed to cultural zeitgeist. Radicals in dance, film, music and literature flocked from all over, and key figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Marc Chagall and Marcel Duchamp recount their roles in the historic birth of modernity.

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  • Perry Miller Adato
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    Alien Nation: The Complete Series
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    Alien Nation: The Complete Series

    1989
    Based on the 1988 film starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin, this sci-fi series follows the exploits of Los Angeles police detectives Matthew Sykes (Gary Graham) and George "Sam" Francisco (Eric Pierpoint) -- who's actually an alien sent to Earth to live among humans. Sykes, however, is unaware of his partner's secret identity. Michele Scarabelli co-stars as George's mate, Susan, with Terri Treas playing Sykes's alien neighbor.

    Directed by:

  • Gwen Arner
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    A Family Undertaking: POV
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    A Family Undertaking: POV

    2003
    Before the Civil War, preparing the dead for burial and funeral rites generally fell to friends and family members of the deceased. The 20th century saw the rise of the professional undertaker, a trend that changed American attitudes toward death and distanced grievers from their loved ones. This eye-opening film uncovers a growing movement advocating a return to a more traditional, personal approach to honoring the dead.

    Directed by:

  • Elizabeth Westrate
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    Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre
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    Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre

    2009
    The chain of terrorist attacks that battered Mumbai, India, over several days in November 2008 -- replayed through the eyes of those taken hostage -- is the focus of this episode of PBS's investigative series. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the program combines survivors' firsthand accounts with an analysis of the ways in which Twitter, cell phones and other media not only abetted the terrorists' coordination efforts but also led to their downfall.

    Directed by:

  • Victoria Pitt
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    Passport to Europe: France & Italy
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    Passport to Europe: France & Italy

    2007
    Exuberant host Samantha Brown guides viewers on an excursion through France that includes Paris, Cannes and Nice, and a journey through Italy to Florence, Naples, Rome and the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Immerse yourself in the culture, sights and sounds of these two beautiful countries, and along the way, you'll stop at Côte d'Azur in Monaco to catch a glimpse of the ultrarich residents' extravagant lifestyles.

    Directed by:

  • Sylvia Caminer
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    America: The Story of Us
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    America: The Story of Us

    2010
    Experience American history like never before with this television miniseries, narrated by Liev Schreiber, that highlights such momentous events as the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the Civil War and the incredible lunar landing.

    Directed by:

  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    Thirtysomething: Season 1
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    Thirtysomething: Season 1

    1987
    Winner of several Emmy and Golden Globe awards, this dramatic ensemble series from producers Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz ("My So-Called Life") centers on a group of suburbanites grappling with the challenges of marriage, career and parenthood. Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Patricia Wettig ("Brothers and Sisters") and Timothy Busfield ("Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") lead the impressive cast of the groundbreaking show.

    Directed by:

  • Marshall Herskovitz
  • Edward Zwick
  • John Pasquin
  • Tom Moore
  • Claudia Weill
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    The Persuaders: Frontline
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    The Persuaders: Frontline

    2004
    PBS's long-running television series "Frontline" examines the inner workings of advertising and public relations and the men and women -- dubbed "persuaders" -- whose job it is to influence the buying habits of today's consumers. See how they research the preferences of shoppers, pique their interest, entice them to part with their hard-earned money, and get their own messages across in an increasingly complicated and tech-savvy world.

    Directed by:

  • Barak Goodman
  • Rachel Dretzin
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    Married... with Children: The Most Outrageous Episodes: Vol. 1
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    Married... with Children: The Most Outrageous Episodes: Vol. 1

    1987
    When this series premiered on the Fox network, it was dubbed one of the most outrageous shows ever to grace prime-time television. This collection includes the controversial "I'll See You in Court" episode, deemed unsuitable for network television. After making waves, the show quickly became a hit among viewers, making the Bundys -- shoe salesman Al, his frisky wife Peggy, his flirtatious daughter Kelly and desperate son Bud -- a household name.

    Directed by:

  • Gerry Cohen
  • Linda Day
  • Tony Singletary
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    Crusade: The Complete Series
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    Crusade: The Complete Series

    1999
    The sci-fi series "Crusade" survived for only 13 episodes during its first -- and last -- season on the air. The show follows the crew of the spaceship Excalibur and their efforts to cope while residents of Earth are stricken by a deadly epidemic.The team must find a cure deep in space for the plague, a mandate that's not only difficult but extremely dangerous. And the clock is ticking. ...

    Directed by:

  • Janet Greek
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    Fidel Castro: American Experience
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    Fidel Castro: American Experience

    2004
    Cuban leader Fidel Castro's life is chronicled in fascinating detail in this documentary, narrated by actor David Ogden Stiers, which charts Castro's rise from outspoken soldier to political icon who leads his nation through changing times. Powerful and puzzling, Castro remains a mystery decades after his first face-off against the American government. Outliving his foes, he's beloved by some in his native country but feared by many more.

    Directed by:

  • Adriana Bosch
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    Doctor Who: Castrovalva
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    Doctor Who: Castrovalva

    1982
    The Fifth Doctor makes his debut in this installment of the cult sci-fi series, which follows the team into the mysterious land of Castrovalva. In desperate need of regeneration, the doctor leads his companions to Castrovalva for much-needed rest.

    Directed by:

  • Fiona Cumming
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    NOW on PBS: Fixing the Future
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    NOW on PBS: Fixing the Future

    2010
    Actor David Brancaccio leads an exploration of new opportunities in the wake of 2008's financial meltdown. From Maine to Washington State, Brancaccio shares stories of regular Americans reinventing their way out of the Great Recession, including leaders of cooperatives, entrepreneurs, and activists committed to buying and hiring locally. Nobel Prize winners and economists also offer reflections on this new era's challenges.

    Directed by:

  • Ellen Spiro
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    Reckless
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    Reckless

    1997
    Young doctor Owen Springer (Robson Green) moves to Manchester to care for his demanding father. The last thing he's looking for right now is an affair -- that is, until he meets Anna (Francesca Annis), a management consultant who assesses Owen's suitability for a job as a surgeon. Her report: He's a mouthy, charming young upstart. Owen's assessment is that Anna's the sexiest woman he's ever seen -- and loved at first sight.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Harding
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    Legion of Super Heroes: Vol. 1
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    Legion of Super Heroes: Vol. 1

    2006
    In the first volume of episodes from this animated DC Comics spinoff, the Legion of Superheroes travels back in time to the 21st century to recruit Superman, only to learn that he's still living as Clark Kent and has yet to embrace his superpowers. Can the crew help this yet-to-be-super young man realize his destiny and gain his help against a formidable group of villains in the 31st century?

    Directed by:

  • Ben Jones
  • Tim Maltby
  • Lauren Montgomery
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    Legion of Super Heroes: Vol. 3
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    Legion of Super Heroes: Vol. 3

    2008
    Superman teams with some of DC Comics' best-known teen superheroes -- including Brainiac 5, Lighting Lad and Phantom Girl -- to fight crime in the 31st century in this third volume of Season 1 episodes from the Saturday morning cartoon hit. Since the Man of Steel can stay in the future only for so long, the teens will have to hold tryouts to find his replacement. Could an iron-clad mutant named Ferro Lad be the hero they've been looking for?

    Directed by:

  • Ben Jones
  • Lauren Montgomery
  • Tim Maltby
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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.

    Directed by:

  • 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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