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Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings
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Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings

2005
Sesame Street's Big Bird whisks his pal Snuffy on a musical trip to exciting places in this sing-along program. Snuffy flips through Big Bird's scrapbook and is truly amazed by all of his friend's photos and souvenirs. Big Bird tells Snuffy his most exciting memories, such as visiting an Indian reservation and his first day at school. The sing-along program features 11 catchy tunes, including "The Map Song," "Big Bird Can't Fly" and "Rhyme Out."

Directed by:

  • Lisa Simon
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    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
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    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

    2000
    Telly loses his tuba and fears that he'll never be able to make music again. Fortunately, the cast of the hit show "Stomp" arrives and demonstrates how everyday objects can be used for music. Soon, the whole Sesame Street gang is learning about music and rhythm! Fast-paced and educational fun, this Sesame Street special has never been seen on television.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Squires
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    The Scarlet Flower
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    The Scarlet Flower

    1977
    In this exquisite Russian adaptation of the Beauty and the Beast tale, a merchant with three daughters sets off on a trip overseas and promises to return bearing gifts for all. The youngest and most beautiful, Alyoria, hopes that he'll return with a scarlet flower she's dreamed about that can only be found in the land of a fearsome beast. When the merchant is captured by the beast, Alyoria must rush to her father's rescue and tame the creature.

    Directed by:

  • Irina Povolotskaya
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    A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart
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    A Season of Hope / Seasons of the Heart

    1994
    Families in crisis must confront reality in this affecting twin bill. A Season of Hope finds Hackett clan matriarch Elizabeth (JoBeth Williams) struggling to keep her family together when a blight threatens their livelihood. In Seasons of the Heart, after Vivian Levinson (Carol Burnett) takes in her abandoned 7-year-old grandson, the antipathy coming from her husband (George Segal) forces long-ignored issues out into the open.

    Directed by:

  • Marcus Cole
  • Lee Grant
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    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
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    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    2005
    The Bard gets the full animated treatment with a series of shorts of his most famous plays, voiced by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company. These condensed takes on 12 of Shakespeare's classics include "Othello," "Hamlet" and The Winter's Tale."

    Directed by:

  • Stanislav Sokolov
  • Robert Saakiants
  • Aida Ziablikova
  • Maria Muat
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    Little Ghost
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    Little Ghost

    1997
    Twelve-year-old Kevin is bored and lonely tagging along with his Hollywood star mom on location in a creepy Italian castle, until he meets some of the castle's ghostly residents. His new playmates, including a young girl ghost who dates back to the Renaissance, help him carry out mischievous pranks on the set -- and especially on his mom's annoying boyfriend. Jameson Baltes, Trishalee Hardy and Sally Kirkland star in this high-spirited comedy.

    Directed by:

  • Linda Shayne
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    One Small Hero
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    One Small Hero

    1999
    Young Joey dreams of being a part of the Wilderness Club. After several failed attempts he is persuaded by his best friend Timmy to quit. When Joey gets home he surprised by the expensive camping equipment that his mother has bought him in anticipation of his club membership. Too embarrassed to tell her the truth, he secretly joins the group anyway and follows them on the adventure in the woods.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer Marchese
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    The Little Travelers: Bali
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    The Little Travelers: Bali

    2008
    Come along for a magical adventure as American youngsters Chantelle Hart and Nakia Hart continue their journey, greeting new friends, learning a new culture and exploring the beauty of Bali, Indonesia, in this award-winning documentary. Enchanted by the island's lush landscape, vivid colors and theatrical customs, the sisters hunt for coconuts, play in the rice fields and even encounter a mischievous monkey along the way.

    Directed by:

  • Angelina Hart
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    The Legend of Cryin' Ryan
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    The Legend of Cryin' Ryan

    1998
    The restless spirit of a former young bully known as Cryin' Ryan Greene (Ernie Lively) needs help leaving Earth and moving on to the other side. But he can't find peace unless his brutal murder is solved, the killer identified and his name cleared. Unfortunately, it's been 40 years … but when Kris (Andi Eystad) runs into Ryan's tombstone while playing in the cemetery, she calls him up from the dead and comes to his aid after hearing his plea.

    Directed by:

  • Deanna Shapiro
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    Chuggington: Brewster's Little Helper
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    Chuggington: Brewster's Little Helper

    2011
    Young train Brewster and his pals learn valuable lessons about friendship, patience, following instructions and completing daily tasks. Brewster cleans up a mess in the recycling yard with Koko, does a sign-reading exercise with Wilson and more.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ball
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    Lost in the Woods: The Movie
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    Lost in the Woods: The Movie

    2005
    When a raccoon named Fernando loses his way, he's lucky to run into a wise, old box turtle named Shirley, who sets him back on course and introduces him to the wonders of spring in this family film based on a book by Carl Sams II and Jean Stoick. Combining live-action footage with the gorgeous still nature photographs, the film follows Shirley and Fernando as they find a newborn fawn that seems to be separated from its mother.

    Directed by:

  • Laura Sams
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    My Father, My Mother, My Brothers and My Sisters
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    My Father, My Mother, My Brothers and My Sisters

    1999
    Holidays tend to bring families together sometimes with disastrous results! This quirky, feel-good family adventure tells the story of Anne, a young, vivacious woman who has three children by three different men. The children don't know who their fathers are, and the fathers don't know they've had children with Anne. When they all check into the same hotel on the coast of Mexico, it's holiday mayhem!

    Directed by:

  • Charlotte de Turckheim
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    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Tunes
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    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Tunes

    1995
    Although this video is tailored specifically for toddlers, kids of all ages will enjoy singing along to live-action videos of family favorites. Classic tunes include "The Wheels on the Bus," "Polly, Put the Kettle On," "Eensy, Weensy Spider," "The More We Get Together," "Mulberry Bush," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," "Old MacDonald," "Oh, Where, Oh, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" "Pop! Goes the Weasel!" and many more.

    Directed by:

  • Sue Martin Gay
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    Cedarmont Kids: Preschool Songs
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    Cedarmont Kids: Preschool Songs

    1992
    Your kids will enjoy this animated journey of discovery into the wonderful world of song -- 21 classic tunes are included on this disc, along with nine bonus songs. Tracks (in English and Spanish) include "Down by the Station," "Bluebird, Bluebird," "Lazy Mary," "My Bonnie," "Sarasponda," "The Happy Day Express," "Where Is Thumbkin?" and others.

    Directed by:

  • Sue Martin Gay
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    The Riddle in a Bottle
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    The Riddle in a Bottle

    2008
    This award-winning adventure takes kids under the sea as never before as "Riddle Solvers" Laura and Robert attempt to solve an underwater puzzler. Their journey features amazing footage from the Atlantic and Pacific, as well as lakes and rivers. They visit many who call the water or the waterside their home, including loggerhead turtles, crabs, frogs, and even a one-legged pirate. The song-filled voyage inspired the book, &NFi;A Pirate's Quest&NFi_;.

    Directed by:

  • Laura Sams
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    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Action Songs
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    Cedarmont Kids: Toddler Action Songs

    2002
    Although this video is tailored specifically for toddlers on the go, kids of all ages will enjoy singing along to live-action videos of family favorites. Classic tunes include "Baby Bumblebee," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," "Boom, Boom, Ain't It Great to Be Crazy?" "The Ants Go Marching," "I'm Gonna Work," "Somebody's Knockin' at Your Door," "John Brown's Baby" and many more.

    Directed by:

  • Sue Martin Gay
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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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