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Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Temptation
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Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Temptation

1996
Where does evil come from? What's wrong with desiring a fruit that looks beautiful, tastes delicious, and confers wisdom -- other than God forbids it?

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  • Catherine Tatge
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    Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Exile
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    Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Exile

    1996
    Gifted, talented, handsome, Joseph survives slavery and exile by his wits. But his response to advances made by his captor's wife raises questions.

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  • Catherine Tatge
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    America: The Story of Us: Wwii
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    America: The Story of Us: Wwii

    2010
    The attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into World War II; the war effort revitalizes the nation's economy; a new global superpower takes the stage.

    Directed by:

  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Millennium
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    America: The Story of Us: Millennium

    2010
    The Cold War tests the new superpower; the Challenger disaster and 9/11 shake the nation; technology drives America into the 21st century.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Boom
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    America: The Story of Us: Boom

    2010
    America strikes oil and the boom time begins; Henry Ford brings the motorcar to the masses; massive engineering projects modernize the West.

    Directed by:

  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Revolution
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    America: The Story of Us: Revolution

    2010
    The colonies declare independence, taking on the British; George Washington is near defeat, but new tactics turn the tide; A new nation is born.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Rebels
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    America: The Story of Us: Rebels

    2010
    From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight to survive; Tobacco sows seeds of opportunity in the south and the north becomes a trade powerhouse.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Division
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    America: The Story of Us: Division

    2010
    The Erie Canal brings big risk and bigger reward; In the South, slavery fuels a growing divide; Violence flares and abolitionists stand for freedom.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Westward
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    America: The Story of Us: Westward

    2010
    Trailblazing pioneers set out to conquer the vast continent west of the mountains, but find the land already claimed.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Civil War
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    America: The Story of Us: Civil War

    2010
    The Civil War rages; The Confederate army can't match the Union's technology; railroads, supply lines and telegrams become new weapons in modern war.

    Directed by:

  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Cities
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    America: The Story of Us: Cities

    2010
    Urban life introduces a new breed of social ills, set against the backdrop of stunning skylines and ambitious innovations.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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    Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Blessed Deception
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    Bill Moyers: Genesis: A Living Conversation: Blessed Deception

    1996
    By engineering Isaac's blessing on Jacob, does Rebecca become the heroine of the story, or simply a schemer? And what of Esau, her passed-over son?

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  • Catherine Tatge
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 3
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 3

    2006
    Host Joe Flaherty wraps up this Second City retrospective with a look at the troupe's most notable alumni, from Dan Aykroyd to Tina Fey.

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 2
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 2

    2006
    In the second installment of this Second City retrospective, host Scott Thompson connects the Chicago institution to the Canadian sketch show "SCTV."

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 1
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 1

    2006
    Actor-comedian Dave Thomas hosts the first installment of this Second City retrospective that serves as a primer about the Chicago institution's past.

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    America: The Story of Us: Heartland
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    America: The Story of Us: Heartland

    2010
    The Transcontinental Railroad unites the nation; Native American civilizations decline; Cattle replace wild buffalo; Cowboys become an American icon.

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  • Nick Green
  • Marion Milne
  • Andrew Chater
  • Jenny Ash
  • Clare Beavan
  • Renny Bartlett
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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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