Liev Schreiber
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
This film explores the dramatic and little-known events that unfolded inside a nuclear-armed Soviet submarine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While politicians sought a solution to the stand-off, Vasili Arkhipov, an officer aboard the submarine, refused to fire a nuclear torpedo, thus averting disaster.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In the 15th and 16th centuries, a group of men set out on a new crusade to bring the Scriptures to people in their own language for the very first time. In so doing, they would help launch a religious revolution that would ultimately change the course of history in England, America and beyond.
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Looks back at the events of 9/11 and reviews the major investigations into the causes of the collapse of the World Trade Center. Compares the collapse of the Twin Towers with the destruction of the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City. Discusses the structural features and fireproofing methods that made these buildings vulnerable and the costs, practicality, and possibility of completely correcting these weaknesses. Features two new buildings...
6) Killer flu
Publisher
PBS DVD Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
The video discusses the 1918 flu pandemic, its deadly consequences and the possibility that a similar strain could occur today.
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically-acclaimed novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, "EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED" tells the story of a young man's quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather in a small Ukrainian town that was wiped off the map by the Nazi invasion. What starts out as a journey to piece together one family's story under absurd circumstances turns into a meaningful journey with a powerful series of revelations -- the importance of remembrance, the...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of America history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin, Colin...
9) Party Girl
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this raucous comedy, Parker Posey ("Scream 3") stars as a hard-partying NY club girl who takes a job as a librarian. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
11) Human Capital
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The lives of two families become fatefully intertwined following an impulsive business deal and a tragic hit-and-run accident.
12) Pawn sacrifice
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
American Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Union's best chess player Boris Spassky.
13) Defiance
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Daniel Craig stars as Tuvia Bielski, an ordinary citizen turned hero, in this action-packed epic of family, honor, vengeance and salvation. DEFIANCE is a riveting adventure that showcases the extraordinary true story of the Bielski brothers, simple farmers -outnumbered and outgunned- who turned a group of war refugees into powerful freedom fighters. Tuvia, along with his unyielding brother, Zus (Liev Schreiber), motivate hundreds of civilians to join...
15) Pawn Sacrifice
Publisher
Bleecker Street
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire. PAWN SACRIFICE chronicles Fischer's terrifying struggles with genius and madness, and the rise and fall of a kid from Brooklyn who captured the imagination of the world. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival.** "*An enthralling...
16) Chicago 10
Publisher
Participant Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Written and directed by Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture), CHICAGO 10 presents contemporary history with a forced perspective, mixing bold and original animation with extraordinary archival footage that explores the build-up to and unraveling of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. CHICAGO 10 is a parable of hope, courage, and ultimate victory.
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
While Ray makes progress in therapy, there are dangers from the past that require the Ray Donovan of old. Between NYC mayor Ed Feratti, an unrelenting NYPD officer hunting for the truth and clients old and new, Ray struggles to find the balance between fixing for clients and fixing himself. And when Feratti's corruption brings a piece of Mickey's past back to New York, Ray is forced to seek answers to long-buried questions.
18) Chuck
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, & Elisabeth Moss star in the incredible true story of a New Jersey liquor salesman who became the real-life inspiration for Rocky Balboa.
19) Movie 43
Publisher
Relativity Media
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
A series of interconnected short films follows a washed-up producer as he pitches insane story lines featuring some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
20) Pawn sacrifice
Publisher
Bleeker Street Media
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire. It chronicles Fischer's terrifying struggles with genius and madness, and the rise and fall of a kid from Brooklyn who captured the imagination of the world.