April 9, 2012
We recently added Being Elmo to the DBRL collection. The film played at the Ragtag last year and currently has a rating of 92% from critics at Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:
A documentary film following the man behind the the beloved children’s icon, Elmo; examining the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash; providing a behind-the-scenes views of Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop; and featuring interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, and Joan Ganz Cooney.
Check out the film trailer or the official film site for more info.
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December 28, 2011
We recently added The Captains to the DBRL collection. The film currently has a rating of 100% from audiences at Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:
Since first soaring onto television screens in the mid 1960s, Star Trek has become one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, travels around the globe to interview the elite group of actors who have portrayed the role of Enterprise Captain, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the pop culture phenomenon.
Check out the film trailer or the IMDB page for more info. In 2011 William Shatner also released the book Shatner Rules, and his new audio CD Seeking Major Tom.
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September 19, 2011
We recently added An American Family: Anniversary Edition to the DBRL collection. This DVD is a two hour collection of memorable moments from the groundbreaking 1973 television series. The series has been getting a lot of attention this year with many PBS stations rebroadcasting the entire 12 hour series and HBO releasing the fictional movie Cinema Verite based on the series. Here’s a synopsis from our catalog:
On January 11, 1973, Americans stepped into the home of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California. Chronicling the lives of its family members, the series made them household names. During the seven months that they lived in front of the camera, viewers watched dramatic life events unfold, including Pat asking for a separation from her husband Bill, and the bohemian New York lifestyle of their gay son, Lance. A 2-hour compilation of the most memorable and compelling moments of the series.
Check out the official film site for more info.
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