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Inspired by true events, a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of the women who risked everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The story centers on Maud, a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette movement. Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst, Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all...

A mentally retarded man becomes intelligent after brain surgery, and romances a caseworker before slipping back into retardation. Based on Daniel Keyes' novel Flowers for Algernon. "***1/2...superbly written...Highly recommended."--Video Librarian "What really involves us is Charly and his bittersweet love affair...There is also a lesson to be learned from the theme of the creator and his innocent, doomed creation."--Roger Ebert

Spanning his years as a Formula One racing driver from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, Senna explores the life and work of the triple world champion, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained. "A celebration of a singular spirit in an impure sport."--Wall Street Journal "...beyond compelling..."--Los Angeles Times "...a compressed, esoteric slice of Formula...

A young woman moves to the city and her whole life changes.

A Jewish girl disguises herself as a boy to enter religious training. Features include Streisand introduction, commentary, and deleted scenes. Also includes added scenes from Barbra's Archives, special features with materials from Barbra's Archives and more. "***1/2...most engaging performance this side of Funny Girl..."--USA Today

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize winner and bestselling author of Atonement, an “effortlessly seductive” novel (The New York Times) that masterfully entwines espionage and desire in an unforgettable story of intrigue, betrayal and love.
Cambridge student Serena Frome's beauty and intelligence make her the ideal recruit for MI5. The year is 1972. The Cold War is far from over. England's...

A young ballerina is torn between love and success. Includes commentary, documentary, interview, theatrical trailer, booklet, and more. "...wonderful classic..."--Library Journal "****...greatest ballet film ever made...Highly recommended. Editor's Choice."--Video Librarian

Bloody Jack is back and this time, she’s facing a situation far worse than a ship full of murderous pirates. Curse of the Blue Tattoo, L.A. Meyer’s sequel to the enormously popular Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship’s Boy is just as bawdy and entertaining as the original. Left in Boston by the H.M.S. Dolphin crew when they discover her true sex, Jacky Faber finds herself navigating entirely new...

John Ford's The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood's most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside, Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people. Sean Thornton is an American boxer who swears off fighting after he accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. Returning to the Irish town of his youth, he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery...

Meggie doesn't understand why her father refuses to read to her. Only when they're captured by a sinister fictional villain does she find out the truth: her father has the power to read characters out of their stories and into real life! "...an intriguing, fast-paced, and provocative fantasy..."--AudioFile "Redgrave...shows her power as a narrator with well-chosen voices that fit each character and mood."--School Library Journal