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Across Five Aprils
Across Five Aprils
A two part program based on the books by Irene Hunt. A Time to Choose: This human drama deals with the early rumors of civil war and the...
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Across Five Aprils: A Time to Choose
Across Five Aprils: A Time to Choose
Based on the book by Irene Hunt. This human drama deals with the early rumors of civil war and the confusion and controversy over what such a war...
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Across Five Aprils: War and Hope
Across Five Aprils: War and Hope
Based on the book by Irene Hunt. This realistic dramatization deals with the difficult social issues and intense emotional conflicts raised in a...
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic story, this animated film takes Alice through all the exciting escapades with the White Rabbit, the Duchess, the...
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All Summer in A Day
All Summer in A Day
Based on the story by Ray Bradbury. Set on a planet where the sun shines for just a few minutes once every nine years, this is a classic tale of...
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American Folklore Series (10 Titles)
American Folklore Series (10 Titles)
These ten films teach American folklore, its language and humor as a significant form of literature growing out of the people and their land. This...
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Antaeus
Antaeus
Based on the story by Borden Deal. Rural ways clash with urban lifestyles in this delightful adventure set in New York City, circa 1940. New to the...
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As You Like It: An Introduction
As You Like It: An Introduction
The characters of Duke Frederick, Rosalind, Celia, Jacques, and Touchstone are introduced and Jacques’ famous lines about the seven ages of man which...
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Beware the Jabberwock
Beware the Jabberwock
In this fairy tale-like story, a young girl walking in the forest is taken prisoner by the Jabberwock, a purple dragon. The Jabberwock makes the girl...
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The Bible: A Literary Heritage
The Bible: A Literary Heritage
Shot on location in Israel, actor Donald Pleasence and a distinguished cast dramatize excerpts from the story of Abraham and Isaac, the “Book of...
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Butch Minds the Baby
Butch Minds the Baby
Based on the story by Damon Runyon. Runyor’s colorful world of hard-boiled “guys and dolls” comes to life in this humorous story, told through...
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Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild
Set in Alaska, this beautiful tale of friendship is based on the classic novel by Jack London. John Thornton rescues Buck, a dog that has been...
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