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6 visitors recommend:
Out of Ireland
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "A very informative and an excellent historical overview of the experiences of the Irish in both the United States and Ireland ... culminating with an examination of Irish men and women who braved the trip over on not very sea worthy ships to start a new life in America." (1994)
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6 visitors recommend:
Irish Empire
Source: Amazon.com: A five-part series first broadcast on BBC Ireland in 1999. It offers a compelling, contemporary historical perspective on the events, people, and influences that shaped the identity of Irish culture as it expanded throughout the world.
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6 visitors recommend:
Thomas Jefferson PBS documentary
Source: Amazon.com: Famed documentary director Ken Burns explores the life and mind of his hero.
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7 visitors recommend:
New York -- seven episode PBS set
Source: Amazon.com
City: New York, State: NY: Another documentary masterpiece from the Burns family. From an Amazon reviewer: "I have just finished viewing the 6th Disc of the incredible journey of the greatest city in the world, and just had to share my excitement and disbelief at what I have been watching. Ric Burns does an extraordinary job of showing the history of New York from it's discovery by Henry Hudson to modern times. Each episode is addictive and compelling." (1998)
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11 visitors recommend:
Founding Fathers
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "This is an excellent primer on the men who founded the United States. It is one of my favorite History Channel series. The stories told are intriguing and they did a good job of connecting the stories to the people in a way that you don't get lost as they jump from one person to another. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because 4 hours simply is not long enough for the subject matter." (2000)
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4 visitors recommend:
Baseball -- A Film by Ken Burns
Source: Amazon.com
Author: Ken Burns: At $150, this DVD set is pricey, but it's a top choice for any baseball history buff. In addition to Ken Burns' original 18 famous hours of documentary, the 10-disc DVD set includes seven hours of extras, including a baseball timeline, key stats up until 1999, and 225 trivia questions. (1994)
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2 visitors recommend:
When It Was a Game
Source: Amazon.com: A three-part HBO documentary on the story of baseball from the Great Depression era through the late 1950s using footage from home-movie cameras shot by fans and players.
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1 visitors recommend:
Major League Baseball -- All Century Team
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "I love this DVD. I have watched it 20 times, and each time I see something else and learn something new. This is a perfect gift for any baseball fan." (1999)
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6 visitors recommend:
Hoop Dreams
Source: Amazon
Author: Frederick Marx, director
City: Chicago, State: IL: The true life story of two inner-city Chicago teens. Roger Ebert called it one of his favorite movies from the 1990's. (1994)
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2 visitors recommend:
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "The Cold War on a Sheet of Ice: This is seriously one of the best sports documentaries I have ever seen ... It gives great detail about the background of the game, stories most people never heard, and it's so well done you'll get chills just watching it. This documentary was superbly made and it really showed why it was so much more than just a game." (2001)
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3 visitors recommend:
Wonders of the Deep: Emerald Sea / British Columbia Shipwrecks
Source: Amazon.com
Country: Canada: From an Amazon reviewer: "This is a well put together DVD for the money. It contain two (probably) tv shows approx. 30 min. apiece. First, is of the Emerald Sea off the coast of British Columbia, shows various cold water marine animals. Second, is of a ship beign prepared and then sunk to make an artificial reef." (1998)
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IMAX -- The Living Sea
Source: Amazon.com: From an Amazon reviewer: "I've been watching DVD at home for three years and after watching this one immediately concluded that this was the best audio/visual experience I've had so far from any movie of any genre. In terms of content, sometimes I wish there was a little more science incorporated into this production, but a vital element in science is observation and this movie certainly allows the viewer to do just that. Overall the sound is big and rich, and the music tracks are a perfect match to this incredibly beautiful visual experience." (1995)
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3 visitors recommend:
Video Visits: Discovering Ireland
Source: Amazon.com
Country: Ireland: From Amazon's review: "Experience the land of ancient myth, poetry and rebellion. A country that teeming with nightlife, monuments and ruins. Explore famous places that include St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Brewery, the Rock of Cashel and the 'Giant's Causeway.' Learn how Waterford crystal and harps are crafted. Watch a horse race, see a hurling match and--go ahead--kiss the famous Blarney Stone!" (1992)
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17 visitors recommend:
World War II: The Lost Color Archives on DVD
Source: The History Channel: The History Channel's remarkable collection of rare color footage filmed during WWII. An Amazon.com reviewer wrote, "This is the most astonishing, complete and concise documentary I have EVER had the pleasure of viewing. Worth twice the price. I am a WWII collector and I can say without a doubt that this set is a MUST for any WWII collector!" I'll leave it at that. (2001)
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