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Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Known fondly as the "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor began singing in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. Her gritty, powerful voice attracted the attention of Willie Dixon, another famous Chicago blues icon and record producer. Her recording of Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" topped the R&B charts in 1966. This special, recorded in 1991 for WTTW, documents her history, and cements her legacy as a Bonafide Chicago Blues legend.
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The World According to John Coltrane
The World According to John Coltrane is a documentary film about saxophonist John Coltrane
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Gamma Ray: Heading for the East
Heading for the East was recorded live on November 11th, 1990 at Shibuya Kokaido Hall in Tokyo, Japan by the German power metal band Gamma Ray following the release of their album Heading for Tomorrow.
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Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation
A collection of videos from Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation".
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Introduction to the End of an Argument
This highly kinetic tableaux of uprooted sights and sounds works most earnestly to expose the racial biases concealed in familiar images. Relying on valuable snippets from feature films such as "Exodus", "Lawrence of Arabia", "Black Sunday", "Little Drummer Girl", and network news shows, the filmmakers have constructed an oddly wry narrative, mimicking the history of Mid East politics.
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David Bowie: Live At The Tokyo Dome
David Bowie's live performance from his 'Sound+Vision' tour, recorded live at the Tokyo Dome, Japan on 16th May 1990.
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Wee Sing The Best Christmas Ever!
Fill your holidays with extra good cheer from the special world of Wee Sing as Santa's elves work their magic to create the best Christmas ever! Join Susie, Johnny, Nell, Will---and some unexpected guests---on an enchanting trip to the North Pole. Poofer, Dimpie, Snooter, and the rest of Santa’s elves need help! Can their friends solve the problem in the “St. Nick” of time? Kids will have a ball singing, dancing, and playing along with over 20 favorite holiday songs and fingerplays while learning that personal challenges can be overcome---with the help of friends. This full hour of live-action, merry-making fun is sure to bring smiles to young faces all year long!
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Through the Bible with Les Feldick
Through the Bible with Les Feldick is a 30-minute walk though the Scripture. Les Feldick taught home-style Bible classes for over 20 years. Through the Bible with Les Feldick is a television series produced by KWGB-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma and hosted by Les Feldick, airing nationwide in syndication.
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Do the White Thing: Advocacy Criticism
Film critic Armond White analyzes the film reviews of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”.
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Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital
Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital was one of two "Sesame Street Visits" titles, as part of an intended series. Produced in 1990 and released by Random House in 1991, the programs featured the cast of Sesame Street learning about important locations related to health and safety issues. The companion title was Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Firehouse.
