America

Part of the Airship History Series. The 1920's saw bold innovations in aeronautics. The Italians perfected their semi-rigid airships, exploring the Artic. The British sought to build an "Empire in the Air," by starting their own fleet. The Germans rose from the ashes of World War I with the most successful airship ever built: the LZ-127, Graf Zepplin. The Americans began by trying to purchase airships overseas. Two proved disastrous. Building a new industry, the US Navy built a copy of a Zepplin and christened her, USS Shenandoah, the ZR-1. This documentary covers the history of US airships.

There are few stories better known or more beloved that the American Origin story. Indeed, any schoolchild can recite at least a few lines from the Declaration of Independence, or tell you about Paul Revere's infamous Midnight Ride. Except none of it is true... Centuries of campfire stories have spun America's history into a fanciful tale filled with myths and half truths. MK12's History of America is here to set the record straight. Set against the warm sin of Las Vegas and the cold vacuum of space, this is the true story behind the story -- one which chronicles the epic struggle between the Astronauts and the cowboys as they fight for life, liberty and justice for all. - MK12

What do popular television makeover programs like What Not to Wear, The Biggest Loser, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and The Swan tell us about how to look and feel? What do they tell us about what a good life looks like in contemporary America? This new film based on Katherine Sender's book The Makeover explores these questions against the backdrop of American ideals of self-invention and upward mobility. Asking what it means to be an authentic self in an increasingly mediated world -- to be both ordinary and special, to be happy with who we are while always wanting something better -- Brand New You shows how the interventions featured in makeover shows, from weight loss to cosmetic surgery, reproduce conventional norms of physical attractiveness and success.

A true story about an act of racism experienced while filming in an idyllic American suburb.

This collection of films, shot in the 1920s by longtime Corpus Christi resident Antonio Rodríguez Fuentes, may well represent some of the earliest produced by a Mexican-American filmmaker about the Mexican-American community in Texas. In the home movie footage, Fuentes captures not only his family but also parades featuring local Mexican-American civil-rights organizations, including the Order of Sons of America and the Obreros y Obreras. Antonio and his wife Josefina were both heavily involved in early Corpus Christi Mexican-American community groups and the social network that these clubs comprised. The couple was also related to numerous local individuals, including Andres De Luna, one of the founders of the League of United Latin American Citizens. This collection comes to TAMI via the Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

A story of triumph and tragedy, the compelling saga of the man who designed much of official Washington, including the central portions of the United States Capitol and the iconic porticos of the White House.

Playboy magazine sent out the call for America’s sexiest bartender and hundreds of mesmerizing mixologists from around the country submitted their hottest photos, posing on bar tops, coolers and pool tables‚ wearing nothing but a smile. We poured over their pictures until we found the top 9 finalists and now we bring them to you as only Playboy can! From New York to California, Ohio to Florida and points in between, these bar babes give it to you straight up, or with a twist. To that we say, "Cheers!"

As three young men recount their lives going about Los Angeles, they encounter a young aspiring journalist who puts aside political bias to get their take on the current state of culture.

American Rebels in Cuba follows the very unusual life of “Rebels” Neill and Nancy Macaulay and their involvement with the Cuban Revolution. Neill Macaulay, an American who fought with a band of Fidelistas in the final months of the Cuban Revolution and his young wife Nancy tell their incredible story of war, revolution, and attempt to settle in post-war Cuba.

Stand Up Special

The 1991 Walt Disney World 4th of July special saw a considerable change from previous 4th of July Spectaculars with the word “spectacular” dropped from the title replaced by Disney’s Great American Celebration. Our hosts, Connie Sellecca and Robert Guillaume kick things off from Disneyland with Tevin Campbell performing Sweet Freedom while Mickey embarks on a coast to coast hot air balloon ride finishing the song from EPCOT Center’s American Adventure along with a marching band and Disney characters.

Why was the vote count halted in key swing states on election night? What are the problems and potential fraud associated with mail-in ballots? Is Dominion Voting Systems secure or not? What lies behind the $400 million received by the parent company of Dominion Voting Systems less than a month before the election? Who is trying to manipulate the U.S. election behind the scenes? Who is the benefactor of an increasingly divided American society? What will become of America at this historical juncture? What choice should you, I, and every American patriot make? The Epoch Times’ investigative team presents to you a detailed investigative report.

In January 1942, the order activating the 'US Air Forces in the British Isles' was announced. On 12th May, the first contingent of USAAF personnel arrived in England, the beginnings of what was to become the largest air force in the world. The British people had never seen anything like them. Michael Brandon (Dempsey and Makepeace) presents the story of the courageous young Americans who fought the war from the foreign fields of eastern England. And of the local populations who welcomed them, resented them, admired and loved them. "The American Invasion" provides a powerful record of a momentous period in American and British history.

This film documents The Mission's 1988 tour of South America, on and off-stage in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Tom Palazzolo's rapid-fire, seemingly spontaneous documentary style captures Chicago with pizazz. For more than ten years, Palazzolo has been delivering to us his captured visions – body builders, senior citizens, erotic parlours, weddings, deli owners, and the like – as if he had harnessed them in a cinematic butterfly net. AMERICA'S IN REAL TROUBLE is a patriotic film with music and sound by some of the great unknowns of the past. Lots of overtones, undercurrents, innuendoes, visual similes, counterpoints, puns and contrapuntal movement. Filmed in Chicago, it covers several years of parades and civic events. If you're not moved by this film there's no hope for you.

Documentary short by Humphrey Jennings about transatlantic telecommunications. This film is structured around British attempts to prevent the V1 missiles from getting through to their targets.

This musical portrait of immigrant clarinetist Pericles Halkias and the Epirot-Greek community explores the aspirations and ambivalences of Greek-Americans. Moving between Queens, New York and northern Greece, it presents the traditional music of Epirus, showing how the music unites the Epirot community around the world. The film defines America not as a melting pot, but rather as a place to make a better living. The Epirots who earn their living here have their hearts planted firmly in the mountains of Greece.

Enjoy Dazzling Christmas Light displays from fabulous homes across America. In this edition we present The Majesty Of Christmas Lights From Around The Pine Belt! Each location is showcased with beautiful Christmas music and presented as a continuous Holiday Extravaganza! We've traveled the Pine Belt in search of the most elaborately decorated homes and recorded them for your enjoyment. This DVD features exciting Christmas music with colorful Christmas decorations from homeowners who transform their lawn into winter wonderlands. Perfect for setting the mood for Christmas! A perfect gift for Friends And Family, Adults and Kids of all ages!

The story of one American overcoming the demons of his past by entering the secretive world of Spanish bullfighting.

Discover majestic Mt. Rainier, the recovery of Mount St. Helens from its recent eruption, and visit Olympic National Park with the Hoh Rain Forest. Experience the spectacular Pacific ocean coastline with fishing off Westport and sand castle competition at Long Beach. Join firefighters as they train near Hanford. Visit vast prairies and farmland, creative artists and photographers, unique cities and town, and this state comes alive.