HBO Video (Firm)
1) Empire Falls
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A powerful portrait of blue-collar America, a timeless tribute to the inherent decency and good humor that sustains working-class people in everyday life.
2) John Adams
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The renovations following the fire are complete: the walls are cleaner, the cafeteria is bigger, and everything seems fresher ... from the outside that is. Inside the hearts and minds of the prisoners, Oz is just as dark and raw as it ever was. **MATURE**
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Begins powerfully with the Sioux triumph over General Custer at Little Big Horn and goes on to center around three powerful men. Charles Eastman is a young, Dartmouth-educated Sioux doctor. Sitting Bull is the proud Lakota chief who refuses to submit to U.S. government policies designed to strip his people of thier identity, dignity and sacred land. Senator Henry Dawes is one of the men responsible for the government policy on Indian affairs. While...
Publisher
HBO Home Box Office, Inc
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Emmy Award-winning actress/comedienne Tracey Ullman stars in an all-new autobiographical show that traces her childhood, early career in dancing, acting and music, and rise to stardom on television and films. Featuring Ullman portraying both herself through the years as well as several of the memorable characters she invented on her acclaimed HBO series Tracey Takes On?, the special was taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los...
9) Bessie
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today"--source of summary not specified.
10) As you like it
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Rosalind is the daughter of banished Duke Senior and is being raised at the court of Duke Frederick, with her cousin Celia. She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia goes with Rosalind. Disguised as the boy Ganymede, Rosalind enters the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing...
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A touching love story with a powerful humanitarian message. Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant, falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's obligations.
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The 20th anniversary DVD features a refreshing mix of familiar and new Goldberg creations. Taped before a live audience at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. Also includes Whoopi Goldberg: Direct From Broadway from her 1985 performance (full screen presentation)
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
This 2-disc set combines the best of Chris Rock's ground-breaking, Emmy-award winning comedy, The Chris Rock Show. It's an unrated, uncensored, uninhibited 2 hours of one of America's finest comic minds. Includes Chris Rock's Taxi Driver Confessions.