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My Favorite Documentaries
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The Incas RememberedThe Incas Remembered
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...My favorite; great scenery; great music; you'll feel like your there.
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a NationMandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
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My second favorite is a tribute to a great man of our times; wonderful soundtrack.
The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)
...a majestic journey to another world.
From Jesus to Christ - The First ChristiansFrom Jesus to Christ - The First Christians
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...a scholarly look at the early days of Christianity; well done.
Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set)Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set)
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Enjoy the wonders of outer space and beyond.
Farewell Good Brothers (Discovery Channel) [VHS]Farewell Good Brothers (Discovery Channel) [VHS]
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As a UFO enthusiast, I love this off-beat documentary; it's really weird.
Sun Ra - A Joyful NoiseSun Ra - A Joyful Noise
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This belongs in the same category as "Good Brothers" with a jazz twist; a wonderful tribute to a great and imaginative artist.
Biography - Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury (A&E DVD Archives)Biography - Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury (A&E DVD Archives)
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What a life Beethoven had! He went through hell and gave the world the most beautiful body of music ever produced by one person.
The Art of ViolinThe Art of Violin
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This is a comprehensive understanding of the violin and famous violinsts that the lay music listener can understand.
Biography - Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind (A&E DVD Archives)Biography - Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind (A&E DVD Archives)
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Tap into the incredible mind of Sigmund Freud who helped shape common 20th century thought on human behavior.
Biography - Joseph Stalin: Red Terror (A&E DVD Archives)Biography - Joseph Stalin: Red Terror (A&E DVD Archives)
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This is a chilling documentary on the life of Stalin; perhaps the worst person ever.
Ancient Mysteries: Black Death [VHS]Ancient Mysteries: Black Death [VHS]
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This movie on the plague provokes thoughts on the meanings of life and death.
Walking with DinosaursWalking with Dinosaurs
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Outstanding; the most authorative and entertaining piece on dinosaurs.
People of the Forest: The Chimps of Gombe [VHS]People of the Forest: The Chimps of Gombe [VHS]
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Watch this and you'll wonder if people and monkeys aren't all that different.
March of the PenguinsMarch of the Penguins
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Incredible; how these little birds survive under the most harsh conditions anywhere.
Dead Blue [VHS]Dead Blue [VHS]
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As a depression survivor, this movie helped give me hope and comfort.
LBJ: The American Experience [VHS]LBJ: The American Experience [VHS]
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...A very well-done history of one of our most interesting and enigmatic American presidents.
American Experience - The Kennedys (Complete Set)American Experience - The Kennedys (Complete Set)
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Another great American Experience movie on the lives of the Kennedys which shares their triumphs, tragedies, shame and virtues.
Pistol Packin Mama: The Missions of a B-17 (Men at War - The Unsung Heroes of World War II) [VHS]Pistol Packin Mama: The Missions of a B-17 (Men at War - The Unsung Heroes of World War II) [VHS]
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...A great and touching WWII documentary; not just because I know personally one of the air-corps men who are interviewed.
The WestThe West
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Not with standing "The Civil War"; my favorite Ken Burns documentary. Someday I've got to travel out west.
20th Century with Mike Wallace - Democracy Crushed: Tiananmen Square [VHS]20th Century with Mike Wallace - Democracy Crushed: Tiananmen Square [VHS]
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This movie will make you treasure freedom and democracy. China has some brave and compassionate souls.
National Geographic - China's Lost GirlsNational Geographic - China's Lost Girls
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Another very touching piece on China, as well as, the adoption process.
The Story of the Weeping CamelThe Story of the Weeping Camel
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I wasn't even sure that this was a documentary until I was done watching it. It has no narration, which makes it quite unique and very touching.
Sister Wendy's American Collection Box SetSister Wendy's American Collection Box Set
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Nobody gives a better understanding of art than Sister Wendy.
Fred Rogers - America's Favorite NeighborFred Rogers - America's Favorite Neighbor
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Mr. Rogers was a hero of our times; just a nice, kind and gentle man who dares to be himself.