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Staring out from those ancient tintypes, John Brown's eyes still show a steely determination and strength of will (and, many say, a hint of madness). Brown's massacre at Pottawattomie, Kansas, and his abortive raid at Harper's Ferry were seminal events that touched off the Civil War. Lost to the mists of history, though, are details of Brown's life before he committed himself to abolition. In typically detailed PBS fashion, Read more

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JOHN BROWN'S HOLY WAR
Have been wanting to own this excellent video since I saw it on PBS several years ago.I was really shocked when I saw the price at this site as $75.00.One of your reviewers mentioned that I could go to PBS and get the video for $25.00.I went to PBS.org and found the video for only $19.95. S&H added another $4.95.Why is the price listed at AMAZON.COM $50 higher than on PBS?Please tell me this was a mistake! There are probably a lot of other customers who would like to purchase this video, but at $75.00, it's more than most are willing to pay.

BUY IT AT PBS.ORG FOR $25 NEW!!!$84 is CRIMINAL!
PBS.org has an online store where you can buy this same video for $19 new ($24 with shipping)!This $84 for a used copy is absolutely criminal and this seller should bury his/her greedy head in shame.Don't buy a used copy of something you can get new for sixty dollars cheaper from the place that created this documentary.By the way it's a great documentary and well worth seeing and owing (I do.) I love Amazon and they always have the BEST deals around on videos, DVDs and books, but this seller is taking everyone for a ride. ... Read more

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Much of this PBS documentary was filmed on the first federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., when a number of his former associates as well as notable admirers gathered in Atlanta to commemorate his life.The interviews with former President Jimmy Carter, Congressman John Lewis, Bill Cosby, Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Joan Baez, and Bishop Desmond Tutu are moving, but they are no match for the oratory of Dr. King himself.Thankfully, Read more

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Dr. King
This documentary was made during the first National Dr. King holiday.Thus, it's a bit dated.This came before Malcolm X became the more trendy icon and has somewhat eclipsed Dr. King.However, as Michael Dyson later wrote, Dr. King is still a powerful force with which to be reckoned.
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan is both subject and star of this video,which begins with a dizzying montage of Jordan's spectacular moves on the court. That's followed by dramatic feature about a dejected teenager who doesn't makethe cut at a high school basketball team tryout but who winds up, as if bymagic, getting coaching from Jordan himself. Pertinent clips from Jordan'scollege and pro career illustrate particular points as he delivers lessons aboutdetermination and "heart." Some of Jordan's teammates and illustrious opponentsalso appear in interview segments to talk about his fierce will to win. Roundingout Read more

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Not in Black and White
Not sure what the previous review is about. The video is not black and white at all - apart from 5 seconds of still photography.
Aunt's review
In black and white throughout and this turned off my nephew from the beginning - "It's for grown-ups."(Although I realized the older sports clips might be in black and white, and had told him so, I was surprised that parts of the video did not change to color - the box was in high color and does not state that the video is B and W.)Overall content is good with a motivational story line and a marvelous collection of the high spots that show the range of Jordan's immense talent.A great item to add to or to start a collection.Just not a good video to grab a child's interest.

The way basketball was meant to be played
A ballet on the basketball court.It motivates you to do your best.The art of dunking reaches a new level. ... Read more

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Same As It Ever Was
THE WAR AT HOME is a very strong film somewhat marred by its one-sidedness.Almost everybody interviewed participated in the Vietnam antiwar movement, and most of them participated from the time they first arrived in Madison.The film could have strengthened its case by giving more time to backers of American involvement in Vietnam and people who experienced a transition fromone side to the other.A few are featured--my favorite is campus police chief Ralph Hansen--but the preponderance come from the protesters.
And the Beat Goes On
I was a graduate student at the UW/Madison during the period that this film covers.It shows the history and development of the anti-war movement with a great deal of accuracy. (Not perfectly accurate, but very close.) The War at Home: History at it's Darkest
The War at Home is a moving story about America's turbulent mid-decades.It is a documentary of Madison, Wisconsin's infamous ROTC bombing, an event overshadowed by the Kent-State massacre.In 1969, after riots sweptMadison, several students from University of Wisconsin Madison set off abomb in the army's mathematics labratory.They then proceeded to hijack aplane and drop a dud-bomb on the army's Badger ammunition plant in Baraboo,Wisconsin.The War at Home is the moving story of the anti-war riotsleading up to the ROTC bombing, and the hunt for the suspects of thebombing.Where were you? ... Read more

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Jordan, the early years
If you have any doubt who the greatest basketball player of all time is, watch this video. This film was made nearly 15 years ago and it still wows me. I'm from Chicago so it is a Windy City bias. But it is true he is the best. Before the championships and him beating the Bad Boys, Jordan dazzled fans all over the nation with his 360 dunks, sick layups, incredible game winning shots and his winning attitude is what made up of Jordan before he won his six titles. This video also details his early life with his family, his daily battles on his families Basketball court with his older brother Larry. Him getting cut from his varsity high school team and his eventuall stardom at Laney high school. His successful run at North Carolina, with star teamates, James Worthy and Sam Perkins. Him winning the 1982 NCAA title against Patrick Ewing's Georgetown. Also relives his 1984 Olympic gold medal. Him being drafted third by the Bulls. Being passed over by the Portland TrailBlazers for.... Sam Bowie!!! The video also goes over Micheal's dramtic rise into stardom in 1984-85 where he won Rookie Of The Year. He then breaks his foot in early 1986 and he came all the way back, despite the Bulls front office telling him not to do it.He came back with fire, when in the 1986 playoffs, he scored 63 points against a team with four hall of famers, Bill Walton, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, and of course, Larry Bird. This video is a gem to own, for any basketball fans, and MJ fans. Also, you can find this video on the Ultimate Jordan DVD collection, which I also own. You will love it.

A MUST HAVE FOR JORDAN FANS
One Word: Bestsportsvideoever. AIR JORDAN'S BEST VIDEO BY FAR!!
This is easily the best NBA video around.I wasn't sure at first but when I watched Jordan's gravity defying dunks and shots it blew me away!It has got more spectacular highlights than any other NBA video I have ever seen.It starts off with Jordans childhood on the baseball field,then his brilliant college days,then to the best stuff...his early days in the NBA where he earned lots of awards.Made before he stunned the world by leading the Bulls to a double three-peat,this tape captures the glory days of both slam-dunk contests,his injury and how he came by itto become the best player ever,all his dunks,lay-ups and game winners,his success in the olympics in L.A,and his own commentary on what it was like to be such a star performer.There is also some footage of his greatness at golf aswell.Only one dissapointment,not enough footage of his All-Star games.I ordered this over-seas because Britain dosent sell NBA videos.Also great service from Amazon.Buy this if you are an NBA fan and want to witness the greatest player ever...AIR JORDAN! ... Read more

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Setting forth to keep financial ruin from striking their Tennessee college for former slaves, the Jubilee Singers, most of whom were former slaves themselves, managed to bring the haunting music of bondage to an enormous international audience. This documentary, an installment of the PBS Read more

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Jubilee Singers an important part of American history
The Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in Nashville are animportant but sometimes forgotten part of American History. Formed in 1871, they traveled the world singing the spirituals that came out of slavery. They battled prejudice, refused to sing to segregated audiences, kept an exhausting schedule, making history along the way.Read more

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World travelers and armchair adventurers alike will love the fresh taste of Paris available in Read more

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Quelle disappointment!
If you want to watch a pre-Oscar Halle stomp mannishly up one of the world's most famous boulevards oo-ing and ah-ing like an oafish American tourist and mangling every French term she is forced to utter by an incredibly banal script, then this is the travelogue for you. No super photography. Minimal history. I thought it might trigger fond memories of my visit to Paris and teach me a little something. No such luck. I think I'll donate this tape to my local library and declare it as a charitable donation on next year's taxes.

The Champs
I loved this video. It reminded me of the fun I had when I visited Paris, twice. The Champs, as the true Parisiennes call it, was one of my favorite places to shop, sightsee, and people watch. This video allows me torelive my visit to Paris and the Champs Elysees over and over again. It's a great video for anyone who plans to travel to Paris. ... Read more

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This British television documentary covers a lot of familiar ground inthe life and times of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. But the old story isnonetheless compelling as told by numerous eyewitnesses to history. Organized chronologically, Read more

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The Thriller Boom in my Living Room
What an outstanding DVD (4.75 stars) - Comprehensive documentary on The Greatest
Muhammad Ali was recently named the "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated magazine. "Muhammad Ali Through The Eyes of the World," which comes out on January 29th, tells the amazing story of this great athlete, political figure, and celebrity and you can easily see why Ali might have been chosen for this great honor.After all, he always knew he was "The Greatest" - something he claimed about himself from his earliest days of boxing. Loved it
This is the greatest Ali movie ever made. Period ... Read more

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Brilliant,
I first watched this on video when I was 8, 10 or some years old which I checked out @ the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library in Roswell. I think it once changed me how the way I feel about life and in the future. MLK has always been an inspiration to me how the way I'm livin' and how I'm playin the horn which is the trumpet. I praised God that he would've been 2day to see what it is. May God bless his soul.
it is the best of tapes, it is the worst of tapes
Contrary to what a previous reviewer wrote, "I Have a Dream" has had three sections chopped out of it; it's still a good version of an important speech.The audio here is often excellent -- good selectionsfrom the December '62 speech to the SCLC, a good cutting from "I Havebeen to the Mountain", a good (but too brief) quote from one of theanti-Vietnam speeches.One long section from just before the third Selmamarch (the one that succeeded) is also very fine.Well worth the money forthose with an interest in public speaking and rhetoric.As sort of abonus, you also get Bobby Kennedy's impromptu eulogy (though the spacemight have been better used for more of King). Brillant
i bought this video tape about 2 or 3 years back and was very moved by it.Dr.King's words have always given me hope and helped me think out problems.his speeches are timeless and important to all Human Beings thatare striving for a better Future. ... Read more

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Not what it seems
This tape is an edited version of the episode.
One Of The Best Shows From One The Best Seasons
The 1991 - 1992 season of "Saturday Night Live" was a watershed year for its strong cast, many of which (Phil Hartman, Mike Myers, Al Franken, Dana Carvey) had already been on the show a good five years by this point. It also featured some of its most consistent writing ever, thanks to veterans like Franken and the great Robert Smigel.
Michael Jordan is The Ultimate Man.
This video is ultimate.Ultimate in the fact that it's ultimate comedy, and ultimate in the fact that it features The Ultimate Man, Michael Jordan.So put two and two together--or in this case, put ultimate and ultimate together, and what do you get?The answer's very simple--ultimate.Orderthis video now. ... Read more

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The Jazziest Blues.
I think this video is a must have for your blues and jazz collection. The short musical movies, are well put together. I especially like Duke Ellington's Bundle of blues, I didn't know the song stormy weather, was writen and sung before the 1940's. Ivie Anderson sung the song different or as good as Lena Horne. And the dance team right after, was very good. They did dances back then in the 1930's, the way ethnic nightclubs do now. The women were thin, but looked healthy. This video is a must see, some of the vidoes were a little boring, but the rest will make up for it.

Best of the Four Volume Set
If you're not ready to roll out the bucks for the complete fourvolume set of HOLLYWOOD RHYTHM, this is the one to buy first. The mainreason is for the first short in this volume -- "Symphony inBlack." This marvelous short features Duke Ellington at the pianocomposing a new work.Intercut between those scenes are vignettesrepresenting the different movenents of the piece.One of whichfeatures a young (and uncredited) Billie Holiday as the scorned woman.Another features the provocative dancing of (also uncredited) Earl"Snake Hips" Tucker.Contemporary music video directorscould learn a lot from this piece with its stylish use of black &white photography and wonderful art direction.Read more

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The Peninsula Campaign and the Battel of Shiloh in 1862
McClellan's Peninsula Campaign in the East and Grant's military successes in the West climaxing in the Battle of Shiloh dominate the second episode of Ken Burns celebrated documentary which focuses on 1862, the second year of the war. Although David McCullough's narration supplies the voice of this documentary, it is Shelby Foote, relating anecdotes about the Battle of Shiloh and its importance in transforming beliefs about the war, that stands out in this particular episode. Other notable moments cover the clash of Ironclads with the Monitor and the Merrimac, the fall of New Orleans to Farragaut's Federal fleet, as well as the introduction of Nathan Bedford Forrest (the other authentic genius of the war besides Abraham Lincoln according to Foote). Again, the use of hundreds of still photographs, contemporary film shots of locales, the recognizable voices of noted actors such as Morgan Freeman and Jason Robards, Jr., and the simple but evocative music are powerfully woven together. "A Very Bloody Affair" begins with George B. McClellan's rising star and the cry of "On to Richmond," but by the end of 1862 it was Robert E. Lee who was being recognized as a military genius.No wonder people think of the Civil War as the American "Iliad." ... Read more

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boxings best champions
It takes you inside the life of a champion.It show you the way a champion is living and give you a rear chance too see the best boxers in the world put their titels on the line.It`s weary exciting and i do belive any boxing man will enjoy this series of the champs of the world.. ... Read more

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Good DVD, Great Selection of Games
If your a Magic Johnson fan, it is a must for you too pick it up.
Games on the 2 disc DVD?
Which 3 games will be on the 2 disc set?Game 6 of the 1980 Finals, '92 All-Star game, '87 Finals gm 4 "junior sky hook", '88 Finals game 3 are a few that come to mind.

Magic is Magic, but DVD is not
This DVD follows the career of the great Magic Johnson.There are highlights, lowlights, college and NBA battles and championship rings.This is one of the NBA greats at his best.In similar format to Sir Charles and Hakeem the Dream and in similar length, the DVD offers good value, but is a little short in length.
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