Staff Picks for Adult DVD Non-fiction

Being Caribou

Why is it a pick?

Imagine a couple concerned with the potential of Arctic drilling in the caribou calving grounds becoming a part of the annual migration from April into the Fall. Traveling along and behind in their trip from Old Crow in the Yukon to the Arctic Ocean, their videography and insight into the region is beautiful.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Diane

Chess in Concert

Why is it a pick?

Before Mamma Mia Benny & Bjorn with Tim Rice wrote a wonderful musical called Chess about a world championship chess game between a Russian and an American. This revival is done in concert with Josh Groban and Idina Menzel.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

Frontier House

Why is it a pick?

A PBS version of “Survivor” between three modern families in what would have been the old west! Pretty amazing how everyday life for our ancestors would be a survival test today.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Erin H

Hansel and Gretel

Why is it a pick?

One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. This Christmas season favorite stars Christine Schafer and Alice Coote.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

La Bohème

Why is it a pick?

One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas are the star crossed lovers in this beautiful new production from the Metropolitan opera recorded live April 5, 2008.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

La Fille du Régiment

Why is it a pick?

A co-production from the Royal Opera House, London and the Metropolitan Opera, this is a funny and romantic opera starring Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Florez.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

Lakmé

Why is it a pick?

You’ve heard the Flower Duet in TV commercials and movies. Now hear and see the soprano Joan Sutherland perform the duet in the opera Lakmé.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

Lightning in a Bottle

Why is it a pick?

Renowned artists across music genres and generations commandeer the stage to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion: the blues. Shot at Radio City Music Hall, this brilliant documentary is part concert, part history lesson, and all blues.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Marti

Macbeth

Why is it a pick?

One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. This dramatic and stylish opera stars Maria Guleghina.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

Power of Choice: The Life and Ideas of Milton Friedman

Why is it a pick?

Find out how one man and his ideas about economy have changed the destiny of nations.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Cathy

Survivorman

Why is it a pick?

Survival expert Les Stroud tests his skills in each episode by being dropped into the most extreme wilderness settings ranging from the desert to the arctic. With nothing but a handheld camera and no support crew, he has 7 days to find civilization and stay alive. This show is interesting and intense!

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Anne

The Best of Hootenanny

Why is it a pick?

Seeing and hearing folksingers of the 1960s from the TV show Hootenanny.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

Why is it a pick?

The compelling story of how this beloved artist-turned-activist stood his ground in one of America's most tumultuous times, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.