A bold and uncompromising documentary focused on economic oppression in the suburb of Spanish Lake, Missouri. Operating without a local government, the lack of community leadership has disastrous effects, including a mass exodus of the white population in the late 1990's.. The themes of the film parallel America's growing political divide, underlying racism, and rise of anti-government sentiment. Highlighted in the film is a landmark U.S. Supreme...

Thomas Kinkade presents Christmas Lodge: a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now-dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself...

In early January 2004, two spacecraft carrying identical robotic explorers will touch down on the surface of Mars. On that day, NOVA will present a special television event that climaxes with live coverage as NASA/JPL scientists await the first critical signals confirming that the rovers have landed safely. The show features a gripping behind-the-scenes glimpse of the design, testing, and launch of the mission. The engineers face a tense deadline...

From the award winning, 10 part archival program series, "Filmmakers on Film." Film editing initially began as a woman's art in France. As veteran film editor, Dede Allen, tell it, "They thought that women were good at little details, like sewing." Before editing became a craft, women were the earliest technicians. Today, the long tradition of women editors carries on. Features: Dede Allen, Margaret Booth and Carol Littleton, Brianne Murphy and Kevin...

From the award winning, 10 part archival program series, "Filmmakers on Film." Who should direct the film? Who should write it? Who should edit the final product? With major Hollywood studios, these questions lie within the producer's domain. Marcia Nasatir was the first female VP of a major studio. Sherry Lansing was the first woman to become president of a major studio. Features: Sherry Lansing, Marcia Nasatir, Lauren Schuler-Donner, Lynda Obst,...

Julia Child shows you the elegant French way to roast and serve squab and small game birds.

When meddling mothers-in-law double Suzie's problems in caring for twins, Herb and Roger hire a stern nanny, who bars Eve and Kaye from the nursery, and they try hard to get rid of her.

Cissy is taking an art class and has been drawing caricature images of the family members, but does not mention one for Mr. French. He is hurt at being left out, however, Cissy has his picture and wants to surprise him with it.

Toppy and his friends follow Giraffe, who has been kidnapped by a strange ball of fur, to a small village deep in the jungle. In that village, there was a little girl who looked exactly like Princess Luna, the daughter of King Nargan, and a giraffe. Seeing this, Professor Ann becomes even more angry with Giraffe, and Giraffe is given a divorce on the spot...

Good communication is key to capturing beautiful portraits. Bobbi walks you through her process of putting subjects at ease in order to achieve natural-looking results. In addition, you'll learn effective techniques for directing people during a shoot, ensuring you get the shot you want.