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Pressure Cooker
Wilma Stephenson, who teaches Culinary Arts at Frankford High School, runs a “boot camp”, disciplining her students into capable chefs and responsible students.

Family Docs

Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
Hey, Boo explores the To Kill a Mockingbird phenomenon and unravels some of the mysteries surrounding Harper Lee.

Art Class

Behind the Scenes: The Complete Series on DVD
Hosted by magicians Penn and Teller, this award-winning series goes behind the scenes to discover the creative process with renowned artists.

From Across The Ocean

Mongolian Ping Pong
A ping pong ball, found floating in a stream, becomes the source of wonderment for three young boys who live in the magnificent and remote grasslands of Mongolia.

Animated Delights

Hiroshima No Pika
Narrated by Susan Sarandon, Hiroshima No Pika is an animated film based on the award-winning children’s book by Japanese artist Toshi Maruki.

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Top Ten Family & Children Titles

1. Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
An enlightening look at To Kill a Mockingbird and its mysterious author.

2. A Mother's Courage
Join a mother on her quest to unlock her autistic sons's mind.

3. Ballerina
A portrait of five Russian ballerinas from the Mariinsky Theatre.

4. Please Vote for Me
A third-grade class in China holds its first open elections.

5. Pressure Cooker
A teacher runs a culinary "boot camp" at a Philadelphia high school.

6. Praying with Lior
Can someone with Down syndrome be a “spiritual genius?”


7. The Dancer
Follow the young and gifted Katja Bjorner through years of training.

8. The Art of Ballet
Four classic dance films in a special edition box set.

9. Linnea in Monet's Garden
The tale of a little girl's love affair with Claude Monet's paintings.

10. The Butterfly
An onery butterfly collector is befriended by an 8-year-old girl.