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Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy
Actor John Turturro takes audiences on an intimate journey to Sicily, where he is instructed in the distinctive art of Sicilian puppetry.

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 its reclusive author, 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

Please Vote for Me
Chronicling the first elections of a third-grade class in China, this documentary is a witty macro-lens view of human nature, China’s one-child policy and the democratic process.

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. American Teacher
An eye-opening look at the frustrating realities of today's educators.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Pressure Cooker
A high school teacher runs a culinary "boot camp" for inner city kids.

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

9. Etoiles
An intimate look at the famed Paris Opera Ballet.

10. Food Beware: The French Organic Revolution
A small town in France makes their school lunch menu organic.