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Ballerina
In the grand tradition of the Ballets Russes comes this portrait of five Russian ballerinas from the Mariinsky Theatre. From the backstage studio to stages around the world, Ballerina captures the sublime beauty of ballet in all its resplendent glory.



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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Based on the best-selling novel set during China's cultural revolution, this acclaimed film is about two young men who are sent to a remote mountain village for a Maoist re-education.



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Basil in Blunderland - VHS
A Film by Miles England. Roman Catholic Cardinal Basil Hume uses the game of hide and seek to discuss faith and his own moments of doubt and despair in this uplifting journey with an extraordinary man.



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Bedrooms & Hallways
Director Rose Troche's (Go Fish, The L Word) sparkling romantic comedy that the Village Voice calls, 'sophisticated, romantic and wildly funny, a gay-friendly Friends!



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Been Rich All My Life
Meet the Silver Belles, five tap dancers who performed in 1930’s Harlem. Together again, after a few decades hiatus, they're dancing to standing ovations - as sassy as they ever were.



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Before & After Stonewall: 25th Anniversary Edition
These two seminal documentaries tell the remarkable tale of how homosexuals, a heretofore hidden and despised group, became a vibrant and integral part of America’s family, and, indeed, the world community..



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Before Stonewall
When the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, three nights of rioting sparked a national gay liberation movement. This acclaimed documentary tells the dramatic story of gay and lesbian life from the 1920s up until Stonewall.



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Behind The Scenes With Allen Toussaint- VHS
The jazz composer and pianist, with Bobby McFerrin's help, demonstrates the art of musical composition by writing a simple melody at the piano and using it as the basis of a song that he records in a studio.



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Behind The Scenes With JoAnn Falletta- VHS
JoAnn Falletta, heralded as one of America's most promising young conductors, shows how a symphony orchestra uses layers of sound to create music.



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Behind The Scenes With Robert Gil de Montes- VHS
Robert Gil de Montes, the celebrated artist, relies on the imaginative and unusual use of color to create art that reflects a keen awareness of his Mexican roots.



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Behind the Burly Q
Burlesque was one of America’s most popular forms of live entertainment in the first half of the 20th century, yet now it is often vilified and misunderstood. This film tells the intimate and surprising stories of burlesque from its golden age.



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Behind the Scenes Volume 1: Painting and Drawing
An exciting and fun exploration for children and adults alike into the world of Painting and Drawing, featuring David Hockney, Robert Gil de Montes, Wayne Thiebaud and Matt Groening. Hosted by Penn & Teller.



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Behind the Scenes Volume 2: Theater, Sculpture and Photography
An exciting exploration for children and adults alike into the world of Theater, Sculpture and Photography, featuring Julie Taymor (The Lion King), sculptor Nancy Graves, and Photographers Carrie Mae Weems and William Wegman. Hosted by Penn & Teller.



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Behind the Scenes Volume 3: Music and Dance
An exciting and fun exploration for children and adults alike into the world of Music and Dance, featuring choreographer David Parsons, conductor JoAnn Falletta, musicians Max Roach, Allen Toussaint and Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin.



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Behind the Scenes: Complete Series on DVD
Discover the magic and mystery of artistic creation in this complete set of all 10 episodes of Behind the Scenes on 3 DVD's! Hosted by magicians Penn and Teller, the award-winning series explores the creative process with world-renowned artists.



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Berkeley in the Sixties
A Film by Mark Kitchell. The Sixties come to life in this gripping film that captures the decade's events - the Free Speech Movement, Civil Rights marches, anti-war protests, Black Panthers - in all their immediacy and passion.



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Berlin Schönhauser Corner: DEFA Collection
In this landmark film about rebellious youth, a group of teenagers meet daily on Schönhauser Street in East Berlin to dance to rock n’ roll, swap Western goods and escape the control of their parents and the State.



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Best of Boys In Love, The
A collection of award-winning gay short films. Featuring seven audience favorites from our two popular collections Boys In Love and Boys In Love 2.



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Best of Gay Britain, The
The Best of Gay Britain DVD Boxset. Includes the films Boyfriends, Like It Is, and The Wolves of Kromer.



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Best of Global Lens: Africa
This Special Edition Box Set includes four daring films from the Global Lens Collection: Hollow City (Angola), The Night of Truth (Burkina Faso), Another Man's Garden (Mozambique), and Bunny Chow (South Africa).



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Best of Global Lens: Brazil
This special edition box set includes the following four films from the Global Lens Collection: Almost Brothers, Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures, Mango Yellow and Margarette's Feast.



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Best of Global Lens: China
This Special Edition Box Set includes the following four films from the Global Lens Collection: Dam Street, the Cannes award-winning Luxury Car, Stolen Life and Uniform.



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Beyond Hatred
In this deeply moving, award-winning documentary, a French family reflects on the vicious murder of their 29-year-old gay son by neofascist skinheads and courageously tries to move beyond feelings of hatred and revenge.



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Bhutto
A fascinating array of archival footage, neverbefore- heard audio and interviews brings to life this epic story of one of the most fascinating characters of our time — Benazir Bhutto, the first woman in history elected to lead a Muslim nation.



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Bhutto - Theatrical Poster
BHUTTO - THEATRICAL POSTER: A fascinating array of archival footage, neverbefore- heard audio and interviews brings to life this epic story of one of the most fascinating characters of our time — Benazir Bhutto, the first woman in history elected to lead a Muslim nation.



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Bible Unearthed, The
The Bible is both a religious and historical work, but how much is myth and how much is history? This investigation into the origins of the Bible visits archaeological digs in Egypt, Jordan and Israel – including Megiddo, the cradle of biblical archaeology.



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Big Score, The
Fred Williamson and Richard Roundtree star in this hard-edged action/drama about an embittered narcotics cop who is accused of a crime he didn't commit and is now ready to settle The Big Score.



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Bigger Splash, A
Filmmaker Jack Hazan follows artist David Hockney as he struggles to create what would prove to be some of his most enduring works: those featuring Hockney's model and lover, Peter Schlesinger.



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Bliss
Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli and set against the backdrop of Turkey’s natural wonders, Bliss is an eye-opening story about the taboo subject of honor killings.



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Blood Sweat & Gears
This riveting, eye-opening documentary is the story of a unique American professional cycling team devoted not only to cleaning up the sport of cycling but to succeeding in the Tour de France.



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Blood in the Face
A jaw-dropping view of America's white supremacy movement. Rare archival footage, darkly humorous interviews, and their own promotional materials bring to light the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan and other radical right groups.



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Bolero and In Search of Cezanne
Two films by Allan Miller. The Academy Award winning The Bolero captures the essence of an orchestra as Zubin Mehta conducts Ravel's classic. In Search of Cezanne is an exploration of the life and legacy of 19th century French painter.



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Bonhoeffer
A film by Martin Doblmeier. The German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the first, and strongest, voices of resistance to Adolf Hitler. He joined the unsuccessful plots to assassinate Hitler and was executed three weeks before the end of the war.



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Border Cafe: Global Lens Collection
A young widow takes over her late husband's truck stop café, staying in the kitchen so as not to cause a scandal in Iran's conservative society. But her brother-in-law, out of familial obligation, wants to take her as a wife and also take over the café.



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Born in '45: DEFA Collection
Banned in 1966, this sexually frank film, bursting with the stylistic energy of Neo-Realism and the French New Wave, centers on two newlyweds who are going crazy living together in their tiny flat and decide to divorce.



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Born in Flames
The movie that rocked the foundations of the early Indie film world, this provocative classic is a comic fantasy of female rebellion set ten years after the Second American Revolution.



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Boy and His Dog, A
A Film by LQ Jones. Written by legendary Sci-Fi author Harlan Ellison (Star Trek, The Twilight Zone), this classic cult tale follows a young man (Don Johnson) and his telepathic dog in the year 2024, as they struggle to survive in a post-atomic wilderness.



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Boyfriends
A Film by Neil Hunter & Tom Hunsinger. Three male couples converge on a beautiful English country house for a supposedly relaxing weekend. What ensues is a witty exploration of gay relationships in the 90's. DVD includes a special bonus film Achilles.



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Breaking the Maya Code
Based on archaeologist Michael Coe's book and filmed in nine countries, Breaking the Maya Code is the amazing story of the 200-year struggle to unlock the secret hieroglyphs of the ancient Maya.



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Breasts: A Documentary
Twenty-two women – most topless, all candid – reveal how their breasts have shaped their lives, from puberty to sex to motherhood and beyond. Interspersed throughout are precious archival gems.



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Brenda Brave
From the imagination of Astrid Lindgren, the author of Pippi Longstocking, comes this heartwarming tale of a little girl who selflessly takes care of her grandmother after she injures her leg.



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Brick City
Brick City is a provocative and eye-opening documentary series that fans out around the city of Newark, New Jersey to capture the daily drama of a community striving to become a better, safer, stronger place to live.



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Bridesmaid, The
Directed by Claude Chabrol and based on the novel by Ruth Rendell. It's love at first sight when Senta falls into the life of handsome young Philippe, but Philippe soon discovers that Senta's life is shrouded in mystery.



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Bright Leaves
Using the Hollywood melodrama "Bright Leaf" as a jumping off point, filmmaker Ross McElwee reaches back to his roots in this witty rumination on American History, tobacco, and the myth of cinema.



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Brothers in Arms
In the early months of 1969, six men met on a swift boat on the Mekong Delta during some of the worst fighting in the Vietnam War. Their commander happened to be a young Yale graduate named John Kerry.



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Buffalo Boy: Global Lens Collection
In 1940s Vietnam, a young man takes up with a band of nomadic buffalo herders and discovers freedom, violence and love - but also secrets about his past that will change his life forever.



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Bulletproof Salesman
A self-confessed war profiteer, Fidelis Cloer always had an on eye on growth opportunities and found the perfect war when the US invaded Iraq. But as the war evolved, Fidelis quickly found himself engaged in a pathological arms race.



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Bunny Chow: Global Lens Collection
Three up-and-coming comedians make it clear that life in the ‘new’ Johannesburg is not just about hardship and townships, but also about humor, friends, and celebrating life on a raucous road trip to South Africa’s largest music festival.



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Butterfly Kiss
A Film by Michael Winterbottom. A pair of lesbian lovers (Amanda Plummer and Saskia Reeves) are on a lethal rampage through Britain, with music by The Cranberries, PJ Harvey and Bjork!



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Butterfly, The
Eight-year-old Elsa and her mother move in next to Julien, an ornery old entomologist with a lavish butterfly collection in his apartment.










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