DVD - Documentaries & How-to Films

Traces the life and work of Mary Pickford, the legendary silent film star, movie pioneer, and keen businesswoman. Pickford's life also parallels an even larger story, telling of the birth of the cinema itself. Pickford co-created United Artists Studios, spearheaded the founding of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and established the Motion Picture Retirement Home. Mary, known as 'America's Sweetheart' was the first actress to earn one million dollars.

Join National Geographic phtographer Tim Laman and ornithologist Ed Scholes as they journey deep into the most remote jungles on earth in search of all 39 species of some of the most amazing birds in the world: Birds of Paradise.

Explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of a few of the over five million Americans living with bipolar disorder. Personal stories of harrowing events, medical mazes, discrimination and the effects of social stigma blend together to create a compelling look at a generation coming out of the bipolar closet.

This gentle yoga practice can be used throughout pregnancy to build strength and stamina, reduce stress and fatigue, and connect body and mind. Celebrated yoga and fitness talent Desi Bartlett starts with meditation exercises, followed by floor and standing sequences.

In 2004, songwriter Seth Swirsky set out to talk to people who had crossed paths with the band he grew up idolizing, the Beatles. Features personal reflections from Sir Ben Kingsley, Beach Boy Brian Wilson, Henry Winkler, Smokey Robinson, Graham Nash, Davy Jones, Art Garfunkel, and many more. Stories range from the unforgettable chance encounter to intimate knowledge of the group members.

On the evening of September 30, 1952, the shape and sound of movies changed forever with the introduction of Cinerama. This unique widescreen process was launched when television was deemed as a major threat to US film exhibition. Fred Waller, Cinerama's creator, had indeed labored long on his dream of a motion picture experience that would recreate the full range of human vision. It used three cameras and three projectors on a curved screen 146 degrees deep. In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of its premiere, Flicker Alley is proud to present THIS IS CINERAMA exactly as it was seen by over 20,000,000 viewers in its original roadshow version. Travel around the world with Cinerama, from Venice to Madrid, from Edinburgh Castle to the La Scala opera house in Milan, and conclude with a flight across America in the nose of a B-25 bomber. Experience this cinema classic once again in this unique "Smilebox" curved screen simulation!

There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations.