Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser. Filmmaker Bruce Ricker couldn't believe his luck. Michael and Christian Blackwood's extensive 1968 footage of the groundbreaking modern jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, including the only footage of the very private Monk off stage, was in excellent condition. The reels were, in Ricker's words, "just sitting there like the Dead Sea Scrolls of jazz." ...

Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby, Ray Copeland
Directed By: Charlotte Zwerin

The compelling and provocative story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to outspoken artist and activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and how, in the midst of one of the most tumultuous times in American history, Lennon stood his ground, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.

Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Starring: John Lennon, Pat Nixon, Chris Charlesworth, Everett Dirksen, Gloria Emerson
Directed By: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld

Manufacturer: Sony
Starring: John Hammond, Miller Carter, Eric Clapton, Wink Clark, Honeyboy Edwards
Directed By: Chris Hunt

"I have a dream today." On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King spoke these words as he addressed a crowd of more than 200,000 civil rights protesters gathered at The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Two months earlier, President John Kennedy had sent a civil rights bill to Congress, but it was struck down. Although Kennedy was concerned about the possibility of widespread violence during ...

Manufacturer: MPI Home Video
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr.

- Before there was Oprah or Dr. Phil or Ellen, or any of these people, there was Mike Douglas.- - Jay Leno, remembering Mike Douglas on The Tonight ShowLegendary daytime talk show host Mike Douglas influenced many of today's biggest stars, including Barbara Walters, Jay Leno, Regis Philbin, and Rosie O'Donnell, among many others. He ruled daytime talk from 1961 to 1982, reaching as many as ...

Manufacturer: STANDING ROOM ONLY
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr., Bob Newhart, John Lennon, Mel Brooks, Bill Cosby
Directed By: Al Greenfield

The key players in the radical movement known as the Weather Underground are skillfully brought to life in this Oscar-nominated documentary. The Weathermen were born of sixties protest, but took their scheme to overthrow the U.S. government to especially violent extremes. Never a well-populated movement, the Underground petered out as its leaders aged during the seventies; by decade's end, weary ...

Manufacturer: NEW VIDEO GROUP
Starring: Tse-tung Mao, Walter Mondale, Brian Flanagan (II), Timothy Leary, Richard Nixon
Directed By: Sam Green (II), Bill Siegel

Three DVD Box Set, over 3.5 hours containing 44 of the great speeches that changed the course of history. Includes U.S. Presidents - FDR, Harry Truman, JFK, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton. Also speeches from Historical Icons - Martin Luther King, Jr., Douglas MacArthur, Robert F. Kennedy, Barry Goldwater, Jesse Jackson, Huey Long, George Patton, Hubert ...

Manufacturer: SpeechWorks
Starring: FDR, Harry Truman, JFK, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter
Directed By: Bob Wikstrom

Go beyond the dream to discover the man. Forty years after Martin Luther King s assassination, HISTORY, with newsman Tom Brokaw, takes viewers through the extraordinary life and times of America's civil rights visionary. KING goes beyond the legend to portray the man, the questions, the myths and, most importantly, the relevance of Dr. King s message in today s world. Includes a rare ...

Manufacturer: A&E Home Video (New REleaset)
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr.

From the fearless resolve of a single man to the remarkable voices of thousands marching VOICES OF CIVIL RIGHTS provides a stunning overview of one of America s greatest defining moments.VOICES OF CIVIL RIGHTS: This collection of personal narratives was created by a group of journalists photographers and videographers as they embarked on a bus trip around the country to create the largest archive ...

Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Starring: Martin Luther King Jr.

In their five-year existence, the Soweto Gospel Choir has become a world-wide sensation, winning two Grammy Awards and selling out concert halls around the world. This DVD captures all the spontaneity and infectious spirit that makes their live appearances an unforgettable experience.

Manufacturer: Shanachie
Starring: The Soweto Gospel Choir