Descriptive DVDs
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Evan almighty, directed by Tom Shadyac ; screenplay by Steve Oedekerk... [et al.]
Junior congressman Evan Baxter, whose wish to "change the world" is heard by none other than God. When God appears with the perplexing request to build an ark, Evan is sure he is losing it. But soon mysterious deliveries of wood and tools are being dropped on his doorstep, animals of every shape and size are flocking to him two by two, and his self-absorbed life goes from overnight success to almighty mess! Rated PG. Starring Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman. (96 min.) 2007.
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Farther than the eye can see, directed by Michael Brown ; screenplay by Michael Brown and Josh Colover
The incredible story of blind man Erik Weihenmayer's quest to climb Mount Everest. Includes a bonus DVD. Rated PG. Featuring Erik Weihenmayer. Some strong language. (76 min.). 2003.
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Hellboy II: the golden army, directed and screenplay by Guillermo del Toro ; screenplay by Mike Mignola
The fate of mankind hangs in the balance when a ruthless prince awakens an unstoppable army of creatures and wages war with the human world. It's up to Hellboy and his team of paranormal outcasts to face off with the forces of darkness in the ultimate battle of good versus evil! Rated PG. Starring Ron Perlman. Descriptions of violence, and some strong language. (120 min.) 2008.
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The Incredible hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier ; screenplay by Zak Penn
Academy Award nominee Edward Norton stars as scientist Bruce Banner, a man who has been living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with his most formidable foe: the Abomination - a nightmarish beast of pure aggression whose powers match the Hulk's own! Rated PG. Starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and William Hurt. Descriptions of violence. (113 min.) 2008.
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The Miracle worker, directed by Paul Aaron ; screenplay by William Gibson
Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their daughter. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie works to break through Helen's walls of silence and darkness. Rated G. Starring Melissa Gilbert and Patty Duke. (98 min.) 2009, 1979.
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Moulin Rouge, directed by Baz Luhrmann ; screenplay by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce
1899. Christian, a young English writer, has come to Paris to be a part of the Bohemian revolution taking hold in the city's underworld - and nowhere is the thrill of the underworld more alive than at the Moulin Rouge. Things take a wicked turn for Christian as he starts a deadly love affair with the star courtesan of the club, Satine, whose affections are also coveted by the Duke, the club's patron. Rated PG-13. Starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Some descriptions of sex, violence and strong language. (127 min.) 2001.
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Mountains without barriers, directed by Michael Brown
Disabled outdoor athletes work together with companies that create assistive techniques and technologies. Filmed at the No Barriers Festival, The Dolomites, Italy 2005. Rated G. Featuring Erik Weihenmayer. (25 min). 2006.
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, directed by Rob Cohen ; screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar
When a 2,000-year-old curse is broken, a ruthless dragon emperor comes back to life with a diabolical plan to enslave the world. Mankind's only hope against him and his legions of undead warriors lies with the courageous O'Connell family, who chase him from the dangerous catacombs of China, to the icy Himalayas and beyond. Rated PG. Starring Brendan Fraser, and Jet Li. Descriptions of violence. (112 min.) 2008.
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United 93, directed and screenplay by Paul Greengrass
United 93 tells the unforgettable story of the heroic passengers and crew members who prevented the terrorists from carrying out their plans for the fourth hijacked plane on September 11, 2001. As on-ground military and civilian teams scrambled to make sense of the unfolding events, forty people who sat down as strangers found the courage to stand up as one. Rated R. Starring David Alan Basche. Strong language, and descriptions of violence. (111 min.) 2006.
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Wanted, directed by Timur Bekmambetov ; screenplay by Michael Brandt... [et al.]
A young man finds out his long lost father is an assassin. When his father is murdered, the son is recruited into his father's old organization and trained by a man named Sloan to follow in his dad's footsteps. Rated R. Starring Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman and James McAvoy. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and explicit descriptions of violence. (110 min.) 2008.