Plains Song for Female Voices
The Atkins family, of the Nebraska plains, is a family of women headed by Cora, who has learned to submit to the rhythms of nature and maintains a moral innocence. Her sister-in-law, Belle, dies in childbirth. Sharon Rose, Belle's daughter, is raised by Cora and eventually leaves Nebraska for the sophistication of the East Coast. Years later she returns to the plains and comes face-to-face with Cora's dignity, resourcefulness, and resolute character.
The first of the immensely popular GUNDAM animes, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM begins in the year 0079 of the Universal Century, as the Earth Federation is fighting a losing battle against the rogue Principality of Zeon. In these episodes, the Federation is on the brink of defeat as Zeon forces have surrounded the White Base, and are ready to close in. However, dissent in the Zeon ranks undermines the attack as two Zeon leaders vie for superiority.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Stereo - EnglishInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
From producer/ provocateur Robert Greenwald (OUTFOXED, UNCOVERED: THE WAR ON IRAQ) comes the latest installment in his politically vehement series; this time, the prolific documentary producer tells the real story of the USA Patriot Act. Melding personal stories with words from the experts, the interviews invariably illuminate the assault that has been launched by the Bush administration against the rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution, principly using 9/11 as an excuse. Writer, director, and producer of the film Nonny De La Pena has been nominated for an Academy Award for her film DEATH ON THE JOB, and she has worked as a muckraking investigative journalist for many prestigious organizations; she brings her nose for the truth to this affecting and informative documentary.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.85Audio: (unspecified) - English
When a young girl named Tsubasa follows a shooting star only to find that it is actually a spacecraft that has fallen to Earth, she meets a friendly alien who gives her a clone of herself named Hikaru. Although physically indistinguishable from Tsubasa, Hikaru's personality is almost the polar opposite of Tsubasa. However, when hostile aliens begin making their way to Earth, Tsubasa finds that she can merge with Hikaru to form Figure 17, a bio-humanoid combat system that may be the Earth's only hope against the extraterrestrial invaders.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull FrameInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus