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Publisher
Southport Music Box Corporation d/b/a Music Box Films
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
An Israeli woman seeking to finalize a divorce (Gett) from her estranged husband finds herself effectively put on trial by her country's religious marriage laws, in this powerhouse courtroom drama.
Publisher
Overland Pictures ; Hemlock Productions ; 2R Productions ; Lucid Visual Media ; Roped In Productions
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"After a 40-year-old nationwide "War on Drugs", the state of Washington has become a key battleground in the fight to legalize marijuana. But many marijuana advocates are vehemently opposed to Measure I-502, the law that will legalize the growing, sale and use of cannabis. They say it will impose harsh and scientifically arbitrary DUI laws, new taxes, and additional restrictions and penalties that will hurt medical marijuana patients and providers."...
Publisher
Screen Media Films
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Upon being sent to live with her aunt in the small town of Doverville, 12-year-old Emma O'Conner finds herself in the middle of a 'dog-fight' with the Mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their "no-dogs" law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Publisher
Choices
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive look at the colorful history of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It tells the complete story of the oldest consumer protection agency in the United States...Illustrated with original images and never-before-seen-footage, the story is told by those who know the agency best -- investigators, historians, authors and employees at all levels of the organization"--Container.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to an 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.
Series
Publisher
Sporty's Academy
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Airspace: Provides an in-depth look at operating rules and chart depiction in a logical, easy-to-understand format.
Weather format: A step-to-step guide through the ICAO weather formats and abbreviations of METARs and TAFs. Learn to read and interpret aviation weather reports and extract additional clues they provide about atmospheric conditions.
9) Lady buds
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From a Latinx LGBTQ activist to a Black Catholic school principal, six small businesswomen hit California's newly legal cannabis trade. But as aggressive regulations bogart the market, can they each keep their green American dream alight?
11) We become silent
Publisher
Well TV
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Details the ongoing attempts by multinational pharmaceutical interests and giant food companies, along with the WTO, the WHO and others, to limit the public's access to herbs, vitamins and other therapies. The film highlights the U.S. Government's complicity in suppressing the truth about the effectiveness of alternative/complementary medicines, and outlines the international plan to eliminate freedom of choice in health care through the work of the...
12) Capernaum
Publisher
Sony Pictures Classics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Arabic
Description
After fleeing his negligent and abusive parents, a hardened, streetwise twelve-year-old boy sues them to protest the life they've given him.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Hooked explains the chemistry of certain drugs, their effects, and their history of use and illegality. Relates cycles of social and legal acceptance followed by rejection as drug effects were recognized, used and overused. Explores the social and legislative changes that have transformed (and, some would argue, created) the drug culture of the 20th Century.
14) Modified
Publisher
Collective Eye Films
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A first-person feature documentary that questions why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in the United States and Canada, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. Shot over a span of ten years, the film follows the ongoing struggle to label GMOs, exposing the cozy relationship between the biotech industry and governments.
15) Gun life
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Experts like professor John Murrin and Senator Larry Craig shed light on the 2nd Amendment itself, examining exactly what it says and speculating on the founders' intents. From behind the scenes of a shoot-em-up action flick to the halls of Congress, this is an all-encompassing look at gun life in America.
16) Weed the people
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Patients suffering from cancer, and their families, struggle against mean-spirited legislation, and the proclaimed goal of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to roll back marijuana reforms in states such as California.
17) Loving
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the US Supreme Court.
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education that the concept of "separate but equal" school segregation was unconstitutional. Director Peter Gilbert explores the history and legacy of the legal decision.
Publisher
Lily Films
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Documents the trend of unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Explores organic and sustainable agriculture as alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture. Includes public performance rights.