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Series
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Incredible biography of the genius who created, among other society-changing inventions, the motion picture medium. This story depicts Edison's beginning when he was a penniless janitor who set up a make-shift laboratory in an office basement.
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Nicola Maiden and Gerard Cole have been murdered while camping in the bucolic countryside of northern England. Complicating matters for the local constabulary is Nicola's father, Andy Maiden, a recently retired detective. Calling in Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley is the obvious solution.
Publisher
NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The Secret Lab Kids are ready to demo their new science song for web entrepreneur Mook Zookerboom when he learns that a satellite is coming down out of orbit, panics and heads for the airport. So the team must gather some data on gravity to convince him to return. Then, when Von Bolt accidentally destroys the museum's new moon rock, the Secret Lab Kids must find a way to replace it. Enjoy these adventures and more with the Secret Lab Kids.
9) Tesla
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Brilliant, visionary Nikola Tesla fights an uphill battle to bring his revolutionary electrical system to fruition, then faces thornier challenges with his new system for worldwide wireless energy. The film tracks Tesla's uneasy interactions with his fellow inventor Thomas Edison and his patron George Westinghouse. Another thread traces Tesla's sidewinding courtship of financial titan J.P. Morgan, whose daughter Anne takes a more than casual interest...
10) Thomas Jefferson
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson.
11) Young Tom Edison
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The teenage years of brilliant inventor Thomas Alva Edison as the young man troubles his family and his school teachers with his great quest for knowledge.
Publisher
Ncircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
After she discovers the secret lab Thomas Edison built which includes a virtual version of Edison himself and a robot he constructed, twelve-year-old science prodigy Angie and her friends have fun conducting experiments and exploring science.
13) Inherit the wind
Publisher
[MGM/UA Home Video]
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
A small Tennessee town gained national attention in 1925 when a biology schoolteacher was arrested for violating state law and teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in the classroom.
15) The edge of love
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
When legendary poet Dylan Thomas reconnects with Vera, his teenage sweetheart, a romantic rival begins between her and his wife Caitlin. As the woman begin to bond an unusual trio is formed. The threesome live in bliss until Vera's husband, a handsome soldier, returns from fighting in the war and jealousy erupts, threatening the trio's fragile happiness.
Publisher
Kino on Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Commercial motion pictures were invented at the Edison Laboratory between 1888 and 1893. Perhaps none of the component parts were strictly new, but the ability of Edison and his staff to reorganize them for a specific purpose was an extraordinary cultural achievement. In 1894, Edison was the sole producer of motion pictures in the world. Many Edison films continue to be impressive as the company employed such accomplished early directors as John Collins...
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The vote that made Jefferson President: February 17th, 1801. The House is deadlocked on a vote to decide the 3rd President of the United States because of the vagueness of the Constitution and the role of the electoral college. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, refuse to vote in favor of Thomas Jefferson who received a majority of the vote. Instead they will vote for Federalist Aaron Burr. Representative James Bayard confers with Jefferson...
Publisher
Getting to Know
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
From serving his country as Governor, Vice President, and President to founding a university, this program tells the story of Thomas Jefferson through cartoon action and historical pictures.
Leading revolutionary, author of the Declaration of Independence, inventor, architect, philosopher, and all-around Renaissance Man, Thomas Jefferson was one of the shining lights of 18th century America. This delightful video combines cartoon humor with historical...