Panama: Exploring the Panama Canal (1995)

Fascinating India

"Fascinating India" spreads an impressive panorama of India’s historical and contemporary world. The film presents the most important cities, royal residences and temple precincts. It follows the trail of different religious denominations, which have influenced India up to the present day. Simon Busch and Alexander Sass travelled for months through the north of the Indian subcontinent to discover what is hidden under India’s exotic and enigmatic surface, and to show what is rarely revealed to foreigners. The film deals with daily life in India. In Varanasi, people burn their dead to ashes. At the Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious gathering of the world, 35 million pilgrims bathe in holy River Ganges. This is the first time India is presented in such an alluring and engaging fashion on screen.

I Married Adventure

A 1940 Columbia Picture feature film, "I Married Adventure" stars Osa Johnson and closely follows her 1940 best-selling book of the same name. Osa portrays herself in studio-produced scenes which bridge the transition between actual documentary footage segments as the film recounts the Johnson's nine world expeditions to Africa, Borneo, and the South Seas. Jim Bannon, a Hollywod stuntman who lent his voice to many western's including Red Ryder, Don Clark, and Albert Duffy narrate this adventure classic that compiles the very best images from the Johnsons' original feature films.

Oaxacalifornia: The Return

The Mejia family emigrated from Oaxaca to Fresno, California 40 years ago. Filmmaker Trisha ZIff filmed the family in 1996, and returns now to see the changes that have settled over them, and follows the family on their return to Mexico.

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Hello Campers!

Oral history project exploring the history of London's holiday campers. From the 1930s to the 1980s London’s workers increasingly visited holiday camps such as Pontins and Butlins, or run by trade unions and other social groups. It became a tradition for generations of families - a highlight of the year for all ages.

Panama Radio

Two friends who worked in the vinyl record shop Panamá Radio remember the post-II World War days when they entered the working scene of the city, the music of the times and all the artists that visited the shop.

Trabantem až na konec světa

The third installment in Dan Přibáň's series of travel documentaries describes the author's journey with his friends across South America in vehicles that are often notorious but cult in their own way. The charming dynamics of the group on screen are further enhanced by the high-quality craftsmanship.

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. This unflinching look at Anthony Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

A Tight, Warm Hug

Lucy Rose, a transgender woman, shares her journey of self-love and empowerment since starting hormone replacement therapy three years ago. The film is part animation, part documentary and part VHS archive footage.

Five Wheelchairs for Egypt

For two years, five young adults affected by Cerebral Palsy (CP) have followed the crew of the sailboat Kifouine during their sail around the world through daily mail exchanges. Until they felt ready to break the moorings and take up the challenge to join the sailors. They spent two weeks on board of the Kifouine in Egypt. An exceptional experience that has, in many ways, changed their way to look at things, and the way they're being looked at...

Going Home

A home movie by Adolfas Mekas and wife Pola Chapelle on their travels to Lithuania and Europe. It was filmed concurrently with the more highly regarded “Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania” by Jonas Mekas, brother to Adolfas.

Leslie Sansone's Walk & Firm for Older Adults

Leslie Sansone's In-Home Walk & Firm for Older Adults converts the space in front of your television into a fat burning, body shaping, health improvement walking track.

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My Summer Vacation

A teenager (Jude DeWit) documents and attempts to capture the most emotional and thrilling summer of his life.

Rewind This!

Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.

Palin on Redpath

Michael Palin travels to France in search of the Mediterranean view on his wall, captured by his favourite artist, Scottish painter Anne Redpath. He travels from a London bank, via a chateau in Cap Ferrat and a monastery in Edinburgh.

300 KM TO EVEREST

From the Alps to the Himalayas, living legend of mountain sports, Dawa Sherpa, has left his mark on the trail running world and the Olympic games. A top-level sportsman, yak keeper, mason and Buddhist monk, Dawa now organizes races for humanitarian purposes in the heart of his native mountains. One of them is the Solukhumbu Trail. A trail running race of approximately 300km, an adventure which takes place 5000m above sea level and a total amount of vertical drop kilometres equal to twice the ascent of Everest! Discover a wild and authentic Nepal, at the foot of the highest mountains in the world, while 60 running enthusiasts embark on a humanitarian adventure. Sometimes they have to sleep at the home of locals, in a refuge or in frozen tents. To exceed yourself while supporting a human cause that is the magic of the Solukhumbu Trail.

Wara

'Wara, road to the stars' takes us on board to the 'Wara Wara Del Sur', a Bolivian train that goes from the Argentinian border to La Paz. The director meets local musicians on the road with the hope of meeting the 'Wara', the Bolivian Pink Floyd.

Pure & Simple: An Introduction to the Joys of Canning

Join renowned fun and rewarding than ever. chef Alice Waters Alice will even take you of Northern California's Chez Panisse as she leads you step- through a pair of easy, scrumptious recipes -one a spicy for and tomato salsa, by-step through the pure simple joys of canning. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create delicious, nutritious snacks and meals that come from the freshest ingredients, picked at their peak of perfection. You'll be introduced to the simple procedures that make home canning more the other for preserving the wonderful taste of fresh green beans. See why so many people get so much pure enjoyment out of the and simple process of canning!

Rita Moreno: Now You Can!

More than just an exercise video, this tape offers a whole revitalizing philosophy that turns beauty and fitness into a daily gift every woman can give to herself.

The Unofficial Dan Quayle Video

The Unofficial Dan Quayle Video is a humorous collection of Quayle’s speeches, press conferences and interviews given during his term as Vice President. See Dan Quayle on the golf course (how does he compare to other famous V.P.’s, such as Ford and Agnew?), watch him squirm as he is interviewed by grade school children, see him in action at a ceremony at NASA, examine his technique in “throwing out his garbage.” The Unofficial Dan Quayle Video will be hilarious to Democrats and Republicans alike.

The Orient Express

The next best thing to being there is to experience The Chronicle Travel Library with its most comprehensive collection. Chronicle Videocassettes brings the Orient Express to you.

Great Sports Moments of the 80's

Experience the thrill as your favorite teams and heroes triumph again! Great comebacks, rivalries and record-breaking performances are here to watch over and over again.

Racing Toward... the Mark of the Beast

A 90s Christian video about biblical prophecy and the Apocalypse.

Messengers of Destiny

An historic event that correlates ancient prophecy to the massive sightings and remarkable videos taken during the wave of UFO activity over Mexico 1991 and 1992.

Savannah: The Video Postcard

In this box is a videotape you would have made of Savannah if you had vision of an artist, the expertise of a master technician, the very finest equipment, unlimited funds, and all the time in the world. Two years in the making, Savannah, The Video Postcard is a portrait of timeless beauty. All of the romance, magic, and charm that made Savannah the first Lady of the south have been captured by award winning videographer Mickey Youmans. Here is Savannah just as you remember it...and as you've never seen it before: A visual feast, in glorious color, in perfect light, in idea whether, in just the right season. Savannah, The Video Postcard is no mere than travelogue, but an aesthetic experience to be savored again and again.

Touring France

Touring France ventures off the beaten path to bring you the definitive video portrait of this colorful country, from fairy tale castles to the Cannes Film Festival, from the serene countryside to Paris' museums and cafes.

World's Most Exotic Travel Destinations, Vol. 8

Around the corner or around the globe, embark on a thrilling journey to some of the more fascinating destinations in the world! Get set to visit exotic sights and thrill to nature's most breathtaking vistas. Meet unique and interesting people, visit the places you've dreamed about and marvel at wonders few know exist. Experience the best the world has to offer on these exotic travel destination videos!

Way Cool Creepy Crawlies

Way Cool Creepy Crawlies, From the itty bitty kiddy wildlife series. VHS Award-Winning Cinematographers featuring Froggies, caterpillars, turtles, lizards & spiders.

World's Most Exotic Travel Destinations, Vol. 14

Around the corner or around the globe, embark on a thrilling journey to some of the most fascinating destinations in the world! Get set to visit exotic sights and thrill to nature's most breathtaking vistas. Meet unique and interesting people, visit the places you've dreamed about and marvel at wonders few know exist. Experience the best the world has to offer on these exotic travel destination videos! In This Video You'll tour Amsterdam, visit the Vatican, ski down Canada's Black Comb Mountain, take a hair raising ride down a river in New Zealand, and much, much more!

Video Visits: In Love with Paris

Journey to Paris, the City of Light. Marvel at the panorama from the top of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Walk down the Champs-Élysées from l'Etoile to Place de la Concorde. Go inside Maxim's and Tour d'Argent to experience an elegant French meal, then pause at Dux magots for a cafe au lait. Stroll along the Rue du Faubourg St. Honore and window shop at Dior and Lanvin. Enter the Louvre to view Winged VIctory, Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa. Glide down the Seine on a bateau mouche, past Notre Dame and the Ile St. Louis. Zoom through traffic in a Parisian taxi and ride the Metro. Climb to Montmartre, Sacre Coeur and Place du Tertre. Take a side trip to Versailles and be dazzled by the Hall of Mirrors.

Where America Began: Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown

VHS tape gives you a video tour of the historic Williamsburg Colonial area as well as Yorktown and Jamestown. Plan your vacation stops in advance!

Journey Through the Holy Land

The holy bible comes alive before your very eyes in this deeply moving video! You’ll follow in the footsteps of Jesus the Messiah and see all the sacred places where he lived, preached, performed miracles and was crucified – from the East Gate, where he first entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday…to the actual site of His Ascension! Through breathtaking footage and fascinating narrative filled with scriptural references and documented historical facts, you’ll experience the majesty of the Holy City like never before!

South Africa: A Journey of Discovery

This is a country of gold, diamonds, and great natural wonders. An ancient land undergoing a dramatic political change. A place where wild animals and modern high-rise cities exist side-by-side, where great deserts contrast with lush farmlands. Visit Johannesburg a city built on gold, and Durban where spices of the East mingle with the influence of the Zulu people. View Cape Town from the summit of Table Mountain and fly over the dramatic Drakensburg Mountains. Take a photo safari at the Londolozi Game Reserve where elephants and lions roam freely in the African wilderness. Out of the conflicts of the past is emerging a new country, a land of amazing natural beauty; one of the world's best-kept secrets.

Adventures Beyond: Witches Ghosts & Phantoms

From the Adventures Beyond, an exploration into the world of the paranormal.

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Gangs: Turning the Corner

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

The Power of Delta Blues Guitar 1

Learn the traditional country blues guitar styles that have influenced generations of players. Rory Block, one of the most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the classic blues style, teaches the earthy, hard-driving playing of the Mississippi Delta in a way that brings it all into focus.

Kathie Lee's Feel Fit & Fabulous Workout

"Feel Fit and Fabulous" is a unique, time-saving workout that combines special body sculpting exercises for the arms, buttocks, hips and thighs with low-impact aerobic movements. Stretching and abdominal toning round out the program, which is designed to help both beginners and intermediate exercisers burn calories, increase their energy and improve overall muscle tone. Working out with her friends, family and fitness expert C.B. Yelverton, Kathie Lee shows you how to look and feel your very best.

The All American Girls Dance Funk Workout

High-stepping, fast-paced dance standards flow throughout this aerobic workout tape from Parade video. Follow along with the All-American girls, who hoof their way into peak physical condition. Dance routines include the Robocop, Go-Go, Steppin' and just Hanging Out. While the steps are intense, there is a beginner level to warm-up before kicking it into high gear with the more advanced versions. This 30-minute workout takes the boredom out of getting into shape, by taking the viewer outside the gym and puts them into the dance halls. The results are a great mix of new age performing arts and conventional exercising.

Touring Alaska

This fascinating video captures the uniqueness of Alaska, from the wilderness of the great parks to the life of the people in the cities and countryside. Cruise up the Inside Passage and visit the colorful coastal towns of Southeastern Alaska. Explore Glacier Bay's tremendous fjords and glaciers. Ride the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks and see Denali National Park (Mt. McKinley), the Matunukska Valley, and Anchorage. Travel to the remote Eskimo lands in the Far North. Other wonders of Alaska included are Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Homer, Katmai National Park, Kotzebue, Gates of the Arctic National Park, the sternwheeler "Discovery", Alaskaland and Earthquake Park.

Kurtain Kraft: Wreaths & Centerpieces

A personal instruction video that makes home decorating easy, inexpensive and fun.

World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Canada

"The World's Greatest Train Ride" video series takes you on the train adventure of a lifetime! Filled with all the breathtaking excitement of authentic train travel, this exhilarating journey through Canada takes you on a complete rail tour. Your train adventure begins in Toronto with a visit to the luxurious Royal York Hotel. You'll then travel to historic Winnipeg, gateway to the golden western plain, on your way to Saskatoon, where you'll gaze in delight at the thrilling mountain vistas, gorgeous waterfalls and fascinating animal life. You'll travel aboard the "Canadian" all the way to Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean - and see all of Canada's amazing sights, including Lake Louise and the truly spectacular Banff National Park!

World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Australia

The World's Greatest Train Ride" video series takes you on the train adventure of a lifetime! Filled with all the breathtaking excitement of authentic train travel, this exhilarating journey through Australia takes you on a complete rail tour. Your train adventure begins outside of Sydney, as you set out on a fantastic 2,476 mile journey across Australia's stunning landscape. You'll see the architectural jewel of the city, the Sydney Opera House as well as Australia's gorgeous coastline and pristine beaches. You'll visit charming cities such as Adelaide and quaint towns such as Kalgoorlie, site of the 1892 Gold Rush. As you travel aboard the Indian Pacific you'll see kangaroos and koalas and the beautiful Blue Mountains covered by eucalyptus trees. Along the way, you'll get to meet friendly Australian people and travel through a ghost town. This is the longest straight run of track in the work.

The Panama Papers

A documentary feature film about the biggest global corruption scandal in history, and the hundreds of journalists who risked their lives to break the story.

Route 2 Elsewhere

Examining the challenges facing rural American communities as they adapt to a changing economy, exemplified by a 1500 mile stretch of US Highway 2 from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan through the Sweet Grass Hills of Montana. Filmed over a one year period of time.

Até a China

I went to China with hand luggage only. In China, motorcyclists wear the reverse jacket and restaurants serve fish heads, crayfish and eels. The event's employee studies cinema and likes Kung Fu films. I bought vacuum-packed chicken feet.

Destination Vancouver

Vancouver's wealth of beauty and culture has enchanted visitors from all over the world. In this video tour of British Columbia's peerless city, you'll visit all the major attractions including selected parts of the Lower Mainland, Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, the UBC Museum of Anthropology, Grouse Mountain, Gastown, Granville Island and many more fantastic sites.

Touring Australia

A film dedicated to Australia and travel around it.

W : A Return to Oz

Witness the rise and fall of The Warehouse, a rave venue from Plymouth and times gone by now reduced to a derelict shell. We explore its history, its people and the future. An amateur filmmaker-explorer finds the building in an empty derelict state, long after the prosperous life and energy it endured through the 90s. Through a combination of archives and stories of people who lived there, the film explores through the medium of analogue what once was and how even a now silent derelict shell can become the centre of the universe.

Adam & Henry Adventures

Unsatisfied with college, a filmmaker leaves everything behind to join two friends on their bike trip across the world.

Time is the Thief of Memory

A meditation on memory around Iceland's famous Ring Road.