  Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor2005Runtime:0 minutesWhen upbeat Muppet Elmo comes down with a nasty cold, it's time for his very first trip to the doctor's office -- but the fuzzy red monster needs some reassurance from his friends to get over his fears. This musical journey helps prepare preschoolers for a visit to the pediatrician through catchy songs and animated and live-action segments that cover the basics, including check-ups, medical implements and even proper hygiene. Directed by:Eva Saks
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|  Rockin' at the Red Dog1996Runtime:0 minutesA small Western frontier town, Virginia City, Nev., is widely acknowledged by counterculture historians to be, if not the birthplace, then the conceiving ground of the psychedelic 1960s. And the Red Dog Saloon served as the centerpiece for the movement, showcasing artists such as the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane long before they were famous. In this documentary, filmmaker Mary Works captures the heyday of this revolutionary nightspot. Directed by:Mary Works
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|  Blue's Clues: Blue Talks2004Runtime:0 minutesThe popular "Blue's Clues" series introduces the whimsical joys of puppetry to its young audience and reveals a secret: Blue speaks. But how did that all begin? According to Luna, the Moon Fairy, there's a legend that can explain it all. The night before the first blue moon shone over the land, a blue puppy was born with a gold key that unlocked its gift of language. Includes two episodes: "The Legend of the Blue Puppy" and "Love Day." Directed by:Koyalee Chanda
Elizabeth Holder
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|  Grease 21982Runtime:0 minutesMichelle Pfeiffer stars as Stephanie Zinone, the leader of Rydell High's sexy and sassy Pink Ladies who catches the eye of Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield), the nerdy new kid on the block fresh from England. The only way Michael will ever be the object of Stephanie's affection is if he shapes up and become as cool as the T-Birds, the male counterpart to the Pink Ladies. Let the transformation begin! Directed by:Patricia Birch
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 Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel2008Runtime:0 minutesBritish mezzo-soprano Alice Coote and German soprano Christine Schäfer sing the title roles of Hansel and Gretel, respectively, in this English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera filmed live at the Met in New York. Visually speaking, director Richard Jones and set designer John Macfarlane add unconventional staging to the mix, bringing depth -- and even a little darkness -- to Humperdinck's fanciful score. Directed by:Barbara Willis Sweete
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|  Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years2008Runtime:0 minutesGo on tour, into the studio and backstage with legendary death metal band Cannibal Corpse in this comprehensive history that traces their evolution from a Buffalo, N.Y., cult favorite to international stars. The collection includes interviews with past and present band members, music videos, rare clips of candid moments and plenty of live performances, including concerts in Toronto and New York and a dramatic homecoming show in Buffalo. Directed by:Denise Korycki
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|  Joni Mitchell: Painting with Words and Music1998Runtime:0 minutesThe reigning queen of folk rock courts an intimate Los Angeles audience on the Warner Bros. studio lot. A colorful backdrop of Joni Mitchell's paintings reveals the emotion behind her art and allows her most beloved songs to take flight. The set list includes "Big Yellow Taxi," "Just Like This Train," "Night Ride Home," "Hejira," "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "Song for Sharon," "Woodstock" and "Dreamland." Directed by:Joan Tosoni
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|  I Love Hip Hop in Morocco2007Runtime:0 minutesDocumentary filmmakers Joshua Asen and Jennifer Needleman journey to Morocco, where local hip-hop artists such as H-Kayne and Fnaire labor to stage a monumental traveling "I Love Hip Hop in Morocco" festival for their fans. Stymied by their conservative culture, the pioneering Moroccan organizers nevertheless pull off a multi-city event that blends an upbeat and courteous Moroccan sensibility with American hip-hop style. Directed by:Joshua Asen
Jennifer Needleman
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 Something Within Me1993Runtime:0 minutesIn 1985, the administrators of St. Augustine's, a poor Catholic school in the South Bronx where many children were failing miserably at basic academics, tried a new approach. They revamped the curriculum to stress the arts, particularly music. The kids lifted up their instruments and, eventually, their test scores, too. This infectious, inspiring musical documentary by Emma Joan Morris won three awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by:Emma Joan Morris
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|  Glenn Tilbrook: One for the Road2004Runtime:0 minutesExpecting a fancy tour bus and above-average accommodations, filmmaker Amy Pickard was surprised to find that former Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook was conducting his first solo tour in a crumbling motor home that also served as his hotel room. Capturing several months on the road with Tilbrook, this engaging documentary includes live acoustic performances of "Tempted," "Black Coffee in Bed," "Take Me, I'm Yours" and "Up the Junction." Directed by:Amy Pickard
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|  Awake, My Soul2006Runtime:0 minutesJourney to the Deep South and take in the haunting sound of Sacred Harp singing -- an unusual form of a cappella that embraces "shape-note" singing -- in this absorbing documentary, which also traces the fascinating history of the genre. Seen nationwide on public television, the program represents the culmination of seven years of painstaking work by directors Matt and Erica Hinton. Country singer Jim Lauderdale narrates. Directed by:Matt Hinton
Erica Hinton
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|   Indigo Girls: Live at the Uptown Lounge1990Runtime:0 minutesAfter garnering attention with their debut album, folk rockers the Indigo Girls return to Athens, Ga., to play for a hometown crowd. In this live performance, the duo chat with fans and perform a number alongside R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe. Boasting great guitar work and amazing harmonies, the Girls play some of their most captivating tunes such as "Closer to Fine," "Strange Fire," "Welcome Me" and "All Along the Watchtower." Directed by:Tamra Davis
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 Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu2007Runtime:0 minutesInspired to write music after hearing the French song "Parlez-Moi d'Amour" during World War II, film composer Toru Takemitsu enjoyed a rich career working with many of Japanese cinema's greatest directors. Rarely interviewed filmmakers such as Hiroshi Teshigahara (Woman in the Dunes) and Masaki Kobayashi (Kaidan) expound on the varied sonic palettes Takemitsu left upon their works. Clips include Double Suicide and Akira Kurosawa's Ran. Directed by:Charlotte Zwerin
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|  Tchaikovsky: Pique Dame2002Runtime:0 minutesThe Kirov Orchestra, Opera Chorus and Ballet present Tchaikovsky's acclaimed masterpiece, a story of forbidden love in 18th-century Russia. Gegam Grigorian is Hermann, the destitute tragic figure who longs for Liza (Maria Gulegina), who is promised to a prince. All the while, the spectral figure of Liza's grandmother watches over the proceedings. This 1992 production was performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Directed by:Valery Gergiev
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|  Blue's Clues: Blue's Room: Fred's Birthday2004Runtime:0 minutesInquisitive pup Blue and her friends enjoy party time and fairy tales in the playroom in these two charming episodes -- "Fred's Birthday" and "In the Fairy Tale Ball" -- from the educational series aimed at preschoolers. First, Blue and Fred invite tykes on a riddle-solving treasure hunt for Fred's present. Then, Blue receives a special invitation and meets Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs and other classic fairy-tale characters. Directed by:Elizabeth Holder
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|  Puccini: La Rondine1998Runtime:0 minutesSpanish soprano Ainhoa Arteta heads the cast as Magda in this rare performance of Puccini's "La Rondine," which stirred controversy for its choice of a decidedly tragic ending, one of three the composer originally wrote for the opera. American tenor Marcus Haddock sings the role of Magda's lovelorn suitor, Ruggero, with Albanian soprano Inva Mula performing the part of her maid, Lisette. Marta Domingo directs. Directed by:Brian Large
Marta Domingo
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  Now and Then1995Runtime:0 minutesWaxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star. Directed by:Lesli Linka Glatter
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Now and Then (1995) A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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