No comments about The Challenge of Grief.

No comments about River and Rock: A Tale of Hells Canyon.

1 comments about The Canonization of Katharine Drexel.

1. The story of a fabulously wealthy white woman who becomes a nun and helps educate thousands of minority children. Sound like an American dream? Well it is true! That is what makes the video so good. The first hand accounts from her previous students, and the interviews with her family, make Katharine Drexel an interesting figure to study. It is amazing that her work has not been documented in more detail. Perhaps because she was a nun, many women studies teachers did not see her as a truly important woman. Perhaps that will change now. I recommend this video for every teenager and adult.

No comments about Scars that Heal.

2 comments about Black Easter: The Assassnation of Abraham Lincoln.

1. Serious scholars of the Lincoln Assassination should pass this one up. It's strictly for the novice student. Some of the major personna are glossed over, or in some cases, not even mentioned.
   (Dr. Samuel Mudd for one) A good portion of the tape covers the monuments to Lincoln, which doesn't add to the story of the murder. I was pleased to see some of the goofy conspiracy theories de-bunked, including the one claiming that the Vatican wanted Lincoln dead. Or that Stanton hatched the whole thing and had to scramble to cover it all up. Sounds like some of that mindless dribble on "Coast to Coast" with George Norri. Lincoln will continue to fascinate us and as Stanton said when the 16th president died on the morning of April 15, "..... he belongs to the ages"



2. A splendid achievement! Black Easter is a fresh and engaging look at the greatest murder in American History. It should sweep all earlier films on the assassination from the shelves.
   - TIME-LIFE Books
   
   Anyone who wants to learn more about the assassination should watch this film...it would do more than most books to help students of all ages understand and remember one of the greatest tragedies in American history.
   - Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine
   
   It is impossible to look at Black Easter without experiencing apowerful mixture of awe and sadness. It's fascinating, disturbing and utterly unforgettable!
   - TURNER NETWORK TELEVISION
   
   Black Easter sets a new high standard for documentary presentation. The focus is always on the living Abraham Lincoln -- his humble origins, his career in Illinois, his great accomplishments, his inspiring words. Motifs of cold rain and Good Friday envelop the long night of Lincoln's ebb. The moment of Lincoln's death is especially movingly portrayed, visually and musically.
   - Paul H. Verduin, Editor, The Lincolnian
   
   One of the most remarkable features of this documentary is that so much information could be packed into a film of only fifty minutes duration ... as the camera explores the Lincoln Memorial we see Lincoln in his modern context, "sitting there, like the conscience of the nation," and his place in history is eloquently described.
   - Frederick Hatch, Editor, Journal of the Lincoln Assassination
   
   
   A Masterpiece! Highly entertaining, emotional and riveting.
   - Gary Gerberg, Creator & Producer of "COPS"
   
   Here is a truly professional production -- from a literate script to fine photography to great sound effects to beautiful original music...Dr. Hanchett tells a straight forward assassination story preceded by information on the causes of the Civil War and followed with an appreciation of Lincoln's continuing influence in American and world history...Especially interesting is the footage made at Ford's Theatre. In one long continuous shot, reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock's technique, the camera moves up the stairs, around the back of the dress circle and toward the box, simulating Booth's path taken that tragic night. Behind the narration one hears the actor's lines and the audience's laughter...In a very unique manner, black & white photos of the 1860's turn into color shots of the 1990's to show Ford's Theater, the Peterson House, Lincoln's Home, and Lincoln's Tomb, ending magnificently at the Lincoln Memorial. Hanchett and Beebe can be proud of this one. It will be shown again and again for a very long time to come.
   - Gary R. Planck, Literary Editor, The Lincoln Herald
   
   
   ABC Television Network has recommended Black Easter for the Educational Clearinghouse for Children's Television & Radio.
   - ABC Television Community Relations
   
   
   A classic rendition! A superb spine-tingling documentary.
   - John C. Brennan, Lincoln assassination scholar
   
   
   Brilliant, insightful and revealing! Lincoln is more real than ever seen this century! Lincoln authority William Hanchett and director Gary L. Beebe bring history to life, and life to history.
   - PBS Television

3 comments about Thomas Paine Video.

1. For the high price of this video I expected a professional production instead of an obviously homemade job with background noise that includes sounds like traffic. Mr. Shapiro is supposed to be a Paine scholar but he's not even sure if Paine was ever married. You'll be embarassed for Mr. Shapiro and his presentation.



2. This video was done in a very informal setting with original, stirring music and memorabilia to enhance the information. I found the video to be quite informative while it kept my interest throughout. A presentation well done.



3. I found the video to be a stimulating insight into the unique career of this great pamphleteer of the American Revolution. I also enjoyed the musical background set to Paine's words. The presentation was informal, but authoritative. The presenter does know his subject well.

No comments about Youth of Chopin (Mlodosc Chopina).

1 comments about Born for Hard Luck: Peg Leg Sam Jackson.

1. For traditional blues lovers, you have to snare a copy of this film of Peg Leg Sam. I discovered his music more than a decade ago, while visiting family in rural Akansas one summer. Suddenly, some foot-stomping blues harp began piping through the car stereo from a public radio station.
   
   I was hooked.
   
   I have since purchased two of Peg's recordings, "Early in the Morning," and "Kickin' It" and have enjoyed learning what I could about this master of the blues harp. I rate the recording five starts because I discovered a download online, and was mesmerized by the rarity of the film. That alone - the experience of taking a quick step backwards in time - was worth it. I have no idea of the quality of the tape that's being sold, but I'd enjoy even a 5th-generation copy of Peg Leg Sam Jackson, So I must admit that my voting is biased.

No comments about The Man They Call Will James.

No comments about Buffett & Gates on Success.