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1.To Sir, with Love starring: Sidney Poitier, Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, Lulu directed by: James Clavell July 08, 1994
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2.5 stars. Poitier is Poitier. I'm starting to believe his whole charm was that he looked good in sixties-styled clothing. But as far as having any depth I've only seen a glimmer of it in A raisin in the sun. The rest, well, they all seem like the same character. Really, there's no difference between this performance and that of A patch of Blue or Guess who's coming to Dinner. Plus if this was the depth of problems in the late sixties then truly it was a generation of spoiled brats. I just wasn't impressed.

2.Jazz - A Film by Ken Burns starring: Richard Nixon, Charles J. Correll, Freeman F. Gosden, Edward R. Murrow, Franklin Delano Roosevelt January 02, 2001
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The greatest compliment to this series is that it has created a torrent of discussion and the debates are still raging. I enjoy this series so much, I watch it nearly every year. My critique has been discussed at length, so I summarize this way: I appreciate Wynton Marsalis' discussion of the jazz with which he is familiar. This does not qualify Wynton Marsalis to decide, for everyone else, what constitutes jazz when the question of "fusion" comes up. Much of fusion, both then and now, is largely rhythm section dominated (elecrtic bass, drums, guitar and keys). Therefore, it may have been difficult for a Marsalis, a horn player, to appreciate. Why refer to Marsalis and not Burns? Because nearly all of Burns' analysis depends upon the viewpoint ... Read More

3.The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (Boxed Set) starring: David McCullough June 03, 1997
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Ken Burns' epic documentary about the Civil War is perhaps the greatest and most all-encompassing history lesson of the North/South conflict that has ever been put on film or page. Not only is every important detail of the war covered (and in such a way that the details are interesting and important, not boring), but two entire episodes are devoted to the build-up and aftermath of the conflict. Essentially, if you were teaching a class on the Civil War, this video is all you would need, as it both conveys the vital information of the war, and does so in a way that doesn't stagnate. In essence, a very tight, well-produced series. The only reason I give this set four stars out of five, though, is that it lacks (althouht through no fault of its own) the emotional punch of Burns' more recent "The ... Read More

4.Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry starring: Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Robert Christian, Larry B. Scott, Roy Poole directed by: Jack Smight January 12, 1999
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The video story had a good concept, a good plot showing events that were very realistic, but it left out key events such as the revenge of Cassie against Lilian Jean, how the blacks were treated in school, and the revenge of the Logan children getting back at the white bus driver. Watching the movie with important events left out, left the audience confused.

5.Preacher's Wife starring: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis directed by: Penny Marshall November 04, 1997
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True meaning of Christmas charity. Many life lessons in this movie, caring, compassion, love and charity. Excellent movie.

6.Our Friend Martin starring: Edward Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders, LeVar Burton directed by: Rob Smiley, Vincenzo Trippetti January 12, 1999
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I originally purchased this for a friend who is also a teacher, however after seeing it, I decided I wanted one for my classroom as well! It is a great mix of animation and actual footage. My friend teaches in the primary grades and we both felt additional instruction and explanation might be necessary for that audience. I teach upper elementary and the DVD will support a basal reader selection quite nicely and without additional instruction. Highly recommend.

7.Bill Cosby, Himself starring: Bill Cosby directed by: Bill Cosby January 07, 1997
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Well..any one who does not like this either doesn't have kids, or doesn't spend any time with the ones he/she has, because this is dead on! I remember when I was 13 being forced to watch this by my parents. At the time, I didn't find it funny. Now, as a parent, it's hilarious! I could watch this over and over and never tire of it. Everytime I watch it, I think, "I'm not alone!" It is a must see! As a parent, I thoroughly appreciate this.

8.Bebe's Kids starring: Faizon Love, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Wayne Collins Jr., Jonell Green, Marques Houston directed by: Bruce W. Smith June 22, 1994
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Classic animation comedy with faison love doing Robin Harris voice. It has the itsy bitsy spider tv shows pilot. Made by the people who later made Proud Family.

9.The Piano Lesson (1995) starring: Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis, Lou Myers directed by: Lloyd Richards January 12, 1999
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August Wilson's 'The Piano Player' with Charles Dutton and Alfre Woodard is such an engrossing play. This screen adaption brings you into there lives and makes you feel for every one in the movie. The writing 'superb'. The acting 'superb'. And the supporting cast is so top notch, you have to watch it more than once just to see all the scene stealers. This is a group that can send a complete message with just the raising of an eye, the shrugging of a shoulder, or the shaking of a head. You know what every gesture means. I now need 'Fences'.

10.Dolemite 2 - The Human Tornado starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Lady Reed, J.B. Baron, Gloria Delaney, Herb Graham directed by: Cliff Roquemore July 19, 1994
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What is the question that will forever be the Dolemite aficionado. A burning question guranteed to forever split both sides of the debate.[No, its not that serious] Just which Dolemite movies are better than the other. Is it Dolemite or the Human Tornado? For me it was the Dolemite over the Human Tornado. The Humando tornado starts off as a F5 but by the closing credits it whimpers into a FO. What hinders the film is both sluggish pace and lack of funny lines from Rudy Ray Moore. The films does have some interesting material[such as the Mrs. Cavaletti scene and car chase] but it just comes off as too soft and slow. Let's not forget the fact it lacks the defining role of our favoriet character--the Hamburger Pimp!!!! Dolemite's homeboys are just not funny. The three friends and all the other supporting actors ... Read More

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