Rita Moreno
Author
Publisher
Celebra, published by the Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from impoverished Puerto Rican girl to Hollywood legend--and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys. Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting...
Author
Publisher
Celebra
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
Español
Description
En esta lúcida autobiografía, Rita Moreno nos hace partícipes de su extraordinario periplo desde los sencillos inicios de su temprana niñez en Puerto Rico hasta que se convirtió en una leyenda de Hollywood y en una de las pocas artistas, y la única hispana, que ha ganado un Oscar, un Grammy, un Tony, y dos Emmy.
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Publisher
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Language
English
Description
"An instant American icon--the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court--tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir. With startling candor and intimacy, Sonia Sotomayor recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a progress that is testament to her extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. She writes of her precarious childhood and the refuge she...
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Pub. Date
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Language
English
Formats
Description
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets.
6) 80 for Brady
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
As the New England Patriots reach the Super Bowl in Houston, four female fans become determined to go to the game and meet quarterback Tom Brady, which proves a more memorable experience than they anticipated after the Patriots fall behind by four touchdowns.
7) Nicky Deuce
Publisher
Gaiam
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Sheltered suburban teenager Nicholas has to spend his summer in Brooklyn with family he never knew he had and learns, with unintended results, about his Italian-American heritage.
8) Fast X
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: a terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is so determined to shatter this family that they'll need to collaborate with old enemies to defeat him.
Series
Publisher
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Pub. Date
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Language
English
Description
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed.
Publisher
PBS Home Video/Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Frida Kahlo was more than a great painter: her life and art reflected the maelstrom of the revolution and culture that defined the first half of the twentieth century. This film combines Kahlo's artwork with photos, archival films and interviews.
12) West Side story
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, this musical tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City."--
13) West Side story
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, this musical tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison or OZ. As run by Tim McManus and overseen by Warden Leo Glenn, Em City is about prisoner rehabilitation over pulic retribution. No matter how hardened a criminal or killer, whether you're in for a few years or in for life, you have a role to play. Once inside, choose your friends carefully.
16) 80 for Brady
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Four lifelong freinds set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super Bowl LI and witness one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, discovering that it's never too to late to live life to the fullest." --container
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo go to Mexico to visit Fred's computer pen pal and to celebrate the Day of the Dead festivities, which become less festive when a towering, glowering Chupacabra monster turns up to terrify both tourists and locals. The young snoops smell a conspiracy, and as they chase down clues their search for the truth leads them into sundry Mexican antiquities - ancient tombs and temples - where danger increases exponentially....
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Six women -- dreamy Eileen, abrasive Nan, athletic Skipper, brusque Leslie, vivacious Jennifer and patient Gayle -- are staying at a hotel in South America, run by Seanora Muanoz. Fed up with the long delays of the adoption system in the United States, they are passing the days waiting to adopt local children to bring home with them.