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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B85029
David Attenborough narrates this stunning nature series, which depicts the lives of creatures in the wild from spectacular and rare vantage points around the world. Photographed entirely in high-definition, the series aims to chronicle the circle of life in all its savagery and beauty. See rare and exotic footage of the planet's species ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Blu-ray
SKU: B11032
Amazing footage of Earth filmed aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour is accompanied by classical music in this stunning spectacle that illustrates the beauty of our planet. Uplifting and engaging, the program includes selections composed by Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Pachelbel, Strauss, Grieg, ... more
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Category:Documentary |Director:Luc Jacquet |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B65096
Originally produced for French audiences, the American version of this fascinating documentary is narrated by Morgan Freeman and chronicles the perilous annual trek taken across the icy landscape of Antarctica by the Emperor penguin. Guided only by instinct, thousands of penguins walk single file to their breeding ground, braving harsh ... more
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Galapagos(2007)
Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B85049
National Geographic joins with the BBC to bring you this spectacular three-part profile of the Galapagos Islands, the Ecuadorian archipelago instrumental in inspiring Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Boasting an astonishing diversity of species and a unique geography allowing for the observance of life's ... more
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Chronos(1985)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11000
Ron Fricke, the cinematographer of "Koyaanisqatsi," takes you on a dazzling journey through time to some of the world's most intriguing spots, including Paris, Egypt, and the Vatican. Filmed in 70mm and using groundbreaking film techniques and time-lapse photography, the film offers an amazing look at the man-made world. 43 min. Widescreen ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11281
Long live the King! This Golden Globe-winning documentary chronicles Elvis Presley's whirlwind 1972 tour which saw the legendary singer play 15 cities in 15 nights. Shot in a multi-cam format, the film includes rehearsal and backstage footage (including some of Presley's kung-fu moves!) as well as captivating live performances of his ... more
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Category:Documentary |Director:Jacques Perrin |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B65073
In this stunning, Oscar-nominated film from Jacques Perrin ("Microcosmos"), cameras capture the yearly odysseys of different species of birds through 40 different countries and various continents. Shot over three years using ultralight aircraft and a crew consisting of 450 people, the film chronicles the feathered friends' flying habits, ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12255
This History Channel series reveals how such 1800s industrial titans such as Carnegie, Ford, Morgan, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt harnessed their ingenuity and the wealth to bring about the massive resurgence of U.S. economic and technological prowess following the devastation of the Civil War. The powerful dramatic re-enactment scenes ... more
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Inside Job(2010)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG13 |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10856
Did powerful bankers bet against the American people and win big? Think you have the cause-and-effect mysteries of the 2008 financial crisis nailed down? You may have your conclusions challenged by this eye-opening, Oscar-winning documentary that explores the world of high finance with bracing clarity and shocking revelations, examining ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11353
Since Teddy Roosevelt established the first national monument in 1906, nearly 100 more have been created and preserved as important pieces of America's history. From the Great Plains to the historic South, this enlightening series explores the most spectacular of these treasures, including Civil War battlegrounds, a slave trade route, ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Black & White / Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10437
Award-winning documentarian Ken Burns helms this six-part miniseries chronicling the development of America's national parks. Teaming with writer Dayton Duncan ("Mark Twain"), Burns spins compelling sagas of individual heroism set against the struggle to preserve majestic landscapes of natural beauty for future generations. Narrated ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B61356
The spectacular grandeur of Yosemite National Park is captured as never before by state-of-the-art production equipment for this breathtaking presentation. Rangers share their insights on the park's history and geology for a most memorable experience. 71 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Black & White / Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10754
The historic first offensive launched by U.S. forces during World War II happened on the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. This stunning three-part documentary takes a breathtaking survey of the 1942 assault which led to a six-month campaign on the island that swept through the land, the sea, and the air. 3 3/4 hrs. total. Soundtrack: ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B61357
The "four corners" of the Colorado Plateau are remarkably covered by this documentary portrait that combines high-end camerawork and in-depth interviews with national park rangers to provide an immersive experience of one of our greatest natural treasures. 80 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B21167
The splendor of South Dakota's national park lands, from Mount Rushmore to prairies once patrolled by the likes of Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Wild Bill Hickok, is brought to life as never before in this fascinating program. The striking spires and canyons are captured with state-of-the-art photography. 75 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B11698
Host Hunter Ellis leads viewers on a spectacular African safari in this program photographed in vivid 3D. Experience the next best thing to actually being there as you ride in a hot air balloon to observe wildebeests on the charge; witness a life-and-death battle between a zebra and a crocodile; follow a cheetah in search of a missing ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10663
Physicist Brian Cox hosts this science program from the BBC exploring the world's most extreme locations in an effort to understand how natural forces are shaping the solar system. Making the physical sciences accessible and entertaining, Cox examines eclipses, solar winds, the Northern Lights, and many other unique phenomena. > ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12222
Zooming out to encompass an even broader canvas, this engrossing follow-up to 2010's "America: The Story of Us" reaches back in time to the evolution of the "cradle of civilization" in Mesopotamia and then marches forward towards the discovery of America. Viewers are exposed to the awe-inspiring journey of humanity through the centuries ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10616
From the same BBC and Discovery Channel team that brought you "Planet Earth" and "The Blue Planet" comes this remarkable nature series four years in the making, highlighting the struggles of creatures and plants from all over the world as they fight to evolve successfully in an ever-changing world. > Narrated by David Attenborough. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10820
All six episodes from the first season--"Chariots, Gods & Beyond," "The Evidence," "The Visitors," "The Mission," "Closer Encounters," and "The Return"--are presented in a three-disc set. 7 3/4 hrs. total. Soundtrack: English; bonus footage. **6 episodes on 3 discs. 7 3/4 hrs.**
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B66012
So vivid you will smell the jet fuel, this film originally produced for the IMAX format places you in the cockpit with an American pilot as he navigates through the world's most intense air war training event, known as Red Flag. Soar over the Nevada desert at the limits of endurance, clocking speeds of up to 800 miles per hour, with ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10048
Journey across the South Pacific for this breathtaking IMAX film that explores the beauty of the coral reefs. Oceanographers Howard and Michelle Hall, Jean-Michael Cousteau and Richard Pyle, are joined by diver Rusi Vulakoro for a look at the wonder and fragility of underwater creatures and environments. Narrated by Liam Neeson; music ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Black & White / Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B10817
The much-lauded documentary series chronicles the events of World War II through the experiences of the men and women--soldiers, military leaders, historians and innocent victims--on both sides of the most momentous conflict in world history. Along with the original 26 episodes, this nine-disc boxed set includes over 12 hours of bonus ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B11694
Might bugs take over the planet? Long before "Catfish" called into question the dividing line between fact and fakery, this Academy Award-winner for Best Documentary sounds the alarm about the tiny critters that could become our insect overlords through the fictitious person of Professor Nils Hellstrom (Lawrence Pressman). The film ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B75043
A spectacular IMAX look at the solar system's most unique--and hospitable--planet. Featuring footage from five space shuttle missions along with ground-level and underwater camerawork and computer animation, the film offers a rare look at Earth and how it is affected by natural forces and man's development; from the creators of "The ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B10250
Herd of elephants? Sure, you've heard of elephants, and you'll hear and see them up-close with this amazing IMAX production that lets viewers follow the world's largest land animals as they hunt for food, fight for dominance and survival, and care for their young. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Baraka(1994)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51095
In the tradition of "Koyaanisqatsi" comes this awesome, wordless look at architecture, strange rituals and topographical marvels and the contrast between natural beauty and industrial destruction. Filmed in 24 countries and on six continents, this gorgeous and disturbing epic was directed by Ron Fricke, cinematographer of "Koyaanisqatsi." ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51240
Immerse yourself in the majesty of the "Deep Sea" with this amazing IMAX documentary directed by Howard Hall. Featuring an enchanting array of exotic underwater creatures including green sea turtles, surgeonfish, mantis shrimp, and the Humboldt squid, the film explores the delicate interdependence of the species and the threats they ... more
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WWII In HD(2009)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10557
Both the glories and grim tragedies of war are captured as never before in this stunning ten-part History Channel series, which fuses newly discovered color footage with voice performances from a star-studded cast. The voices of LL Cool J, Steve Zahn, Ron Livingston, and Rob Lowe help shape the personal stories of 12 American soldiers ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:R |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10466
Michael Moore takes on contemporary America's tough economic times in this provocative documentary. Revisiting his trademark confrontational style with politicians and big business while sympathetically chronicling the stories of everyday citizens who face home foreclosures and other hardships, Moore asks probing questions about the ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51120
Werner Herzog directed this fascinating documentary that takes you on a thrilling trip to the South Pole. Focusing on the eclectic and quirky staff of Antarctica's McMurdo research station--including a banker-turned-bus driver, an amateur contortionist, and a plumber who purports to have royal Aztec ancestral roots--Herzog paints a ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11041
Narrated by Paul Newman, this astonishing IMAX documentary from director George Butler ("Pumping Iron") takes you to the surface of Mars for a glimpse at some of the discoveries made by NASA's robotic rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Along with jaw-dropping footage of Mars, you'll also witness computer-generated imagery of the Red Planet ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 3D   Widescreen
SKU: B21099
Anthropologist Wade Davis, his daughter, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. travel along the spectacular path of the Colorado River as it winds through the Grand Canyon in this stunning IMAX documentary, appreciating the beautiful natural vistas even as the film explores evidence that a drought may be placing the waterway's very existence in ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Black & White / Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B71427
Hear the amazing true experiences of Allied WWII prisoners as they share their harrowing accounts of survival in this 16-part documentary series that uses vintage film footage, interviews, and expert commentary to relate the brutal realities of life--and death--in Japanese captivity. Episodes include "Clash of Ignorant Armies," "Surrender," ... more
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Buck(2011)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71463
Saddle up for this fascinating documentary that introduces you to Buck Brannaman, one of the inspirations for the novel "The Horse Whisperer" and a consultant and Robert Redford's double for the 1998 feature film. Opening up about his abusive childhood and the subtle and profound ways in which he is able to communicate with horses, ... more
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Undefeated(2011)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG13 |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71882
Blending "Hoop Dreams" and "The Blind Side," this Academy Award-winning documentary chronicles one season of the Manassas High School football team in inner-city North Memphis. As new volunteer coach Bill Courtney strives to lead his underdog Tigers to their first postseason appearance in school history, he also works with three talented, ... more
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Restrepo(2010)
Category:Documentary |Rated:R |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10789
Riveting and intimate, this documentary shot in a U.S. outpost in Afghanistan follows--without comment or added perspectives--the activities of a 15-man squad deployed there to engage the enemy in the "war on terror." Known as an extremely dangerous area (and named for a medic killed in action), the valley of Restrepo affords viewers ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10953
Inspired by the incredible--and tragic--story of mountaineer George Mallory and his legendary 1924 attempt to conquer Mount Everest, climber Conrad Anker decided to search for the location of Mallory's remains by following his path to the summit 75 years later. What Anker discovered--and how he fulfills a very personal vow to honor ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10651
Longtime history buffs and anyone interested in the events that shaped the American identity will enjoy this sprawling, six-part History Channel series. Trace the nation's evolution, from tales of Native Americans and the first Europeans, to the heroics of the Revolutionary War and the horrors of slavery, and through the technological ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12023
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chronicles the daily struggles of those affected by the "Dirty Thirties," when horrific dust storms born of a decade-long drought and short-sighted farming methods plagued America's breadbasket during the 1930s. Both episodes of the two-part program--"The Great Plow Up" and "Reaping the Whirlwind"--focus ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51233
Among the most elusive creatures to occupy the ocean depths, the blue whale is the subject of this thrilling National Geographic documentary. The world's most respected blue whale experts are your guides for an enlightening undersea expedition to study the calving and breeding grounds, gender-specific behavioral characteristics, and ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10276
Noted British historian Michael Wood hosts this six-part series covering 10,000 years of history in the majestic and mysterious country of India. Fusing modern-day scenes surveying India's people, cultures, and landscapes with analysis of ancient documents and oral histories, Wood charts the nation's spellbinding heritage from the first ... more
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The Alps(2007)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51066
An American climber attempts to reach the peak of the Eiger, the famously treacherous wall of rock and ice in the Swiss Alps that claimed the life of his father. This riveting documentary, originally exhibited in the IMAX format, celebrates the human spirit as it chronicles the story of John Harlin III and reveals many fascinating details ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Black & White / Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11218
What happens when three of the world's finest rock guitarists gather to discuss music? Find out in this engrossing documentary that brings together Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2's The Edge, and The White Stripes' Jack White for a candid conversation about the impact that the invention of the electric guitar has had on society as well ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11405
The aeronautic arts take center stage in this thrilling five-disc collection. From the advanced technology of the aircrafts to the superior athleticism of the aviators, discover what makes air shows so captivating to thousands of fans worldwide. Featuring a bird's-eye view of the amazing aerobatics and a detailed history of the events, ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10277
Take a highly illuminating trip to the Dark Continent with this stunning atmospheric travelogue photographed in high-definition video. Offering a lush tour of the Serengeti plains, the production features spectacular landscapes and up-close images of African wildlife set against a soundtrack inspired by the music of indigenous tribes. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71048
This tour of Montana's Glacier National Park near the Canadian border boasts a plethora of grandiose glaciers, lustrous lakes and superlative streams that will never cease to amaze those who gaze at its glory. Travel to the peak of Sun Mountain on the Going-to-the-Sun highway for the ultimate look at the contiguous U.S.'s northernmost ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B71005
The greatest mystery of all, death, is explored in gruesome detail in this brutal and violent documentary. Look in on autopsy rooms and slaughterhouses; witness a suicidal jumper's last leap and a man set himself on fire; watch as alligators and pit bulls attack; and much more. WARNING: Contains graphic footage; not for the young or ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51254
Originally shown in IMAX theaters, this film, narrated by Liam Neeson, details the world's most awe-inspiring caves, some previously believed to be inaccessible to humans. Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach take viewers through fascinating expeditions of caverns in Greenland, the Yucatan's underwater caves, and terrestrial caves of ... more
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Dolphins(2000)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10049
Pierce Brosnan narrates this insightful film that was made for IMAX theaters on the beautiful world of dolphins from bottlenoses to duskies. From the waters of Argentina to the Bahamas where these creatures inhabit, you will learn about their environment, communication and even why they exhibit amazing acrobatic acts. Music from Sting ... more
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Amazon(1997)
Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B51253
Academy Award-nominated IMAX documentary allows you to accompany an American scientist and a local tribal shaman as they embark on a joint venture to locate a supply of medicinal plants, providing a rare glimpse inside the rapidly disappearing rain forest. 39 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1.
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B10993
Originally presented in the IMAX format, this visually stunning documentary takes you on a tour of undersea wonders from the Bahamas to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. In addition to close brushes with schools of fish, turtles, and dolphins, viewers will also experience encounters with the majestic but fearsome shark and the colorful ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B66011
For the first time ever, a team of explorers dares to navigate the Nile from source to sea--and the IMAX cameras are there to capture the journey. From the desert canyons of Ethiopia to the Tissisat Falls and the black pyramids of Meroe, you will see breathtaking footage of an incredible trip of over 3,000 miles, beholding both natural ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Black & White / Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71785
Produced for French television, this six-part documentary offers an array of rare and uncensored film footage--including never-before-seen clips and colorized combat shots--to offer a comprehensive overview of the Second World War. Follow the key events as you witness the conflict on the land, on the sea, and in the air. 5 hrs. on ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10607
Eager to enjoy the comforts of a tropical paradise...but just can't get away? Bring paradise home with this stunning travelogue program, which whisks you away to Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Choose from among soundtracks of narration, music, natural sounds, and an immersive 5.1 surround sound track, all of which complement the beautiful ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10718
National Geographic turns its cameras to the world's seas as a team of oceanographers embarks upon an ambitious attempt to conduct a "census of marine life." Join these dedicated scientists as they attempt to unravel the origins of the oceans themselves, as well as chart the beginnings and evolution of the diverse life forms residing ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10872
Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth") turns his lens on the complex problems of public school education in this emotional documentary focused on the personal stories of five students whose families have entered their names in charter school lotteries. With struggles between teachers' unions, governments, and the citizens ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11253
Experience the wonders of America's National Parks with this stunning visual travelogue. Includes footage of Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Big Sur, Glacier, Grand Teton, Bryce, Zion, Arches, and more. 50 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10581
This spellbinding documentary takes viewers on an underwater tour of the southwestern Pacific regions, revealing a wide variety of marine life through stunning cinematography. From New Guinea's Coral Triangle to South Australia's Cape Catastrophe and the Great Barrier Reef, this educational film, originally presented in the IMAX 3-D ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10837
Why just "voyage to the bottom of the sea" when you can explore its mysteries in full? This spectacular natural history series offers viewers a high-definition look at sea creatures of all shapes and sizes, in addition to informed commentary by top marine scientists. All seven episodes of the series--"Shark Business," "Miracle Venom," ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 
SKU: B11179
The history and legacy of NASA's Apollo 11 mission is explored in this fantastic documentary that provides in-depth interviews with some true American heroes. Featuring insights from astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Charles Duke, Edgar Mitchell, Harrison Schmitt, and John Young, the film explores how the space race ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10224
One hundred million years ago, the central United States was an ocean that was home to some of the largest--and deadliest--aquatic creatures to ever prowl the seas. This National Geographic program takes you on the hunt for these monsters' fossil remains, while computer animation brings long-necked plesiosaurs, giant sea turtles, the ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 
SKU: B10334
First, narrated by F. Murray Abraham, "In the Valley of the Wolves" examines how a wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley attempts to regain dominance in the area following the death of their patriarch and alpha female. Then, Linda Hunt narrates "Christmas in Yellowstone," featuring a look at how winter enhances the park's ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11185
Originally created for exhibition in IMAX theaters, this fantastic documentary narrated by Michael Douglas attempts to unravel the truth about dinosaurs. Along with jaw-dropping computer-generated footage, you'll see some of the world's greatest paleontologists travel to the Gobi Desert and tour along the sandstone buttes of New Mexico ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10836
This multi-part travelogue program takes viewers on a stirring voyage across Italy. Filmed in high-definition, the series provides stunning views of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea as well as a remarkable variety of other beautiful natural vistas and lively metropolitan scenes. All 12 episodes of the series--including "Basilicata," "Sicilia," ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71814
Follow over 100 years of song, dance, and magic on "the Great White Way" with this six-part PBS series that chronicles the evolution of the American musical theater, from the days of George M. Cohan and the Ziegfeld Follies, through Rodgers and Hammerstein's landmark "Oklahoma!," to "Fiddler on the Roof," "A Chorus Line," "Cats," and ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11111
Eight segments--including "Island First Light," "The Great Barrier Reef," "Mediterranean Port," "Ninagiak Island," "Playa Grande Moonset," and "Argentine Seal Pups"--are featured in a four-disc set. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B66191
When it's time to put the holiday Yule log video aside, you can still enjoy the atmosphere of a crackling fireplace with this delightful program. This video fireplace features not only the enchanting natural sounds of the fire, but a soundtrack of pleasing classical music by Mozart. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11090
Originally airing on the BBC, this groundbreaking series uses computer-generated animation, satellite imagery and compelling narration to examine how naturally occurring phenomena and events have shaped the Earth throughout the ages. All five episodes--"Volcano," "Atmosphere," "Ice," "Oceans," and "Rare Earth"--are featured. 3 3/4 hrs. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B66013
Based on a book by British journalist Mark Lynas, this National Geographic documentary explores what living on Earth could look like in the year 2100 if the average global temperature increases by six degrees Celsius. Can adjusting contemporary lifestyle choices make a difference? Are any actions capable of influencing the planet's ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B66372
Originally released in the 3-D IMAX format, this inspiring nature documentary offers a stunning underwater spectacle photographed off the coast of South Africa. There, dolphins, gannets, seals, sharks, whales, and many more varieties of fish participate in a vibrant "circle of life" that is the focus of ecologists hoping to protect ... more
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Wild China(2008)
Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B79141
Jointly produced by the BBC and Chinese television, this six-part series offers a revelatory look at four natural landscapes found inside China. The series latches onto travels undertaken by notable characters from history to provide a human perspective on the Han kingdom, the Mongolian steppe, the Silk Road, and the Tibetan Plateau. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12219
Experience the unlikely resurrection experienced by Sixto Rodriguez in this moving documentary account of the Detroit musician's life and career. Vanishing into obscurity after the initial rollout of his albums in the early '70s failed, Rodriguez is tracked down years later and learns that his songs were reborn as platinum hits in apartheid-era ... more
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Samsara(2012)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG13 |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12213
Previously responsible for the startling imagery of "Koyaanisqatsi" and "Baraka" (as cinematographer and director respectively), filmmaker Ron Fricke delivers another documentary of stunning beauty, originally photographed in 70mm and lensed in 25 countries on five continents. A feast for the eyes, this production links the mysteries ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71837
How tough is it when billionaires have to downsize? What do they truly value? Those unique questions are illuminated by this biting documentary about David and Jacqueline Siegel, a wealthy couple whose dream of constructing America's largest private home (for themselves) begins to collapse as the sub-prime mortgage disaster takes shape, ... more
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Sound City(2013)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B12432
Visit Sound City, an unsung, no-frills recording studio in Van Nuys, Ca., whose "legendary sound quality" has played a pivotal role in defining the popular music of the 20th century. This documentary, directed by drummer Dave Grohl (who purchased the studio's celebrated analog mixing board), features reminiscences by such Sound City ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11506
Should we throw away our knives and focus on consuming a plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains? This documentary lays out an array of statistics in its quest to make converts out of those who commit instead to a diet of animal-based, processed, and fast food, having to then deal with what the film insists are a variety ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Black & White / Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11572
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and co-director Lynn Novick dive into the controversial period of American history from 1920-1933 when the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was forbidden by law. In the three episodes, "A Nation of Drunkards," "A Nation of Scofflaws," and "A Nation of Hypocrites," the program explores how bootleggers, ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B21178
It's been estimated that the global lion population has dipped in the last half-century to roughly 20,000...and the factors why are explored in this fascinating nature film that tracks the existence of a Botswana lioness and her daunting, unceasing challenge to ensure the survival of her three cubs. Jeremy Irons narrates. 94 min. Widescreen; ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY  +  BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B11700
Originally presented in the IMAX format, this visually stunning documentary adventure follows a young girl (Chloe Hollings) on a journey through time and space as she explores a museum aquarium with the help of a paleontologist (Richard Rider) who appears to her in spirit form. The voyage brings her up close to the Sea Rex, an extraordinary ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10890
The secrets of the Ancient Romans are explored in this vivid eight-part documentary series from National Geographic. From the eruption of Vesuvius to the conquest of Britain and the eventual collapse of the empire, the series offers colorful and fresh insights about the lives of gladiators, the downfall of Caesar, and how this distant ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11439
Just as he illustrated the "Wonders of the Solar System," physicist Brian Cox now investigates the many amazing facets of our universe in this BBC documentary series. From its size and age to the theory of gravity and the nature of light, the series delivers some provocative and memorable stargazing. > Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11957
One of America's most divisive wars comes alive in this vivid six-part miniseries recounting the years 1964-1975. The conflict in Vietnam is revisited through stunning high-definition cinematography, boasting a variety of intimate interviews combined with rare footage and dramatic stories of the war voiced by top Hollywood stars. Narrated ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11674
What makes a motion picture "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"? This documentary from PBS chronicles the work of the National Film Registry--created by the U.S. government in part as a response to the controversy over film colorization--and the assignation of over 500 films (so far) deemed worthy of official preservation. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71692
As the chef/owner of a 10-seat sushi restaurant whose $300 meals are considered Tokyo's finest, 85-year-old Jiro Ono's tireless devotion to his craft has earned him global acclaim. This mouthwatering documentary chronicles Jiro's life and career as he trains his two sons (one his chosen successor, the other the owner of a rival sushi ... more
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Rescue 3D(2011)
Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B61460
Made-for-IMAX documentary offers a breathtaking look at the operations of those civilian and military responders who are called into action for disasters of the first magnitude. During the course of production, Haiti was rocked by the January 2010 earthquake, and the rescue effort is captured here in remarkable detail. 46 min. Widescreen ... more
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Babies(2010)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10694
What's more adorable than a baby? How about four? Follow the development of four beautiful infant children in this charming French documentary, which eschews dialogue and narration for pure visual delights as newborns from Namibia, Mongolia, Tokyo, and San Francisco are exposed to the surprising (and often funny) wonders of their new ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:PG13 |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10852
Based on the provocative best-selling book, this equally thought-provoking documentary explores "the hidden side of everything," offering surprising insights into some of the world's most complex and daunting issues, including the Wall Street economy, U.S. crime rates, and the corruption of sumo wrestlers. Includes segments directed ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:G |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY  +  BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B11655
Who better than Werner Herzog to lead us through a cave which contains the earliest known works of art created by man? The renowned filmmaker who gave viewers "Encounters at the End of the World" takes you into even deeper, darker, and more daring territory with this exploration of France's Chauvet Cave--granted unprecedented access ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11726
"The Elegant Universe" author Brian Greene is back to guide viewers on another tour of space and time with this (inter)stellar four-part "Nova" documentary program. In addition to an exploration of the possibility that time itself may be an illusion, the program delves into what makes up "empty" space, quantum theory, and the nature ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B11376
Journey 100,000 light-years to discover all of the astounding wonders of the Milky Way in this captivating National Geographic documentary. A spectacular 3-D CGI model of our galaxy and intimate interviews with leading scientists combine to offer an in-depth look at black holes, the birth and death of stars, the possibility of life ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B10959
Will the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner soon take their place in the history books as game-changers of aviation? Originally presented in the IMAX format, this stunning documentary takes you aboard these two magnificent passenger jets, whose size and efficiency promise to transform the boundaries of aeronautical design for decades ... more
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Big Sur(2010)
Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10561
Once you've seen the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains rising out of the waters of the Pacific, creating the startling natural panorama known as Big Sur, you're unlikely to ever forget it. This National Geographic program explores the California coastline region's topside layers and conducts a stunning tour of the wildlife thriving on ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B11384
Absorbing installment of PBS' "Nature" unravels the mystery of one of the most mystifying animals on the planet: the wolverine. Journey to the frozen North to discover what life is like for these creatures--the largest and least-known members of the weasel family--and explore what makes them such efficient and resourceful carnivores. ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10619
This BBC documentary series from the creators of "Earth: The Biography" explores the incredible natural evolution of the planet. Touring such awe-inspiring locations as the Negev desert, the copper mines of Timna, the California coastline, and elsewhere, the programs also reveal how these staggering forces influenced the development ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10654
Armchair astronauts, prepare for blast-off! With this National Geographic series, viewers wishing to explore the solar system will see their dreams realized in a collection of programs featuring up-close views of the mountains found on Mars, the rings of Saturn, a look at planet-no-more Pluto, and more. > Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY 3D 
SKU: B11804
Explore the spectacular wonders of the solar system with this History Channel program that delivers an enlightening and immersive look at the cosmos. From the moons and rings of Saturn to the giant red spot on Jupiter, to an asteroid belt and the Martian volcano named Mount Olympus, you'll not only learn fascinating facts about these ... more
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Catfish(2010)
Category:Documentary |Rated:PG13 |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B10832
Filmmaker Yaniv Schulman didn't know exactly what he was getting into when he befriends (and soon falls for) the sister of an 8-year-old Michigan artist over the Internet--and chances are, neither will you when you settle in to watch this talked-about, suspenseful "reality thriller." Sensing his new online friend has some secrets to ... more
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Category:Documentary |Color:Color |Format: BLU-RAY   Widescreen
SKU: B71447
Famed scientific genius Stephen Hawking explores the greatest mysteries of the cosmos in this fascinating Discovery Channel miniseries. Supported by stunning NASA footage and computer animation, Hawking discusses his riveting theories on alien invasions, the end of the universe, time travel, and more. 180 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
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$11.99
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Category:Documentary |Rated:NR |Color:Color |Closed Captioned:Yes |Format: BLU-RAY   Fullscreen
SKU: B11382
This captivating installment of PBS' "Nature" celebrates the life and legacy of Echo, Kenya's most famous elephant matriarch. With insight from the researchers and filmmakers who studied her for decades, discover how this amazing animal courageously and lovingly mothered her herd for over 36 years, up until her natural death in 2009. ... more
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