2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Crossing
Crossing
It was December, 1776. Decimated by superior British forces, suffering from disease, desertion and lack
of funds, General George Washington faces the unthinkable - losing the war. On Christmas night, with
the American Revolution hanging in the balance, Washington takes his army across the ice choked
Delaware River. The next morning, he leads a surprise attack against a garrison of battle-hardened
Hessian mercenaries. The overwhelming and miraculous victory turns the tide in the war and ultimately
leads to the birth of the United States.
90 min. color cc
Crossing Crossing Delancey
Delancey
Can a sophisticated New York woman find happiness with the pickle vendor her family has chosen for
her? Cross Delancey Street and find out in this charming romantic comedy.
97 min. color cc
Crusades Crusades #1: #1: Pilgrims Pilgrims in in Arms
Arms
The first volume chronicles the improbable origins of the Crusades, from Pope Urban II's hunger for
military power to the success of one of the greatest mass communication and recruitment campaigns in
history.
50 min. color
Crusades Crusades #2: #2: Jerusalem
Jerusalem
This second volume chronicles the Crusaders' trail of carnage across the Middle East. Two thirds of
them would not even survive the beginning of their journey, wearing chain mail to march across Anatolia
in the heat of the summer. Historical re-enactments of actual events plus visits to important sites on the
crusaders' campaign trail.
50 min. color
Crusades Crusades #3: #3: Jihad Jihad
Jihad
The Muslims' recapture of Jerusalem and the Second Crusade this Arab victory provoked are colorfully
captured in this volume. It's a chronicle of unholy alliances, political intrigue and fabled warriors. This
time, however, the Christian soldiers weren't the only ones fighting for a religious cause. By the time the
Second Crusaders arrived in the Holy Land, Nur ed-Din had declared a jihad or Holy War against the
invaders.
50 min. color
Crusades Crusades #4: #4: Destruction
Destruction
The chronicles of the last Crusades unfold in the final volume. The Third Crusade added the names of
Richard "the Lionhart" and Philip of France to the roster of holy warriors. The video explores the reality
behind the legends of their noble deeds.
50 min. color
Cry Cry Freedom
Freedom
After learning of South African apartheid's true horrors through Biko's eyes, editor Donald Woods
discovers that his friend has been silenced by the police. Determined not to let Biko's message go
unheard, Woods undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko's remarkable tale of
courage to the world.
157 min. color
Cuando Cuando Habla Habla El El El Corazon
Corazon
This video is a Western musical starring popular actor Pedro Infante.
88 min. B&W
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