2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Elizabeth I: Virgin Queen
This biography looks at the life and times of one of England's most powerful monarchs, and one of the
most successful women rulers in history. Under the guidance of this daughter of Henry VIII, England
made the transition from being a small, second-rank power to a foremost position among Europeon
powers.
50 min. color
Ellis Island #1
From 1892 to 1954, 12 million people were pushed and pulled through the often humiliating bureaucracy
of Ellis Island on their way to becoming Americans. In this remarkable program, we hear from the
immigrants themselves as well as former employees and officials.
50 min. color cc
Ellis Island #2
Often beginning with a disease plagued voyage, the immigrant experience of the early 20th century
usually ended with days of waiting on wooden benches, inspections for lice and physical examinations.
Now all the excitement of that bittersweet world comes to life in the immigrants' own words.
50 min. color cc
Ellis Island #3
When Ellis Island closed in 1954, the contributions of the immigrants that passed through its doors had
helped make the U.S. the most powerful and enterprising nation on Earth. Ellis Island was recognized as
a symbol of the very best of American ideals.
50 min. color cc
Elmo's Magic Cookbook
The action begins when Elmo and his pals encounter the wish-granting Genie of the Magic Cookbook
who takes them on a tour of an enchanted kitchen. It's a simply scrumptious Sesame Street story of
savory surprises guaranteed to get kids cooking.
50 min. color cc
Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die
Tom Jones, B.B. King, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ursula Andress and rock critic David Marsh join Casey Kasem
in their personal, unique, and human tribute to Elvis Presley.
50 min. color
Embers of the Fire
Cystic Fibrosis is the leading genetic killer of children. This moving documentary offers a straightforward
explanation of the disease, but its primary focus is on several young people with CF during a week at
summer camp. They talk openly about their fears of rejection, isolation and death, and demonstrate the
ways they have come to terms with their illness and learned to lead fulfilling lives
28 min. color pp
Emerald Forest
While on an engineering project in the Amazon, Bill Markham's son disappears. Markham returns to the
Amazon year after year, searching for his son. After ten years, Markham finds the man that had once been
his boy. Based on a true story.
113 min. color cc
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