2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

AAA: AAA: New New England
England
New England is the birthplace of our freedom. This video thoroughly explores the area's rich historical
heritage with a state-by-state tour of the most significant attractions and scenic wonders.
60 min. color
Abbey Abbey #1: #1: A A Royal Royal Peculiar
Peculiar
Alan Bennett watches the early morning rituals of the Abbey, then mingles with a tour group to see the
multitude of graves. Westminster Abbey is "the Queen's parish church," a "royal peculiar," answerable
not to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England, but directly to the sovereign.
56 min. color
Abbey Abbey #2: #2: #2: Whom Whom Would Would You You Like Like to to Be Be Seen Seen Dead Dead With? With?
With?
In this program, Alan Bennett provides viewers with keen insights about the great men and women of
history who have found a final resting place in Westminster Abbey. He takes viewers high up in the North
Transept, as the Head Woodsmith and his crew battle damp and woodworm within the fabric of the
building.
53 min. color
Abbey Abbey Abbey #3: #3: A A Mirror Mirror of of England
England
Half of the Westminster Abbey day is spent preparing for its main service - Evensong. Awaiting their
moment, the Abbey's lay vicars play darts upstairs while the choristers practice their singing.
50 min. color
ABC's ABC's of of Basic Basic Dressage
Dressage
This video presents the philosophy of riding and training dressage. Graphic and animated illustrations
make it easy to understand.
60 min. color
ABC's ABC's of of Quiltmaking Quiltmaking (pieced (pieced quilts)
quilts)
Bonnie McCoy, a dedicated quilter and quilt teacher, is actively involved in helping others learn how to
make and appreciate quilts.
120 min. color
Able Able to to to Laugh Laugh
Laugh
This is an interpretation of the world of disability as interpreted by six professional comics - who happen
to be disabled. It is also about the awkward ways disabled and able-bodied people relate to each other,
and how humor can remove the barriers of fear, guilt, vulnerability and misunderstanding.
27 min. color cc pp
Above Above the the Rim
Rim
Kyle Lee Watson is an inner-city high school basketball star torn between college and the lure of the
streets. During an important championship play-off game, Kyle grandstands to catch the attention of a
Georgetown college scout. Instead, he impresses Birdie, a powerful gang leader who is assembling a
team to compete in the neighborhood Shoot-Out contest for the bragging rights of the city.
97 min. color cc
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