2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Mississippi Mississippi Burning
Burning
In 1964 the South was ablaze with racial unrest. When three civil rights workers disappear the FBI
intervenes. Eventually the boys are all found dead and the power of justice and freedom meet hatred and
bigotry head on.
127 min. color
Mississippi Mississippi Masala
Masala
Demetrius is a Southern businessman who falls in love with an Indian immigrant in this exotic interracial
story. Like the colorful Indian dish "masala," Mina is a hot spicy mix of cultures. When she and
Demetrius fall in love, nothing prepares them for the family outrage they face. This is a funny and
fascinating glimpse into two tightly knit communities, as well as a moving story that crosses color
117 min. color
Mister Mister Roberts
Roberts
The USS Reluctant carries cargo along the forgotten Pacific seaways of World War II. Its crew is going
crazy. Beyond the horizon, the real war passes them by.
139 min. color cc
Misty
Misty
This is a warmhearted tale of an orphaned brother and sister who do odd jobs to save to buy a pony that
has captured their hearts.
91 min. color cc
Mitigation Mitigation Makes Makes $en$e
$en$e
Natural disasters can occur anywhere. This video helps homeowners to prepare to meet even unlikely
threats to their property for relatively few dollars compared with the amount it would cost to repair a
structure when a disaster hits.
7 min. color
Moana: Moana: A A Romance Romance of of the the Golden Golden Age
Age
A great film by Robert Flaherty which followed the success of Nanook of the North. Flaherty chose the
Samoan cultural tradition; he lived for two years on the island, with the story gradually evolving out of the
lives of the native population.
76 min. B&W
Moby Moby Dick
Dick
A wonderful version of Melville's classic novel complete with storms, mad Captain Ahab, and the
enormous white whale, Mobie Dick. Children will love this all-time favorite.
72 min. color
Modupe Modupe and and the the Flood
Flood
When a farmer in West Africa sees that a dam is about to burst and drown his neighbors in the valley
below, he sets his own house on fire. The villagers rush up the hill to help him and are in turn saved from
the flood. In a strong community, its members must feel a responsibility for each other.
5 min. color pp
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