DESCRIPTIVE VIDEOS - Braille Institute

Field of Dreams
DVS 10
Kevin Costner stars as a struggling farmer who plows under his field to build a
diamond for baseball ghosts. (Based on the book “Shoeless Joe” by W. P.
Kinsella, RC 18921.)
Five Corners
DVS 299
The Bronx, 1964. Newly released from prison for attempted rape, Heinz returns
to his old neighborhood, eager to settle some scores. A funny and frightening,
suspenseful drama with superb performances from Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins and
John Turturro.
For the Moment
DVS 300
During World War II, one of the young men training as pilots at RCAF facilities
on the Canadian prairies is a handsome Australian named Lachlan (Russell
Crowe). He meets Lill (Christianne Hirt), a beautiful young farmer, whose
husband is serving overseas. Mutual attraction leads to undeniable passion.
Forrest Gump
DVS 86
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is a mentally challenged young man who comes of
age during the historical events of the second half of this century. This is a feelgood
movie, which uses special effects to put modern actors into historical
situations. (Based on the book of the same title by Winston Groom, RC 38876.)
Fried Green Tomatoes
DVS 152
Ninny, a spry octogenarian forms an unexpected friendship with a dowdy
housewife and shares a liberating story about two women who lived half a century
ago. Stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy and Mary Stuart Masterson. (Based on the
book of the same title by Fannie Flagg, RC 26698.)
Gangs of New York
DVS 499
A 2002 nominee for an Academy Award for the Best Picture, Gangs of New York
begins in 1846 and ends in 1863 with the draft riots. Directed by Martin Scorsese
and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and Cameron Diaz, the film
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