DESCRIPTIVE VIDEOS - Braille Institute

evolves around the conflicts between the white Anglo-Saxon "natives" and the
Irish immigrants in New York's Five Points.
Gladiator
DVS 476
A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the
freedom of his people. Masterfully directed by Ridley Scott, "Gladiator" features
a riveting performance from Academy Award winner Russell Crowe.
The Godfather
DVS 21
Godfather Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), a Sicilian-American patriarch,
seeks dominance over the entire Mafia network in the United States. The power
of the family extends to gambling and show business, but the godfather avoids
drug dealing as beneath his dignity. (Based on the book of the same title by Mario
Puzo, BR 01865 and RC 25677.)
Good Will Hunting
DVS 181
The most brilliant mind at America's top university isn't a student…he's the kid
who cleans the floors. Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who's
failing the lessons of life. After too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance
is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him. This
movie stars Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Ben Affleck.
J. A. Martin, Photographer
DVS 305
Determined to save her failing marriage, Rose Aimee decides to accompany her
photographer husband J. A. on his yearly tour through 19 th century Quebec. Along
the way they encounter pleasure and pain, tears and laughter…and each other.
The Jackie Robinson Story
DVS 288
In 1947 Jackie Robinson is signed in by the Brooklyn Dodgers organization and
becomes the first player to break the color bar in big league baseball. Stars Jackie
Robinson as himself.
The Joe Louis Story
DVS 306
An inspiring and honest account of legendary Brown Bomber (Coley Wallace), a
shy, soft-spoken, gentle man who became one of the great Heavyweight Boxing
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