Racism, a history

Racism, a history [videorecording] / BBC.

"This documentary series chronicles the shifts in the idea of 'race' and the history of racism in Europe, The Americas, Australasia and Asia. These films show how ideas of racial difference have evolved in response to historical events, and identify the profound impact that the idea of 'race', and the fact of racism, has had on science, culture, society and global history."--www.bbcactive.com/BroadCastLearning.

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The racket

The racket [videorecording] / Howard Hughes presents; an Edmund Grainger production; screen play by William Wister Haines and W.R. Burnett; produced by Edmund Grainger; directed by John Cromwell.

A straight-arrow cop and an old-school gangster find a common foe: big shots who run crime like a corporation.

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Radiant city

Radiant city [videorecording] / written & directed by Gary Burns & Jim Brown; producer, Shirley Vercruysse; produced by Burns Film in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada and in associaion with CBC Television.

Gary Burns, Canada's king of surreal comedy, joins journalist Jim Brown on an outing to the 'burbs. Venturing through a toybox of cultural references, from Jane Jacobs to The Sopranos, the two create a provocative reflection on why we live the way we do.

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Radio

Radio [videorecording] / Revolution Studios presents a Tollin/Robbins production; produced by Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Herbert W. Gains; written by Mike Rich; directed by Mike Tollin.

The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.

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Rag

a unique Irish experience

Rag

Inspired by the islanders of Inis Mor in Galway Bay, Ragus is a show of fast-moving, traditional music, song, and dance. It is the essential Irish experience.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark

The adventures of Indiana Jones

The adventures of Indiana Jones [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd.; directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Railroads that tamed the west

Railroads that tamed the west [videorecording] / produced by Jaffe Productions in association with Hearst Entertainment Television for the History Channel; A & E Television Networks.

In 1869, one of the greatest building achievements in history--the Transcontinental Railroad--was completed. But for the stalwart settlers willing to risk it all, the American West was far from conquered as travel on the thin steel ribbon of the railroad was a dangerous affair. In this program, rare photographs, re-creations and expert interviews present the story of the western railroads including political struggles, labor concerns, and critical inventions.

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Rain

Rain (Motion picture: 2001)

Thirteen-year-old Janey and her family settle into their isolated cottage for another perfect seaside summer vacation. Her days are full of swimming and fishing. Her nights are filled by the parties her parents give, where the adults drink, dance and flirt. Janey watches as her mother begins an affair with a visiting photographer and begins to quickly discover her own sexuality.

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Rain forests

Rain forests [videorecording].

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Rain in the mountains

Rain in the mountains [videorecording].

A Native American believes he should lead his people back to the ancient ways, but was raised off the reservation and doesn't know any of them. Now he's on the run from the government after trying to strike back at the modern world.

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