Descriptive Videos G - O

Gangs of New York – 2 hrs. 45 min.
VC 1256
Spanning the period from 1846 to 1863, this film directed by Martin Scorsese revolves around the conflicts between the Anglo-Saxon “natives” and the Irish immigrants in New York’s Five Points neighborhood.
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rated R

Geronimo and the Apache Resistance – 1 hr.
VC 1103
A PBS documentary of the legendary medicine man, his people, and their lifelong struggle to maintain their ancestral lands. An American Experience broadcast.
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not rated

Ghost – 2 hrs. 10 min.
VC 1104
A ghost teams up with a psychic to uncover the truth behind his murder and to rescue his sweetheart from the killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg.
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rated PG-13

Gladiator – 2 hrs. 35 min.
VC 1242
Winner of “Best Picture,” this story of ancient Rome starred “Best Actor” winner Russell Crowe.
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rated R

Good Morning, Vietnam – 2 hrs.
VC 1108
Robin Williams plays a funny, fast talking disc jockey on Armed Forces Radio during the Vietnam War.
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rated R

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – 2 hrs. 45 min.
VC 1257
Harry begins his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but a mysterious creature warns him of danger at the school.
AD, YA, J
rated PG

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – 2 hrs. 30 min.
VC 1258
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
AD, YA, J
rated PG

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – 2 hrs. 20 min.
VC 1287
Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban prison and is after Harry, who is back at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
AD, YA, J
rated PG.

Hello, Dolly – 2 hrs. 25 min.
VC 1110
Barbara Streisand stars as Dolly Levi, a young widow and professional matchmaker who sets her sights on a tight-fisted merchant played by Walter Matthau.
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rated G

Herbie: Fully Loaded – 1 hr. 40 min.
VC 1296
The latest installment in the Love Bug series about Herbie, a Volkswagen Bug and his new owner Maggie, played by Lindsay Lohan.
YA, J
rated G

Home Alone – 1 hr. 45 min.
VC 1111
Accidentally left at home by his vacationing family, an eight-year-old boy, played by Macauley Culkin, must contend with two bumbling burglars.
AD, YA, J
rated PG

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey – 1 hr. 25 min.
VC 1112
A bulldog pup, a cat, and a wise, old retriever embark on an unforgettable journey.
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rated G

Honey, I Blew Up the Kid – 1 hr. 30 min.
VC 1113
The sequel to "Honey, I Shrunk the Kid." A wacky inventor causes his two-year-old son to grow 112 feet tall.
AD, YA, J
rated PG

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids – 1 hr. 50 min.
VC 1114
A preoccupied inventor accidentally shrinks his children to one quarter of an inch in height.
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rated PG

Hope Floats – 2 hrs.
VC 1115
Following a divorce, a woman returns with her daughter to her hometown in Texas.
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rated PG-13

The Hound of the Baskervilles – 2 hrs.
VC 1116
Sherlock Holmes investigates the curse of the Baskerville family. From the PBS series starring Jeremy Brett.
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not rated

Hurricane – 1 hr.
VC 1117
Spectacular footage of recent hurricanes highlight this NOVA broadcast.
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not rated

The Illustrious Client – 50 min.
VC 1119
Sherlock Holmes investigates an Austrian Baron who collects objects d'art and beautiful women. From the PBS series starring Jeremy Brett.
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not rated

The Incredibles – 1 hr. 55 min.
VC 1298
Animated feature about a family with super powers living the quiet life in suburbia. They are forced into the open when the world is in danger.
AD, YA, J
rated PG

Independence Day – 2 hr. 25 min.
VC 1123
Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum star as in this tale of powerful aliens that launch an all-out invasion against humanity.
AD, YA
rated PG-13

Insomnia – 2 hrs.
VC 1259
Al Pacino and Hilary Swank play detectives in a small Alaskan town who match wits with a creepy murder suspect played by Robin Williams in this psychological thriller.
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rated R

The Joy Luck Club – 2 hrs. 20 min.
VC 1125
The story of four remarkable Asian women whose lifelong friendship reveals the startling events that shaped their lives and the lives of their children. Based on the novel by Amy Tan.
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rated R

Jurassic Park – 2 hrs. 10 min.
VC 1127
An island theme park featuring living dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA plunges into a crisis when the giant creatures break free before opening day. Based on the novel by Michael Crichton.
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rated PG-13

Jurassic Park III – 1 hr. 35 min.
VC 1260
Dr. Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, once again goes after dinosaurs when he’s convinced to help a couple look for their missing son on a remote island.
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rated PG-13

The Kennedys: The Early Years – 2 hrs.
VC 1128
A PBS documentary about the Kennedy family, covering the years 1900-1961. An American Experience broadcast.
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not rated

The Kennedys: The Later Years – 2 hrs.
VC 1129
The PBS documentary continues, following the Kennedy family from 1962-1980. An American Experience broadcast.
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not rated

Killer Quake – 1 hr.
VC 1130
The January 1994 earthquake, centered under Northridge, California, leads to the quest to pinpoint where the next big one will strike. A NOVA broadcast.
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not rated

The King and I – 1 hr. 15 min.
VC 1131
The true story of an English school teacher at Siam’s royal court in the 1860s who finds herself at odds with the stubborn but lovable monarch. Based on the musical adapted from the book Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon.
AD, YA, J
not rated

L.A. Confidential – 2 hrs. 35 min.
VC 1132
Stylish thriller about police corruption, starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, and Kim Basinger. Based on the novel by James Ellroy. Includes a behind-the-scenes documentary.
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rated R

L.A. Story – 1 hr. 40 min.
VC 1133
Steve Martin stars as a wacky TV weatherman.
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rated PG-13

Lady and the Tramp – 1 hr. 15 min.
VC 1134
The Disney animated story of Lady, a cocker spaniel, and her romantic adventures with Tramp, her mongrel friend.
J
rated G

The Land Before Time – 1 hr. 10 min.
VC 1135
In the time of dinosaurs, a young brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off on a journey of discovery.
J
rated G

The Last Samurai – 2 hrs. 35 min.
VC 1279
Epic action drama that takes place during Japan’s transition to a westernized society in the mid-nineteenth century. Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe star.
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rated R

Life is Beautiful – 1 hr. 55 min.
VC 1138
A bumbling waiter gifted with a colorful imagination saves his wife and son from an unthinkable fate during World War II. Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor (Roberto Benigni).
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rated R

Lightning – 1 hr.
VC 1139
Experience the awesome beauty and power of one of the most dangerous natural phenomena on Earth. A NOVA broadcast.
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not rated

Lilo & Stitch – 1 hr. 25 min.
VC 1261
Animated feature from Disney about Lilo, a young Hawaiian orphan, who adopts Stitch, an unusual pet that turns out to be a notorious, extraterrestrial fugitive.
J
rated PG

(Disney's) The Lion King – 1 hr. 30 min.
VC 1140
A coming-of-age, animated saga, set in the Serengeti, telling of the love between a proud lion ruler, his son, and the tragedy that threatens to destroy their kingdom.
J
rated G

The Little Mermaid – 1 hr. 25 min.
VC 1231
A Disney animated version of the classic tale.
J
rated G

(Walt Disney's) Mary Poppins – 2 hrs. 20 min.
VC 1142
Julie Andrews stars as the irrepressible nanny of the children's book series by P. L. Travers.
J
rated G

The Matrix – 2 hrs. 15 min.
VC 1236
Computer hacker Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, joins a rebellion to reclaim Earth.
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rated PG-13

The Matrix Reloaded – 2 hrs. 20 min.
VC 1273
In this sequel to “The Matrix,” Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, races to beat the machines controlling humanity before the coming, final battle. Larry Fishburne and Carrie-Ann Moss also star.
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rated R

Meet the Fockers – 1 hr. 55 min.
VC 1300
Chaos rules when Pam Focker (Teri Polo) has her parents (played by Robert DeNiro and Blythe Danner) meet the parents (played by Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand) of her fiancé, Greg (Ben Stiller).
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rated PG-13

Meet the Parents – 1 hr. 50 min.
VC 1234
Disaster befalls Greg (Ben Stiller) when he meets his future father-in-law, played by Robert De Niro in this slapstick comedy.
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rated PG-13

Midnight Ramble – 1 hr.
VC 1143
The history of the black film industry is recounted in this documentary, focusing on filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. An American Experience broadcast.
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not rated

The Mighty Ducks – 1 hr. 45 min.
VC 1144
A tough lawyer is forced to coach a ragtag team of pee-wee hockey players.
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rated PG

Million Dollar Baby – 2 hrs. 10 min.
VC 1302
Clint Eastwood directed and stars in this movie about a woman, played by Hilary Swank, who is determined to be a boxer.
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rated PG-13

Minority Report – 2 hrs. 25 min.
VC 1262
In a future where technology allows crime to be stopped before it happens, Tom Cruise stars as the head of the pre-crime unit who is accused of a murder before he can even think of committing it. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
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rated R

Miracle on 34th Street – 1 hr. 40 min.
VC 1146
"Is Santa real?" is the question raised in this 1947 Christmas classic about a young girl's faith, love, and imagination.
AD, YA, J
not rated

Mr. & Mrs. Smith – 2 hrs.
VC 1295
A bored married couple discovers they’re both really assassins hired by rival agencies to kill each other. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star.
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rated PG-13

Mr. Holland's Opus – 2 hrs. 25 min.
VC 1148
Richard Dreyfuss plays a man whose dream of composing one truly memorable piece of music is altered when he realizes teaching is his real passion and his students his legacy.
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rated PG

Mrs. Doubtfire – 2 hrs. 5 min.
VC 1149
In this comedy, Robin Williams stars as a man posing as a female British housekeeper to get a job working for his ex-wife, played by Sally Field.
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rated PG-13

Mulan – 1 hr. 30 min.
VC 1150
A Disney animated feature based on an ancient Chines legend about a young girl who disguises herself as a soldier to take her father's place in the Imperial army.
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rated G

Mystery of the Senses (5 parts) – 1 hr ea.
An exploration of the human body's ability to perceive its environment. A NOVA broadcast.
Volume 1: "Hearing"
        VC 1151
Volume 2: "Smell"
        VC 1152
Volume 3: "Taste"
        VC 1153
Volume 4: "Touch"
        VC 1154
Volume 5: " Vision"
        VC 1155
AD, YA
not rated

Mystic River – 2 hrs. 20 min.
VC 1284
Three childhood friends drift apart after a traumatic event. Years later, the murder of ex-con Jimmy's daughter brings the three men together when Dave is a suspect and Sean, now a cop, tries to solve the crime before Jimmy seeks vengeance. Adapted from the novel by Dennis Lehane, directed by Clint Eastwood.
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rated R

Old Yeller – 1 hr. 30 min.
VC 1157
An endearing and tragic story of life on the Texas plains and the bond that is nurtured between a boy and his yellow dog. Based on the book by Fred Gipson.
AD, YA, J
rated G

On Golden Pond – 1 hr. 45 min.
VC 1158
Three generations of the Thayer family are forced to renew bonds of love and overcome years of friction. Starring Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn.
AD, YA
rated PG

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