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Keith David
Most widely held works by
Keith David
The war
by Ken Burns
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9 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tells the story of ordinary people in four quintessentially American towns - Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; and Luverne, Minnesota - and examines the ways in which the Second World War touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America
Mark Twain
by Ken Burns
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14 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 2,427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others
Coraline
by Henry Selick
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15 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 2,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family
The princess and the frog
by Ron Clements
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17 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 2,357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams
Armageddon
by Michael Bay
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14 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in English and French and held by 2,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The U.S. government calls upon an oil-well driller and his colorful crew to save the world by flying to an asteroid that's on a collision course for earth and setting off a nuclear bomb to divert it
Unforgivable blackness the rise and fall of Jack Johnson
by Ken Burns
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,714 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tells the story of the first African-American boxer to be heavyweight champion of the world and his struggle to live as a free man
Cloud atlas
by Tom Tykwer
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13 editions published in 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. The story is a time-shifting weave of six interlinking narratives, with diverse settings from the savagery of a Pacific Island in the 1850s to a dystopian Korea of the near future
Princess Mononoke
by Hayao Miyazaki
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2 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and Japanese and held by 1,501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When a frightening creature attacks his remote village, young warrior Ashitaka is able to put the great beast out of its misery. It is a boar god corrupted by sinister magic, transformed into a monster by a wound from a mysterious iron ball. Ashitaka has received a wound as well, which bubbles with supernatural putrescence, so he must travel far to the east seeking a cure. In Iron Town, Lady Eboshi employs freed prostitutes, former serfs, and even outcast lepers to build a human empire that will civilize the wilderness with iron and guns. In the forest, the wild gods gather their strength to fight back, led by San, the Princess Mononoke. She is a beautiful but savage girl who has chosen to give up her humanity and side with the animals. Ashitaka finds himself embroiled in a battle between the two forces, both of whom see him as supporting the enemy
Agent Cody Banks
by Harald Zwart
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7 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Cody Banks is just your typical teen, but he has one secret - he is a teen CIA agent. His assignment is to befriend a school classmate to get to her dad, who is unknowingly helping an evil organization. Can he complete his mission and get the girl?
Barbershop
by Anthony Anderson
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 1,359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Calvin never wanted to take over the family business, a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. One morning he decides to sell the shop to Lester. Calvin spends the day cutting heads at the shop, and starts to understand the importance of the legacy left to him. Calvin learns to appreciate his barber friends, and discovers that the place where they work is more than just a place to get a haircut. Calvin gradually changes his mind about selling the shop, but it may be too late. grocery store across the street
The Bible : the epic miniseries
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4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This program is an adaptation of the Bible stories which changed our world. Each story endeavors to stay true to the spirit of the book
Walking the Bible with Bruce Feiler
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,256 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Follows author Bruce Feiler as he journeys by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel through some of the greatest stories ever told, the five books of Moses. Begins in the holy city of Jerusalem and travels to a possible site of the garden of Eden on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates in Turkey. Climbs Mt. Ararat in search of Noah's ark and explores the sulfurous land by the Dead Sea, with its salt pillars called "Lot's wife." Visits the ancient ruins of Egyptian cities where the Israelites were said to toil under an oppressive pharaoh and examines the harsh environment of the Sinai, where the Israelites wandered for forty years. Intersperses dramatic scripture readings to bring viewers closer to the biblical settings
Final fantasy the spirits within
by Hironobu Sakaguchi
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10 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The year is 2065 A.D. and the earth is infested with alien spirits and mankind faces total extinction. Led by a dream and guided by a mentor, a scientist struggles to collect eight good spirits to create a powerful source strong enough to destroy the alien presence, but is it pure enough to protect the planet? The earth must be saved from its darkest hate and unleash the final spirit
Inside Islam
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide It is the second largest religion in the world. Its name is derived from the word for peace, yet to many Westerners, it is synonymous with violence and terror. Widely practiced and equally widely misunderstood, Islam is a religion that has been at the heart of human experience for well over a thousand years. In the world after September 11th, it is especially critical to understand the origins and practice of Islam, and its role in the world today. This balanced, objective introduction to the great faith traces its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and explains the main tenets of Islam: the Five Pillars that all Muslims must adhere to. Discover what the Qur'an has to say about war, violence and suicide, and see how these words have been co-opted by extremists. Running time 93 minutes, with commentary from September 2001 for 9 minutes after
Hollywood homicide
by Robert Souza
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6 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide IVeteran police detective Gavilan and his rookie partner Calden are no exception to the rule that in Hollywood, no one is really who they want to be. Between Gavilan's struggling real estate business and Calden's fledgling acting career and yoga instruction, they've got a major murder case to solve. With both Internal Affairs and their prime suspect on their tails, both have to infiltrate the dangerous world of the hip-hop recording industry
Death at a funeral
by Matthew Macfadyen
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13 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,062 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When Aaron's father dies, he must organize the funeral and give the eulogy, but chaos erupts when the undertaker makes a terrible mistake
Kingdom of David the saga of the Israelites
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17 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Traces the Israelites and Judaism from the Babylonian Exile (586 BC) to the Bar Kochba rebellion (132 BC) covering influential figures Abraham, Moses and David; the Maccabean kingdom; the clash with Rome; emergence of factions (Zealots, Essenes), the Diaspora and the split between rabbinical Judaism and Christianity
Jazz
by Ken Burns
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21 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Episode 8. Between 1945 and 1955, jazz splinters into different camps: cool and hot, East and West, traditional and modern. One by one, the big bands leave the road, but Duke Ellington keeps his band together, while Louis Armstrong puts together a small group, the "All-Stars." Promoter Norman Granz insists on equal treatment for every member of his integrated troupes on his Jazz at the Philharmonic Tours. Meanwhile, bebop musicians Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker are creating some of the most inventive jazz ever played but a devastating narcotics plague sweeps through the jazz community, ruining lives and changing the dynamics of performance. And a number of great performers, including Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Thelonious Monk, Paul Desmond, Bille Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Lewis, find new ways to bring new audiences to jazz
The thing
by John Carpenter
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8 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A research team at a remote research station in Antarctica finds an alien being that has fallen from the sky and has remained buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Unfrozen and unleashed, it creates havoc and terror as it changes forms and becomes one of them
There's something about Mary
by Bobby Farrelly
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7 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 965 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In 1985, teen-nerd Ted challenges a high-schooler who bullies Warren. His concern prompts Warren's sister, the dazzling and desirable Mary to choose Ted as her senior prom date, but the date never happens. 13 years later Ted hires Pat to locate Mary, and the private investigator finds her in Miami. Pat claims to be a Harvard-educated architect and Mary falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Ted learns the truth but continues to encounter offbeat obstacles as he accelerates to Miami in hopes of finding happiness with his true love more
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