Nassau Library System
A county-wide resource of the Levittown Public Library.
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Fall 2006
Described Videos for Children and Teens
available from the
Levittown Public Library,
a Central Library of the Nassau Library System.
Described videos are feature films, television programs and
educational programs made accessible to people who have visual
disabilities through descriptive narration of key visual elements
during pauses in the film’s action.
The following videos are available to all Nassau public library
cardholders through a central collection which is housed at the
Levittown Public Library. You may either visit Levittown to check
out these videos or ask a staff member at your local library to
assist you in requesting that videos be sent to your local library
for pickup. Because they are in a special format for people with
disabilities, these videos circulate for 28 days. Other Nassau
public libraries may also carry a selection of described movies.
Check at your local library for more information.
Some Nassau public libraries offer home delivery service of
materials for those who are unable to travel to the library –
check with a local library staff member for details.
The materials on this list are all rated G, PG, and PG-13. In cases
where materials are unrated, they are suitable for the general
public. This is not an exhaustive list – it merely highlights
described videos with kid and teen appeal. Please check the main
list of described videos for additional titles that may be of interest
to your child.
1
The Addams Family
When long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after twenty-five years in the
Bermuda Triangle, the other members of the off-beat Addams clan plan a
great celebration, only to begin to suspect that he may not be who he
claims to be. Stars Angelica Huston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd.
Rated PG-13. 1994, 102 minutes.
Aladdin
Set in the mythical city of Agrabah, this Disney animated film follows a
street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and his mischievous pet monkey, Abu,
through magical adventures. Famous voices include Scott Weinger,
Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, and Gilbert Gottfried. Rated G. 1992, 90
minutes.
Alice in Wonderland
An animated musical version of Lewis Carroll's tale about a girl named
Alice. Alice follows a White Rabbit through a very small door and enters
Wonderland, where she has many unusual adventures. From the Walt
Disney Masterpiece collection. With the vocal talents of Kathryn
Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Hayden, and many more. Rated G. 1951,
75 minutes.
Anne of Green Gables
Follows the life of Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan with a vivid
imagination, from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a
young woman. Based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Stars
Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, and Richard Farnsworth. Originally
shown on television in 1985. 199 minutes on two cassettes.
Anne of Avonlea: the continuing story of Anne of Green Gables
Anne leaves Green Gables and Gilbert Blythe's proposal of marriage for a
teaching position. When she returns, she finds Gilbert ill with scarlet
fever and is forced to re-evaluate her true feelings for him. Based on the
novels Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, and Anne of Windy
Poplars by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Stars Megan Follows, Colleen
Dewhurst, Patricia Hamilton, and Christopher Blake. 1987, 224 minutes
on 2 cassettes.
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Antz
Life is no picnic for Z, a small worker ant with some very big ideas,
whose chances of landing the beautiful Princess Bala are literally one in a
billion. But when Z convinces his soldier ant buddy to switch places with
him, his simple life takes a wild turn. Voices include Woody Allen,
Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, and Gene Hackman. Rated PG. 1998,
83 minutes.
Apollo 13
Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, astronauts
Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert fight a desperate battle to
survive. Meanwhile, at Mission Control, astronaut Ken Mattingly, flight
director Gene Kranz and a heroic ground crew race against time, and the
odds, to bring them home. Stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton,
Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. Rated PG. 1995, 140 minutes.
Babe
A lovable talking piglet makes friends with all the animals in the barnyard,
proving to everyone that different types of animals can get along. Stars
James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski. Rated G. 1995, 92 minutes.
Back to the Future
An American teenager of the Eighties is accidentally sent back to 1955 in
a plutonium-powered DeLorean time machine invented by a slightly mad
scientist. Stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin
Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Rated PG. 1985, 116 minutes.
Bambi
Disney’s heartwarming story of the newborn "prince of the forest." With
the voices of Hardie Albright, Peter Behn, Sam Edwards, John
Sutherland, and Paula Winslowe. Rated G. 1942, 69 minutes.
Beauty and the Beast
The spell of an enchantress opens this Disney version of the classic fairy
tale, turning a cruel prince into a hideous beast. Belle, the heroine, is a
book-loving young lady trapped by the beast when she comes looking for
her father. To break the spell, the beast must win Belle's love before the
last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Voices include Robby Benson,
Jess Corti, Angela Lansbury, Paige O'Hara, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden
Stiers, and Richard White. Rated G, 1991, 84 minutes.
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Beethoven
The Newton family adopts a cute puppy, not realizing that it will grow up
to be a 185 pound St. Bernard. When Beethoven becomes the specimen
in an animal experiment, the family’s father, George Newton, may be the
only hope he has left. Stars Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones,
Oliver Platt, and Stanley Tucci. Rated PG. 1992, 87 minutes.
Big
A 12-year-old boy's wish comes true when he asks a mechanical carnival
genie to make him “big”. He manages to land a job at a toy company
where he experiences the complications of being an adult. Stars Tom
Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, and John Heard. Rated PG.
1988, 104 minutes.
Casper
"Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey and his daughter, Kat, arrive at
drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon, has
hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely
young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his
outrageous uncles - Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). Stars
Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, and Eric Idle. Rated PG.
1995, 101 minutes.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie Bucket wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate
factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker, Willy
Wonka. Stars Johnny Depp, Freddy Highmore, David Kelly, and Helena
Bonham Carter. Directed by Tim Burton. Rated PG. 2005, 115 minutes.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Peanuts classic. Repelled by the commercialism around him, Charlie
Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas. 1965, 25 minutes.
Cheaper by the Dozen
Tom and Kate Baker have made many sacrifices in their professional lives
in order to raise their 12 children. When Tom is offered a job as a
Division I college football coach, the entire pack moves to a suburb in
Chicago. When Kate's memoirs get published, she takes off on a book
tour. The lack of parental guidance creates problems for all the Baker
kids and chaos ensues. Stars Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, and Hilary
Duff. Rated PG. 2003, 98 minutes.
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A Christmas Carol
Old Ebenezer Scrooge, the meanest miser in London, is visited one
Christmas Eve by three spirits who change his life forever. George C.
Scott stars as Scrooge in this critically acclaimed version of Charles
Dickens' holiday classic. Rated PG. 1984, 100 minutes.
Cinderella
Burdened with endless chores, Cinderella holds fast to dreams of
someday escaping her drudgery in this Disney classic. Voices include
Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, James MacDonald, and Luis
Van Rooten. Rated G. 1949, 76 minutes.
Daredevil
By day, blind attorney Matt Murdock toils for justice in Hell's Kitchen. By
night, he's Daredevil, a man without fear. He's a masked vigilante
stalking the dark streets with an uncanny "radar sense" that allows him
to see with superhuman capabilities. When the love of his life is targeted
by New York City's ruthless Kingpin and his deadly assassin, Bullseye,
Daredevil may be about to meet his match. Stars Ben Affleck and
Jennifer Garner. Rated PG-13. 2003, 103 minutes.
Dead Poets Society
An English professor, in an age of crew cuts, sport coats and cheerless
conformity, inspires his students to live life to the fullest--changing their
lives forever. Stars Robin Williams. Rated PG. 1989, 128 minutes.
Dick Tracy
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when
Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to
battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob. Stars Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al
Pacino, and Dustin Hoffman. Rated PG. 1990, 105 minutes.
Dirty Dancing
Summer romance blossoms between a dance instructor and a guest at
a hotel in the Catskills. Stars Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry
Orbach, and Cynthia Rhodes. Rated PG-13. 1987, 105 minutes.
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Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
Conrad and Sally Walden are home alone with their pet fish. It is raining
outside, and there is nothing to do until The Cat in the Hat walks in the
front door. He introduces them to their imagination, and at first it's all
fun and games, until things get out of hand and the kids wreak havoc in
the home their mother has neatly prepared for an upcoming party. So
The Cat must go, go, go, before their parents get back. Stars Mike
Myers, Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin,
Amy Hill, and Sean Hayes. Rated PG. 2003, 82 minutes.
Dumbo
A baby elephant with oversized ears is ridiculed by all the circus animals
and finally befriended by a mouse. Dumbo becomes the world’s only
flying elephant. Featuring the voices of Sterling Holloway, Herman Bing,
and Verna Felton. Rated G. 941, 63 minutes.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
A 10-year old boy befriends a creature from another planet that has been
stranded on earth. Includes behind-the-scenes footage and interviews
with members of the cast and production teams. Stars Dee Wallace,
Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore, and Henry Thomas. Rated PG. 1982, 1
hour and 55 minutes.
Fantastic Four
A group of astronauts gain superpowers after cosmic radiation exposure
and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor
Von Doom. Stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael
Chiklis, and Julian McMahon. Rated PG-13. 2005, 106 minutes.
Father of the Bride
George Banks has a difficult time letting go when his young daughter
unexpectedly announces her plans to marry. Stars Steve Martin, Diane
Keaton, Kimberly Williams, and Martin Short. Rated PG. 1991, 105
minutes.
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Field of Dreams
If you believe the impossible, the incredible can come true. Ray Kinsella
hears a voice, followed by a brief vision of a baseball field. He believes
that if he builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield, Shoeless Joe Jackson
from the infamous 1919 Chicago "Black" Sox will return to play baseball.
By being willing to take a chance, Ray gets a second time up at bat in
life. Stars Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta,
and Burt Lancaster. Rated PG. 1989, 106 minutes.
Finding Nemo
The fretful Marlin and his young son Nemo become separated from each
other in the Great Barrier Reef. Nemo, a clown fish, is unexpectedly
taken from his home and thrust into a fish tank in a dentist's office
overlooking Sydney Harbor. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly
fish named Dory, Malin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself
the unlikely hero. Stars the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen Degeneres,
Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Austin
Pendleton, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Geoffrey Rush, and Elizabeth
Perkins. Rated G. 2003, 100 minutes.
Frosty the Snowman
When Frosty the snowman is accidentally brought to life, he has several
adventures and must outwit the plans of an evil magician in order to find
safety at the North Pole. Told and sung by Jimmy Durante with Billy
DeWolfe as the Magician and Jackie Vernon as Frosty. 1969, 30 minutes.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy
with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School
for Wizards and Witches. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma
Watson, John Cleese, and Robbie Coltrane. Rated PG. 2001, 152
minutes.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry and his friends, Ron and Hermoine, face new challenges during
their second year at Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches as they try
to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school. Stars Daniel
Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, John Cleese, and Robbie Coltrane.
Rated PG. 2002, 161 minutes.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at
Hogwarts. They are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who
poses a great threat to Harry. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint, and Robbie Coltrane. Rated PG. 2004, 142 minutes.
Herbie Fully Loaded
Maggie Peyton wants to join her family's dynasty of race car drivers, but
her father worries that she'll get hurt. As a college graduation gift, he
buys Maggie a junked-out Volkswagen Beetle, which turns out to be
Herbie, a car with a mind of its own. Soon Maggie and Herbie are racing
against an arrogant racing champion and duking it out with monster
trucks. Stars Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, and Matt Dillon. Rated G.
2005, 102 minutes.
Home Alone
When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister's family left for vacation, they
forgot one minor detail: Kevin. He's left home alone with two bumbling
burglars trying to break in so he rigs a bewildering battery of booby traps
to welcome them. Stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John
Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. Rated PG. 1990, 103 minutes.
Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey
A fun-loving bulldog, a wise old golden retriever, and a hilarious Siamese
cat travel through the rugged Sierras in a search for their missing human
family. Stars Robert Hays and Kim Greist. Rated G. 1994, 84 minutes.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
An absent-minded inventor, working on a shrinking machine, accidentally
shrinks his kids down to 1/4 inch in height! When they’re tossed out with
the trash, they have to make their way home through a backyard that’s
become a jungle. Stars Rick Moranis. Rated PG. 1989, 101 minutes.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little
Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville
and the Grinch's world upside down, inside out... and funny side up in
her search for the true meaning of Christmas in this Dr. Seuss classic.
Stars Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, and Molly Shannon.
Narrated by Anthony Hopkins. Rated PG. 2000, 105 minutes.
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The Incredibles
Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime
fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later,
they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the
suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash,
and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when
a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top
secret assignment. Vocal talent includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter,
Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell, Elizabeth
Peña, Bud Luckey, Brad Bird, Kimberly Adair Clark, and John
Ratzenberger. Rated PG. 2005, 115 minutes.
Independence Day
Massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies and wonder turns to terror as
the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the
planet. The world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors.
Stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd
Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, and
Harvey Fierstein. Rated PG-13. 1996, 145 minutes
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Harrison Ford dons his rumpled fedora for the third time as Indiana Jones
and Sean Connery joins the thrill-a-minute fun as Indy's feisty dad. The
Joneses set out to find the mystically-empowered Holy Grail and
encounter so many spectacular pursuits and narrow escapes that this
movie is more than the culmination of Indy's exploits. Rated PG-13.
1989, 126 minutes.
Jurassic Park
On a remote island, a wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme
park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before
opening, the park's security system breaks down, the prehistoric
creatures break out, and the excitement builds to surprising results.
Stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough.
Based on the book by Michael Crichton. Rated PG-13. 1993, 127
minutes.
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Jurassic Park III
Renowned paleontologist Dr. Grant agrees to accompany a wealthy
adventurer and his wife on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's former
breeding ground for prehistoric creatures. When their plane crashes and
they become stranded, they discover the island's native inhabitants are
smarter, faster, fiercer and more brutal than imagined. Stars Sam Neill,
William H. Macy, and Téa Leoni. Rated PG-13. 2001, 93 minutes.
Lady and the Tramp
The story of Lady, a cocker spaniel, and her romantic adventures with
Tramp, her mongrel friend. An animated Disney classic. Featuring the
voices of Peggy Lee, Barbara Luddy, and Bill Thompson. Rated G. 1955,
76 minutes.
Liar Liar
Fletcher Reede is a fast-talking attorney and habitual liar. When his son
Max blows out the candles on his fifth birthday cake, he wishes that his
dad will stop lying for 24 hours. When his son's wish comes true,
Fletcher discovers that his biggest asset, his mouth, has become his
biggest liability. Contains extended outtake footage. Stars Jim Carrey,
Jennifer Tilly, and Swoose Kurtz. Rated PG-13. 1997, 87 minutes.
Lilo and Stitch
The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment #626,
is so hostile that it's been locked up by its inventors. It escapes to Earth
where Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl, mistakes it for a strange dog, adopts
it, and renames it Stitch. As Stitch becomes part of Lilo's unusual family
life, Lilo's innocence and the aloha spirit of the Islands confuse and
ultimately civilize the creature. Featuring the voices of Daveigh Chase,
Chris Sanders, and Tia Carrere. Rated PG. 2002, 85 minutes.
The Lion King
Lion cub Simba begins life as a prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa,
but his Uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the
kingdom. In exile, he befriends a warthog and a meerkat and lives a
carefree jungle life. But as he approaches adulthood, he is visited by the
spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat Scar and reclaim the
throne. Featuring the voices of Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Taylor
Thomas, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Whoopi
Goldberg, and many more. Rated G. 1994, 90 minutes.
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Mary Poppins
In this Disney musical comedy, an irrepressible nanny soars out of the
London skies, bringing a carpetbag of magical adventures into the lives
of the Banks family on Cherry Tree Lane. Blends live-action and
animation. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Actress and
Best Song. Stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Rated G. 1964, 141
minutes.
The Mighty Ducks
Slapped with a community service assignment, a tough trial lawyer must
coach a ragtag team of pee wee hockey players who can't skate, can't
score and can't win. Stars Emilio Estevez. Rated PG. 1992, 104
minutes.
Miracle on 34 th Street
In this Oscar-winning classic, a Macy's Department Store Santa who
insists his name is Kris Kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith
and the value of imagination. Stars Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood,
Maureen O'Hara, and John Payne. 1947, 97 minutes.
The Miracle Worker
A dramatization of the story about the struggle of a Boston teacher,
Annie Sullivan, to communicate with and teach the deaf, blind, and mute
child, Helen Keller. Winner of Academy Awards for Best Actress and Best
Supporting Actress. Stars Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. 1962, 107
minutes.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Daniel Hillard transforms into everyone's ideal vision of a grandmotherly
English housekeeper in order to maintain contact with his three children
after his divorce. Stars Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan,
Harvey Fierstein, and Polly Holliday. Rated PG-13. 1993, 125 minutes.
Mulan
Mulan disguises herself as a soldier and takes her father's place in the
Imperial army. Her guardian dragon and lucky cricket are not enough to
help her defeat the ruthless Hun leader; only by staying true to herself
will Mulan bring victory to her country and honor to her family. Features
the voices of Lea Salonga, Donny Osmond, Harvey Fierstein, Miguel
Ferrer, and Pat Morita. Rated G. 1998, 88 minutes.
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The Nutty Professor
Eddie Murphy stars as a shy, kind, brilliant "calorically challenged"
genetics professor. When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university
faculty, the professor grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame
down to size and win her heart. Also stars Jada Pinkett, James Coburn,
and Dave Chappelle. Rated PG. 1996, 96 minutes.
Old Yeller
The story of a Texas pioneer family and the big yellow stray dog that
affects their lives. Stars Dorothy McGuire and Fess Parker. Rated G.
1957, 84 minutes.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
The animated Disney classic. Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita settle into
their owners' flat in London to become proud parents of 15 precocious
pups. It's one big happy dog family until the evil Cruella De Vil kidnaps
the puppies, along with every other Dalmatian in the city. It's up to
Pongo and Perdita to unite the entire animal population in a mission to
help the courageous pups outsmart their captor. With the vocal talents
of Rod Taylor, J. Pat O'Malley, Betty Lou Gerson, and Martha Wentworth.
Rated G. 1961, 79 minutes.
Parenthood
The Buckmans are a modern-day family facing the age-old dilemma of
trying to raise children the "right way." Stars Steve Martin, Tom Hulce,
Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Jason Robards, Mary
Steenburgen, and Dianne Wiest. Rated PG-13. 1989, 124 minutes.
Peter Pan
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers
every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckler skills and the
ever fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become real heroes of an
even greater story when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and
takes them on a journey over moonlit rooftops to the lush jungles of
Neverland. Stars Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, and
Lynn Redgrave. Rated PG. 2003, 112 minutes.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl
The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life
capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the
Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal. Captain Barbossa
kidnaps the governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth. In a gallant
attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's
childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't
know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live
forever as the undead. Stars Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando
Bloom, and Keira Knightley. Rated PG-13. 2003, 142 minutes.
Pocahontas
In this Disney animated film, Pocahontas, the young daughter of Chief
Powhatan, meets up with a shipful of English settlers led by their
courageous captain John Smith. Their friendship leads to events that will
change history as the Native Americans and English settlers learn to live
side by side. With the voices of Joe Baker, Christian Bale, Mel Gibson,
and Linda Hunt. Rated G. 1995, 81 minutes.
The Polar Express
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the
North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him
that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Stars Tom
Hanks. Rated G. 2004, 100 minutes.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones is a bullwhip-cracking archaeologist assigned by the U.S.
Government to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Covenant
before the Nazis can obtain it for their own evil use. Stars Harrison Ford
and Karen Allen. Rated PG. 1981, 115 minutes.
Rookie of the Year
When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, a clumsy 12year-old is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile-per-hour
thunderbolt, and is signed as ace pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Stars
Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Dan Hedaya, and Daniel Stern. Rated
PG. 1993, 103 minutes.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This is the classic Christmas tale. Shunned by the other reindeer because
of his red nose, Rudolph becomes a hero when he guides Santa's sleigh
through a blinding blizzard, and Christmas morning is saved for boys and
girls all over the world. Told and sung by Burl Ives. Suitable for all ages.
1964, 53 minutes.
The Santa Clause
Santa falls down on the job and Scott's son convinces his dad to try on
the red suit. Eight reindeer pilot the pair to the North Pole, where they
soon discover that by donning the famous suit, Dad must now accept all
of Santa's duties. Stars Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, and
Peter Boyle. Rated PG. 1994, 97 minutes.
Scooby-Doo
Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery, Inc. to close its doors,
Scooby-Doo and his crime-solving cohorts are individually summoned to
Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultrahip spring break hot spot. Concerned his park might truly be haunted,
the owner tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve
the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college
crowd. Stars Freddie Prinze, Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Neil Fanning
as the voice of Scooby-Doo. Rated PG. 2002, 86 minutes.
Shark Tale
A bottom-feeding fish is found at the scene of the accidental death of a
feared mobster shark. The fish manipulates the situation so he’ll look
like a tough guy, which leads to trouble with the shark mob in this
animated movie. Vocal talent: Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée
Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, Ziggy Marley,
Doug E. Doug, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, Peter Falk, and Katie
Couric. Rated PG. 2004, 94 minutes.
Shrek
Shrek, an endearing ogre, has to rescue feisty Princess Fiona with the
help of his loveable loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his
beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. With the vocal talent of
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. Rated PG.
2001, 93 minutes.
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Shrek 2
Right after Shrek and Princess Fiona's honeymoon, the newly wed couple
goes to Princess Fiona's parents for dinner. When a Fairy Godmother
discovers they are married she reminds the king about a deal they made
years ago, that Fiona would marry her son, Prince Charming. The King
then hires a cat named Puss-in-Boots, a sword fighting cat and ogre
slayer, to kill Shrek. With the vocal talent of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy,
Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert
Everett, and Jennifer Saunders. Rated PG. 2004, 92 minutes.
Sister Act
Whoopi Goldberg stars as a sassy, low-rent lounge singer forced to hide
out from the mob in the last place on Earth anyone would look for her in a quiet religious convent. There, her irreverent behavior attracts a
flock of faithful followers - and before long she turns the nuns' tone-deaf
choir into a soulful chorus of swingin', singing sisters. But when the
group earns rave reviews, her sudden celebrity jeopardizes her hidden
identity. Also stars Maggie Smith and Harvey Keitel. Rated PG. 1992,
100 minutes.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Whoopi Goldberg returns as the lounge singer who goes undercover as a
nun to help an ailing inner-city school. Also stars Kathy Najimy, James
Coburn, and Maggie Smith. Rated PG. 1993, 107 minutes.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This first full-length animated fairy tale of how Snow White, thwarted by
her vain and wicked stepmother and aided by the seven Dwarfs--Dopey,
Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Bashful, Happy and Doc--finds romance with
the Prince. Includes a brief promotional introduction. With the vocal
talent of Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille LaVerne, Roy Atwell,
and Pinto Colvig. Rated G. 1937, 84 minutes.
The Sound of Music
A young woman named Maria is uncertain about her decision to enter a
religious order. While deciding what to do, she becomes the governess
of the seven Von Trapp children who live with their widowed father, a
former captain in the Austrian navy. Stars Julie Andrews, Christopher
Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, and Eleanor Parker. Rated G.
1965, 180 minutes on 2 videocassettes.
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Spider-Man
After being bitten by a radioactive spider on a school field trip, Peter
Parker finds himself gaining spider-like qualities. Adopting the name
Spider-Man, Peter first uses his new skills to make money, but when the
Green Goblin, another altered super-human, kills Peter's uncle, he
swears to use his "spider-skills" to fight evil. Along the way he has to
juggle a new job as a local reporter, and a budding romance with a
beautiful former-classmate, MJ. Stars Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, and
Kirsten Dunst. Rated PG-13. 2002, 121 minutes.
Spy Kids
Nine years ago, top international spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez traded
the excitement of espionage for the adventure of parenthood. But when
they are called out on a secret mission, the Cortezes are separated from
their family and kidnapped by the evil Fegan Floop. Fortunately, there
are two people who possess the skills and know-how to reunite the
family-- the kids! Stars Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming,
Cheech Marin, Teri Hatcher, Danny Trejo, Robert Patrick, Tony Shalhoub,
Alexa Vega, and Daryl Sabara. Rated PG. 2001, 88 minutes.
Stand and Deliver
Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at East Los Angeles' Garfield High
School, refuses to write off his inner-city students as losers and pushes
and inspires 18 students who were struggling with math to become math
whizzes. Stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosana De
Soto, and Andy Garcia. Rated PG. 1988, 103 minutes.
Star Trek, the Motion Picture
When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers,
Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise
to take command. Stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest
Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, and
Nichelle Nichols. Rated G. 1979, 143 minutes.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Admiral Kirk and a crew composed largely of cadets on a training
mission, are sent to investigate a distress call from a facility working on a
terra-forming device. Stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest
Kelley, and Ricardo Montalban. Rated PG. 1982, 113 minutes.
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Kirk and his crew time travel back to 1986 San Francisco where they
encounter the alien life of punk, pizza and exact-change buses while
trying to capture two almost-extinct humpback whales to take back with
them to the 23rd century. Stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy,
DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle
Nichols, and Catherine Hicks. Rated PG. 1986, 119 minutes.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
While Captain Kirk and Spock vacation, a renegade Vulcan hijacks the
Enterprise and pilots it on a journey to uncover the universe's innermost
secrets. Stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley.
Rated PG. 1989, 107 minutes.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
The Federation and their enemies, the Klingon empire, prepare for a
peace summit, but when the Enterprise is held responsible for an attack
on a Klingon ship, Kirk and his crew have to find the real enemy. Stars
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter
Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Kim Cattrall, David Warner, and
Christopher Plummer. Rated PG. 1991, 113 minutes.
Star Wars
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces as
they attempt to take over the galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker, Han
Solo, and two robots (R2-D2 and C-3PO) work together to rescue the
princess and restore justice in the Empire. Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison
Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness. Rated PG. 1977,
124 minutes.
Tarzan
Deep within the African jungle, a mama gorilla names an orphaned baby
boy “Tarzan” and adopts him as her own, even though the silverback
leader Kerchak shuns the “hairless wonder”. Growing up alongside his
wisecracking ape buddy, Terk, and neurotic elephant pal, Tantor, Tarzan
develops all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal, 'surfing' and
swinging through the trees at lightning speed. But with the sudden
appearance of Tarzan's own kind, including the beautiful Jane, two worlds
are about to become one. Featuring the voices of Tony Goldwyn, Minnie
Driver, Glenn Close, and Rosie O'Donnell. Rated G. 1999, 88 minutes.
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Titanic
Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the brief, tragic
maiden voyage of the grand ocean liner Titanic. Winner of 11 Academy
Awards, including Best Picture. The all-star cast is headed by Leonardo
DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Rated PG-13. 1997, 194 minutes.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Two children in a small southern town are thrust into an adult world of
racial bigotry and hatred when their lawyer father chooses to defend a
black man unjustly accused of raping a white girl. Stars Gregory Peck,
Brock Peters, Robert Duvall, Philip Alford, and Mary Badham. Winner of
3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 1962, 129 minutes.
Top Gun
Maverick Mitchell, a daring young flyer in the U.S. Navy, is out to become
the best of the best at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school.
Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few
things you can't learn in a classroom. Also stars Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer,
Anthony Edwards, and Tom Skerritt. Rated PG. 1986, 109 minutes.
Toy Story
A cowboy toy is threatened and jealous when a fancy spaceman toy
supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Featuring the vocal talent of
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Don Rickles. Rated G. 1995, 81 minutes.
White Christmas
Two talented song-and-dance men team with a sister act to save the
Vermont inn of a retired army general. Stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye,
Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, and Dean Jagger. 1954, 120 minutes.
The Wizard of Oz
Musical fantasy tale about a little Kansas girl named Dorothy who is
transported to the land of Oz by a tornado. Once there, she journeys
along the Yellow Brick Road with her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin
Woodman and the Cowardly Lion to ask the wizard for help with their
problems. Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr,
Jack Haley, and Margaret Hamilton. Rated G. 1939, 149 minutes.
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X-Men
A war is brewing between those with special powers ("mutants") and the
rest of humanity-- and the only ones who can save the humans from
certain destruction are a special group of mutants: the "X-Men." Based
on the comic series. Stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen,
Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Bruce Davison, Rebecca
Romijn-Stamos, Ray Park, and Anna Paquin. Rated PG-13. 2000, 104
minutes.
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