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Language & Literature Movies of 2001

F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams

Part of the PBS American Masters series, this documentary is a portrait of American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Born in St. Paul, MN, he wrote short ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry: Season 01

The inaugural season of Russell Simmons' raw and uninhibited Def Poetry Jam consisted of four half-hour telecasts, originally presented live at The Supper Club in New York. With rapper Mos Def serving as host, the series ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Women Writers: Emily Dickinson

This video presents a biographical sketch of American poet Emily Dickinson. It is said that Dickinson never traveled more than ten miles from her home, yet was worldly wise. She wrote ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Women Writers: Jane Austen

This video presents a portrait of English author Jane Austen. She is best known for her novels Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, which provide a look into English society, manners, and religious mores. Literary historians ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Women Writers: The Bronte Sisters

This video is part of a series on outstanding women authors. This volume presents a ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

I Want to Learn Sign Language, Vol. 1

In this instructional tape, Stephanie and Brianna begin to learn sign language as a way to communicate with their deaf cousin Andy. Karen Green hosts this volume of the series that includes ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

I Want to Learn Sign Language, Vol. 2

In this instructional tape, Stephanie and Brianna continue learning basic sign language so they can communicate with their deaf cousin Andy. Karen Green hosts this volume, which ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Alberto Moravia

From Kultur comes Great Writers. Combining archival footage with ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Isaac Bashevis Singer

From Kultur comes Great Writers. Combining archival footage with commentary, the seven-volume series highlights the lives and careers of some of the 20th century's most accomplished wordsmiths. Born in 1904, Isaac Bashevis Singer is ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Jean Cocteau

From Kultur comes Great Writers. Combining archival footage with commentary, the seven-volume series highlights the lives and ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Tennessee Williams

From Kultur comes Great Writers. Combining archival footage with commentary, the seven-volume series highlights the lives and careers of some of the 20th century's most accomplished wordsmiths. This volume, ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Truman Capote

From Kultur comes Great Writers. Combining archival footage with commentary, the seven-volume ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Famous Authors: Robert Burns

Part of the Famous Authors series, which ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Great Writers: Alexander Solzhenitsyn documents the life of the Russian author who, after being exiled because of his opposition to Stalin, became a Nobel prize ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Anthony Burgess

This edition of the Great Writers series tells the life story of Anthony Burgess, the writer responsible for many books but ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Giuseppe Di Lampedusa

Great Writers: Giuseppe Di Lampedusa documents the unusual life of the ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: John Steinbeck

Great Writers: John Steinbeck documents the life of the American author responsible for such enduring classics as The Grapes of Wrath, The Pearl, Of Mice and Men, and Cannery Row. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Joseph Conrad

Great Writers: Joseph Conrad documents the life of the celebrated author responsible for such influential works as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo. The program attempts to show the various forces that shaped the ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Roald Dahl

Great Writers: Roald Dahl documents the life of the celebrated author whose most famous works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Great Writers: Salman Rushdie

Great Writers: Salman Rushdie documents the life of the celebrated author whose life changed drastically ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

The Standard Deviants: Parlez-Vous Français? Learning French - The Basics

A continuation of the lessons presented in Standard Deviants: Parlez-Vous Français? Learning French -- The Basics, this program features more instruction on the French language, delivered ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Biblical Mysteries: Ark of the Covenant

This program is part of a series that investigates the facts behind some of the Bible's ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Biblical Mysteries: Sodom and Gomorrah

This program is part of a series that investigates the facts behind some of the Bible's most famous stories. One of the most memorable and terrifying tales in the Bible is that of the destruction ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Famous Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs

This video offers a profile of the life and work of the man who wrote the famous Tarzan novels. Besides the Tarzan series, Burroughs ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Origin of the Rings

Oxford scholar J.R.R. Tolkien is author of one of the most enduring achievements ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 1

The Bee Smart Baby series provides early language development skills for infants and young children through clear, simple, repetitive exercises, with focus on over 20 different words both individually ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 2

The Bee Smart Baby series provides early language development skills for infants and young children through clear, simple, repetitive exercises, with focus on over 20 different words both individually and ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 3

The Bee Smart Baby series provides early language development skills for infants and young children through clear, simple, repetitive exercises, ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 4

The Bee Smart Baby series presents a series of simple, effective visuals -- accompanied by instructional techniques to be used by parents - that should make any child's learning and growing environment sharper and more ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 5

The award winning Bee Smart Baby series provides an introduction to basic word and vocabulary skills. Set to classical music, these videos have ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Master of the Rings

This documentary examines the social and cultural underpinnings of the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

O. Henry: A Life in Stories

William Sydney Porter became one of America's most beloved writers under his pen ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Babyscapes: Zooper Phonics - Letter Sounds

Similar to the popular Hooked on Phonics series, Zooper Phonics: Teaching Your Child Letter Sounds is an innovative way of building a child's vocabulary and encouraging reading skills. Phonics are often recommended for children ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

GED Language Arts, Reading

This two-volume documentary is the companion to the Pre-GED Language Arts, Reading program. This time, the student learns ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

GED Language Arts, Writing

This documentary is the companion to the Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing program. This time, the student learns to apply the lessons that were addressed in the introductory set. The basics of grammar, ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Pre-GED Language Arts, Reading

This two-volume reading program is a companion to and prerequisite for the GED Language Arts, Reading set. In this introductory course, the reading student is given basic instruction on the art of reading and ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing

This two-volume writing program is a companion to and ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter: The Magic Behind the Young Wizard

Author J.K. Rowling captured the world's imagination with her series of books featuring ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 1

The Bee Smart Baby series presents a series of simple, effective visuals -- accompanied by instructional techniques to be used by parents - that should make any ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 2

Designed for children age four months to three years, Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 2 exposes children to basic vocabulary words. With ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 3

The Bee Smart Baby series presents a series of simple, effective visuals -- accompanied by instructional techniques to be used by parents - that should make any child's learning and growing environment ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

The Standard Deviants: ¿Habla Español? - Learn to Speak Spanish - Beyond the Basics

Featuring a style that blends comedy with the learning experience, this program is another entry in the Standard Deviants educational series. Picking up where The Standard Deviants: ¿Habla Español? -- Learn to Speak ... [ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]

The Magic Never Ends: The Life & Work of C.S. Lewis

[ Language & Literature movie - 2001 ]


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