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ACCIDENTAL HERO ROOM 408
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This inspiring documentary puts viewers in Tommie Lindsey's education program.   In a multiracial San Francisco high school, Lindsey takes floundering students   and turns them into champions in statewide academic competitions. His subject    is forensics, but his students learn more about public speaking, oral          interpretation, and their endless strengths in the classroom.                  Terri DeBono/Steve Rosen---USA---2001---56 mins.
AMERICAN CULTURES FOR CHILDREN
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Actress Phylicia Rashad introduces children to this 12-volume multicultural      series that explores the rich tapestry of world cultures thriving in America     today. Volumes include African-American Heritage, Arab-American Heritage,     Central-American Heritage, Chinese-American Heritage, Irish-American Heritage, Japanese-American Heritage, Jewish-American Heritage, Korean-American          Heritage, Mexican-American Heritage, Native American Heritage, Puerto Rican    Heritage and Vietnamese-American Heritage. 25 mins. each.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS & ADULTS (VISITING THE ZOO)
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This fun and informative ASL program is geared towards adults and children alike. You host brings you on a trip to a New York zoo, where everyday interactions with people and animals are interweaved with related vocabulary lessons and interactive activities.

USA---2008---85 mins.
AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS
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Learn the process of auditioning for commercials and how to put your best foot   forward. Through a relaxed workshop dialogue with professional director and      acting teacher Paul Awad, students discuss and work through exercises designed   to give them the techniques and skills necessary for a successful commercial   audition. Subjects covered include: types of commercials, cold reading,        breaking down the script, the audition, and selling the product. 35 mins.
AUDITIONING FOR THE CAMERA
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Paul Awad, professional director and acting teacher, guides students through     workshop exercises created to help actors make the most of their audition        time, bring out their unique qualities and give them a solid grasp of the        auditioning process and the skills necessary to get the part. Subjects covered include: headshots, the audition, call-backs, working with the camera, how to  rehearse, face time.  35 mins.
BEST AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
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Stay home tonight and learn the basics of great home cooking with Christopher    Kimball and the rest of the crew of America's Test Kitchen, the very       popular cooking show from PBS. With step-by-step instructions, you can whip up   great dishes such as Deep-Dish Apple Pie, French Onion Soup, Pan-Seared Shrimp and Barbecued Pulled Pork. In all, thirty recipes tested for ease and          reliability are ready to whet your appetite in this 3-DVD set. Along with the  recipes, the staff independently reviews indispensable kitchen equipment (food   processors, skillets, knives, etc.) and recommends ingredients that are        crucial for a budget-minded and prepared kitchen.                              USA---2008---352 mins.
BEST OF SUZE ORMAN COLLECTION
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Personal financial consultant Suze Orman guides viewers through instructive      lessons on taking control of their financial futures. This collection includes   four episodes from the best-selling author: "9 Steps", "Courage to be Rich",     "Road to Wealth", and "Laws of Money".
BEST OF THE FEST (DVD-R)
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Facets Kids Film Network is proud to present Best of the Fest, a collection of the 10 best short films from the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. It's a one-of-a-kind collection of culturally diverse, non-violent and value affirming works that are sure to inspire lively discussions, especially with children ages 5 to 9 (K-3). Enjoy Domo-Kun and the Egg (Tsuneo Goda, Japan, 2005, 5 mins.), Luka (Adrienne Michel-Long, Ireland, 2004, 3 mins.), Mondo's Myths: Where Did the Night Come From? (Andres Lieban, Brazil, 2005, 8 mins.), Nineteen (Jorg Hiller, Colombia, 2005, 8 mins.), Egghunt (Paul Yan, USA, 2005, 4 mins.), The Mantis Parable (Josh Staub, USA, 2005, 8 mins.), Do Other Things (Helena Giersz, USA, 2005, 4 mins.), The Magic Lion (Charles Githinji, Canada, 2004, 7 mins.), Confection (Eva Saks, USA, 2003, 4 mins.), and Little Pig Is Flying (Alicja Jaworski, Sweden, 2004, 10 mins.).

You also have the option of purchasing the Best of the Fest Curriculum Guide, a 76-page activity book with engaging lesson plans for each film, created by learning behavior specialist Virginia Boyle Lopez, Ph.D, M.Ed, or you can download PDF sections of the guide here.
BEST OF THE FEST (INSTITUTIONAL)
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Facets Kids Film Network is proud to present Best of the Fest, a collection of the 10 best short films from the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. It's a one-of-a-kind collection of culturally diverse, non-violent and value affirming works that are sure to inspire lively discussions, especially with children ages 5 to 9 (K-3). Enjoy Domo-Kun and the Egg (Tsuneo Goda, Japan, 2005, 5 mins.), Luka (Adrienne Michel-Long, Ireland, 2004, 3 mins.), Mondo's Myths: Where Did the Night Come From? (Andres Lieban, Brazil, 2005, 8 mins.), Nineteen (Jorg Hiller, Colombia, 2005, 8 mins.), Egghunt (Paul Yan, USA, 2005, 4 mins.), The Mantis Parable (Josh Staub, USA, 2005, 8 mins.), Do Other Things (Helena Giersz, USA, 2005, 4 mins.), The Magic Lion (Charles Githinji, Canada, 2004, 7 mins.), Confection (Eva Saks, USA, 2003, 4 mins.), and Little Pig Is Flying (Alicja Jaworski, Sweden, 2004, 10 mins.).

You also have the option of purchasing the Best of the Fest Curriculum Guide, a 76-page activity book with engaging lesson plans for each film, created by learning behavior specialist Virginia Boyle Lopez, Ph.D, M.Ed, or you can download PDF sections of the guide here.
BIOMES OF THE WORLD SERIES
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Stunning footage and hands-on activities highlight this educational              introduction to the world's varying ecological regions. The eight-volume set     includes Coniferous Forests; Deciduous Forests; Deserts; Freshwater           Ecosystems; Grasslands; Marine Ecosystems; Rainforest Biomes; and           Tundra. Each volume is 23 mins. Grades 5-8. Includes a teacher's guide.
BLACK GOLD
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British documentary filmmakers Marc and Nick Francis track the coffee trade      from bean harvesters in the third world to the commodities exchange to those     bourgeoisie coffee shops in the west. Instead of simply lamenting trade          inequalities and rallying against corporate might, Black Gold shines a   hopeful light on a union representative working directly with fair-trade       advocates to ensure reasonable prices for Ethiopian laborers and consumers     alike. "Highly informative...Its calmly accumulated details of the cruelly       exploitative global coffee trade pay off" (Village Voice). Nominated for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for World Documentary in 2006.                   Marc Francis/Nick Francis---Great Britain---2006---78 mins.
BREAKFAST PASTRIES
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Join acclaimed Northwest pastry chef Dannielle Myxter as she prepares favorite   breakfast pastry recipes from the menu of Sweet Addition restaurant in           Washington's Cascade Mountains. Recipes include: Strawberry Muffins, Orange      Muffins and Glaze, Cinnamon Rolls, Lemon Blueberry Scones, Granola, and Coffee Cake and Glaze. 90 mins.
CANADA FOR CHILDREN-DVD SERIES
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An inquisitive group of students explore the history, geography, and culture     of Canada in this three-volume educational program. In The Culture of         Canada (23 mins.), the students visit Quebec City, participate in             traditional festivals like the Calgary Stampede, and learn why beavers and     maple leaves are national symbols.  In The Geography of Canada (23       mins.), the students explore landforms unique to Canada, like the Canadian     shield. Finally, in The History of Canada, the group explores the lega  cy of the First Nations and Inuit cultures, European fur trappers, and Canada's   growth as a nation. Each installment features archival footage, graphics, and
CAVE PAINTER OF LASCAUX
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In this delightful, animated educational short, Anna is on a school trip to      the cave of Lascaux in France. She gets separated from her group and meets a     tour guide dressed as a caveman. When he begins explaining some of the images    carved, drawn, and painted on the cave walls, they meet a real caveman of      Lascaux, who tells them all about life in the Stone Age...17,000 years ago!
CHALKDUST MEMORIES
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Jazz Cigarettes! Car Crashes! Venereal Diseases! Nuclear Holocaust! All this     and more will be covered in this assortment of campy instructional films. 196
CHARLES DARWIN
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The brilliant man who changed the course of scientific thinking is the subject   of this informative program. Darwin's personal life and the monumental impact    of his work are reviewed in detail. 50 mins.
CLASSIC DESSERTS
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Join acclaimed Northwest pastry chef Dannielle Myxter as she prepares classic    desserts from the menu of internationally renowned Sweet Addition restaurant     in Washington's Cascade Mountains. Recipes include: White Chocolate Raspberry    Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Pie, Pineapple Mango Tart, Nut Boat Torte, and       Chocolate Decadence with Chocolate Ganache. 90 mins.
CLOSE TO HOME BILL MOYERS
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330 mins.
CLOSE TO HOME BILL MOYERS
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COOKIES AND BARS
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Join acclaimed Northwest pastry chef Dannielle Myxter as she prepares favorite   cookie and bar recipes from the menu of internationally renowned Sweet           Addition restaurant in Washington's Cascade Mountains. Recipes include: White    Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Espresso           (Cappuccino) Cookies, Cocoa Maple Brownies, Mint Truffle Brownies, and Lemon