S. Epatha Merkerson
1) Maniac Magee
Author
Language
English
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Description
He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. And Maniac Magee became a legend. Even today kids talk about how fast he could run; about how he hit an inside-the-park "frog" homer; how no knot, no matter how snarled, would stay that way once he began to untie it. But the thing Maniac Magee is best known for is what he did for the kids from...
2) Radio
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
Lazarus is an extremely religious man who is broken hearted after his wife leaves him for his own brother. Rae is the town slut, who one night is beaten up and left by the roadside near Lazarus' house. Lazarus takes her in and chains her to his radiator while trying to "cure" her insatiability.
Publisher
Universal
Language
English
Description
Part of the longest-running brand on television. A complex drama about New York's investigative and legal team. In 24 gut-wrenching cases, new DA Arthur Branch brings a new tough-as-nails methodology to the team that proves formidable against the wrongdoers who maim, mutilate and murder their victims. But no one is invincible, and before the season is over, more than one of New York's finest will be personally impacted by crimes that rock the headlines....
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
Three women's lives share a common core. They have all been profoundly affected by adoption. At age fourteen, Karen placed a baby for adoption, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. Elizabeth grew up as an adopted child. Even though she is a bright and ambitious lawyer, she is a flinty loner in her personal life. Lucy and her husband are just embarking on the adoption odyssey, hoping for the opportunity to become parents....
8) Slipstream
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
A screenwriter, revising the movie he is working on, finds that reality and fiction are blurring together when some of the characters in his film are showing up in real life.
9) Radio
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
10) Lackawanna blues
Publisher
HBO Video
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives.
Publisher
Herman World, Inc
Language
English
Description
In 1986, the whole world was invited into Pee-wee's Playhouse, the home of some of the wackiest characters ever seen! From Chairry to Jambi, Cowboy Curtis to Miss Yvonne, Captain Carl to Chicky Baby and the Puppet Band, no one knew how to celebrate each day better than Pee-wee Herman and his friends. And now, for the very first time, you can see every detail of it as it's never been seen before: in brilliant high-definition!