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781) The Queen
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English
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An intimate, moving portrait of Queen Elizabeth and Tony Blair following the untimely death of Princess Diana. The Queen's restrained reaction causes a public relations debacle that Prime Minister Blair must defuse. The two struggle to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an open display of mourning.
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Far more than merely elements of space sectioned off and set aside for the burial of the dead, cemeteries are, in effect, open cultural texts, there to be read and appreciated by anyone who takes the time to learn a bit of their special language. In the United States, nowhere is this more true than in the case of cemeteries established by members of the diverse ethnic groups which have exerted a subtle but powerful influence upon the development of...
786) Santo Luzbel
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Español
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"Nos muestra como el choque entre el occidente y nuestras figuras prehispánicas tiñen de sangre una pequeña obra rural que aborda el episodio bíblico de la derrota de Luzbel (el diablo).Los indígenas desean a toda costa combinar sus antiguos ritos y mostrar al ángel caído como una víctima de las circunstancias en una obra teatral. Al enterarse de este echo atroz el Padre Santos, un ferviente defensor de la iglesia y sus costumbres, comienza...
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W.C. Fields is a true comedy legend and remains one of the most recognizable and beloved actors of all time. From his early days on stage in vaudeville and Broadway through his live appearances on radio, he created an iconic persona that has never been matched. The comic genius of W.C. Fields is best captured forever in his body of films that highlight his notoriously sarcastic quick wit and slapstick routines.
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This quarterly video magazine highlights stories about various aspects of American life. Every episode features unique places, people, and music, all selected to foster a feeling of nostalgia toward the parts of life often forgotten. The solemn ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis is the summer edition cover story with a presentation at nearby Fort Snelling of a Timeline of the American Military. Scenic America takes in the 2000...
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