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A ballerina's tale : the incredible rise of Misty Copeland. by Copeland, Misty,actor.; George, Nelson,film director.director.; Norville, Leslie,film producer.producer.; Independent Television Service,presenter.; Sundance Selects (Firm),presenter.; Urban Romances (Firm),production company.;
Sundance Selects and Independent Television Service (ITVS) present ; an Urban Romances production ; directed by Nelson George ; produced by Leslie Norville ; edited by Malika Weeden ; original music by Chloe Flower and D. Vella.Misty Copeland.Follows Misty Copeland's rise as a dancer in the American Ballet Theatre.DVD ; Dolby Digital 5.1 ; region 1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Feature films.; Copeland, Misty.; American Ballet Theatre Studio Company.; Ballet dancers.; African American women.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A ballerina's tale [videorecording] / by George, Nelson,film director.(CARDINAL)168787; Norville, Leslie,film producer.; Herwitz, Andrew,film producer.; Copeland, Misty,performer,on-screen participant.(CARDINAL)353364; Kelly, Deirdre,1960-interviewee.(CARDINAL)564560; IFC Films,publisher.(CARDINAL)354386; Independent Television Service,production company.(CARDINAL)219292; Urban Romances (Firm),production company.;
Fighting for attention -- Stage presence -- Something different -- Modern masterpieces -- Jumping athletes -- Brooklyn -- Confront the issues -- Italy -- Human life -- Black white swan.Camera, Nelson George, Malika Weeden, Jon Dunham, Nicholas Waterman ; edited by Malika Weeden ; original music by Chloe Flower, Drew Vella.Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly.Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame outmoded ballet culture stereotypes and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation.Rating: Not rated.Optional English subtitles for the hearing-impaired.DVD; NTSC; region 1; 1.78:1 aspect ratio, widescreen version; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Nonfiction films.; Documentary films.; Biographical films.; Feature films.; Biographies.; Copeland, Misty.; Ballet dancers; Ballerinas; African American dancers;
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Life support [videorecording] by Latifah,Queen.; George, Nelson.(CARDINAL)168787; Henson, Darrin Dewitt.(CARDINAL)549750; Nicks, Rachel.; Pierce, Wendell.(CARDINAL)431302; Reuben, Gloria,1964-(CARDINAL)343596; Rock, Tony.; Ross, Evan.; Ross, Tracee Ellis.; Smith, Anna Deavere.(CARDINAL)681722; Flavor Unit Films.; HBO Films.(CARDINAL)346701; HBO Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)347268; Home Box Office (Firm)(CARDINAL)165002; Shelby Stone Productions.; Urban Romances (Firm);
Director of photography, Uta Briesewitz ; editor, Mary Jo Markey ; music, Stuart Matthewman.Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Nicks, Evan Ross, Gloria Reuben, Tony Rock, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross.Ana is an HIV-positive woman and recovering junkie, taking care of a 9-year-old daughter and a husband who is also HIV-positive. While making the most of a local social services program in order to regain stability in her life, she also attempts to reunite with her estranged teenage daughter, living with Ana's mother.TV-MA.DVD, region 1 ; Dolby digital 5.1 in English, Dolby digital 2.0 in Spanish.
Subjects: Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; African American HIV-positive women; HIV-positive persons; Mothers and daughters; Recovering addicts; Self-help groups; African American HIV-positive women; HIV-positive persons; Mother-daughter relationship; Recovering addicts; Self-help groups;
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Her pleasure / by Bryant, Niobia,author.(CARDINAL)670917;
On vacation with her new music mogul boyfriend, Jaime Pine runs into an irresistible ex-escort and discovers she's pregnant after they share a night together.
Subjects: Urban fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Romance fiction.; Sex workers; African American women;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 10
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Good hair [videorecording] / by O'Donnell, Kevin,producer.; George, Nelson,producer.(CARDINAL)168787; Stilson, Jeff,producer,screenwriter,director.; Crouther, Lance,1962-screenwriter.; Rock, Chris,producer,screenwriter,host.(CARDINAL)643553; Sklar, Chuck,screenwriter.; Miller, Marcus,1959-composer.; Hunter, Jenny.; Chris Rock Productions (Firm); HBO Films.(CARDINAL)346701; Lionsgate (Firm);
Director of photography, Cliff Charles ; editors, Paul Marchand, Greg Nash ; music, Marcus Miller.Performer/Interviewer: Chris Rock.Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African American's activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some language including sex and drug references, and brief partial nudity.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Documentary films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Hairdressing; Hairdressing of African Americans.; African Americans; African American women.; African American men.; Beauty operators; Barbers; Manners and customs.; African-American Studies.; African American women; African American men; Peinado; Afronorteamericanos;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 19
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A taste of passion & Ambitious seduction / by Blake, Chloe,author.(CARDINAL)798611; Blake, Chloe.A taste of passion.; Prah, Nana.Ambitious seduction.;
A taste of passion: The exquisite night Maya North spends with a seductive stranger is the perfect prelude to her new life in Paris as co-owner of a French vineyard. Unitl she discovers that her mystery lover is her new business partner, Nicolas Rayo and he's trying to buy her out. That's when the LA corpporate consultant decides it's war-- even if her heart says Nic's the one... Ambitious seduction : Heir to his family's international empire, Leonardo Astacio chose to make his name in the legal arena. Now he's up for a partnership and must work with his competition, ambitious attorney Kamilla Gordon, to win their firm a deep-pocketed client. In Aspen, the simmering attraction they've been fighting boils over. But when they uncover corruption that reaches to the highest levels, can passionate rivals become lovers for life?
Subjects: Urban fiction.; Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; African American women lawyers; African American lawyers; African Americans; Businesswomen; Seduction; Partnership; Seduction.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Pleasure at midnight & His pick for passion / by Yaye, Pamela,author.(CARDINAL)565545; Yaye, Pamela.Pleasure at midnight.; Williams, Synithia.His pick for passion.; Williams, Synithia,author.(CARDINAL)692278;
PLEASURE AT MIDNIGHT: Sent to Madrid to talk his firm's top client out of canceling her tour, Roderick Drake quickly realizes pop star Genevieve Harris isn't the diva he pictured. In fact, she's irresistible. Genevieve wants a life away from the paparazzi-shared with the gorgeous lawyer who fulfills her in every way. Faced with devastating betrayal, can she trust her emotions and the sensual music they make together? -- HIS PICK FOR PASSION: On and off the court, professional basketball player Will Hampton scores easily. Then he's dared to seduce his sister's best friend-the only woman who's never fallen for his game. Marketing exec Erin Fry has transformed from tomboy to stunning beauty, but she doubts Will can change his ways. One mind-blowing night puts their hearts in play, but can Erin let her guard down-and let love in?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Urban fiction.; African Americans; African American musicians; Man-woman relationships; African American businesspeople; African American basketball players; Businesswomen; Basketball players;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Why sleeping dogs lie / by Howard, Tracie.(CARDINAL)663077;
Mallory Baylor is the ultimate New York City girl-gorgeous and stylish, with a firm grip on Heat, the world's hottest urban publication. Any marks on her past have been artfully airbrushed away. Until she interviews handsome Saxton McKensie. Years ago, Mallory and Saxton's steamy affair ended with the birth of a child that Saxton-and his fiancée, TV superstar Deena Ingram-know nothing about. As this long-buried secret comes to the surface, Mallory and Saxton are forced to confront a scandalous past they longed to forget and an exciting future neither could have predicted...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Illegitimate children; Women journalists; Love triangles.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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Bring it on. [videorecording] / by Brookwell, David.; Buelow, David.; McNamara, Sean,1963-; Song, Elena.; Fouse, Alyson.; Woodruff, Bille.; Milian, Christina,1981-; Smith, Rachele Brooke.; Ceron, Laura.; SooHoo, Nikki.; Dennis, Gabrielle.; Robinson, Jennifer,1963-; Gross, Andrew.(CARDINAL)531799; Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)783370; Universal Pictures (Firm)(CARDINAL)318695; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)344011; Cerón, Laura.; Robinson, Jenny.; Gross, Andrew,1969-;
Director of photography, David Claessen ; music by, Andrew Gross ; edited by, Michael Jablow.Christina Milian, Rachele Brooke Smith, Laura Cerón, Nikki SooHoo, Gabrielle Dennis, Jenny Robinson.Sassy cheer captain Lina Cruz's world is turned upside down when her family moves from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the wealthy beach town of Malibu. At her new school she meets ultra-competitive Avery, the all-star cheer captain with attitude to spare, and her super-cute brother is very hard to resist. Lina's always been able to rise to every challenge, but can she beat Avery at the Spirit Championships and still find romance?MPAA rating: PG-13; for some language and innuendo.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Cheerleading; Moving, Household; High school students; High school students; Competition (Psychology) in adolescence; Feature films.; Mudanza de casa; Escuelas secundarias;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
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Bittersweet motives :Book 1 / by Moody, Tyora,author.;
Former reporter Serena "Rena" Manchester has transitioned into her new career as a private detective. The Clayton Matthews Law firm sends a few investigations her way that pay the bills, though the work is hardly exciting. However, a shift occurs one day while she is taking photos of a prominent businessman, Edwin Peters, with his young mistress. When the woman shows up dead, Serena has no doubt that Edwin Peters is the prime suspect.A monkey wrench is thrown at her theory when Serena realizes her client, Mrs. Judith Peters, has just as much motive to kill the young woman. Rena is going to need her hard-nosed tactics to find a murderer because the suspects keep piling up. Which one of these people succeeded in killing the troubled woman?As the investigation heats up, Serena decides to keep the love-of-her-life, Minister Trey Evans, at a comfortable friends-only distance. Will she finally push him away forever?
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Romance fiction.; Urban fiction.; African American & Black; African American women journalists; African American women; African Americans; Brain; Eyewitness identification; Head; Witnesses; Women journalists; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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