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Set to music and filmed across the four seasons, this special documentary presentation captures the beauty of Maine's Acadia National Park like no other. Watch and listen to the pounding surf or the...

Set to music and filmed across the four seasons, this special documentary presentation captures the beauty of Maine's Acadia National Park like no other. Watch and listen to the pounding surf or the roaring brooks, take in the quiet of still glacial lakes and ponds and experience a glorious sunrise from Ocean Drive or the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Whatever moment it is that you have cherished in Acadia, you will be sure to find it and many more in "Acadia Sights & Sounds".

Many visitors see Maine's Acadia National Park from the ground or from the sea. Many more see Acadia from on high, perched atop one of Mount Desert Island's numerous mountains. But now, for the...

Many visitors see Maine's Acadia National Park from the ground or from the sea. Many more see Acadia from on high, perched atop one of Mount Desert Island's numerous mountains. But now, for the first time, you will have a chance to see Acadia from a bird's eye view. Swooping between mountains, down valleys and over rocky shorelines, "Over Acadia" uses helicopter-mounted cameras to capture the breathtaking sights of this extraordinary place. No matter where in the world you may be, this...

Two countries, two different conflicts and one pivotal year: 1965. That year, for the first time in American history, troops of the U.S. Marine Corps' Fleet Marine Force were deployed in...

Two countries, two different conflicts and one pivotal year: 1965. That year, for the first time in American history, troops of the U.S. Marine Corps' Fleet Marine Force were deployed in simultaneous operations in two separate hemispheres. In the Caribbean, Operation Power Pack saw Marines engaging in a mix of urban combat and peacekeeping duties on the gritty streets of the Dominican Republic, while in Southeast Asia the Marines carried out traditional amphibious landings and trekked through...

As the 1960's dawned and the Cold War settled into a long, tense stalemate, the American public became increasingly concerned about both the strength of the country's nuclear deterrent and the...

As the 1960's dawned and the Cold War settled into a long, tense stalemate, the American public became increasingly concerned about both the strength of the country's nuclear deterrent and the safety of the weapons in its arsenal. As a result, the Department of Defense became increasingly sophisticated in its attempts to assuage public fears, including by commissioning various films to show the American people what their armed forces were doing to counter the threat and ensure public safety....

Join former NBC News correspondent and A&E "Biography" host Jack Perkins for two classic documentaries exploring Maine history. "Katahdin: Mountain of the People" explores the history, geography and...

Join former NBC News correspondent and A&E "Biography" host Jack Perkins for two classic documentaries exploring Maine history. "Katahdin: Mountain of the People" explores the history, geography and folklore of the mountain and how it was given as a gift to the people of Maine. "The Life of L.L Bean" tells the story of how L.L. Bean, despite his modest beginnings as a rural farm boy, became a pioneer in the mail order catalog business and created one of the most iconic brands in American...

Narrated by former NBC News correspondent and A&E "Biography" host Jack Perkins, this very special documentary tells the story of Maine's Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Born at the waning end of the...

Narrated by former NBC News correspondent and A&E "Biography" host Jack Perkins, this very special documentary tells the story of Maine's Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Born at the waning end of the nineteenth century, Margaret Chase was raised in a world where American women had only limited choices. But young "Maggie" broke the mold, blazing a path for herself and, in the process, beginning a career that would carry her around the globe and touch the lives of many. In her long and productive...

Join cookbook authors Terry Hope Romero, Toni Fiore, and Miyoko Schinner as they share their favorite vegan recipes. Whether they're whipping up a hearty shepherd's pie or some mouth-watering...

Join cookbook authors Terry Hope Romero, Toni Fiore, and Miyoko Schinner as they share their favorite vegan recipes. Whether they're whipping up a hearty shepherd's pie or some mouth-watering mushroom tacos, this phenomenal cooking show demonstrates how a plant-based diet can not only be healthful and eco-friendly, but delicious as well. "Vegan Mashup" brings a fresh taste to some beloved traditional dishes, and shows how easy it is to introduce delectable plant-based meals into any home...

"You must remember that your blood smells good to the Anopheles mosquito. And she will notice a hole in your netting as quickly as you'll notice the only pretty girl at a party," intones the...

"You must remember that your blood smells good to the Anopheles mosquito. And she will notice a hole in your netting as quickly as you'll notice the only pretty girl at a party," intones the narrator of this 1967 informational film, produced by the U.S. Army to educate soldiers about the deadly reality of malaria before deploying to tropical countries like South Vietnam. Demonstrating step-by-step how to effectively use insect repellant, how to make sure a tent is safe from mosquitoes before...

Beginning with Penobscot Bay and continuing eastwards to the Canadian border, the "downeast" area of Maine is a rugged, often desolate region. Sparsely populated and largely undeveloped, it is a...

Beginning with Penobscot Bay and continuing eastwards to the Canadian border, the "downeast" area of Maine is a rugged, often desolate region. Sparsely populated and largely undeveloped, it is a place of rocky shorelines, vast blueberry barrens and a scattered assortment of small towns and villages. But downeast is also a region of spectacular, unparalleled beauty, as captured from a bird's eye view in "Over Downeast Maine". Using helicopter-mounted cameras, this film captures the breathtaking...

Each day brings new discoveries about the many benefits -- both healthful and environmental -- that come with a plant-based diet. Yet for many, the art of easily prepared vegetarian food has...

Each day brings new discoveries about the many benefits -- both healthful and environmental -- that come with a plant-based diet. Yet for many, the art of easily prepared vegetarian food has remained a mystery, as has the secret to creating meals as delicious and nourishing as the dishes they're accustomed to. But "Totally Vegetarian" pulls back the curtain to reveal a world of healthy, simple, and sumptuous recipes. First shown on public television, this special two-disc edition contains...

This surreal and darkly comic road movie begins with a woman meeting two aberrant hitchhikers at a laundromat. Inviting the pair to come along with her for the ride, the three of them are thrown...

This surreal and darkly comic road movie begins with a woman meeting two aberrant hitchhikers at a laundromat. Inviting the pair to come along with her for the ride, the three of them are thrown into a dreamlike world of bizarre encounters and sinister mind games where nothing ever ends -- not even with death.

As the Cold War flared into dozens of little hotspots from South America to Asia, the United States military deployed special forces advisers to help defend allies from communist-supported...

As the Cold War flared into dozens of little hotspots from South America to Asia, the United States military deployed special forces advisers to help defend allies from communist-supported insurgencies arising from within their own borders. Produced for the benefit of these military personnel, "Geneva Conventions and Counterinsurgency" tackled the question of how to apply the Geneva Conventions to these brutal, nasty little wars, where unconventional weapons and tactics were common and respect...

These two classic documentaries explore the history of two of Maine's remaining coastal island communities. "A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time" profiles the island of Islesford and its community's...

These two classic documentaries explore the history of two of Maine's remaining coastal island communities. "A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time" profiles the island of Islesford and its community's deep sense of continuity with its past as it moves toward an uncertain future. "Summer Colony" tells the story of Northeast Harbor, a village on Mount Desert Island, providing a unique look at its inhabitants as they share their memories of the past and hopes for the future of this extraordinary...

After the sudden death of their wealthy father, two estranged sisters reunite to sort out the family estate. To her shock, conservative Billie inherits nearly everything, while rebellious Harriet is...

After the sudden death of their wealthy father, two estranged sisters reunite to sort out the family estate. To her shock, conservative Billie inherits nearly everything, while rebellious Harriet is left with a meager trust fund payment. As jealousy and scheming erupt, Billie begins hearing eerie, unearthly noises. With her sanity unraveling, she must confront a buried childhood secret shared with Harriet one tied to the terrifying supernatural force known as "The Barghest".

Produced by the Marine Corps in 1966, this recruitment film profiles a diverse group of young men, all of them successfully pursuing civilian careers from small business owner to corporate attorney....

Produced by the Marine Corps in 1966, this recruitment film profiles a diverse group of young men, all of them successfully pursuing civilian careers from small business owner to corporate attorney. The one thing they all have in common: they were officers in the United States Marine Corps, and they all credit their Marine experience with developing the qualities of leadership, initiative and hard work that have allowed them to excel in the civilian world. Showing the steps involved in officer...

The modern U.S. armed forces are more than 15% female. Yet it was scarcely a century ago that the previously all-male force accepted its first female recruits onto active duty, paving the way for...

The modern U.S. armed forces are more than 15% female. Yet it was scarcely a century ago that the previously all-male force accepted its first female recruits onto active duty, paving the way for future generations of servicewomen to be represented in an increasingly diverse number of military occupational specialties. This special collection includes three Cold War-era recruiting films aimed at persuading young women to sign up for a stint in the military. From the archives of the U.S. Army...

Robert "Chummy" Rich is a fifth generation boat builder from Bernard, Maine. Like his forebears going back to the 1800's, he is a master craftsman, especially when it comes to the use of wood as a...

Robert "Chummy" Rich is a fifth generation boat builder from Bernard, Maine. Like his forebears going back to the 1800's, he is a master craftsman, especially when it comes to the use of wood as a building material. With their sturdy yet attractive design and construction, Chummy's boats have found buyers as far away as South America. In this unique documentary, Chummy, with his one-of-a-kind Downeast way of explaining things, takes the viewer through the design and building process as he and...

Though the first SEAL teams had been stood up in 1962, for many members of the public it was 1969's "Men with Green Faces" that served as their introduction to these fearsome warriors. Produced by...

Though the first SEAL teams had been stood up in 1962, for many members of the public it was 1969's "Men with Green Faces" that served as their introduction to these fearsome warriors. Produced by the Navy as both a promotional piece and a recruiting tool, this vintage film is narrated by members of the SEALs themselves, who share recollections of their missions and thoughts about what it means to them to be a member of America's most elite fighting force.

Ralph Stanley is a musician, a genealogist, a historian and an acclaimed storyteller. But more than anything, this Mount Desert Island native is a master boat builder. In particular, Ralph has a...

Ralph Stanley is a musician, a genealogist, a historian and an acclaimed storyteller. But more than anything, this Mount Desert Island native is a master boat builder. In particular, Ralph has a special genius for constructing beautiful - yet durable -- wooden vessels, something for which he was won national acclaim and recognition. This captivating documentary tells the story of Ralph Stanley's life as a boat builder, from his childhood spent watching ships in the harbor to his work with his...

Even before America was itself a nation, the lighthouses of the Maine coast have been guiding mariners into and out of harbors along the treacherous coastline. Often the lights were a sailor's one...

Even before America was itself a nation, the lighthouses of the Maine coast have been guiding mariners into and out of harbors along the treacherous coastline. Often the lights were a sailor's one fighting chance against the ravages of the sea. Whether in search of the ocean's bounty or in the service of trade, past these beacons the ships bravely went, their crews comforted by the thought that the lights would be there upon their return, guiding the way home. This special documentary tells...

Using helicopter-mounted cameras, classic documentaries "Air Maine" and "High on Maine" take us into the air to show the viewer a bird's eye view of Maine. With an area of more than 35,000 square...

Using helicopter-mounted cameras, classic documentaries "Air Maine" and "High on Maine" take us into the air to show the viewer a bird's eye view of Maine. With an area of more than 35,000 square miles, the state is a paradise of pristine, untouched natural beauty. From the dappled islands of the south coast to the rocky, foggy shores of the east; from the fertile fields of the far north to the mountains and lakes of the majestic west; this is truly Maine as you have never experienced it...

They are the iron fist of the ground-gaining forces, combining speed and maneuverability with great versatility and firepower. Armored vehicles are integral to U.S. military combat operations,...

They are the iron fist of the ground-gaining forces, combining speed and maneuverability with great versatility and firepower. Armored vehicles are integral to U.S. military combat operations, capable of punching holes in enemy defenses and speeding through before an adversary has time to react. This special collection contains two vintage U.S. Army training films, both focusing on the use of armored vehicles. "Tank Company Team in Night Attack" (1962) documents the tactics and preparatory...

In the sweltering jungles of Vietnam, a human being is menaced by everything from extremes of heat and humidity to poisonous vipers and waterborne diseases. But during the Vietnam War, the greatest...

In the sweltering jungles of Vietnam, a human being is menaced by everything from extremes of heat and humidity to poisonous vipers and waterborne diseases. But during the Vietnam War, the greatest threat to those in these jungles was that which came from their fellow man Produced by the Marine Corps in 1966, "Contact! Ambush" is an examination of the many asymmetric weapons and tactics that were used by the Vietcong against American troops. From punji pits to tripwire booby traps to grenades...

Beginning with Penobscot Bay and continuing eastwards to the Canadian border, the "downeast" area of Maine is a rugged, often desolate region. Sparsely populated and largely undeveloped, it is a...

Beginning with Penobscot Bay and continuing eastwards to the Canadian border, the "downeast" area of Maine is a rugged, often desolate region. Sparsely populated and largely undeveloped, it is a place of rocky shorelines, vast blueberry barrens and a scattered assortment of small towns and villages. But downeast is also a region of spectacular, unparalleled beauty, as captured from a bird's eye view in "Over Downeast Maine". Using helicopter-mounted cameras, this film captures the breathtaking...