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Seadrift
A film by Tim Tsai
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213, New York, NY 10036
www.firstrunfeatures.com
$17.99 seadriftfilm.com
Seadrift is a documentary on DVD about a 1979 shooting and the racial tensions it sparked. In Seadrift, Texas a dispute over fishing territory escalated into violence. A Vietnamese refugee shot and killed a white crab fisherman at the public town docks. Ethnic tensions between white and Vietnamese residents exploded into boat burnings, KKK intimidation, and other hostilities. Seadrift examines the true story of the shooting, its aftermath, and the consequences that linger today. Highly recommended, especially for public library DVD collections. 69 min., color, optional English and Vietnamese subtitles.
Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein
A film by Julia Newman
https://einsteinrevolutionary.com
First Run Features
firstrunfeatures.com
$17.99 amazon.com
Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein is a documentary on DVD about a lesser-known aspect of one of the most celebrated scientists of all time. Albert Einstein is famous for his genius, but in his day he was also a political activist. He was an anti-war firebrand, and he spoke openly on social issues ranging from women's rights to racism, immigration, and nuclear arms control. Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein draws upon archival footage, correspondence, new interviews, and more to offer an extraordinary glimpse into this remarkable man and his multifaceted contributions to history. Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein is highly recommended, especially for public and school library DVD collections. 80 min.
Stuck With You, season one
Starring Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett
Urban Movie Channel
https://umc.tv
$16.96 www.us.rljentertainment.com
Stuck With You is a romantic dramady about an unhappily married celebrity couple. In the spotlight, they are a famous pair, a former rhythm-and-blues princess and a leading Hollywood actor whose careers skyrocketed in part because of their popularly beloved marriage, and their tell-all relationship book. Behind closed doors, they lead completely separate lives. They need to market their status as the "it" couple even though each of them craves a divorce. Wry, canny, and at times heart-wrenching, Stuck With You is unforgettably brought to life with the masterful performances of Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett. Highly recommended. 6 episodes, 245 min., SDH subtitles.
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
www.ymaa.com
Two instructional DVDs by Tai chi master, instructor, and gold medalist Chenhan Yang offer a user-friendly introduction to learning Chen-style tai chi. "Chen Tai Chi First Form" (9781594397592, $29.95, 184 min.) showcases the 74 postures of the first form with step-by-step instructions, explanations for the purpose behind the movements. "Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist" (9781594397608, $29.95, 129 min.) details the 43 posture form of cannon fist with multiple demonstrations. Both DVDs are a superb way to learn tai chi, a practice with a storied history dating back to the 1400's, ideal for promoting circulation, vitality, and alertness; both DVDs are highly recommended for both personal and public library mild exercise and martial arts DVD collections.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
Seadrift
A film by Tim Tsai
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213, New York, NY 10036
www.firstrunfeatures.com
$17.99 seadriftfilm.com
Seadrift is a documentary on DVD about a 1979 shooting and the racial tensions it sparked. In Seadrift, Texas a dispute over fishing territory escalated into violence. A Vietnamese refugee shot and killed a white crab fisherman at the public town docks. Ethnic tensions between white and Vietnamese residents exploded into boat burnings, KKK intimidation, and other hostilities. Seadrift examines the true story of the shooting, its aftermath, and the consequences that linger today. Highly recommended, especially for public library DVD collections. 69 min., color, optional English and Vietnamese subtitles.
Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein
A film by Julia Newman
https://einsteinrevolutionary.com
First Run Features
firstrunfeatures.com
$17.99 amazon.com
Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein is a documentary on DVD about a lesser-known aspect of one of the most celebrated scientists of all time. Albert Einstein is famous for his genius, but in his day he was also a political activist. He was an anti-war firebrand, and he spoke openly on social issues ranging from women's rights to racism, immigration, and nuclear arms control. Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein draws upon archival footage, correspondence, new interviews, and more to offer an extraordinary glimpse into this remarkable man and his multifaceted contributions to history. Still a Revolutionary Albert Einstein is highly recommended, especially for public and school library DVD collections. 80 min.
Stuck With You, season one
Starring Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett
Urban Movie Channel
https://umc.tv
$16.96 www.us.rljentertainment.com
Stuck With You is a romantic dramady about an unhappily married celebrity couple. In the spotlight, they are a famous pair, a former rhythm-and-blues princess and a leading Hollywood actor whose careers skyrocketed in part because of their popularly beloved marriage, and their tell-all relationship book. Behind closed doors, they lead completely separate lives. They need to market their status as the "it" couple even though each of them craves a divorce. Wry, canny, and at times heart-wrenching, Stuck With You is unforgettably brought to life with the masterful performances of Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett. Highly recommended. 6 episodes, 245 min., SDH subtitles.
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
www.ymaa.com
Two instructional DVDs by Tai chi master, instructor, and gold medalist Chenhan Yang offer a user-friendly introduction to learning Chen-style tai chi. "Chen Tai Chi First Form" (9781594397592, $29.95, 184 min.) showcases the 74 postures of the first form with step-by-step instructions, explanations for the purpose behind the movements. "Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist" (9781594397608, $29.95, 129 min.) details the 43 posture form of cannon fist with multiple demonstrations. Both DVDs are a superb way to learn tai chi, a practice with a storied history dating back to the 1400's, ideal for promoting circulation, vitality, and alertness; both DVDs are highly recommended for both personal and public library mild exercise and martial arts DVD collections.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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