Donald Sutherland
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English
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Esteemed professor Donald M.G. Sutherland provides a riveting account of the French Revolution, explaining how its effects varied greatly according to regional economies, social structures, and religious affiliations. He examines how massive counterrevolutionary movements profoundly affected the course of the Revolution, leading to the failure of constitutional government and, ultimately, to an elitist dictatorship in the person of Napoleon Bonaparte...
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English
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In these lectures, Professor Donald M.G. Sutherland explores the life and times of Napoleon, one of history's most brilliant strategic thinkers. But despite his inarguable brilliance, Napoleon has also been denounced as unscrupulously ambitious and as alone responsible for the wars that bear his name. With his scholarly eye, Professor Sutherland imparts a fuller understanding of this polarizing figure and deftly shows how Napoleon fit into the sweep...
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English
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Donald Sutherland leads a team of top-level government agents who make a chilling discovery: extraterrestrial beings have landed and are quickly taking control of the residents of a small Midwestern town - manipulating their bodies and minds like puppets! Faced with an escalating crisis as the creatures multiply and spread, the team must somehow eliminate the seemingly unstoppable aliens.
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English
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Nathanael West's novel about Hollywood decadence in the late '30s is a brilliant piece of filmmaking. A deeply insightful work that is powerful in its presentation, staggering in its vision. Director John Schlesinger is masterful in creating a world of platinum blondes, cockfights, glamour and broken dreams. And throughout, he plays on the edge of sexual and physical danger which finally erupts in the shocking climax. Oscar® nominations went to Burgess...
8) M*A*S*H
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Classic American war comedy focusing on the antics of three army surgeons during the Korean war, who develop a lunatic lifestyle to help them handle the horrors encountered everyday in their Mobile Army Surgical Hospital.
10) Spys
Publisher
CBS/FOX Video
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Action-filled comedy about two of the CIA's most expendable agents who are offered in retribution for the accidental killing of two KGB agents.
12) Kelly's heroes
Publisher
MGM/UA Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
A group of soldiers set out to rob a bank and almost win World War II.
Publisher
MGM
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, Paul (Will Smith) deftly penetrates the world of art-dealing New York urbanites Ouisa and Flan Kittredge (Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland). But as Paul’s tangled web of dropped names and near-fame begins to unravel, he provides his hosts with much more than just the ultimate cocktail party anecdote – he sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of their lives! Ian McKellen and Mary Beth...
16) Ordinary people
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
The "ordinary" existence of an upper middle class family is shattered with the death of the older son and the struggle of the younger son against guilt and suicide.
17) The Best Offer
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Geoffrey Rush is stunning as an eccentric art auctioneer obsessed with an heiress in this compelling mystery. Also stars Donald Sutherland.
18) American Hangman
Publisher
Quiver Distribution
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A kidnapping, broadcast live on social media, turns into the trial of a judge who presided over a botched criminal case. This time, however, the audience gets to play judge and jury, deciding if the judge himself gets to live or die.
20) Measure of a Man
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old Bobby (Blake Cooper) is enduring a tortuous family vacation. His summer job is backbreaking, his parents appear on the verge of divorce, his sister is forcing him to keep her secrets, and his best friend is leaving. On top of that, a crazy townie is out to get him. Over the course of an emotional rollercoaster of a summer, Bobby learns what makes up the true measure of a man in this feel-good coming-of-age story co-starring Donald...