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Book Cover for: Funny People, Judd Apatow

Funny People

Judd Apatow
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In honor of Judd Apatow's new George Carlin documentary, here's our list from 2014 of essential docs about funny people: https://t.co/xUDAohtzmE https://t.co/qSx2CMicxE

Paperback, 2009

$20.99Member price:$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: I Am Not Your Negro: A Companion Edition to the Documentary Film Directed by Raoul Peck, James Baldwin

I Am Not Your Negro: A Companion Edition to the Documentary Film Directed by Raoul Peck

James Baldwin
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Now streaming on @hulu: ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ is a unique blend of social commentary, film criticism, and memoir. Read our review: https://t.co/S6hiy9e2eS https://t.co/CUi3IkHkgZ

Paperback, 2017

$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Documenta, Anonymous

Documenta

Anonymous
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'The Gospel of Eureka' is streaming on @criterionchannl this month for #Pride2022 and highly recommended. See what else is streaming and in theaters this month in our latest Documental calendar: https://t.co/YJOzS2j1uu https://t.co/7wPvBPKd0X

Paperback, 2023

$13.95Member price:$12.56 + Free shipping10% off
Book Cover for: You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet: The Art of Cinematic Sound Design, Roy Finch

You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet: The Art of Cinematic Sound Design

Roy Finch
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We interviewed Midge Costin about 'Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound' (now streaming on @peacock) and how it came together; plus she discusses the sound renaissance of the ’70s and the future of the medium. https://t.co/o4Or1p9aQs https://t.co/UrSVUt9HJw

Paperback, 2026

$29.95Member price:$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking
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The person as event: Errol Morris, Stephen Hawking and ‘A Brief History of Time’ https://t.co/bXXpGscCnt https://t.co/HH1Y912V3E

Paperback, 1998

$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Chasing Portraits: A Great-Granddaughter's Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy, Elizabeth Rynecki

Chasing Portraits: A Great-Granddaughter's Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy

Elizabeth Rynecki
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"'Chasing Portraits' shows the pain and impact of the Holocaust spanning every generation and also showcases the strength it takes to heal." We recommend watching this today in memory of Moshe Rynecki. You can find our full review here: https://t.co/1JcHOfhMtf https://t.co/QE92YrgAJb

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Book Cover for: Baseball: An Illustrated History, Including the Tenth Inning, Geoffrey C. Ward

Baseball: An Illustrated History, Including the Tenth Inning

Geoffrey C. Ward
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No need to wait for the spring to continue your baseball fix. Here are 9 essential baseball documentaries, including Ken Burns's extensive series on the sport's history: https://t.co/XNfZgPkDAt https://t.co/tr0kZ5cghW

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Book Cover for: Part of Me: Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Sheet, Katy Perry

Part of Me: Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Sheet

Katy Perry
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"Delivered with infectious energy, 'Part of Me' gives us moments of note mixed with a gorgeous, immersive concert experience. 10 years ago today, 'Katy Perry: Part of Me' was released in theaters. Here's a review from our sister site, @rejectmedia: https://t.co/Bu8yWA7Sb0 https://t.co/JbMFN9eR0c

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Book Cover for: The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City's Most Infamous Crimes, Sarah Burns

The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City's Most Infamous Crimes

Sarah Burns
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10 years ago today, Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon's documentary 'The Central Park Five' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. You can stream it now via @kanopy. https://t.co/2uGbRtW3l1

Paperback, 2012

$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV, George Lucas

A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV

George Lucas
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A new 'Star Wars' docuseries from Vice TV delivers the first on-camera interview with Marcia Lucas - George Lucas's ex and the woman who possibly saved the franchise. https://t.co/tcwQJHHhwc

Paperback, Mass Market, 1986

$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book