LeVar Burton

Two seconds into the bubbling synth sounds of its theme song will have a child of the 1980s or ‘90s exclaiming “Reading Rainbow!” Such is the beloved and ubiquitous nature of the classic children’s literary television show that introduced millions of kids to the wonder and importance of books. Not only did the series insist on having kids speak to kids about their favorite stories, but Reading Rainbow introduced the world to one of the most adored television hosts of all time in LeVar Burton. Thanks to his direct, non-patronizing and, most importantly, kind delivery, Burton became a conduit to learning for children of every background—an entrancing guide to subjects unknown.

The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.

The story of Monica Chowdry, a National Spelling Bee champ…from 15 years ago. Life hasn’t quite panned out as expected for Monica since her big win. When her estranged older brother returns home to help care for their sick mother, the siblings must find a way to reconcile.

A running feud between Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Levar Burton is the basis for this TV comedy pilot.

Researchers and educators highlight the gaps in the U.S. education system and share their visions for innovative and meaningful learning environments.

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?

Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek – The Next Generation is a 61-minute documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Герои спасаются от зомби на острове Алькатрас — знаменитом своей тюрьмой. Но и там их достают ходячие мертвецы. У них остается единственная надежда — найти ученого, который по слухам обнаружил лекарство против чумы зомби…

Feature-length documentary offering the definitive look at the making of the iconic science fiction classic; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION! Includes never-before-seen revealing behind-the-scenes footage, newly found screen tests, and fascinating all-new interviews with the key creative personnel from the show, as well as the entire regular cast.

After a sixteen-year absence, married scientists Claire and Matt Thompson reunite with The Jensen Project. The Jensen Project is a secret community of geniuses doing cutting edge research they share anonymously to help the world.

Every 24 hrs. after a child's been kidnapped by a stranger, chances of finding them alive diminishes to almost 100% ... The true and inspiring survival story of kidnapped teen, Anne Sluti, and how she manages to stay alive by manipulating her captor, engineering her own rescue and negotiating her safe release after 6 days of hell.

Президент США Лекс Лютор хочет использовать надвигающиеся Криптонитовые астероиды чтобы победить Супермена. Ради этого он назначает награду в миллиард долларов за головы Супермена и его «сообщника в преступлениях» Бэтмена. Теперь героям предстоит предотвратить коварные планы Лутора, остановить астероиды и докопаться до правды.

Old and bitter, Alvin just wants some peace and quiet in his last days. His wish, however, is not granted when a young, vibrant and ironically full of life Kevin becomes Alvin's hospice roommate. Through this "odd couple" relationship, Alvin learns that its not the minutes in our life, its the moments in your life that matter.

Old and bitter, Alvin just wants some peace and quiet in his last days. His wish, however, is not granted when a young, vibrant and ironically full of life Kevin becomes Alvin's hospice roommate. Through this "odd couple" relationship, Alvin learns that its not the minutes in our life, its the moments in your life that matter.

The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interviews with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, Peter David, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, F. Murray Abraham, Lawrence Montaigne, Leonard Nimoy, Garrett Wang, France Nuyen, Michael Reeve, George Clayton Johnson, Denise Crosby, Marc Scott Zicree, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, D.C. Fontana, Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock, DeForest Kelley, LeVar Burton, Dr. Mae Jemison, Rob Salem, Walter Koenig, J.G. Hertzler, Dean Devlin, Harlan Ellison, Richard Arnold, Jeffrey Combs, Rick Berman, Bjo Trimble, Jim Lee, Alice Cooper, and Robert Picardo.

Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.

Жила-была в одном маленьком северном снежном городке девочка Джессика, и была у нее любимая тетя Милли — большая выдумщица и путешественница. Джессике было десять лет, но и в таком малом возрасте можно потерять любимого друга. Ее горю не было конца, и казалось, что весь мир разрушился навсегда. Тетя желая утешить девочку, рассказала ей необыкновенную сказочную историю о случайной встрече и большой дружбе волшебного оленя Близзарда и маленькой Кати, начинающей фигуристки. Олень научил Кати кататься на коньках, и стал ее лучшим другом. Вместе они пережили много смешных и порою опасных приключений и поняли, что во всем свете нет ничего ценнее, чем их неожиданная встреча и забота друг о друге. Своим рассказом тетя помогла Джессике утешиться и понять, что сильная и верная дружба длится ровно столько, сколько память о ней хранит хотя бы одно любящее сердце…

Жила-была в одном маленьком северном снежном городке девочка Джессика, и была у нее любимая тетя Милли — большая выдумщица и путешественница. Джессике было десять лет, но и в таком малом возрасте можно потерять любимого друга. Ее горю не было конца, и казалось, что весь мир разрушился навсегда. Тетя желая утешить девочку, рассказала ей необыкновенную сказочную историю о случайной встрече и большой дружбе волшебного оленя Близзарда и маленькой Кати, начинающей фигуристки. Олень научил Кати кататься на коньках, и стал ее лучшим другом. Вместе они пережили много смешных и порою опасных приключений и поняли, что во всем свете нет ничего ценнее, чем их неожиданная встреча и забота друг о друге. Своим рассказом тетя помогла Джессике утешиться и понять, что сильная и верная дружба длится ровно столько, сколько память о ней хранит хотя бы одно любящее сердце…

После свадьбы командира Уильяма Райкера и советника Дианы Трой, экипаж корабля «Энтерпрайз» обнаруживает позитронный сигнал на одной из планет около нейтральной зоны, где они находят B-4, менее совершенный, чем Дейта, прототип андроида созданного доктором Сунгом. Эта загадка остается неразгаданной, так как в то же время адмирал Джейнвей приказывает «Энтерпрайзу» отправиться к Ромулу, где сенат был свергнут в результате государственного переворота Шинзоном и его последователями. По прибытию на Ромул, «Энтерпрайз» обнаруживает не только самый мощный из всех встреченных ими кораблей, но и страшную тайну касающуюся нового лидера Ромуланской Империи, который планирует использовать смертельное оружие для уничтожения всего живого на главной планете Федерации — Земле….

Непобедимый боксер Мухаммед Али является великим героем Америки, кумиром всего мира, и в то же время, одной из самых недооцененных персон XX века. Борясь за гражданские права в родной стране в сложные, бурные годы, когда громкие политические и социальные события коренным образом меняли мировоззрения людей, Али защищал угнетенных и дарил людям новую надежду. История сделала его живой легендой, и теперь вряд ли найдется на планете хоть один человек, который не слышал гордое имя Али.

Ben Cooper and his family struggling to get a grip on household chores, school and work. Ben is the family caretaker. So when Ben sees that a Smart House is being given away, he enters the competition as often as he can. The family wins the house (named Pat). After moving in Pat's personality begins to radically change, the family starts to resent her.

Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.

С самого начала Федерации Генеральная Директива четко гласила: «Ни одна из экспедиций Звездного Флота не должна вмешиваться в естественное развитие других цивилизаций». В этот раз отважному Пикару пришлось столкнуться с приказом, нарушающим это постановление. В случае если капитан звездолета «Энтерпрайз» подчинится приказу, 600 безобидных обитателей планеты Ба Ку будут насильственно вывезены за пределы их прекрасного мира. Это будет сделано во имя мнимого благоденствия миллионов, которые почерпнут энергию из знаменитого Фонтана омолаживающих сил. Если же Пикар откажется выполнить приказ, то он рискует своим кораблем, карьерой и… жизнью. Но справедливость превыше всего, и у капитана остается лишь одна возможность: восстать против Звездного Флота и возглавить восстание во имя сохранения Рая!

With his father coaching him and his mother providing a strong spiritual influence, Tiger Woods rose to fame and fortune. But his success came at a price, as he endured personal struggles with racism, self-doubt and cultural identity.

A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans.

Восьмая часть всемирно известного сериала о приключениях бесстрашных звездолетчиков в далеком будущем. Посланцы враждебной инопланетной цивилизации проникают в прошлое, и первый контакт человечества с внеземным разумом, способный положить начало новой космической эры, оказывается под угрозой срыва. Перед экипажем легендарного космического корабля «Энтерпрайз» и его мужественным капитаном Пикардом стоит трудная и опасная задача — помешать осуществлению планов врага и спасти будущее Земли.

A star-studded tribute to Star Trek on its 30th anniversary, hosted by many of the stars and guest stars from all of the Trek series and movies. Also features a huge number of clips from all of the series and movies. At the end, real-life astronauts Aldrin and Jemison present NASA award plaques to the cast members.

Их трое. Они читают мысли, обладают способностью телекинеза и могут еще многое. Они не такие, как все, а на руках у них одинаковые метки. За ними охотятся спец. службы во главе со злодеем МакДауэллом. Они могут угадывать будущее, усилием воли выхватить пистолет, но что они могут поделать против военной машины? Помогает им только общество, созданное помогать таким, как они.

After hearing a rumor that Captain Picard has been murdered while on an archeological dig, the Enterprise crew sets out to find the smugglers who may have been responsible.

Tensions rise as a possible Cardassian attack looms, and Picard, Dr. Crusher and Worf are sent on a secret mission to find and destroy suspected biological weapons. The headstrong replacement captain, Edward Jellico, is cold and demanding - to the dismay of the remaining crew. But when Picard is captured by the Cardassians and tortured for information, dismay turns to anger and resistance as Jellico's plans exclude a rescue mission. With his options running out, Picard must fight to save his sanity and ultimately, his life.

An engineering team finds evidence of an alien presence on Earth in 19th century San Francisco: Data's severed head, buried five hundred years ago. An investigation inadvertently sends Data back to 19th century San Francisco, where he meets Jack London, Mark Twain, and a younger version of the long lived Guinan. Following Data back in time the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the enigmatic Devidians from destroying Earth's history.

When the Federation calls for help in locating an ambassador suspected of defecting, Picard is troubled to learn that Spock is the one who has vanished. Seeking information from Spock's ailing father, Sarek, and unlikely help from the Klingons, Picard and his crew find the ambassador pursuing a personal mission on Romulus: a Vulcan/Romulan reunification. But though the Romulans claim to support the same goal, their motives are not what they seem.

Loyalties are divided when civil war splits the Klingon Empire. When Worf sees a chance to regain his wrongfully lost family honor, he must choose between his duty as a Starfleet officer and his heritage as a Klingon warrior. Meanwhile, Picard struggles to keep the Federation from being dragged into the fray. But a shocking new adversary from the past threatens to destroy both the Federation and the Klingon Empire.

Слава первопроходцев, увенчанных лаврами, зовет на подвиги Новое поколение искателей приключений в бездонных глубинах мегагалактик. В прологе фильма капитан Кирк попадает в космическую воронку, где смещены понятия о времени. Спустя семьдесят пять лет потомки звёздных путешественников натыкаются на эту же самую воронку и сталкиваются с безумцем — разрушителем, мечущемся по звёздным дорожкам в поисках бессмертия. Капитан Пикард отказывается от собственного бессмертия во имя жизни будущих поколений и вступает в смертельную схватку с безумцем.

Госпожа Судьба рукой человека собрала их вместе, чтобы они засвидетельствовали свою смерть…

Picard finds himself traveling between the past, present, and future while attempting to prevent the destruction of humanity... by his own actions.

Your destination: the 24th century. Your mission: to voyage where few have gone before--behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join Jonathan Frakes, Next Generation's Commander William Riker, for this fascinating chronicle of Gene Roddenberry's beloved, Emmy Award-winning series. You'll explore the Enterprise, meet the show's stars (and some villainous guest stars), learn special-effects secrets and makeup magic, and finally get the answer to that nagging question, "Where is the bathroom on the Enterprise?" Other highlights include a visit to a Star Trek convention, and a stop at the scoring stage to watch Marina Sirtis (Lt. Commander Deanna Troi) lead the orchestra in a recording session. This program concludes with a special look at the series' thrilling final episode ("All Good Things . . .") and a sneak peak at the crew's movie debut, Star Trek: Generations. So set a course for an adventure like no other.

Based on the actual events of the 1991 brush fires that swept across Northern California which left countless people without homes. A rookie fire chief who just started his new job must deal with the raging fires.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Scenes was a fifty minute documentary hosted by Terry Farrell that looked at the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, specifically its pilot episode "Emissary". Written by Stephen R. Wolcott and directed by Donald R. Beck, the documentary first aired on 4 January 1993 as a syndicated special of the by Paramount Television produced current media affairs show Entertainment Tonight, at the time the franchise's primary publicity outlet for anything live-action Star Trek related. In the documentary, Farrell (Jadzia Dax) takes the viewer on a tour around the Deep Space 9 sets. The feature also has interviews with the cast, producers, writers and other production staff members and takes a look at the making of "Emissary".

This documentary is hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy and they take us through the history of Trek. We also get to see bloopers from the original series and the current space program and how progression has been in reality, hosted by LeVar Burton.

The Enterprise has a deadly encounter with the Borg, resulting in Picard's kidnap, while Commander Riker encounters a beautiful rival with an eye on his job.

CENTRAL PARK is a film about the famous New York City landmark and the variety of ways in which people make use of it: running, boating, walking, skating, music, theatre, sports, picnics, parades and concerts. The film also illustrates the complex problems the New York City Parks Department deals with in order to maintain and preserve the park and keep it open and accessible to the public.

On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.

This special is hosted by Patrick Stewart and traced the history of Star Trek from its inception with "The Cage" through to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It also showed brief previews of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and TNG's second season. Also it was principally a container for the premiere of a full color print of "The Cage" which had, according to the special, recently been recovered from Paramount's studio archives.

During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Drama about how the Statue of Liberty came to be erected in New York Harbor in the early 1880s and the people responsible for its creation.

Nichelle Nichols is an army sergeant who leads her platoon into the woods of the deep south on a training exercise. Unfortunately, it is the site where a bunch of yankee soldiers murdered a town of confederates. The corpses of the dead soldiers rise up to wreak revenge.

Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?

Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.

Set in the 1860's South, Booker is the impassioned story of the boy who struggled through slavery to found the Tuskegee Institute. Through the eyes of nine-year-old Booker T. Washington, viewers witness the end of the Civil War, the cruelties that endured after slavery was abolished, and the hard work that led Booker to education and true freedom. Booker is a one-hour drama based on the childhood of Booker T. Washington and his quest for education in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. Booker was shown nationally on PBS by the series, WONDERWORKS and subsequently on the Disney Channel, the BBC, and throughout the world. Booker continues to be broadcast and used in thousands of schools in America and abroad. The film was chosen as among the top 10 best home video release for children by Parenting Magazine and best script for a children's drama by the Writer's Guild of America.

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.

An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives, playing hospital politics, and juggling a love affair with a fellow doctor.

A young white man goes to a historically black college for the chance to be the starting quarterback. There he encounters considerable resentment and learns what it's like to be in the minority.

An unemployed teacher becomes a counselor at a summer camp for severely disabled children.

МакКуин играет профессионального охотника за головами Ральфа "Папу" Торсона, занимающегося "отловом" беглых преступников и подследственных, выпущенных "под залог". "Папа" — опытный специалист в своем опасном и трудном "бизнесе", и, несмотря на то, что герой уже не так быстр, как в старые добрые времена, рука его все еще тверда, а воля несгибаема. Новая "добыча" охотника — мстительный и кровожадный психопат!

The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the relationship that developed between him and his court-appointed attorney, who also was deaf, and the events leading up to his precedent-setting trial.

В этом часовом выпуске лягушонок Кермит устраивает гламурную вечеринку в ночном клубе «Кокосовая роща» в честь премьеры первого полнометражного фильма Маппетов «Маппет-фильм». Ведущие Дик ван Дайк и Рита Морено берут интервью у широкого круга знаменитостей и кукол, которые посещают мероприятие. Гэри Оуэнс выступает в роли диктора за кадром и появляется на экране, чтобы представить мисс Пигги.

"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse and highlights many moments in his career.

Gritty drama of three interweaving stories of three women of various backgrounds and ages whose marriages are complicated by spouse-abuse by their husbands.

The true story of baseball star Ron LeFlore, from his days as a street-corner punk with no future to his days behind bars on a petty robbery conviction to his ultimate once-in-a-lifetime chance with the Detroit Tigers, where he became an outstanding baseball player.

Тереза, молодая учительница, занимающая воспитанием глухих детей и недовольная своей скучной обыденной жизнью, отправляется на поиски острых ощущений. В поисках «идеального мужчины», которого она называет «мистером Гудбаром», Тереза начинает терять контроль над собственной жизнью. Тихая учительница днём, ночью она превращается в раскрепощенную завсегдательницу баров, которая меняет мужчин, как перчатки. Тони, один из её новых друзей, мучаясь от ревности, угрожает её жизни. Самоубийственное поведение Терезы с каждым днём приближает её к страшной развязке.

A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself, until one day he gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.

Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930's, this 15 year-olds problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.

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