The Vietnam War. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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Vietnam War
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 2017
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Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, 2017

The documentary series narrates the epic story of one of the most significant, divisive, and controversial events in American history. Unedited for television.


The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 2014
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Ken Burns, 2014

A documentary that intricately intertwines the stories of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt—three individuals from one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.


The American Buffalo. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2023 book, Blood Memory
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Blood Memory
Dayton Duncan, 2023
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Ken Burns, 2023-

Embark on a journey through over 10,000 years of North American history, traversing some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes while tracing the evolution of mammals.


The West. Poster of the 1996 TV series and cover of the book novelization
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The West
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 1996
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Stephen Ives, 1996

Brimming with vibrant imagery and captivating personalities, ‘The West’ unveils the triumphs and tragedies of America’s relentless pursuit to become a continental nation.


E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Poster of the 1982 movie and cover of the book novelization
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E.T. the Extra-terrestrial
Terry Collins, 2002
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Steven Spielberg, 1982

Alien botanists secretly visit Earth under cover of night to gather plant specimens in a California forest. It gradually becomes apparent that Elliot can feel the alien’s thoughts and emotional perceptions, which is clearly shown when the alien accidentally opens an umbrella, startling him and simultaneously startling Elliot in a kitchen several rooms away.


Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2003 book, The Smartest Guys in the Room
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The Smartest Guys in the Room
Bethany McLean, 2003
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Alex Gibney, 2005

Enron dives from the seventh largest US company to bankruptcy in less than a year in this tale told chronologically. Along the way, we watch Enron game California’s deregulated electricity market, get a free pass from Arthur Andersen, use greed to manipulate banks and brokerages, and hear from both Presidents Bush what great guys these are.


A Walk to Remember. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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A Walk to Remember
Nicholas Sparks, 1999
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Adam Shankman, 2002

In Beaufort, North Carolina, popular and rebellious high school senior Landon Carter and his friends have partaken in underage drinking on school grounds. They lure a new student, Clay Gephardt, to a factory in the hopes of pranking him, with the façade that this is an initiation task into their elite friendship group.


Bitter Moon. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1981 book, Evil Angels
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Evil Angels
Pascal Bruckner, 1981
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Roman Polanski, 1992

British couple Nigel and Fiona Dobson are on a Mediterranean cruise ship to Istanbul en route to India. They encounter a beautiful French woman, Mimi, and that night Nigel meets her while dancing alone in the ship’s bar. Later Nigel meets her much older and disabled American husband Oscar, who is acerbic and cynical, having been jaded and a failure as a writer.


Patch Adams. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1992 book, Gesundheit!
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Gesundheit!
Patch Adams, Maureen Mylander, 1992
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Tom Shadyac, 1998

Hunter Patch Adams is suicidal and admits himself to a mental institution. Patch begins a friendship with fellow student Carin Fisher and, during their third year as medical students develops his idea for a medical clinic built around his philosophy of treating patients using humor and compassion.


Buffalo Girls. Poster of the 1995 TV series and cover of the 1990 book
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Buffalo Girls
Larry McMurtry, 1990
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Rod Hardy, 1995

A fictionalized account chronicling the adventures of Martha Jane Canary, more commonly known as Calamity Jane, as she makes a significant impact on the Old West. Adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel, the story also showcases the presence of Western icons such as Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, and others.


That Eye, the Sky. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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That Eye, the Sky
Tim Winton, 1987
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John Ruane, 1994

Twelve-year-old Ort Flack resides in the Australian outback with his mother and sister Tegwyn. Additionally, the three of them must care for their elderly grandmother and their father, who is paralyzed. One mother cannot easily provide for everyone. But one day, Henry, a mystery stranger, arrives at their abandoned home and offers to help them.


Hemingway & Gellhorn. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2011 book, Hemingway and Gellhorn
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Hemingway and Gellhorn
Jerome Tuccille, 2011
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Philip Kaufman, 2012

The movie recounts the intense romantic relationship and turbulent union of Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway, as they traverse the thrilling journeys of writers during the major conflicts of their era, including the Spanish Civil War and beyond. Despite her husband’s influence, Gellhorn established herself as the greatest war correspondent of her time, male or female, and her exceptional drive and accomplishments elevated her beyond the boundaries of their marriage.