Will Smith
Author
Series
Hollywood's Stories volume 13
Description
The Smiths are among Hollywood's most iconic families. Both successes and disappointments make up the Smith family film portfolio, however, their motto has always been to push forward and continue to strive for excellence despite life's challenges.
3) Will
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Formats
Description
Will Smith's transformation from a West Philadelphia kid to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, is an epic tale-- but it's only half the story. His whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world-- only they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they had not signed up for. Here he shares his journey of self-knowledge, telling how he mastered...
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 82 min., 16 sec.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Description
A closer walk is the first film to depict humankind's confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic. The film's director and producer, Robert Bilheimer, is an Academy Award nominee for his film Cry of reason, a profile of the South African anti-apartheid leader Beyers Naude. A closer walk was conceived with the late Jonathan Mann, architect of the World Health Organization's response to global AIDS. For the film, more than 50 women, men, and young people...
Pub. Date
1993.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (112 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
8) Hitch
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Hitch is New York City's greatest matchmaker. Love is his job and when Albert Brennaman wins the heart of gorgeous society heiress Allegra Cole, Albert has Hitch to thank. So when tabloid columist Sara Melas decides to uncover the secret behind the relationships unlikely sucess, she's shocked to discover that Alex Hitchens, the charming young man she's been dating, is the legendary date doctor himself. Exposed in a front-page scoop, it's now up to...
9) Focus
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Nicky is a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess. As heb2ss teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame, now an accomplished femme fatale, shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes racecar circuit. In the midst of Nickyb2ss latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop,...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Lily Owens is a young girl who lives on the peach farm that her abusive father owns. Rosaleen is a black woman hired by Lily's father to be a stand in mother for Lilly. Rosaleen insults some of the biggest racists in their town. Lily and Rosaleen run away to a town Lily believes that her mother once lived in. They go to live with the three Boatwright sisters on their honey farm. She finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In 1981, Chris Gardner was a struggling salesman. His wife worked double shifts to support the family including their young son, Christopher. In the face of this difficult life, Chris has the desperate inspiration to try for a stockbroker internship where one in twenty has a chance of a lucrative full time career. Even when his wife leaves him because of this choice, Chris clings to this dream. The odds become more daunting by the day. Together, father...
12) King Richard
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, follow the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.
13) Independence day
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (145 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. At first thought to be meteors, the United States military suspect that a number of enormous alien spacecraft are on a collision course with Earth. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less...
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (127 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The protagonist of this metaphysical fable is Rannulph Junah, Southern aristocrat and World War I hero. In a tournament in Savannah, he defeats two golf pros by following the teachings of his guru, Bagger Vance, a black mystic serving as his caddie.
15) Gemini man
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc (117 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Description
Just as he is about to retire, middle-aged assassin Henry Brogan discovers he is a target and the person hunting him is a younger clone of himself that can anticipate his thoughts and actions.
16) Suicide squad
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined that only a secret group of despicable individuals with nothing to lose can avert a potential apocalypse. So, she has assembled the world's most dangerous super villains, given them a powerful arsenal of weapons, and sent them off on a suicide mission.
17) Concussion
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Based on the true story of the doctor who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE in football players, and the uphill battle he faced in bringing the information to the public.
Pub. Date
2021
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 218 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Soar away to 'a whole new world' in Disney's animated masterpiece Aladdin, now part of the esteemed Walt Disney Signature Collection and on spectacular 4K! Join the charming street rat Aladdin, the determined Princess Jasmine and the hilarious Genie (voiced by the unforgettable Robin Williams) on a wondrous journey filled with action, laughter and Academy Award-winning music. Experience the thrilling live-action adaptation of the characters and tale...